Lake Michigan College celebrates International Education Week

Lake Michigan College's Internationalization Committee celebrates International Education Week with free events for students, faculty, staff, and the community from Monday, Nov. 13 through Thursday, Nov. 16.

International student activist and speaker Jacob Breit will participate throughout the week. He recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, receiving a bachelor's degree in Global Health with a minor in Organic Agriculture. 

As the Associated Students of Madison Student Council Sustainability Chair, Breit was the lead author of the first edition of the Student Sustainability Advisory Council and the director of a student-led documentary, "A Just Transition." 

He is currently working as the International Director of the Kenyan NGO MARTCOME-Kenya, among the teaching staff at Koinadugu College in Sierra Leone, and the Development Coordinator at two Wisconsin-based non-profit organizations, Strides for Africa and Feeding Mouths, Filling Minds.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, Nov. 13

• 10:30-11:30 a.m., "From Idea To Action: Solving Problems In Your Community" with Jacob Breit, D112, Benton Harbor Campus
• Noon-1 p.m., International Week Opening Ceremony; food will be provided, Hawk's Nest, Benton Harbor Campus
• 1-2 p.m., LMC Clubs and International Students Meet and Greet with Jacob Breit, Hawk's Nest, Benton Harbor Campus

Tuesday, Nov. 14

• 8:30-10:30 a.m., "Student Activism And How To Get Involved" with Jacob Breit, Niles Campus
• 10:30-11:30 a.m., "Global Health: How I Got Involved And How You Too Can Find Your Voice" with Jacob Breit, Allegan Campus Zoom
• 1:30-3 p.m., "Advocating For Change And Progress Through The Social Sciences – A Moderated Discussion" with Jacob Breit, D112, Benton Harbor Campus

 Wednesday, Nov. 15

• 9-10:30 a.m., "Global Health: How I Got Involved And How You Too Can Find Your Voice" with Jacob Breit, South Haven Campus, 
• 1:30-3 p.m., "Environmental Sustainability: How You Can Be Part Of The Solution" with Jacob Breit, C316, Benton Harbor Campus

Thursday, Nov. 16

• 10 a.m.-12 p.m., "How To Make Positive Change Through The Health Sciences," D112, Benton Harbor Campus
• 6-8 p.m., Screening of Jacob Breit's Documentary, "A Just Transition," followed by a community discussion; LMC chocolate and appetizers will be served, L310/311, Benton Harbor Campus

For more information, please contact LMC's Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education Department Chair, Amy Scrima, at 269-927-8777 or ascrima@lakemichigancollege.edu.