International Studies Day Thursday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center Southern Illinois University Edwardsville The event is free and open to the public Food and refreshments will be served throughout the day of the event Participants in all activities will be entered a prize draw 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Information Booths Participants: - SIUE: Various departments and programs, Office of International Affairs, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, student organizations - Regional organizations: International Institute of St. Louis, European Studies Center at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Institute for International Education, Peace Corps 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.: Panel: International Issues Impacting Our Region Speakers: Representatives of: Council on Foreign Relations, St. Louis Committee World Affairs Council of St. Louis International Institute of St. Louis World Trade Center, St. Louis 11:15 a.m. -12:45 p.m.: Careers at the United Nations and International Advocacy for Sustainable Development Speakers: Ms. Nanayaa Kumi, Associate Talent Outreach Officer, Office of Human Resources Management United Nations Secretariat, New York City Ms. Zephanii Smith, member of the National Council of the United Nations Association of the United States 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Keynote speaker, Q&A, press conference Ambassador Anwarul Karim Chowdhury Founder, Global Movement for the Culture of Peace Career diplomat, who has served as Permanent Representative to the United Nations, President of the UN Security Council, President of UNICEF Board, UN Under-Secretary-General, Senior Special Advisor to UN General Assembly President 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Film screening I am From Chile (Director: Gonzalo Diaz Ugarte) This coming of age immigration story, drawing from the director’s personal experiences, has received several awards at international film festivals. .