CSM International Week Celebration

Calendar listing

CSM International Week Celebration: CSM Day of ONE. Nov. 14, 12 – 6 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. CSM Day of ONE provides students, staff, faculty and the public the opportunity to learn about the ONE campaign, a global initiative to end world hunger. Those interested in supporting this campaign can register to volunteer, donate money or both. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 6022 for Charles County, 240-725-5499, Ext. 6022 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6022 for Calvert County or visit http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek or http://www.one.org.

Charles County

CSM International Week Celebration: “Anansegromma of Ghana”. Nov. 12, 10-11 a.m., College of Southern Maryland, Center for Business and Industry, BI-103 & BI-104, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM presents the “Anansegromma of Ghana.” Using traditional African dances, songs, drums and interactive call and response audiences will experience West African culture first-hand. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 7960 for Charles County, 240-725-5499, Ext. 7960 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 7960 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.

CSM International Week Celebration: “Lion King.” Nov. 12, 12 – 1:30 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Center for Business and Industry, BI-103 & BI 104, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM presents the animated classic “The Lion King,” about the adventures of a young lion cub who wants to be king, his friends, enemies and the long journey to the throne. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 7960 for Charles County, 240-725-5499, Ext. 7960 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 7960 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.

CSM International Week Celebration: “Madagascar.” Nov. 12, 2 – 3:30 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Center for Business and Industry, BI103 & BI 104, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM features the hit movie “Madagascar” about pampered zoo animals that have to adjust to life in the wild after being accidentally stranded in Africa. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 7960 for Charles County, 240-725-5499, Ext. 7960 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 7960 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.

CSM International Week Celebration: “Hotel Rwanda” and “Blood Diamond.” Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Center for Business and Industry, BI124 and Cafeteria, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. CSM features the movies “Hotel Rwanda” and “Blood Diamond” alternatively throughout the day. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 7960 for Charles County, 240-725-5499, Ext. 7960 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 7960 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.

St. Mary’s County

CSM International Week Celebration: Global Display. Nov. 12-16, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building C, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. International week will feature “Where in the World Have We Been?” a display showing the destinations of CSM faculty, staff and students, as well as items and information about various travels and experiences in other countries. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 5320 for Charles County, 240-725-5320 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 5320 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.

CSM International Week Celebration: “Anansegromma of Ghana.” Nov. 12, 2 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. CSM presents the Anansegromma of Ghana. Using traditional African dances, songs, drums and interactive call and response audiences will experience West African culture first -hand. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 5320 for Charles County, 240-725-5320 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 5320 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.

CSM International Week Celebration: “Madagascar.” Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. CSM features the hit movie “Madagascar” about pampered zoo animals that have to adjust to life in the wild after being accidentally stranded in Africa. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 5320 for Charles County, 240-725-5320 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 5320 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.

CSM International Week Celebration: “Blood Diamond.” Nov. 13, 6 -8 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. CSM features the 2006 Academy Award nominated movie “Blood Diamond,” staring Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou. The movie tells the story of how diamonds are used to finance the conflicts in war torn Sierra Leone. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 5320 for Charles County, 240-725-5320 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 5320 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.

CSM International Week Celebration: International Trade Workshop. Nov. 14, 12 – 1:25 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Room 318, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. CSM Economics Professor Rex Bishop will discuss international trade. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 5320 for Charles County, 240-725-5320 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 5320 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.

CSM International Week Celebration: “Hotel Rwanda.” Nov. 15, 6.-8 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. CSM presents the movie “Hotel Rwanda.” Don Cheadle was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, who saved the lives of thousands during the Rwanda genocide. Based on a true story. Free. 301-934-7790 or 301-870-2309, Ext. 5320 for Charles County, 240-725-5320 for St. Mary’s County, 443-550-6199, Ext. 5320 for Calvert County or http://www.csmd.edu/events/internationalweek.