Welcome to the International Education Week page!
International Education Week (IEW), November 14-18, 2022, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is in efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
See below for all of the amazing events we have planned for this week! More events coming soon!
- MONDAY - NOVEMBER 14TH
TIME & LOCATION
SESSION TITLE
DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
AUDIENCE
DESCRIPTION
11:30am - 1:30pm
AC 1 at BBC
Fulbright Fest
FIU Global
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Promoting international academic exchange to students and faculty, and celebrating FIU's Fulbrighters
12pm - 1:30pm
virtual
Student Panel: How COIL Contributes to the Real World
FIU COIL
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
SUNY COIL Center and FIU COIL join forces to bring to you a connection series to share how online international collaborations contribute to the real and working world.
Let's join students from SUNY Old Westbury (USA), Florida International University (USA), Tenológico de Monterrey (MEX), Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (VEN), and students from other partner institutions for our series' International Education Week kickoff session!https://bit.ly/coilstudents14nov22
12pm - 3:30pm
GC Tables
Millennium Fellow Showcase
Global Learning Department
Students The Global Learning Department introduces the Millennium Fellow Class of 2022. This tabling event will take place in the Graham Center and provide students with an opportunity to learn more about the Millennium Fellowship students who are currently participating!
This event will also bring awareness to the Panther Sustainability Hub which is located in the Visitor Information Center.3:00pm - 4:00pm
virtual
Job Strategies for International Students
Career and Talent Development
Students
Attend this workshop to learn about specific job resources available for international students and cultural differences and expectations in the job market today!
3pm - 4pm
virtual
H-1B
International Student and Scholar Services
Students
A workshop that presents information on employment options for F-1 students after the completion of their studies. A lawyer will be giving a presentation through zoom, and open the floor for questions and answers.
- TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 15TH
TIME & LOCATION
SESSION TITLE
DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
AUDIENCE
DESCRIPTION
10am - 2:30pm
GC Pit
Education Abroad Showcase
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
The Showcase is two days filled with diverse sessions regarding our different programs we have to offer here at FIU. There will be sessions about our scholarships, financial aid, international student exchange, faculty-led, third-party programs, and more. We hope hope you learn a lot and study abroad in the near future!
12pm - 2pm
PC 249
Global Games
Office of Global Learning Initiatives, and Global First Year
Students
Who will win? Play board and table games from around the globe with players from around the world! Global Games will be held in PC 249, the student lounge for Global First Year. Snacks will be provided!
12pm - 2pm
Deuxieme Maison (DM) Plaza (near the food trucks)
Fulbright Fest
FIU Global
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Promoting international academic exchange to students and faculty, and celebrating FIU's Fulbrighters
2pm - 3pm
GC 150
Screening of the film "Night Ride" and conversation with MEET EU Emerging Filmmaker Vida Skerk
Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence/European & Eurasian Studies Program/SIPA
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
MEET EU EMERGING FILMMAKER VIDA SKERK
Screening of the film ‘Night Ride’ & Conversation with the Filmmaker3pm - 4pm
virtual
CPT/OPT Workshop
International Student and Scholar Services
Students
Open to all, this information session gives a description of both CPT and OPT for F-1 students, and answers questions about the application process and impact on the F1 visa
3pm - 5pm
SASC 230
J-1 Scholar Series
International Student and Scholar Services
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Attend this session where a group of FIU J-1 Exchange visitors will share information on their research, their country and more. A great way to meet new professionals and make friends.
- WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 16TH
TIME & LOCATION
SESSION TITLE
DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
AUDIENCE
DESCRIPTION
10am - 10:30am
virtual
Making Study Abroad Possible
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Interested in studying abroad but not sure where to start? This session provides a brief overview on all of our programs, eligibility, scholarship opportunities, and how to get started.
10:30 am - 11am
virtual
Virtual Study Abroad and Other Virtual Programing
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Develop global awareness, global perspectives, and global engagement through the introduction of virtual study abroad programs.
11am - 12pm
virtual
International Student Exchange (ISE) & Third-Party Program (TPP) Information Session
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
An introduction to and discussion of the application process for ISE and TPP, including eligibility requirements, an overview of the programs, as well as a summary of what makes a successful study abroad candidate.
1pm - 1:30pm
virtual
Funding Your Study Abroad
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
This session will discuss the resources on our website and how to navigate the OEA Application Portal. https://fiu.zoom.us/j/96469268513
1:30pm - 3:30pm
virtual
Faculty-Led Program Presentations
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Looking to travel and study with FIU faculty and students for a few weeks or a few months during the summer, winter, or spring break? This session will discuss several programs available for students to study abroad in different parts of the world.
12pm - 3:30pm
FIU I-75 Ground Floor
A Taste of the Middle East
FIU at I-75
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Celebrate International Education week featuring “A Taste of the Middle East.” Listen and dance to beautiful music while eating delicious food. Check out videos, pick up brochures, and learn about ISSS and FIU’s Study Abroad opportunities!
12pm - 2pm
College of Law Student Lounge, RBD 1052
Fulbright Fest
FIU Global
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Promoting international academic exchange to students and faculty, and celebrating FIU's Fulbrighters
2pm - 4pm
Engineering Center, Panther Pit
Celebrating the International Women of CEC
College of Engineering and Computing
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Join the College of Engineering and Computing for some ice cream, socialize, and to celebrate the amazing International Women of CEC!
2pm - 4pm
FIU-TUC Campus FIU building (FIU Tianjin Campus)
Cultural Bazaar
Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Students
Join the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in celebrating International Education Week with a cultural bazaar to showcase all of our students' cultures!
3pm - 4pm
MMC - SASC 230
Coffee Hour (Argentina)
International Student and Scholar Services
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
An event in which a student will represent and talk about their country, and share their culture with coffee and snacks.
- THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 17TH
TIME & LOCATION
SESSION TITLE
DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
AUDIENCE
DESCRIPTION
10am - 11am
GC 243
Making Study Abroad Possible
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Interested in studying abroad but not sure where to start? This session provides a brief overview on all of our programs, eligibility, scholarship opportunities, and how to get started.
11am - 12pm
GC 243
International Student Exchange (ISE) & Third-Party Program (TPP) Information Session
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
An introduction to and discussion of the application process for ISE and TPP, including eligibility requirements, an overview of the programs, as well as a summary of what makes a successful study abroad candidate.
12:30pm - 1pm
GC 243
Nationally Prestigious Scholarships
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Learn about many nationally prestigious scholarships and how they can help fund your study abroad experience.
1pm - 2:30pm
GC 243
Faculty-Led Program Presentations
Office of Education Abroad
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Looking to travel and study with FIU faculty and students for a few weeks or a few months during the summer, winter, or spring break? This session will discuss several programs available for students to study abroad in different parts of the world.
11am - 12pm
Carnival Center at BBC
Working as an International Student
Hospitality Management and International Student and Scholar Services at BBC
Students
Kathy Martin, Assistant Director of Career Development for the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Andre Dawson, Assistant Director of ISSS at BBC, will present important information regarding employment opportunities and procedures for international students. Casual lunch will be served.
11am - 2pm
GL Second Floor
Ukrainian Student Perspectives Photo Gallery
Office of Global Learning Initiatives
Students
Join us as we celebrate International Education Week with this Interactive Photo Gallery.
As part of an ongoing dialogue with students from the National University in Ukraine, we asked students to share photos of their daily lives as they live through the ongoing conflict. Their photos will be displayed, and you'll have an opportunity to leave a question or message to these students, which we will share back with them.
We'll continue the conversation through the Office of Global Learning Initiatives' ongoing series, "The Russian Invasion of Ukraine." Read more about the conflict and upcoming series sessions at go.fiu.edu/Ukraineinfo11am - 2pm
MMC - GL Breezeway, GL 220, and GL 1st Floor Lounge
Language Day
FIU Library and Partners
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Join us for FIU Language Day!
You don't want to miss the best event on campus!
Events include Language Conversations, Language Trivia, Karaoke, Free Food, Clubs, and and much more.11am - 1pm
SIPA Lobby
Fulbright Fest
FIU Global
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Promoting international academic exchange to students and faculty, and celebrating FIU's Fulbrighters
12pm-2pm
MMC - SASC Terrace
Thanksgiving Luncheon
International Student and Scholar Services
Students
A lunch prepared for international students to celebrate Thanksgiving.
- FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 18TH
TIME & LOCATION
SESSION TITLE
DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
AUDIENCE
DESCRIPTION
9:30am - 12pm
MMC - PC 249
Millennium Fellowship Celebration
Office of Global Learning Initiatives and Global First Year
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Watch party for the Global Graduation Ceremony for 2022 Millennium Fellows, including FIU's Fellows. Keynote speakers and featured presentations will be livestreamed by the Millennium Campus Network.
11am - 2pm
GL Breezeway
Fulbright Fest
FIU Global
Administration/Faculty/Staff & Students
Promoting international academic exchange to students and faculty, and celebrating FIU's Fulbrighters