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Our Community Reads: Crossing Borders, Facing Hurdles

The International Student Experience in the United States.

2026-02-17 18:00:00 2026-02-17 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Our Community Reads: Crossing Borders, Facing Hurdles Join Professor Nicholas Rowell and counselor Anna Zagorska for a conversation on the challenges international students face, from global politics to campus life. Doors open at 5:30pm & begins at 6pm. Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room - AFTER HOURS, Zoom Adult Programs SCPL

Tuesday, February 17
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-17 18:00:00 2026-02-17 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Our Community Reads: Crossing Borders, Facing Hurdles Join Professor Nicholas Rowell and counselor Anna Zagorska for a conversation on the challenges international students face, from global politics to campus life. Doors open at 5:30pm & begins at 6pm. Aptos Branch - Betty Leonard Community Room - AFTER HOURS, Zoom Adult Programs SCPL

Aptos Branch

Betty Leonard Community Room - AFTER HOURS, Zoom Adult Programs SCPL

Join Professor Nicholas Rowell and counselor Anna Zagorska for a conversation on the challenges international students face, from global politics to campus life. Doors open at 5:30pm & begins at 6pm.

Join us for a lively conversation between Nicholas Rowell, Professor of Political Science, at Cabrillo College, and Anna Zagorska, Cabrillo College International Student Counselor. They’ll explore contemporary challenges facing international students and put them into a historical context. They’ll examine how global geopolitical tensions, immigration policies, and campus-level constraints shape the academic and personal lives of students studying in the U.S. today.

Come early to view art displays from Aptos High School students based on the book Spare Parts. At 6 pm attend awards ceremony judged by Two Birds Books and join us as we support our local students and teachers!

Note About Registration: Registration is used for the purpose of notifying people in the case of cancellation or a change of venue. It does NOT guarantee you a space. Space will be available on a first come, first served basis.

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ years |

EVENT TYPE: | SCPL Friends | Our Community Reads |

Aptos Branch

Phone: 831-427-7702
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Heather Pereira

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