It showcases the enormous breadth of global experience and knowledge represented by the faculty and students at Virginia Tech and in our local region, while also featuring outside lectrers and performers. The European Alpine region was selected this fall for intrisic and extrinsic reasons. Virginia Tech owns an educational facility in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. For many Virginia Tech students, this Alpine locale provides the first experience in international living. By contrast, the previous focus was on Greater China, an seminal eastern culture.
Attention turns next year to the developing world of the Caribbean basin.
Go to this link for detailed information on the 1999 Focus on Greater China. For questions or further information, contact Sarah Speir in the University Office of International Programs at 231-5888.