SEASIDE, Ca., November 13, 2019 – California State University, Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) International Programs will host a series of cultural events showcasing arts and cultures from around the world November 18-20, 2019 in celebration of International Education Week. The featured event is a keynote address from former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands and distinguished professor in the practice of diplomacy at Georgetown University, and Cynthia P. Schneider.

Schneider teaches, publishes and organizes initiatives in the field of cultural diplomacy. She is recognized for co-directing the Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics at Georgetown; MOST (Muslims on Screen and Television) Resource, based in Los Angeles; and the Timbuktu Renaissance, a Mali-based initiative to support Mali’s recovery from conflict through a focus on culture. Schneider’s speeches and writings about diplomacy and culture range from a TED talk on the global impact of American Idol to policy papers for the Brookings Institution and op-eds in the Los Angeles Times.

CSUMB celebrates international education week with a week of events showcasing cultures from around the world and honoring the diversity on our own campus. CSUMB hopes to shine light on the powerful role that international education plays in a university setting by empowering diverse thought, sharing cultural traditions and ideologies and creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all people.

International Education Week is a national event promoted by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

Hosting open community events is in keeping with CSUMB’s role as a community resource, providing forums for provocative discussions that can impact thought and action on issues important to our community.