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International Week 2020: February 23 - 29, 2020

Internationalization isn't confined to one day at IUPUI! International Week expands the festivities of the International Festival to the entire week surrounding the event itself, with programming from all across the university.

 

• Last Year's Events

  International Week 2019: February 18 - 23, 2019

  See below for what went on in 2019, and check back soon for 2020 events.  All events were free and open to the public.

  Tuesday, February 19

  U.S. Fulbright Program Information Session UL 0110, University Library 12 - 1 pm Are you interested in traveling, exploring, and learning while living in another country? Do you have a project idea or interest that you wish to complete in another place? If so, come to this information session to learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which offers fellowships for US citizens who are graduating seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and creative and performing artists to spend an academic year abroad. During this session we will have the opportunity to learn about Maureen Meyer’s Fulbright experience living in and conducting research in a rural village in Cameroon. Pizza will be provided.

  Study Abroad 101 ES 2132, Education Social Work Building 2:30 - 3:30 pm Want to study abroad, but don't know where to start?  Do you have questions about what study abroad is actually like? Meet with our Study Abroad Ambassadors to get the inside scoop on how to go about studying abroad and what it's really like to study in another country.

   

  Wednesday, February 20

  	International House Alumni Panel Foundations of Leadership: Going Global at IUPUI Campus Center Theater 3:30 - 4:30 pm Please join the Office of International Affairs in welcoming former residents of IUPUI’s International House for a panel reflecting on their intercultural foundation at I-House and the world-class education at IUPUI that has enabled them to pursue global business careers across the world. Panelists include Nelly Tuikong Park, Helen Du, Christiana Halim, and Elizabeth Sabato.   Join us for a brief reception from 4:30-5:00 pm, then celebrate OIA as a whole at the Anniversary Celebration. Supported by the IUPUI Welcoming Campus Campus Innovation Fund
  	Office of International Affairs 30th Anniversary Celebration Campus Center Theater 5:00 pm Celebrate the global impact of IUPUI, and recognize the distinguished work of people and organizations that make IUPUI a global campus in a global city. A panel of current and past OIA leadership including Gil Latz, Susan Buck Sutton, and Sara Kurtz Allaei will examine IUPUI in the world and reflections on progress toward campus internationalization over three decades while also looking to future opportunities and challenges. Join us to celebrate honorees of the 2019 Global Engagement Award and the Susan Buck Sutton Faculty and Staff Awards for Study Abroad.  Learn More about the Celebration
  	Catch a Fire! Honoring the Black Arts An Evening of Spoken Word Poetry and Drumming Lilly Auditorium, University Library 6:00 pm The IUPUI Africana Studies Program invites one and all to a special evening of creative artistic expression.  Featuring Babalawo Awodele Ifasina on drums and Lasana Kazembe sharing his poetry, this event is free and welcomes all.

   

  Thursday, February 21

  	IUPUI International Festival Campus Center Atrium, Barnes & Noble and Lower Level 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Eat, explore, and engage in IUPUI’s global community at the International Festival! Learn about global organizations, enjoy free food, and wear cultural attire to win prizes and more. Stop by the International Photo Booth and use #GlobalJags on social media, then fill out your festival passport for a free prize while supplies last!
  	Learn something new at the International Lecture Series Organized by the Department of World Languages and Cultures, School of Liberal Arts Campus Center, CE 305 and the atrium stage 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Head up to the third floor of the Campus Center to hear global-themed lectures from IUPUI's liberal arts faculty.
  	Intercultural Mixer CE 309, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Mingle with international and domestic students and faculty!  Enjoy food and entertainment from another country, share your culture, and learn about others!  Explore the festival downstairs, then come up to the third floor to slow down, socialize, and get to know another culture on a personal level. An IUPUI Welcoming Campus Initiative hosted by the PIE Student Association and the Gateway Community of Practice on Intercultural Learning (PIE)
  	ResearchMedia: Social Media and Global Learning An interactive series of workshops University Library, Ashby Browsing Room In this workshop, participants will learn ways to use social media platforms and other technology for critical and global engagement. Session 1: Introduction to #ResearchMedia  10 - 11:30 am Session 2: Hands-On practical applications  1 - 2 pm Session 3: COIL&Slack - Go Global  2:15 - 3:30 pm
  	Waiting for a Flower to Bloom Artist Lecture CE 309 2:00 - 3:00 pm Visiting Chinese artist Lin Dihuan, M.D. will be giving a reception for his Cultural Arts Gallery exhibition, "Waiting for a Flower to Bloom," in the gallery at noon, followed by a lecture in Room 309 at 2 p.m. The Guangdong native has gained popularity thanks to his series of ink-and-brush paintings dedicated to China's 24 solar terms. These illustrations were recently added to UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. "Waiting for a Flower to Bloom" can be viewed free of charge in the Cultural Arts Gallery through Feb. 28.

  Friday, February 22

  Be A Study Abroad Champion ES 2132, Education/Social Work Building 10:00 - 11:30 am Study Abroad is a fantastic way to expand your education and knowledge, but many students don't even know it's an option.  How do you, as a faculty or staff member, help expand awareness of study abroad within your academic community? This interactive session will teach you just that, helping you to become a study abroad champion!

   

  Saturday, February 23

  IUPUI International Fashion Show CE 450 B,C Campus Center Doors open at 8:00 pm International Club presents its 11th Annual International Fashion Show! As part of International Week, you, friends, and family are all invited to this FREE event.  See everything from traditional to modern wear from all across the globe on this one night! The fashion show unites students from different countries by portraying their own cultures through their traditional fashion. This event is funded by International Programming Grant, the IUPUI Office of International Affairs and the IUPUI Student Organization Grant.