Published: Nov. 13, 2019

The university community is invited to joinÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýInternational Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) in celebration ofÌý±õ²Ô³Ù±ð°ù²Ô²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ôÌý·¡»å³Ü³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²ÔÌý°Â±ð±ð°ìÌýNov. 18–22.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative organized by the U.S. Departments of State and U.S. Department of Education, ±õ²Ô³Ù±ð°ù²Ô²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ôÌý·¡»å³Ü³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²ÔÌý°Â±ð±ð°ì serves as “an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide and promotesÌýprograms that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learnÌýand exchange experiences.â€Ìý

To celebrate IEW, ²ÊÃñ±¦µä organizes programming to showcase and celebrate the extensive international connections here on campus, spearheaded by the offices of Education Abroad and International Student andÌýScholar Services.

The headlineÌýevent is a special IEW edition of International Coffee Hour on Nov.Ìý15—held the Friday before IEW to bring attention to the upcoming week. The event will feature a display of the 2019 photo contest submissions, recognize ²ÊÃñ±¦µä Global Citizen awardees and 2019 photo contest winners.

Visit ²ÊÃñ±¦µä'sÌýInternational Education Week pageÌýfor further information on events happening around campus throughout the month of November.

If you go

Pizza & Perspectives

ÌýThursday, Nov. 14 ÌýNoon to 1 p.m.Ìý​ÌýUMC 247
Pizza & Perspectives is a monthly lunchtime gathering featuring a panel of students from a specific region and of course, free pizza! This month,Ìýstudents from the Arabian Peninsula will share their perspectives on culture, life here in the U.S.Ìýand life back home. Plus, get a chance to ask your own questions.

International Coffee Hour

ÌýFriday, Nov. 15 Ìý4–5:30 p.m.
​ÌýUMC, across fromÌýAlferd Packer Grill

This special coffee hour will feature a display of the 2019 photo contest submissions, recognize ²ÊÃñ±¦µä Global Citizen awardees and 2019 photo contest winners.ÌýAppetizers, coffee and cake will be provided.