By Tanya Dovbnya
Ohio Program of Intensive English and A&S International Academic Adviser
OPIE Welcomes New Students
OPIE welcomes and hosts 28 students from Mexico who come to Ohio University as participants of the Proyecta 100,000 program. It is a student mobility program that aims for academic and cultural exchange between the two countries—Mexico and the United States—to strengthen their economic and academic ties. The Mexican government plans to send 100,00 students from Mexico to study in the U.S. higher educational institutions by 2018.
Dr. Gerry Krzic, the Director of the Ohio Program of Intensive English, traveled to Mexico earlier in Fall 2014 to facilitate OPIE’s involvement in this initiative.
OPIE welcomes students from Mexico.
The newly arrived group of students brings in a lively spirit and positive attitude to Ohio University campus. The majority of students who came to study English and American culture in OPIE come from their home alma maters in Pueblo and Merida. The students from Mexico now live in OHIO dorms, take OPIE classes, and are busy getting to know Athens and the university. Welcome the new students from Mexico at various OPIE events starting with the International Conversation Hour tonight, on Nov. 12!
OPIE Upcoming Events:
Wednesday Discussion, Nov. 12, 2 to 2:55 p.m., Ellis 111. OPIE hosts the talk on Staying Safe by Bill Arnold, Graduate Assistant for Bystander Intervention & Prevention Education with the OHIO Survivor Advocacy Program. Join the discussion whether you want to learn about this topic, or contribute to the conversation.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2 to 3 p.m., Gordy 013. OPIE Creative Arts Club Meeting. If you are interested in arts, whether you are a creator yourself, or an appreciator of others’ creativity, you are welcome to join the meeting!
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6 to 7 p.m. International Conversation Hour, Bobcat Studnet Lounge, Baker’s Center, first floor. Spend an hour of your Wednesday evening engaging into insightful multicultural discussions and welcoming our newly arrived Mexican students to OHIO campus.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2 to 4 p.m. Join OPIE Creative Arts Club and visit Kennedy Museum of Art with international students and their leader, OPIE Lecturer, Chris Distasio.
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