International
Education Week is a week full of events to celebrate the benefits of
international education and exchange worldwide at UCF. The week is a joint
initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.
To bring the celebration to our community, the UCF International Affairs and
Global Strategies (IAGS) Division will host a week of workshops, panels, food,
contests and fairs to highlight the myriad of multicultural opportunities
available to UCF students.
Beginning
Monday, November 16, through Friday, November 20, IAGS will host at least three
events per day on the UCF main campus, in addition to a number of events at
regional campuses. The purpose of these events varies widely from recognition
of excellence, to celebration of culture and study-abroad opportunities. Monday
morning’s Eighth Annual International Breakfast serves as the grand opening to
the UCF International Education Week. During the breakfast, members of the UCF
community are recognized for their outstanding efforts andto encourage
internationalization on campus.
Those
interested in pursuing a graduate degree abroad will want to add Graduate
School Abroad to their calendars scheduled for Thursday, November 19 at
10:00am in the Business Administration Building I, Room 234. UCF community
members who crave a taste of international life, but cannot travel at the moment
are sure to enjoy the International Fair on Wednesday, November 18, from
10:00 am – 2:30 pm in the Pegasus Ballroom of the Student Union. The fair will
include multicultural display booths, international entertainment and global
cuisine.
This
past spring, Rebecca Kaiser, a Security Studies PhD student traveled to Russia
for a graduate study abroad experience. Kaiser feels that the International
Student Panel on Tuesday, November 17 from 10:00 am – 11:30, in the Student Union, Room 316AB, is an important workshop at UCF, as it allows domestic
students and faculty members to engage with international students who have
come to UCF in search of global opportunities. Kaiser also eagerly awaits the Russian Tea Hour scheduled for Friday, November 20, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm in
Colbourn Hall, Room 513. Having
participated in this ceremony last year, she knows firsthand that “it brings an
authentic taste of Russian culture straight onto the UCF campus.”
Whether
you are looking to make a global move in pursuit of education or simply wish to
expand your horizons (while saving on airfare), make sure to take advantage of
this year’s International Education Week. All events excluding the Breakfast are
open and free to the community. There truly is an experience for every taste
and interest!
For more
information and a detailed schedule of the week, visit www.iew.ucf.edu.