International Education Week
What is International Education Week?
International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. departments of State and Education, recognizes the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Universities throughout the country participate in IEW each year.
Each fall, the Center for Global Education celebrates IEW through special events related to international learning, leadership, and exchange at UTC. IEW events celebrate cultural diversity, global awareness, and the value that international scholars and students bring to campus communities.
For more information about IEW, visit iew.state.gov.
This year, IEW will occur November 18, 2024 to November 21, 2024.
| Date | Event Title | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov.16th | Atlanta Day Trip | Atlanta, GA | 8:45am-7pm |
| Nov. 18th | IEW Kickoff Event: Food, Cultural Fashion, & K-pop performance | Lupton Hall Lobby | 12 - 1:00 p.m |
| Nov. 18th | Global Spotlight: Japan | Lupton Hall Lobby | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 19th | Globalize Your Classroom: How to Build a Faculty-led Study Abroad | Chickamauga Room | 10 am - 11 a.m. |
| Nov. 19th | International Tea Time | Lupton Lobby | 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 20th | Dance Around the World: Line Dance and Belly Dance | Lupton Hall Lobby | 11 a.m. -1 p.m. |
| Nov. 20th | Language Pop-up: Multilingual Tabling | Lupton Hall Lobby | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 21st | Faculty & Staff Lunch and Learn: Ask CGE staff | Library Room 440 | 12 - 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 21st | Passport to Culture: Passport How-to with the Chattanooga Public Library | Lupton Hall Lobby | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Date | Event Title | Location | Time | |
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| Date | Event Title | Location | Time | |
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International Education Week events
Monday, November 18, 2024
- IEW Kick-Off Event: Food, Cultural Fashion, and K-pop performance
Join the Center for Global Education (CGE) for a FREE lunch to kick-off International Education Week while we explore the calendar of events for the week. Enjoy cultural fashions and a K-pop performance.
Stop by for a free lunch and the chance to win a t-shirt!
Time: 12 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby- Global Spotlight: Japan
Come learn about Japan during Global Spotlight!
Global Spotlight is a platform through which UTC international students can share their culture and traditions with the UTC community. This program is very casual and may include presentations, dance performances, music, and Q&A. Global Spotlight allows for cultural exchange and learning between attendees and is open to the whole UTC community.
Enjoy Japanese snacks and treats while you learn about Japan!
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby
IEW 2024 Kick-Off Event: Food, Cultural Fashions, & K-pop Performance
Global Spotlight: Japan
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Globalize your Classroom: How to Build a Faculty-Led Study Abroad
Interested in learning more about how to propose a faculty led trip abroad? Want to learn about other unique opportunities for global engagement? Attend this workshop to learn more about how to propose a new faculty led trip here at UTC and to learn about some other opportunities for faculty global engagement.
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: Chickamauga Room- International Tea Time
Join the UTC Center for Global Education for tea, cookies, games, and good company. Come meet international and domestic students and learn more about different cultures!
Time: 3- 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby
How to Build a Faculty-Led Study Abroad
International Tea Time
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Dance Around the World: Line Dance & Belly Dance
Join us as we learn Line Dance & Belly Dance taught by UTC faculty, & staff. Beginner friendly, no experience needed!
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby- Language Pop-up: Multilingual Tabling
Come pick-up introductory words and phrases in a variety of languages at this tabling event! Learn about student organizations on campus that can foster further learning of some of these languages in addition to some study abroad trips you can take to use some of these new words and phrases.
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby
Dance Around the World: Line Dance and Belly Dance
Language Pop-up: Multilingual Tabling
Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Faculty & Staff Lunch and Learn: Ask CGE staff
Faculty and staff are encouraged to come enjoy a free lunch and ask any questions they have about ESL, Study Abroad and OPT/CPT as part of our International Education Week celebration.
Many faculty and staff are involved in these processes and Study Abroad and International Student Advisors will be in attendance to answer any questions and provide clarification.
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Library Room 440- Passport to Culture: Passport How-to with the Chattanooga Public Library
Apply for your passport, discover study abroad opportunities and learn about a few cultural student organizations on campus.
Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby
Faculty and Staff Lunch and Learn: Ask CGE staff
Passport to Culture: Passport How-to with the Chattanooga Public Library
Sponsors 2024
Thank you to all of our sponsors this year!
These Global Education events count as Beyond the Classroom Challenge Event if you fill out a brief reflection HERE (five to ten minutes total). Students who complete 10 events, including other Global Education events and more, can earn an award signed by the Chancellor along with priority registration for classes. For more information or to sign up, check out Beyond the Classsroom Challenge. You can also check out this infographic and/or email the Experiential Learning Team at [email protected] for any further questions!