Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) will host its fifth annual Woods World Fair on Wednesday, as part of International Education Week, Nov. 16-20.
Throughout the week, students can drop by Campus Life from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to create a handprint with their home country’s flag and celebrate their part in the Woods community.
On Nov. 18, students, faculty and staff will participate in a table display event in the Woods Student Center, where tables will recognize several of the home countries of SMWC international students.
Countries represented at the event included:
- Austria
- Canada
- Cameroon
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Ecuador
- England
- France
- Ireland
- Jordan
- Panama
- Trinidad
The community will have a chance to visit tables and learn about each country’s customs, food and other facts. They can also enter a drawing, sample global teas and treats, learn about the Woods International Ring, and speak with representatives from the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Archives and the Belonging Council.
In addition to campus events, Doherty Dining Hall will offer daily lunch options featuring different countries. The week’s menu included:
Monday Lunch: Hungarian
- Paprikash Chicken
- Egg Noodles
- Balsamic Glazed Asparagus
Tuesday Dinner: Netherlands
- Draadjesvlees (Dutch Slow-Cooked Beef Stew)
- Hete Bliksem (AKA Hot Lightning) Mashed Potato and Apple
- Steamed Buttered Carrots
- Boterkoek (Dessert)
Wednesday Lunch: Spain
- Pollo Al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Chicken)
- Papas Con Adobillo (Garlic Potatoes)
- Pisto (Vegetable Stew)
- Coca de Llanda (Dessert)
Wednesday Dinner: Thanksgiving
- Roasted Turkey
- Honey Glazed Ham
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Traditional Stuffing
- Buttered Corn
- Green Bean Casserole
- Pumpkin Pie
Thursday Dinner: Argentina
- Choripan (Chorizo Sandwich with Chimichurri Sauce)
- Crispy Mojo Potatoes
- Eggplant Escabache
- Dulce de Leche Brownies (Dessert)
Friday Lunch: German
- Jaeger Schnitzel
- Buttered Egg Noodles
- Mushroom Gravy
- Braised Red Cabbage
- Butterkuchen (Dessert)
SMWC is among many higher education institutions celebrating International Education Week. It is an initiative by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to honor international collaboration in education and to showcase programs that prepare individuals for the global environment.