International Education Week
International Education Week
The Foremost opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange.
鈥淭his joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of the nation鈥檚 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.鈥�
United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education. The week was created in 2000 and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide. The objective is to promote educational programs that prepare Americans, as well as international students, to succeed in a world that is becoming increasingly globalized. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs describes International Education Week as 鈥渁n opportunity to celebrate diversity and the many opportunities and benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.鈥� It also encourages the active participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange programs.
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鈥淚n today鈥檚 world what happens in Rio de Janeiro, Jeddah, and Jakarta impacts our lives as much as events and trends in Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati,鈥� says 麻豆传媒 President, Todd Diacon. 鈥淚nternational Education Week reminds us of our global mission at Kent State, and facilitates our learning about other people, places and political systems.鈥�
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Architecture and Environmental Design | Exhibit of CAED Student Work: Curitiba, Paris, and Florence | Visit the College of Architecture and Environmental Design to view our students鈥� studio work while studying abroad in Curitiba (Brazil), Paris, and Florence. The exhibit will run until Friday Nov 22nd. | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: CAED, 1st floor, outside of the Joseph F. Morbito Architecture Library |
| Education Abroad, Office of Global Education | Freeman Fellows Info Session | Learn how to receive a $5,000 - $6,500 scholarship to intern abroad in Asia in Summer 2025! We will review the scholarship application process, internship programs options, and then make origami paper cranes to send to the Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima, Japan. | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Merrill Hall, Room 104 |
| ACCBE International Programs Office | Education Abroad Webinar: How To Get Started On Your Education Abroad Journey | Are you a business student who's ready to take your education global? Join our Education Abroad Webinar on Microsoft Teams! We'll guide you through everything you need to know to find the perfect study abroad program for your career goals. Registration is required in order to get the Teams link. Open to all Crawford College students. | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: |
| Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics | International Student-Athlete Program | This event will be utilized to bring international student-athletes together, inform them about international student requirements (VISA, I-20, OPT, etc), discuss culture shock, American athletics structures, and then talk about American holiday traditions. | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: MAC Center, Room 298 |
Would you like to help run an event?
If you鈥檙e interested in showcasing your culture by hosting an event or volunteering to help out behind the scenes and gain hands-on project management experience, then contact International Student and Scholar Services by either phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: isss@kent.edu
Phone: 1-330-672-7980
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