Office of Global Engagement presents International Education Week

Utah State University’s Office of Global Engagement invites community members to International Educational Week. The festivities begin Friday, Nov. 13, and end Saturday, Nov. 21. The week includes several events, activities, amazing speakers, delicious international food and entertaining performances from around the globe. More information can be found online.

“A national initiative of the United States Departments of State and Education, International Education Week celebrates the positive benefits of international exchange,” said Janis Boettinger, vice provost and interim director for the Office of Global Engagement. “Utah State University is dedicated to promoting international education, research and creative scholarship and cross-cultural exchange opportunities for students and scholars. International Education Week at USU is filled with events that showcase our rich cultural diversity, highlight the experiences of Aggies studying abroad and help us prepare for a global environment. We invite all members of the campus and the community to participate.”

International Education Week raises awareness of how diverse our world is but also how to cope with such vast differences and what to learn from such experiences. Through the activities and events that are included in the International Educational Week, students get the opportunity to learn about the different cultures within Utah State University.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK AT A GLANCE

NOVEMBER 13-21, 2015

MR. & MISS INTERNATIONAL

Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Taggart Student Center Auditorium

USU International students present their native culture through dress, talent and video

Admission: Free Event

AROUND THE WORLD

FAMILY NIGHT

Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Taggart Student Center – 2nd floor lounges

Fun activities for the whole family, international fashion show and cultural performances

STUDY ABROAD

PHOTO CONTEST

Monday, Nov. 16 through Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., TSC 2nd floor near ballroom

View photos from USU students’ recent study abroad adventures

Vote for your favorites in three different categories

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK SOCIAL

Wednesday, Nov.  18, 6:30-8 p.m., Taggart Student Center Ballroom

Free Food & Games

Great opportunity to meet USU’S international community and special guests

All international students, scholars, exchange students and their families are invited

GUEST SPEAKER

JEANNIE JOHNSON

“The Promise and Peril of Projecting Democracy Abroad”

Thursday, Nov.  19, 3:30 p.m., Taggart Student Center Auditorium

Announce Study Abroad Photo Contest winner

GUEST SPEAKER

DIVERSITY DAY

“It Starts with Us”

First Generation Panel Discussion

Friday, Nov.  20, 10:10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Taggart Student Center Sunburst Lounge

DIWALI

The Festival of Lights

Saturday, Nov.  21, 6-10 p.m., Taggart Student Center Ballroom

USU’S Indian Student Association annual Festival of Light event

Admission: $16

Available at the USU Card Office

Contact: Ligia Frangello, global.engagement@usu.edu