World of Words Language Open House
On September 28, 2007, the Center for European Studies hosted our first open house. About 500 people enjoyed activities such as 5-minute language lessons, trying to stump the human interpreters, and testing their knowledge with quizzes about geography, landmarks, and languages. Foreign commercials were projected onto large screens in each of the two rooms.
All other language departments on campus joined our initiative to make the event well-rounded and inclusive. A person could enjoy language lessons in about 20 languages.
Pepsi sponsored the event with imprinted t-shirts, water bottles, backpacks, stadium cushions, and beverages.