Events
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International Tea Time
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Language Hour
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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 2021 dates:
Due to COVID-19, we will NOT be hosting International Tea Time this semester. Instead, we will be hosting Vitural Language Hours (see below).
Language Hour
Learn basic words and phrases in different languages throughout the semester. Our own international students and staff will be teaching us how to speak in their native languages.
VIETNAMESE
Thursday, January 21, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Zoom
CZECH
Thursday, February 11, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Zoom
HINDI
Thursday, March 11, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Zoom
LUGANDA
Monday, March 22, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Zoom
ARABIC
Monday, April 12, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Zoom
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 https://new.utc.edu/academic-affairs/walker-center-for-teaching-and-learning/thinkachieve/beyond/weekly-event-list. You can also check out this infographic and/or email the Experiential Learning Team at think@utc.edu for any further questions!
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, March 6
TN Aquarium
Starting at 12:45
Global Spotlight
NEW—The Center for Global Education recently launched Global Spotlight, 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.
Countries featured in the past: Armenia, China, Georgia, Germany, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Uganda.
Spring 2021 dates:
Featuring Bangladesh
Tuesday, January 26, 4 to 5 p.m.
ONLINE ONLY
Zoom Registration Link: t.ly/wTZs
Featuring Jordan
Tuesday, February 23, 4 to 5 p.m.
ONLINE ONLY
Zoom Registration Link: t.ly/zhYa
Featuring Ghana
Tuesday, March 16, 4 to 5 p.m.
HYBRID
Lupton 1st Floor Lobby (25 people)
Limited in-person spots: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/6638749
Zoom Registration Link: t.ly/vuSG
Featuring Tanzania
Tuesday, April 6, 4 to 5 p.m.
ONLINE ONLY
Zoom Registration Link: t.ly/vJUg
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 https://new.utc.edu/academic-affairs/walker-center-for-teaching-and-learning/thinkachieve/beyond/weekly-event-list. You can also check out this infographic and/or email the Experiential Learning Team at think@utc.edu for any further questions!
Other*
How to Use LinkedIn Workshop
Friday, February 5
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Presented by the Center for Career and Leadership Development
Job Searching Tips, Strategies, & Resources
Friday, March 26
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Presented by the Center for Career and Leadership Development
*These events are for international students only
International Education Week
Every year, the Center for Global Education hosts a week of events to celebrate International Education Week.
International Education Week 2020 will be from November 16th to November 20th.
Please, visit our IEW website for more details: https://www.utc.edu/international-students/iew/index.php
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 https://new.utc.edu/academic-affairs/walker-center-for-teaching-and-learning/thinkachieve/beyond/weekly-event-list. You can also check out this infographic and/or email the Experiential Learning Team at think@utc.edu for any further questions!
OPT Information Sessions
Every semester, our office hosts several OPT information sessions. Mandatory attendance is required if you are planning to request OPT.
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 2021 dates
Tuesday, February 9, 2 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16, 9 to 10 a.m.
Friday, February 26, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, 2 to 3 p.m
Tuesday, March 23, 9 to 10 a.m.
Location will be sent upon R.S.V.P.
New International Student Orientation
Spring 2021
Wednesday, January 13
ONLINE