UGA will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 16-20. The Office of International Education, the Office of International Student Life, academic departments and student organizations have put together a weeklong schedule of free events, most of which are open to the public.
“International Education Week gives us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the role of international education in providing a well-rounded education and equipping students for living and working in an intercultural environment,” said Kavita Pandit, associate provost for international education. “I invite members of the UGA and local communities to participate in one or more International Education Week events to broaden their understanding of our world.”
Author and journalist Rose George will deliver the keynote address, which is open free to the public, on Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. She also will host a session with students from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall; students must RSVP to attend this evening session.
Her address, “How Looking Sideways Can Expand Your View of the World,” is sponsored by International Student Life, University Housing, University Union, the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Office of International Education, the Center for Leadership and Service and the Office of Institutional Diversity.
Other speakers include Dennis Roberts, an independent consultant with extensive experience working in both foreign and domestic universities; and Dan Beaudry, author of Power Ties: The International Student’s Guide to Finding a Job in the United States.
Roberts’ talk, “Authentic Cross-Cultural Engagement that Enhances Learning,” will be held Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. He also will host an evening student leader workshop from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Intersection in the Tate Center. While his talk at the Chapel is open free to the public, students must reserve a spot to attend the evening workshop. Beaudry’s talk, “What Every International Student Should Know About U.S. Employment: A Recruiter’s Perspective,” also is open free to the public. It will be held Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. in Room 101 of the Miller Learning Center.
“Through the inclusion of world-renowned speakers and internationalization experts, we are confident that this year’s International Education Week will allow both domestic and international students to expand their worldview and build a greater appreciation of international education and their role in building a global campus,” said Justin Jeffery, director of international student life. “We hope that students, staff, and faculty take advantage of engaging with these opportunities.”
For faculty, staff and administrators interested in pursuing Fulbright Scholar award funding, two identical workshops will be held Nov. 18 to answer questions about the program and provide guidance for applying for these awards. The first workshop will be held in the School of Law at12:30 p.m. in Room 246 of Hirsch Hall. The second workshop will be held in Room Q of the Georgia Center at 3 p.m. The workshops are free, but registration is required to attend.
A full schedule of International Education Week events at UGA, including links to RSVP to events requiring a reservation, is at oie.uga.edu/iew.
