University to take part in International Education Week observance

University to take part in International Education Week observance

UGA will join universities around the country in celebrating International Education Week Nov. 11-15.

Events include an international scholar and faculty reception Nov. 11, presentations by returned study-abroad participants Nov. 12, a panel presentation on UGA-Brazil partnerships Nov. 13, an international dessert reception Nov. 13, a Faculty Fulbright Talk Nov. 13 and the announcement of the winner of the Office of International Education’s annual photo/video contest Nov. 15. There also will be a conference on Africa and its diaspora Nov. 13 and a conference on
Portuguese linguistics in the U.S. Nov. 14-16.

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, the observance aims to draw attention to the importance of international education and exchanges worldwide.

A full calendar of International Education Week events can be found at https://international.uga.edu/iew/2013.