INTERNATIONAL WEEK BRINGS THE WORLD TO OHIO STATE

   COLUMBUS -- International Week, featuring a lecture by National Peace Corps Director Mark Gearan, takes place at The Ohio State University April 26 through May 2, offering people the chance to experience the world, taste new foods and celebrate cultural diversity.

   “Ohio State University is an international university,” said John Greisberger, director of the Office of International Education. “The programs and activities held during International Week highlight our diverse international dimension. They also bring into focus the university’s commitment to educate its students to live and work in a multicultural society.”

   Gearan will speak on “Peace Corps: Looking into the Next Millennium” from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday (4/28) in 122 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Ave.

   “Mark Gearan will speak about the value of the educational and experiential learning opportunities available to those who work in other countries through the Peace Corps,” Greisberger said. “Peace Corps volunteers help others all over the world and, in return, gain the confidence and the experience to be successful in today’s world.”

   International dances, food, soccer and a 5K run are just a taste of what’s available at The Buckeye World Tour 1999 on Saturday (5/1) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lane Avenue Park, at the intersection of Lane Avenue and Kenny Road. At least 120 nations will be represented at the festival.

   Runners can choose from either a 5K or a 10K run. Both races start at 9:45 a.m. at the corner of Carmack Road and Woody Hayes Drive and end at the corner of Woody Hayes Drive and Kenny Road. Cost is $10 for students, faculty and staff, and $15 for others. For more information, contact Recreational Sports at (614) 292-7671.

   Other International Week events include:

   MONDAY -- “Beyond Symbiosis - Rethinking German-Jewish Modernism,” presented by Noah Isenberg of Wesleyan University, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in 300 Cunz Hall, 1841 Millikin Road.

   WEDNESDAY -- International Awards Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Lounge in the Faculty Club, 181 S. Oval Drive.

   -- “The Appreciation of Beauty: An Evening of Middle Eastern Poetry” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in 122 Oxley Hall. Refreshments will be available.

   THURSDAY -- “Sahaja Yoga: Ancient Knowledge for the New Millennium,” an introduction to the ancient Indian practice, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in 122 Oxley Hall.

   FRIDAY -- Induction ceremony for Phi Beta Delta, an international honor society, from 4 to 5 p.m. in 101A Oxley Hall.

   SUNDAY -- “Leo Tolstoy,” a film biography of the late 19th century Russian writer, at 7:30 p.m. in 100 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S. Oval Mall.

   All activities are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For a complete listing of events, contact the Office of International Education, (614) 292-6101.

Contact: Kim Diehl, coordinator in the Office of International Education, (614) 292-6101 or diehl.36@osu.edu.