International Festival

Annual Festival Information

The Walters State International Festival combines virtual presentations with live events on all campuses. Speakers and a variety of talent, including local and nationally-known individuals and groups, will present throughout the month of October. A blend of international education and entertainment, the festival is open to the public and charges no admission fee. Activities and events take place at all campuses. Funding for programming is provided by the Global Connections Committee.

 

Calendar of Events

 

 

Morristown Campus


Wednesday, October 4

9:35 AM:  Domino Ensemble
SSV Lyceum
The Domino Ensemble transits a path between jazz, tango, free improvisation and electronic music.  

11:15 AM: Pasión Flamenco
SSV Lyceum
Learn about the costuming and history of Flamenco during this dance demonstration by Lucia Andronescu of Pasión Flamenco

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:  SWORD Club event
Library Lower Level
SWORD (Students Who Occasionally Roll Dice) provides students with opportunities for critical thinking in a low-stress, fun and engaging environment. Students find this to be a creative, and productive environment. This club is a great way to meet other students.

Wednesday, October 18

3:30 PM:  WSCC Debate Team Exhibition
SSV Lyceum

Tuesday, October 24

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM:  Arrowmont Artists-in-Residence
HUM Theatre

6:00 PM:  Knoxville Pipes & Drums
HUM Theatre

Thursday, October 26

11:10 AM: East Tennessee Whiskey: A Social History - lecture by Dr. Chris Baker
Zoom Link: https://ws-edu.zoom.us/j/88200018496

Tuesday, October 31

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM:  Word Up Open Mic Coffee House
SSV Lyceum Cafe

 

Niswonger Campus


Monday, October 2

11:00 AM:  Pasión Flamenco
Lyceum
Learn about the costuming and history of Flamenco during this dance demonstration by Lucia Andronescu of Pasión Flamenco. 

Thursday, October 26

11:10 AM: East Tennessee Whiskey: A Social History – lecture by Dr. Chris Baker
Live stream in Room 245B or Zoom Link: https://ws-edu.zoom.us/j/88200018496

Monday October 30

6:00 PM:  War of the Worlds Radio Drama
Presented on the 85th anniversary of this controversial program.  Discussion to follow
Lyceum

Tuesday, October 31

9:35 - 11:00 AM:  Room to Improv – International and/or Halloween themes
Lyceum

12:45 - 2:10 PM:  Room to Improv – International and/or Halloween themes
Lyceum

Thursday, November 2

10:00 - 11:00 AM: Tony Marr Storytelling – Cultivating the Power of Story in All of Us
Lyceum

12:45 - 1:45 PM: Tony Marr Storytelling – Cultivating the Power of Story in All of Us
Lyceum

Sevier County Campus


Tuesday, October 3

12:00 PM:  Pasión Flamenco Dance
CAPE Dance Studio
Learn about the costuming and history of Flamenco during this dance demonstration by Lucia Andronescu of Pasión Flamenco.

Wednesday, October 4

12:15 PM:  Domino Ensemble
CAPE Dance Studio
The Domino Ensemble transits a path between jazz, tango, free improvisation and electronic music.  

Thursday, October 26

11:10 AM: East Tennessee Whiskey: A Social History – lecture by Dr. Chris Baker, CAPE 153
Zoom Link: https://ws-edu.zoom.us/j/88200018496

12:45 PM:  Travel with TnCIS – Learn about Study Abroad for Summer 2024
CAPE 153 or Zoom:  https://ws-edu.zoom.us/j/84911588553

6:00 PM:  Knoxville Pipes & Drums
CAPE Patio

Claiborne County Campus


Monday, October 2

11:20 AM & 2:00 PM:  Domino Ensemble with Jorge Variego
The Domino Ensemble transits a path between jazz, tango, free improvisation and electronic music.  

Thursday, October 5

1:50 PM:  Pasión Flamenco
Claiborne County Auditorium
Learn about the costuming and history of Flamenco during this dance demonstration by Lucia Andronescu of Pasión Flamenco.

Monday, October 16

11:10 AM:  World Statistics Bing with Elena Owens
Room 111

Thursday, October 26 - Appalachian Day

9:00 AM:  Biscuits & Gravy

11:10 AM: East Tennessee Whiskey: A Social History – lecture by Dr. Chris Baker
Live Stream in Room 080 or Zoom Link: https://ws-edu.zoom.us/j/88200018496

2:00 PM:  Tennessee 90 - Bluegrass Entertainment
Claiborne County Auditorium

3:00 PM:  Ireland, Scotland and Claiborne County - lecture by Jim Welch
Claiborne County Auditorium

Tuesday, October 31

3:00 PM:  “Last Man on Earth” – 1964 post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film
Claiborne County Auditorium

 

Newport Center


Tuesday, October 3

6:00 PM:  Pasión Flamenco
Room 202 
Learn about the costuming and history of Flamenco during this dance demonstration by Lucia Andronescu of Pasión Flamenco

Thursday, October 26

11:10 AM: East Tennessee Whiskey: A Social History – lecture by Dr. Chris Baker
Live stream in Room 202 or Zoom Link: https://ws-edu.zoom.us/j/88200018496

 

 

 

 

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