Submissions Being Accepted for IEW Essay Contest
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Submissions are currently being accepted for the International Education Week Essay Contest. Students interested in participating in the contest should submit an essay no more than 750 words that describes a personal experience in which differences in culture and outlook between people were put aside for a common goal.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. The submission deadline is Nov. 11. The winners will be announced at the International Student Organization Bazaar at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, in the International Connections Lounge. More information about the contest can be found at international.uark.edu/essaycontest.
Contacts
Amanda Cantu, director of communications
Graduate School and International Education
479-575-5809,
ac030@uark.edu
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