International

Study Abroad: Senior prepares for life in Asia
Posted on May 16, 2012 in

Walker College provides its students with several opportunities to study overseas, many during the summer months. One such program begins this week, when 15 students leave for a five-week stay in Asia. For senior Tyler Norwood, it's also the beginning of an even longer educational stint. Even when the course is complete, the management major will remain in that part of the world and see what it has to offer, according to The Appalachian.  "When the five weeks is over, the group...
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Conference focuses on "The Business of Building a Better World"
Posted on Apr 4, 2012 in

"The Business of Building a Better World" is the theme for the fourth annual Global Oppurtunities Conference, which attracts speakers with real-world business experience to talk about the challenges and opportunities of working internationally. This year's event will feature a keynote speaker active in social work and human rights issues in India. The conference, organized by Walker College, is scheduled for Friday, April 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Broyhill Events Center (...
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Mountaineers in Malawi, Africa
Posted on Feb 28, 2012 in

Eleven Walker College students started their 2012 with a study abroad program in Malawi, Africa, one of the poorest countries in the world. The group spent 15 days there, studying first-hand the economic obstacles there, and international aid efforts. Dr. Marty Meznar, Walker College Associate Dean for International Programs, narrates a slideshow from the trip, with details on what students did while there. A photo album is also online. This was the first Walker College Study Abroad...
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