International Education Week 2022
November 11 - 18, 2022
From the iew.state.gov website: International Education Week (IEW), is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. We encourage the participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange activities, including schools, colleges and universities, embassies, international organizations, businesses, associations, and community organizations.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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All Week - November 14th-18th
Virtual Global Learning Symposium
The 9th Annual Global Learning Symposium be virtual this year and will feature presentations from students highlighting academic projects from their time abroad. Look for the 2022 Global Learning Symposium Gallery to view the presentations starting November 14th through the link below:
https://www.rit.edu/GLS
All videos will be captioned.
Questions? Contact global@rit.edu
Thursday, November 17th
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Flavors of Japan
Café and Market at Crossroad
Featuring yakisoba (pork and vegan options), steam buns, cucumber salad and matcha marble pound cake
Questions? Contact RIT Dining
Noon - 4:00 pm
Jessica's Bubble Bar - Bubble Tea Sales Fundraiser to support Restore Haiti
SAU lobby
Sponsored by the RIT Global Public Health Association, 20% of the proceeds will go towards our fundraising efforts to support Restore Haiti. Restore Haiti facilitates partnerships between communities and organization to provide and improve healthcare, nutrition, education, and basic living conditions in Haiti.
Questions? Contact Bishnu Biswa
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
International Fellowships & Scholarships
Zoom
This workshop is part of the ROC Your Global Future International Education Week events - a joint initiative of RIT and six other Rochester-area colleges. Learn about post-baccalaureate international fellowships and scholarships after you graduate. Programs covered include: U.S. Fulbright Student Program, Schwarzman Scholarship, Boren Awards, Critical Language Scholarship, Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange, DAAD, Princeton in Asia, and UK scholarships like Marshall, Gates Cambridge, and Mitchell.
Zoom Registration & Link
Questions? Contact global@rit.edu
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Genova: Italy internships and co-op info sessions
Zoom
Join us to learn of great opportunity for interning or satisfying a co-op requirement in Italy. This 16-year-old program has placed over 300 students over the course of the years in all fields such as art, film and animation, interior and industrial design, graphic design, marketing, communication, journalism, political sciences, public policies, engineering, information, computer science, biomedical sciences, physician assistants and more. Come to hear about it from prior student and enter the Italian working world.
Zoom Registration & Link
Meeting ID: 358 578 2204
Passcode: ITA2021
Questions? Contact Elisabetta DAmanda
8:00 pm
Documentary Film Screening: The Bleeding Edge
RIT Magic Theater
Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering turn their sights on the $400 billion medical device industry, examining lax regulations, corporate cover-ups, and profit-driven incentives that put patients at risk daily. Weaving emotionally powerful stories of people whose lives have been irrevocably harmed, the film asks: what life-saving technologies may actually be killing us?
Questions? Contact Bishnu Biswa
Friday, November 18th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Study Abroad Walk-In Hours
RIT Global Office (Global Village, Bldg. 400, Room 2075, above Salsaritas)
Curious about study abroad? Drop in to chat with an RIT Student Global Ambassador to learn more about Study Abroad! Global Ambassadors are RIT students who have returned from a study abroad experience.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Genova: Italy internships and co-op info sessions
Eastman 3263 (in person) and Zoom
Join us to learn of great opportunity for interning or satisfying a co-op requirement in Italy. This 16-year-old program has placed over 300 students over the course of the years in all fields such as art, film and animation, interior and industrial design, graphic design, marketing, communication, journalism, political sciences, public policies, engineering, information, computer science, biomedical sciences, physician assistants and more. Come to hear about it from prior student and enter the Italian working world.
Zoom Registration & Link
Meeting ID: 358 578 2204
Passcode: ITA2021
Questions? Contact Elisabetta DAmanda
PAST EVENTS:
Friday, November 11th
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
International Education Week Kick-Off
SAU Fireside Lounge
Celebrate RIT International Education Week with food, games, prizes, activities, and entertainment. All students are invited to stop by.
Questions? Contact global@rit.edu
Monday, November 14th
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
NTID Study Abroad Info Table
Ellie's Place (055CSD - 1950 On the first floor)
Stop by to learn about all the exciting study abroad opportunities for NTID students.
Questions? Contact Wendy Dannels
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Study Abroad for Language Students
Organized by RIT Global and Modern Languages & Culture
Eastman 3263
Learn more about study abroad opportunities for language students. We will talk about the different types of study abroad programs, how to apply, financial aid and scholarships. There will be time for Q & A. Refreshments and conversation in MLC lounge after presentation. We hope to see you there.
Interpreting Services: Students are responsible for requesting interpreting services. To submit requests, visit https://myaccess.rit.edu.
Questions? Contact Hiroko Yamashita
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Market Your Study Abroad Experience: Put Your Global Education to Work
Zoom
This workshop is part of the ROC Your Global Future International Education Week events - a joint initiative of RIT and six other Rochester-area colleges. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to communicate the value of your study abroad experience to potential employers. Learn techniques to highlight your study abroad experience in your personal branding, resume, cover letter, and interviews, and share specific examples.
Zoom Registration & Link
Questions? Contact global@rit.edu
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Storytelling After Study Abroad
Zoom
This workshop is part of the ROC Your Global Future International Education Week events - a joint initiative of RIT and six other Rochester-area colleges. This workshop takes a closer look at how we select and craft our study abroad stories so that they might open a longer and deeper conversation reflecting on our memories and integrating them as we go forward.
Zoom Registration & Link
Questions? Contact global@rit.edu
Tuesday, November 15th
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cultural Iceberg Workshop
Mosaic Room SAU-2510
An afternoon of cultural exchange and self-discovery complete with pizza.
Organized by the English Language Center
Questions? Contact Ricardo Ribeiro
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Work Abroad Information Session with Career Services
SAU-1510 (1829 Room)
Come learn more about work abroad opportunities from Julian Huenerfauth, Career Services Assistant Director for International Student Career Services.
RIT students who work abroad in different countries, cities, and cultures have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally as they experience work in their field of study, adapt to a different work environment, and gain perspective on living in an unfamiliar city. Learn where you can travel around the world through our trusted partners and what steps you should consider before taking on the adventure.
Interpreting Services: Students are responsible for requesting interpreting services. To submit requests, visit https://myaccess.rit.edu.
Questions? Contact Julian Huenerfauth
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Traveling the World with Jo Franco: Netflix TV Host, Writer & Influencer
International Education Week Featured Speaker
Zoom
Jo Franco is a well-known Travel & Language Content Creator, Polyglot, Writer, and TV Host. Jo has been an influencer for more than a decade, and with over 1.3 million subscribers, she works to inspire a global community to improve themselves through learning languages, cultures, financial literacy, adventure and inclusion. She is the CEO of JoClub, the mastermind behind the Not Your Average Jo podcast, the creator of two YouTube channels, a host of Netflix’s World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, and so much more.
Zoom Registration & Link
Questions? Contact global@rit.edu
Wednesday, November 16th
9:00-10:00 am
What's Your Diversity
Zoom
Join this bi-monthly virtual program to hear three storytellers from the RIT global community to come together to share their thoughts on the meaning of diversity and how they experience it. Featured storytellers: Drazenka Franic (RIT Croatia), Saad Al Mouhamed (RIT Dubai), Shqiponje Bislimi (RIT Kosovo). Register here and get Zoom link
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Study Abroad Walk-In Hours
RIT Global Office (Global Village, Bldg. 400, Room 2075, above Salsaritas)
Curious about study abroad? Drop in to chat with an RIT Student Global Ambassador to learn more about Study Abroad! Global Ambassadors are RIT students who have returned from a study abroad experience.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Teaching Abroad
Zoom
This workshop is part of the ROC Your Global Future International Education Week events - a joint initiative of RIT and six other Rochester-area colleges. If you are looking for a truly immersive international experience that allows you to live like a local, teaching abroad may be an ideal fit for you. In this workshop, you’ll hear from current and former teachers working abroad and learn how to find a position, be a successful teacher in another country, and prepare for this one-of-a-kind adventure.
Zoom Registration & Link
Questions? Contact global@rit.edu
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
International Service with the Peace Corps
Zoom
This workshop is part of the ROC Your Global Future International Education Week events - a joint initiative of RIT and six other Rochester-area colleges. This workshop will cover Peace Corps programs, benefits and commitment, the requirements, and how to apply.
Zoom Registration & Link
Questions? Contact global@rit.edu