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The University of Alberta kicks off its centenary celebrations with an international flavour – International Week brings the world to our campus in the form of song, words and powerful ideas from world-leading academics and activists.

This year University of Alberta International held its first-ever International Week photography contest. Staff members at the International Centre waded through a staggering 1,200 entries from U of A students, and asked each to send in a statement about what travel means to them.

“There were tons of beautiful entries,” said Eilis Pourbaix, global education co-ordinator with U of A International. The top 10 photos, taken by Gemma Armstrong, Reza Banaei Khosroushahi, Jenny Frogner, Marina Ivanova, Aaron Lee, Brandon Mewhort, Jorge Perez, Jen Richards, Shannon White, are on display during International Week at the International Centre, on the ground level of HUB Mall.

We’re unable to do them all justice on this page; please visit the exhibit and attend as many International Week events as you can. Details can be found online, under the ‘Quick Links’ heading at: www.international.ualberta.ca
Left: Gemma Armstrong - <em>Smiling Sadhu</em>, was among the winners in a student photo contest held by University of Alberta International. The photos are on display during International Week at the International Centre on the ground level of HUB Mall. Right: Shannon Rita White – <em>Me with Habibis.</em> "To grow, one must be put in new situations and challenges. I want to be the best person I can be; I want to see who I can become. I want to find the best of all the world and incorporate that into my life."
Left: Gemma Armstrong - Smiling Sadhu, was among the winners in a student photo contest held by University of Alberta International. The photos are on display during International Week at the International Centre on the ground level of HUB Mall. Right: Shannon Rita White – Me with Habibis. "To grow, one must be put in new situations and challenges. I want to be the best person I can be; I want to see who I can become. I want to find the best of all the world and incorporate that into my life."
Left: Jorge Perez – Childhood; center: Reza Banaei Khosroushahi – Sunset at Urmia Salt Lake; right: Marina Ivanova – The Winter Palace.
Left: Jorge Perez – Childhood; center: Reza Banaei Khosroushahi – Sunset at Urmia Salt Lake; right: Marina Ivanova – The Winter Palace.
Left: Aaron Lee – Freedom; Brandon Mewhort– Toul SLeng Prison.
Left: Aaron Lee – Freedom; Brandon Mewhort– Toul SLeng Prison.