Events
Summer 2020 Events
UTC Global Reunion
Wednesday, June 17th, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EDT
RSVP at https://bit.ly/37fwe2D
Audience: UTC current and former international students
Globalize Your Classroom
Wednesday, June 24th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT
Sign up at http://bit.ly/3f2Mir8
Audience: UTC Faculty
International Tea Time
Wednesday, July 15, 1:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. EDT
Sign up at http://bit.ly/30OtZ51
Audience: UTC Faculty & Staff
UTC Global Language Hour
Wednesday, July 22nd, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT
Sign up at http://bit.ly/2UpTOV9
Audience: Everyone
Study Abroad Session for New Mocs
Wednesday, July 29th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT
Sign up at http://bit.ly/372CCdg
Audience: New UTC Students
International Tea Time
Wednesday, August 5th, 1:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. EDT
Sign up at http://bit.ly/3hwf59y
Audience: Everyone
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International Tea Time
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Day Trips
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Global Spotlight
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Other
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International Education Week
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OPT Information Sessions
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New International Student Orientation
International Tea Time
Twice a month, the Center for Global Education hosts International Tea Time. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to enjoy different types of tea while learning about different cultures.
Spring 2020 dates:
Thursday, January 9, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
UC Tennessee Room
Co-hosted by the Office of Student and Family Engagement
Thursday, January 23, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Multicultural Center (UC 3rd floor)
Co-hosted by the Center for Career and Leadership Development
Thursday, February 6, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Hunter 306
Co-hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor
Monday, February 17, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Guerry Center- Reading Room
Co-hosted by the Office of National Scholarships
Monday, March 23, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. — Canceled
West Campus Multipurpose Room
Co-hosted by UTC Housing and Residence Life
Thursday, April 2, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. — Canceled
UC Chickamauga Room
Co-hosted by the Center for Student Wellbeing
Monday, April 13, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. — Japanese Tea Ceremony — Canceled
UC Chickamauga Room
Day Trips
Every semester, the Center for Global Education sponsors free trips for international and domestic students to nearby cities and attractions.
These trips are meant to be fun but also educational.
Saturday, February 22
TN Aquarium
Saturday, April 4 — Canceled
Rock City
Global Spotlight
NEW—The Center for Global Education recently launched Global Spotlight, 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.
Countries featured in the past: Armenia, China, Georgia, Germany, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Uganda.
Spring 2020 dates:
Featuring Zimbabwe
Tuesday, January 14, 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Tennessee Room
Featuring Venezuela
Tuesday, February 18, 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Chattanooga Rooms
Featuring UK — Canceled
Tuesday, March 24, 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Tennessee Room
Featuring Kenya — Canceled
Wednesday, April 7, 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Tennessee Room
Other
Volunteering Events
Chattanooga Food Bank
Friday, January 24
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Company Visits
Amazon
Friday, February 28
10:30-11:30
International Education Week
Every year, the Center for Global Education hosts a week of events to celebrate International Education Week.
International Education Week 2019 will be from November 18th to November 23rd.
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Chamberlain Pavilion (Rain Location: Chattanooga Rooms)
International Education Week Kick-Off Event
Food, entertainment, music, giveaways, & more!
FREE; Open to all
Co- Sponsors: Office of Equity and Inclusion and Mocs Catering
IEW Scavenger Hunt
The Center for Global Education is hosting a campus-wide scavenger hunt for all UTC students to participate in. Find all of the flags and take a selfie to score a free International Education Week t-shirt!
Clues will be available for pick up in Hooper 203 from Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
When to redeem your prize
Once you find all 10 flags, show us your Instagram story or selfies in Hooper 203, from Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. to redeem your t-shirt.
FREE; Open to all
What Diversity Means to Me Wall
The "Before I Die" project by Candy Chang examines the ways the walls of our cities can help us grapple with death and meaning as a community today.
The Center for Global Education is creating a UTC tailored version of this project in the form of a board that will move around campus. We invite students to place their thoughts on this board and come together as a university to examine what diversity means to us in our world today.
FREE; Open to all
3:15- 4:15 p.m.
International Tea Time
UC Tennessee Room
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to enjoy different types of tea while learning about different cultures.
FREE; Open to all
Co- Sponsor: Multicultural Affairs
5 p.m.
Study Abroad 101
UC Ocoee Room
UTC students interested in semester or year-long study abroad are required to attend a general study abroad information session offered by the UTC Office of Study Abroad. UTC Study Abroad office staff will discuss available programs, how you should choose the best program, transfer of credit, application procedures, financial aid, and scholarships. You will learn “almost” everything about study abroad programs and UTC policies so that you will get the best out of your study abroad experience.
FREE; open to UTC students/ prior registration required online at https://www.utc.edu/study-abroad-international-exchange-programs/ or by signing up HERE
11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Cultural Club Fair
Heritage Plaza (Rain location: UC Lobby)
The UTC Cultural Club Fair will showcase multicultural organizations available to UTC students. Come enjoy some food and learn about the various interests, cultures, and countries represented by your fellow Mocs!
FREE; Open to all
Co-Sponsor: Office of Student and Family Engagement
5:00- 6:00 p.m.
Global Spotlight: Belgium
UC Tennessee Room
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&As.
FREE; Open to all
4:30- 8:30 p.m.
Crossroads International Night
Crossroads
Crossroads will offer an international menu during their dinner hours. FREE with UTC meal plan.
Open to all
11:30 -1:00 p.m.
Cultural Craft
UC Chattanooga Rooms
Cultural Craft is a chance for students to immerse themselves in different cultures through art. Different stations featuring arts and crafts from around the world will be available for students to do.
FREE; Open to all
Co- Sponsor: Center for Career and Leadership Development
1:00 -3:00 p.m.
Things Only Locals Know
UC Chickamauga Room
Things Only Locals know showcases ESL (English as a second language) students' growing skills in the English language while students discuss things about their culture and country that might not be written in textbooks. This information might be helpful to students considering studying abroad/visiting these ESL students' countries.
FREE; Open to all
Co- Sponsor: ESL Institute
5:00- 6:00 p.m.
Global Spotlight: India
UC Chattanooga Rooms B & C
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&As.
FREE; Open to all
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Global Zone
UC Chickamauga Room
The UTC Global Zone program promotes a supportive campus environment for international and study abroad students by fostering cultural awareness, providing cultural adjustment resources, and advocating for these groups on campus.
FREE; Open to faculty and staff (prior sign up require)
11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Study Abroad Social
UC Game Room
Have questions about studying abroad? Planning on going in the near future? Just got back from a study abroad and want to talk about the amazing time that you had? The Study Abroad Social will give you a space to talk to other students about all things study abroad (while eating free pizza).
FREE; Open to all
Co- Sponsors: Office of National Scholarships and the Study Abroad Office
5:00- 6:00 p.m.
International Trivia Night
UC Signal Mountain Room
Students will play a competitive game of trivia centered around global topics to win prizes.
FREE; Open to all
Co- Sponsors: Honors College, The Graduate School, and the Graduate Student Association
8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Hooper 203
IEW Scavenger Hunt
Last day to submit your IEW scavenger hunt and get a free T-Shirt!
11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
IEW Field Games
Chamberlain Field (Rain location: Chattanooga Rooms)
Do you like to play games? This is your chance to play different games with some fellow international students!
FREE; Open to all
Co-Sponsors: Campus Recreation and Department of Health and Human Performance
8:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Day Trip to Atlanta
Travel to Atlanta, GA with international students. We'll visit the World of Coke, eat lunch at the CNN Center, and shop at Atlantic Station.
FREE; Open to all
Sign up required ***COMING SOON***
OPT Information Sessions
Every semester, our office hosts several OPT information sessions.
If you are an F-1 student wanting to learn what OPT is and how to apply, join us for one the of following sessions.
RSVP by emailing international@utc.edu.
Spring 2020 dates
Wednesday, February 12, 3 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, February 20, 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 4, 3 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 1, 3 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 16, 10 to 11 a.m.
ALL OPT information sessions will be held in the Hooper Hall Tower Room (Hooper 200).
New International Student Orientation
Fall 2020
Wednesday, Aug. 12 to Friday, Aug. 14