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

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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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

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 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***

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