College of DuPage dedicates International Hall

Posted December 15, 2019 10:00 pm

Submitted by COD Newsroom

Brian Caputo, president of College of DuPage, speaks at the recent dedication and reception of COD's International Hall. Courtesy of College of DuPage

College of DuPage President Dr. Brian Caputo emphasized the significance of diversity in education and the college's commitment to good global citizenship during the recent dedication and reception of COD's International Hall.

College students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the college's diverse global student population and their contributions to the college and the community.

The event included a dance performance by international students from the Community College Initiative Program.

In addition, attendees enjoyed refreshments and music from COD student Xuechao Zhang, who played the guzheng, a traditional Chinese plucked zither.

International Education Week, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange at colleges and universities nationwide.

The Community College Initiative Program is a U.S. Department of State grant that supports students for one academic year in the United States. Student from Bangladesh, Brazil, Columbia, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, South Africa and Turkey enroll in academic courses, participate in professional development and engage in community service while they gain perspective on American society, culture and institutions.

To see more photos from the dedication ceremony, go to the COD Newsroom page on Flickr.com.

Courtesy of College of DuPageCollege of DuPage student Xuechao Zhang plays a traditional Chinese plucked zither at the dedication ceremony for the college's International Hall.

Courtesy of College of DuPageInternational students from the Community College Initiative program, who performed a dance routine at the dedication ceremony for the college's International Hall, gather for a group photo.

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