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International Tea Time
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Global Spotlight
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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.
Fall 2019 dates:
Monday, August 19, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
UC Tennessee Room
Co-hosted by the Office of Student and Family Engagement
Thursday, September 12, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
EMCS 426
Co-hosted by the College of Engineering & Computer Science
Monday, September 23, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Library 433
Co-hosted by the UTC Library & UTC ThinkAchieve
Thursday, October 10, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Joseph F. Decosimo Success Center (Fletcher 2nd floor)
Co-hosted by Gary W. Rollins College of Business
Monday, October 21, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
West Campus Multipurpose Room
Co-hosted by UTC Housing and Residence Life
Thursday, November 7, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Metro Building Lobby
Co-hosted by the Department of Health and Human Performance
Monday, November 18, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
UC Tennessee 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, October 19
Nashville, TN
Saturday, November 23
Atlanta, GA
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.
Fall 2019 dates:
Featuring Brazil
Tuesday, September 17, 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Tennessee Room
Featuring Cambodia
Tuesday, October 22, 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Tennessee Room
Featuring Belgium
Tuesday, November 19, 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Tennessee Room
Featuring India
Wednesday, November 20, 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Chattanooga Rooms B & C
Other
Volunteering Events
Chattanooga Food Bank
Thursday, September 5th
1:30-3:30
Company Visits
Amazon
Friday, October 11th
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
IEW Scavenger Hunt
***More details coming soon***
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
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: Chattanooga Room)
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
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
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
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
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
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
8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Hooper 203
Travel the World in a Week
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
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.
Fall 2019 dates
Wednesday, September 4, 3 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 3 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9, 10 to 11 a.m.
Thursday, October 24, 3 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6, 3 to 4 p.m.
ALL OPT information sessions will be held in the Hooper Hall Tower Room (Hooper 200).
New International Student Orientation
Fall 2019
Wednesday, Aug. 14 to Friday, Aug. 16