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 2018 dates:
Tuesday, August 21st 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
*UC Tennessee Room*
Thursday, September 6th 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
*Hooper Hall 200*
Monday, September 17th 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
*Hunter Hall 309*
Thursday, October 11th 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
*Hunter Hall 309*
Monday, October 22nd 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
*EMCS 4th Floor*
Thursday, November 15th 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
*UC Multicultural Center*
Monday, November 26th 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
*Hunter Hall 306*
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 20th
Nashville
Saturday, November 17th
Atlanta
Global Spotlight
NEW— The Center for Global Education is launching a new program called 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&As. Global Spotlight will allow for cultural exchange and learning between attendees and is open to the whole UTC community.
Fall 2018 dates:
Featuring Germany
Tuesday, September 18th 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Tennessee Room
Featuring Armenia & Georgia
Tuesday, October 23rd 3 to 4 p.m.
UC Raccoon Mountain Room
Featuring Japan
Monday, November 12th 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Signal Mountain Room
Featuring China
Tuesday, November 13th 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Signal Mountain Room
Featuring Saudi Arabia
Wednesday, November 14th 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Multicultural Center
Featuring Mexico
Thursday, November 15th 5 to 6 p.m.
UC Signal Mountain Room
International Education Week
Every year, the Center for Global Education hosts a week of events to celebrate International Education Week. Last year's events included:
- Travel the World scavenger hunt
- Trivia night
- International talent show
- Public speaking contest
- Study abroad information session
- Virtual reality
- International tea time
- Soccer tournament
IEW 2018:
Monday, November 12th through Friday, November 16th
Events for IEW 2018 will be posted at a later date.
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. Please RSVP by emailing international@utc.edu.
Fall 2018 dates
Thursday, September 6th 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, September 19th 3 to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, October 3rd 3 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 18th 10 to 11 a.m.
Thursday, November 1st 3 to 4 p.m.
ALL OPT information sessions will be held in the Hooper Hall Tower Room (Hooper 200).
New International Student Orientation
Spring 2019: Thursday, January 3rd to Friday, January 4th
Fall 2019: TENTATIVE Wednesday, August 14th to Friday, August 16th