World Languages Day was the deciding factor that made me pick MSU my junior year of high school back in 2005. So this event has a special place for me. 
Thank you!
Many thanks to everyone who made WLD 2009 our biggest year ever! We had over 750 people involved in the day, including high school students, teachers, and parents from all over the state. This year our amazing corps of dedicated presenters offered over 90 sessions!
Check out the photo gallery for 2009!
Save the date for 2010
World Languages Day 2010 will be held on Saturday, April 17. We hope to see you there! School pre-registration for the 2010 event will open in mid-October 2009. Past school contacts and members of our mailing list will be notified when pre-registration goes online.
What is WLD? Watch this video!
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Play the video above by clicking on the 'Play' icon in the middle of the image, or download the high-quality World Languages Day video here. (Quicktime is required to play this video download.)
MSU is the World!
Michigan State University is known worldwide for its commitment to international education in an era of ever-increasing globalization. With more than 200 study abroad programs and approximately 40 languages offered on campus, MSU is one of the leading universities in the country for internationalizing the student experience.
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, MSU will again invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during the Sixth Annual World Languages Day. Free to all participants, this day-long conference will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language and international study at MSU.
After an engaging opening plenary session, participants will attend a variety of fun and informational sessions throughout the day. See Activities and Schedule for further details about the day.
Free WLD Guidebook Available
The Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR), along with co-authors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota, has published a free guidebook entitled "Celebrating the World's Languages: A Guide to Creating a World Languages Day Event." This free downloadable PDF walks readers through the steps of creating an event similar to the ones held at these three universities. It is intended for institutions interested in beginning their own version of this event in other states. Learn more and download the guide here.