International Education Week 2022

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!

    https://go.fiu.edu/jobstrategiesinternational

    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.

    go.fiu.edu/h1visaworkshop

     

  • 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!

    go.fiu.edu/EAshowcase

    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 Filmmaker

    3pm - 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

    go.fiu.edu/optcpt

    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
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    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. 

    https://fiu.zoom.us/j/96469268513

    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. 

    https://fiu.zoom.us/j/96469268513

    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.  

    https://fiu.zoom.us/j/96469268513

    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. 

    https://fiu.zoom.us/j/96469268513

    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/Ukraineinfo

     11am - 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
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    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

     

     

 

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