International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, is celebrated annually the third week in November in the U.S. and 100 countries around the world, and is an opportunity for schools and universities to showcase the benefits of international education and promote international and cultural exchange at their institutions.
This year at Purdue University, the Office of International Students and Scholars, the Office of Study Abroad, the Honors College, UR Global and the Purdue Fulbright Association have teamed up to offer a week of engaging activities and events for the Purdue community. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend!
5:30-6:30 pm: Stories Across Borders--Open Mic Night! Share a short story about an experience abroad. Whether you were a week abroad, a semester or a few years, we want to hear your story! Faculty, staff, students and scholars are welcome. You're among friends! Refreshments provided. (Innovation Forum. HCRN)
4:30 pm: Lecture by Visiting Brazilian Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Marcelo de Lemos on global education and engineering challenges. Refreshments provided. (Innovation Forum, HCRN)
6:00-8:00 pm: Around the World in 80 Games--Share your favorite game, or learn a new one from anywhere in the world! Come join the fun! Snacks provided. (Honors Hall, HCRN)
5:30-6:30 pm: Conversation Circle Brazil with Magaly--Interested in studying abroad in Brazil? Hope to work or travel there? Or have you just always been curious and fascinated about the place? Learn more about Brazil, its people, culture and the Portuguese language. Refreshments provided. (Innovation Forum, HCRN)
6:30-7:30 pm: How to Get Abroad: Navigating Credits, Scholarships and Parents--There is support around the university to join that dream trip and grow your horizons. Find out about ways to tackle the trickier aspects of getting into a Study Abroad. Refreshments provided. (Innovation Forum, HCRN)
6:30-8:00 pm: International Dance Party--Watch dance troupes at Purdue perform dances from around the world. And, then, consider joining in. The dance groups will offer a few lessons! Dinner provided. (Honors Hall, HCRN)
Sign up here for the events you plan to attend.
As indicated above, all event venues are either Innovation Forum or Honors Hall located in the north building of the Honors College and Residences, 1101 3rd Street.
Co-sponsors: Honors College, the Office of International Students and Scholars,
UR Global and the Purdue Fulbright Association.