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One person’s trash is another one’s treasure.

The saying fits an upcoming endeavor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to create a large floor mandala – a large, circular graphic artwork – out of trash and recycled materials.

Campus and community members are invited to join in the task at the FedEx Global Education Center, at the corner of McCauley and Pittsboro streets, as one of many activities for International Education Week Nov. 16-20 at UNC. For a full schedule, visit http://www.global.unc.edu and click “Events.”

“In an increasingly globalized world, it is imperative that we learn about the history, cultural practices and current affairs not just of our own country, but also those throughout the world,” said Peter Coclanis, associate provost for international affairs. “While UNC offers opportunities for this education throughout the year, International Education Week is a special time to learn about, celebrate and experience other cultures.”

Another highlight of the week will be Get-A-Passport drives for UNC students, faculty and staff, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 in the FedEx Global Education Center. Applications, passport photographers and U.S. Department of State officials will be on hand. For a list of documents to bring, visit http://www.global.unc.edu.

Mandala assembly will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 16; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18. Durham artist Bryant Holsenbeck, who works with recycled materials, will direct the project. She also will speak at a free public opening reception for the artwork at 7 p.m. Nov. 19.

Also on the program will be UNC students speaking about sustainable practices they observed while studying abroad and a UNC faculty member who researches the environment and global issues.

Some other highlights of international education week, free to the public unless otherwise noted, will include:

• Center for Global Initiatives Photo Contest exhibit from Nov. 16-Jan. 3, with a reception at 4 p.m. Nov. 16, FedEx Global Education Center.

• Exhibit of photos taken in other countries by UNC students while studying abroad, Nov. 16-Jan. 3, FedEx Global Education Center.

• “The Widow’s Torment: How Religious Liberty Can Increase Stability in the Middle East,” a lecture by UNC doctoral graduate Thomas Farr, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Wilson Library.

• “Land, Natural Resources, and Sovereignty: Lessons from the Cherokee Nation and the Palestinian West Bank,” lecture by Marty Matlock, Ph.D., 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Hooker Research Center, South Columbia Street at Pittsboro Street and Manning Drive. Matlock is environmental protection commissioner of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and a negotiator and facilitator for the U.S. Agriculture Department of water disputes among Palestinians, Israelis and Jordanians.

• “The World is Fat: The Fads, Trends, Policies, and Products That Are Fattening the Human Race,” lecture by Barry Popkin, Ph.D., Carla Smith Chamblee Distinguished Professor of nutrition, School of Public Health, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 17 at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center on Stadium Drive.

• Bang on a Can All-Stars and Trio Mediǽval performing “Steel Hammer,” which blends chamber rock and early music to tell the legendary story of John Henry, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Memorial Hall, Cameron Avenue. For ticket information, visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org.

• Bollywood film “Om Shanti Om,” 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 18, FedEx Global Education Center.

• Concert by multiple Grammy Award-winning Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and South African-born, Berlin-based visual artist Robin Rhode in a collaborative performance of Mussorgsky’s piano suite “Pictures at an Exhibition,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Memorial Hall. For ticket information, visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org.

• “Chinese Brush Painting: Poinsettias and Chrysanthemums” workshop, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, N.C. Botanical Garden Education Center, Mason Farm Road. For information and to register, call the garden at (919) 962-0522. Cost is $25 for garden members and $30 for others.

• Dance company Noche Flamenca, featuring dancer and company founding member Soledad Barrio, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Memorial Hall. For ticket information, visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org.

For more events and information, visit www.global.unc.edu or call (919) 962-2435.

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