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.
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
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
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
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
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
All Day