November 9, 2006
UNB Fredericton News Release: D866
Sandra Howland, Manager, Ceremonies, Events and Community Outreach (506) 458-7968

The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton is hosting a series of activities to commemorate International Education Week, Nov. 13-17.

All events are open to the public and free of charge.

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Jean-Marc Hachey, author of the bestselling book The Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas will give two presentations in the Student Union Building (SUB) Ballroom. At 11:30 a.m. he will give the talk Go Global for anyone considering going abroad to study, volunteer, intern, teach, travel or work. His 3 p.m. presentation is titled Selling Your International Skills: Making the Most of Your International Experiences.

Also on Nov. 14, international student and community groups will host a cultural celebration from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the SUB Ballroom.

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, there will be an International Opportunities Fair in the SUB Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

On Thursday, Nov. 16, a series of presentations that will take you around the world will be held in the SUB, Room 103. The first session, Engineers Without Borders, begins at noon.

For more information on these and other International Education Week Activities at UNB Fredericton, call the International Relations Office at 506-453-4816 or e-mail iro@unb.ca.

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