November 13-17, 2023 International Education Week at Nebraska
Chancellor Bennett celebrates International Education Week
Chancellor Rodney Bennett marks the opening of International Education Week by encouraging attendance at a variety of events open to students, faculty and staff. With the goal of sharing cultures, exploring new perspectives and preparing students for an increasingly globalized work force, International Education Week is a celebration of worldwide opportunity and exchange. Use the hashtag #IEWatUNL to show us how you are celebrating!
What is International Education Week?
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, it showcases programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. The annual event also highlights international diversity and promotes the opportunity to experience new cultures. To learn more about IEW, visit the Department of State website. Use the hashtag #IEW2023 to join the discussion and learn about upcoming events!
This year, the official celebrations run from November 13 to 17, 2023. Join the celebration with the hashtag #IEWatUNL!
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Featured Events
Come visit the Global Flag Gallery at the first floor atrium at Louise Pound Hall (near LPH 130). Nearly every nations flag will be on display for the entire month of November in honor of International Education Week. Try to find your and your classmates countries' flags and snap a photo! Be sure to include the hashtag #IEWatUNL.
Friday, November 10
Monday, November 13
Peace Corps Prep Booth
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
During International Education Week, stop by the booth in the Nebraska Union to learn more about the Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) program for Nebraska undergraduates. The next application deadline is January 15, 2024, so this is a great time to ask questions about the program and application, before the semester winds down.
PC Prep centers on one empowering question: How can you prepare yourself to be the best Peace Corps Volunteer you can be? Integrating UNL coursework, hands-on experience, and professional development, the PC Prep program prepares undergraduates for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service by building four core competencies: 1) Sector-specific skills (in Education, Health, Environment, Agriculture, Youth in Development, or Community Economic Development); 2) Foreign language proficiency; 3) Intercultural competence; and 4) Professional savvy and leadership. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate from the Peace Corps, a federal agency. Completing the PC Prep program gives students a competitive edge when applying for Peace Corps service, but does not guarantee acceptance.
Special features of the PC Prep program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln include: Study abroad scholarships up to $5,000, an Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) assessment upon acceptance and completion, semester kick-off events, announcements about campus/community events, and opportunities to engage with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in the community through events, mentorship, and group volunteer experiences. https://globalexperiences.unl.edu/peace-corps-prep
Tuesday, November 14
Peace Corps Prep Booth
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
During International Education Week, stop by the booth in the Nebraska Union to learn more about the Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) program for Nebraska undergraduates. The next application deadline is January 15, 2024, so this is a great time to ask questions about the program and application, before the semester winds down. https://globalexperiences.unl.edu/peace-corps-prep
Location: East Campus Union
International Fellowships Information Session (Challenge-Eligible Event)12:00 p.m.
Are you an undergraduate student interested in building stronger relationships between nations and cultures? The Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships advises applicants for undergraduate and graduate study abroad scholarships and English teaching opportunities!
To celebrate International Education Week, we will discuss the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Gilman Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, Boren Awards, UK Summer Institutes, DAAD German Academic Exchange, Marshall Scholarship, Mitchell Scholarship, Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Churchill Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, and Schwarzman Scholars.
This event is an eligible task for the Husker Tuition Scholarship Challenge. Learn more about the challenge here: https://careers.unl.edu/husker-tuition-scholarship-challenge/
Location: Zoom
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This interactive event will feature local students and young professionals sharing their lived experiences as immigrants and refugees. Each panelist will tell their story, presenting a multi-dimensional picture beyond what’s portrayed in the news. Panelists will then respond to questions on a range of relevant topics, moderated by Karla Hernandez Torrijos, the inaugural Student Storyteller in Residence with the Center for Great Plains Studies. Karla is an undergraduate student, poet and workshop facilitator whose writing “interrogates our understanding of home, displacement, and the liminal space in between.” Please RSVP: https://enthompson.unl.edu/event-rsvp/
Location: Wick Alumni Center
Wednesday, November 15
Supporting the Development of Global Educators: The Global Guides Program
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Are you passionate about global food security, and want to find ways to accentuate your teaching and work with students? This 7-month professional development program helping educators (formal and nonformal) from across disciplines build their knowledge and capacity around global food security to help inspire the next generation of changemakers could be for you! This program is open to any educator: from secondary to higher education to nonformal types like 4-H and extension; from biology and language educators to library staff and beyond: all educators are welcome and all can benefit. With the majority of the program set up as virtual engagement, the program does fund participants’ travel, food/lodging, registration, and other costs to take part in a 5 day immersion experience in concert with the World Food Prize and Borlaug Dialogues in Des Moines, Iowa, in October. Two Nebraska Global Guides were selected this year: Global Learning Coordinator for CASNR, Brianne Wolf, and Media Specialist at Pius X High School, Erin Willis. https://globalteachagnetwork.psu.edu/global-guides/.
Registration link: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpd-ysrzoiGtxF4hnxz7dqeU0ONGfs91KC#/registration
International Research Information Event
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bonjour! Guten Tag! Konnichiwa! Calling all jet-setters! Get the scoop on three amazing research abroad opportunities in France, Germany, and Japan!
Location: Scott Engineering Center C271
Thursday, November 16
International Student Booths & Activities
9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Booths and activities from students from the Programs in English as a Second Language courses.
Location: Louise Pound Hall, Global Education Center, First floor Atrium
APSIA: Graduate Schools focused on Diplomacy & International Cooperation
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Participants will receive a link 24 hours before the event. Please note: these sessions will be recorded.
https://apsia.org/why-international-affairs/events/
International Education Week Cookie Hour
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
College of Engineering International students and scholars are encouraged to stop by the Nebraska Hall W204 in the Engineering Student Services space. Cookies provided!
Location: NH W204
Peace Corps Prep Booth
1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
During International Education Week, stop by the booth in the Nebraska Union to learn more about the Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) program for Nebraska undergraduates. The next application deadline is January 15, 2024, so this is a great time to ask questions about the program and application, before the semester winds down. https://globalexperiences.unl.edu/peace-corps-prep
Location: Nebraska Union
Together towards the Global Goals: The UNL SDGs Scholars Program
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Students from across the university are invited to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals Scholars program, an innovative co-curricular group that creates opportunities for students to engage with local and global experts, ideate with peers, and create original professional work around these major world challenges. More information about SDG Scholars Program, including the digital badge options, can be found at https://ianr.unl.edu/sustainable-development-goals
Registration link: https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcuqrrz8jG9bVin46X3k_ZRF17oJgTrEc
Friday, November 17
Global Hot Drinks12 - 2:30 p.m.
Let’s celebrate cultures and traditions of students that make Husker a global community, with traditional hot drinks from around the world! All are welcome to grab a complimentary drink and learn about the story behind each cup!
Location: Louise Pound Hall, 130
UNL & the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative: How to Get Involved
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Nebraska has been selected for the second year to partner with the U.S. Department of State and IREX to host a cohort of outstanding visiting entrepreneurial fellows from across the American continent. Join this session to hear more about how you can engage with this group as a student, faculty, staff or potentially serve as a FPO (Fellowship Placement Organization) for one of the remaining unmatched fellows during their fellowship period in Spring 2024. To learn more about the organization, please see the official program site: https://ylai.state.gov/
Location: Zoom
International Education Week Cookie Hour
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
College of Engineering International students and scholars are encouraged to stop by the Nebraska Hall W204 in the Engineering Student Services space. Cookies provided!
Location: PKI Atrium, Omaha campus