International Education Week 2023

This year’s theme, “The Future Is …” explores the many ways that international education is driving us into the future.

We’re looking forward to International Education Week (IEW) 2023, November 13-17! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

For more information and to find activities across the US,
please visit the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs website.

Does your group have a globally-themed event taking place during IEW? If so, submit the event using the link below or e-mail Capstone International Center at cic@ua.edu. Once the event has been approved it will be posted on the calendar below.


2023 Events

Note: Events may still be pending. All times listed are CST.

Monday, November 13

12:00-1:00 PM   |  Zoom  | Global Learning and High Impact Practices: Facilitating Student Experiences at Home and Abroad

Dr. Carolina Robinson and Dr. Stephanie Dorcher are invited to speak to The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s faculty and staff on Global Learning and High Impact Practices. To join the virtual meeting, please register here.

For more information please contact Dr. Carolina Robinson at carolir@ua.edu.

5:00-6:00 PM   |  3114 Student Center  | Explore Ukraine Through Music with Eurovision

Join us for an enchanting journey into the heart of Ukraine’s musical culture at the Eurovision Song Contest. Discover the magic of Ukrainian music, history, and traditions! Immerse yourself in Ukraine’s captivating Eurovision journey, gain insights into Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage, and savor delicious cookies and drinks while you explore!

Event is on the third floor of the Student Center in the Morris Mayer room. For more information please contact Anna Mariya Basauri Ziuzina at abasauriziuzina@ua.edu.

Tuesday, November 14

9:30-10:45 AM   |  0002 Hewson Hall  | Putting Purpose To Work and Unleashing Human Magic

Lowder Lecture Series presents Hubert Joly, former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy and Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. Joly will be interview by Dr. Jef Naidoo to discuss: Putting Purpose to Work and Unleashing Human Magic All attendees will receive a copy of Mr. Joly’s book, The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism, and will have the opportunity to attend the book signing directly following the lecture.

This event is for Culverhouse College of Business and Manderson Graduate School of Business students. Business casual attire.

Register on Handshake.

11:00 AM-12:00 PM   |  2017 Hewson Hall  | Fireside Chat with Hortense Le Gentil

Author of THE UNLOCKED LEADER: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World (Wiley, September 26, 2023), veteran executive leadership coach Hortense le Gentil combines real life stories, deep psychological insights, rigorous research, and practical tools to reveal how leaders can become more effective by learning to lead with palpable humanity.

Register on Handshake.

11:00 AM   |  144 BB Comer and Virtual  | Roll Tide Worldwide Scholarship Information Session

Come explore Italy while earning credit towards your degree! Roll Tide Worldwide is a scholarship hosted by the Education Abroad Office that helps give students the opportunity to go abroad! This year we are headed to Rome in the early summer. Register for an information session to learn more!

For more information please contact Dr. Carolina Robinson at carolir@ua.edu.

12:00-1:00 PM   |  2019 Little Hall  | School of Social Work Study Abroad Luncheon

Join the School of Social Work to celebrate International Education Week. RSVP for lunch and conversations in-person or on Zoom with Social Work Students who studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland and Accra, Ghana.

Please RSVP by Nov. 10.

2:00-3:15 PM   |  Student Center Promenade Lobby  | CIP 202: Intercultural Experience Showcase

Students in this class share their experiential learning outcomes with the rest of campus at this end-of-semester showcase.  As a society, we are increasingly aware of the way trends and processes reach beyond the confines of local, regional, and national boundaries. At UA’s Capstone International Center, we know that a 21st century citizen is certain to live a life that includes a variety of encounters with other cultures. It is our hope that you will take advantage of the many opportunities UA offers for intercultural engagement. And, this course has been designed to be one of those opportunities.

For more information please contact Kelly McPherson at kellym@eli.ua.edu.

2:30-3:00 PM   |  144 BB Comer  | Never Been Abroad Workshop

This workshop is aimed at students who are planning to go abroad in the Upcoming Spring and Summer 2024 terms that have never been abroad before. We will cover tips, tricks, and other helpful information for first timers. The workshop will be led by Nia Brewer, a student assistant from the Education Abroad office who was a first time abroad student in Spring 2023!

For more information please contact Nia Brewer at nbbrewer@crimson.ua.edu.

3:00 PM  |  144 BB Comer and Virtual  | Roll Tide Worldwide Scholarship Information Session

Come explore Italy while earning credit towards your degree! Roll Tide Worldwide is a scholarship hosted by the Education Abroad Office that helps give students the opportunity to go abroad! This year we are headed to Rome in the early summer. Register for an information session to learn more!

For more information please contact Dr. Carolina Robinson at carolir@ua.edu.

Episode Release at 8:00 PM   |  Virtual  | Traveling Tide: Episode #4

If you are interested in studying abroad but your schedule is too packed, you want student advice, or you just want to hear some cool stories from around the world. Tune in! This episode will be dedicated to some must hear travel tips so don’t miss it!

For more information please contact Samantha Schumann at skschumann@crimson.ua.edu.

Wednesday, November 15

9:00 AM-12:00 PM   |  1600 Capital Hall  | Open Door Day at The Cuba Center

Want to know more about The Cuba Center? They will have an Open Door Day at The Cuba Center to answer questions from faculty and students interested in having a learning experience in La Havana, Cuba.

Contact Dr. Juan Lopez-Bautista at jlopez@ua.edu if you have questions.

1:00 PM   |  Virtual  | Ask Us Anything: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for Faculty and Staff

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards give opportunities to U.S. citizens holding a terminal degree (PhD) to teach, research and carry out professional projects around the world.  The next competition for awards during the 2025-26 academic year opens in February 2024.  It’s never too early to start planning!   As you consider your options, join this interactive session to learn more about how you can prepare for a successful Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program application for 2025-26.  Fulbright program staff will discuss different opportunities and the application and selection process and answer your questions. Please register here.

To learn more about Fulbright opportunities for faculty, visit the Capstone International Center’s Fulbright page.

2:30 PM   |  142 BB Comer | Money Matters

This workshop is meant to help address questions about financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting as they pertain to studying abroad.

For more information please contact Education Abroad at studyabroad@ua.edu.

3:00 PM   |  142 BB Comer | Course Equivalency

Students who have been accepted into a study abroad program and need help/guidance through the course equivalency process are welcome to join! In the Course Equivalency Workshop, a Study Abroad Advisor will guide students through the electronic course equivalency process and answer any course equivalency questions you might have.

For more information please contact Education Abroad at studyabroad@ua.edu.

3:30 PM   |  142 BB Comer | Visa Research

When a student is unsure about the visa process, this is where they can get a head start! The Education Abroad Advisors are here to help you research the next step in applying for a visa for the host country. They are NOT visa experts but are here to help research/point your students in the right direction.

For more information please contact Education Abroad at studyabroad@ua.edu.

4:00 PM   |  Virtual | Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Institute for International Education (IIE) is hosting a VIRTUAL campus visit for UA students! The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is for Americans who want to go abroad for 8-10 months to do research, study, or teach English. This session will introduce you to the program, the application, and the Fulbright Program Advisors that are here at UA to assist you. This event requires registration for you to be sent the link. Please register here.

For more information, please contact Dr. Tori Jessen, Fulbright Advisor, at tkjessen@ua.edu.

Thursday, November 16

1: 00 PM   |  Virtual  |  Fulbright Specialist Program Information Session

As part of International Education Week 2023, the Capstone International Center invites faculty and senior administrators to learn more about the Fulbright Specialist Program, a program of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Specialist Program provides U.S. citizens who are established professionals or academics and possess expertise in qualifying disciplines with the opportunity to engage in short-term (2-6 week) project-based exchanges at host institutions around the globe. Please register here.

To learn more about the Fulbright Specialist Program, visit https://fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org/.

 

 

2:30-3:00 PM   |  144 BB Comer  | Never Been Abroad Workshop

This workshop is aimed at students who are planning to go abroad in the Upcoming Spring and Summer 2024 terms that have never been abroad before. We will cover tips, tricks, and other helpful information for first timers. The workshop will be led by Nia Brewer, a student assistant from the Education Abroad office who was a first time abroad student in Spring 2023!

For more information please contact Nia Brewer at nbbrewer@crimson.ua.edu.

5:00-6:30 PM   | 109 BB Comer Hall  |  Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Panel

The Peace Corps brings together skilled, committed Volunteers with welcoming host communities for service opportunities in more than 60 countries. A fully-funded opportunity to live and work abroad. Volunteers live and work side by side with community members on locally prioritized projects, building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations. Attend session and hear from returned Peace Corps volunteers who have varying experiences across the world.

For more information please contact Megan Legerski at mlegerski@ua.edu.

Friday, November 17

11:30 AM  | IDC | Multicultural Coffee Hour

Join us for a special IEW Multicultural Coffee Hour! Enjoy snacks and conversation with current and future friends.

For more information please contact International Student Scholar Services at international@ua.edu.

4:00-6:00 PM   | John H. England Jr. Hall  |  Fall Festival

Fall Festival is a collaborative event of various multicultural/international Student organizations in UA. It’s a festival to experience celebration of global culture with international student performances, fashion shows, music, dances and more. We explore arts and crafts from around the world, and connect with sponsors, faculty and students from diverse backgrounds.

This event is presented by the International Students Association. For more information please contact Abiodun Wahab at atwahab@crimson.ua.edu.

Also happening this month:

Nov. 9  |  6:00-8:30 PM   | Student Center Ballroom  | ISAT’s Diwali 2023

The Indian Students Association of Tuscaloosa is hosting Diwali 2023, a vibrant cultural celebration. This event promises an evening filled with traditional Indian food, music, dance, and FIREWORKS, bringing together the community in a spirit of joy and unity. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the rich heritage of India right here at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa! Co-sponsored by University Programs and the Financial Affairs Committee and in association with the South Asian Culture Club.

Please RSVP for this event here.

Nov. 11  |  12:30-5:00 PM   | First Baptist Church  | Taste of Africa 2023

The African Students Association invites you to taste authentic African food and learn about their culture at their Taste of Africa event. They hope to demystify some stereotypes about Africa and create awareness about the continent’s rich culinary culture.

Please RSVP for the event here.

Everyday  |  2:00 PM   | 144 BB Comer  | Study Abroad 101

Want to study abroad but not sure where to get started? In Study Abroad 101 the Education Abroad team will discuss a variety of topics including program searching, dispelling myths about Education Abroad, and providing an overview of the process & timeline for you to better plan your international education experience. Education Abroad recommends that all students attend a Study Abroad 101 BEFORE seeing an Education Abroad Advisor.

For more information please contact Education Abroad at studyabroad@ua.edu.

All Week  |  9:00 AM-4:00 PM  |  Fingerprinting and Passport Facility  | Passport Processing Week for Passport Grant Winners

With the support of IIE and private donations, Education Abroad is sponsoring students with a free passport. Students had to submit their applications earlier in the Fall and 137 students were chosen as winners. This week, we will begin to work with these students to process their passports at UA’s Passport Office in the Printing and Mail Services Facility building.

For more information please contact Education Abroad at studyabroad@ua.edu.

Nov. 11-17  |  All Day   |  Student Center  | EA Photo Contest Finalists Displayed

Come see the wonderful pictures that students captured while abroad! Students who recently studied abroad submitted these photos from their travels, and international students captured the spirit of UA around campus. From Landscape to Profile Pictures, from Local Color to Crimson Captured, see the best of the best from all facets of the world!

Education Abroad will display the finalists of the 2023 EA Photo Contest on the second floor near Auntie Anne’s and the Hedge Elephant.

For more information please contact Education Abroad at studyabroad@ua.edu.

Oct. 18-Dec. 12  |  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM   | Paul R. Jones Museum  | Thai Art in the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama

The Paul R. Jones Museum presents “Thai Art in the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama,” which explores art during Jones’ time as deputy director of the Peace Corps in Bangkok, Thailand. Many of the works are unsigned and anonymous, but others are signed including several from Chiang Mai, the second largest city in Thailand.

Image credit: Jindsena, Woman and Deer, 1971, cotton batik

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