The Office of International Education will be hosting International Education Week this year from Monday, Nov. 16 through Thursday, Nov. 19. There will be several events throughout the week in which students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate to celebrate Fredonia as a global community.
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On Monday, Nov. 16 there will be a China Symposium at 10 a.m., and from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., a Culturefest, both in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. On Tuesday, Nov. 17 there will be an Internationalizing General Education Round Table event from noon to 1 p.m. in Williams Center Room G103C. Following will be a Russia Information Session at 1:30 p.m. in the Williams Center Room S226B. Concluding the day will be a Music of North India and Java event at 7 p.m. in the Science Center Room 105.
A Research, Education, and Performance Across Borders event is slated on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Williams Center Room S204, in addition to the Office of International Education’s weekly International coffee hour from 4. to 5 p.m. in the Williams Center Room S226B.The Arts of Italy Study Abroad Student Panel will be held at 5 p.m. in Williams Center Room G103C, and a free film screening of “A Coffee in Berlin” will be hosted at 6 p.m. in McEwen Hall Room G24. To conclude the day, “Cruise Around the World” will be held from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. throughout the residence halls.
A Communications Symposium will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. in Reed Library., followed by a Fulbright Information Session at 2 p.m. in Williams Center Room G103C. A talk, “UN Sustainable Development Goal: Sustainable Forestry” will be hosted at 5 p.m. in Thompson Hall Room E114, and an International Student Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room will conclude the week’s activities.
International Education Week is meant to "be 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 part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States," says Erin Willis, assistant director of study abroad.
The Office of International Education has collaborated with individuals and departments on campus including the Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA), Residence Life, World Languages and Cultures, International Student Services, and the School of Music.
For more information on International Week, visit www.fredonia.edu/internationaleducation/events or contact Erin Willis at willis@fredonia.edu.
The Office of International Education has a goal to advance Fredonia’s commitment to raise awareness of global interdependence and celebrate the richness of cultural diversity. By identifying and promoting the international accomplishments of our students, faculty, professional staff and community members, the OIE will contribute to the development of international programming that stimulates academic inquiry and enhances cultural dialogue. We encourage students and faculty to work with us by sharing their creative energy, experiences and ideas to seek support of their work through our initiatives.
