Next week is International Education Week at URI!
Initiated in 2000 by the U.S. Departments of State and Education, International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of global education, including the development of cross-cultural competencies and the exchange of people and ideas across borders.
In its 4th year at URI, the week-long celebration involves a variety of globally-themed activities and is dedicated to enhancing international awareness across campus, as well as supporting global learning opportunities at URI, regionally and abroad.
Please share the following activity highlights and the attached schedule with your students and colleagues! For event descriptions or questions, visit the IEW website or contact Kathleen Ramcharran at ramcharran@mail.uri.edu.
Activity highlights include:
A Global Journey: Guest Lecture by Friedrich Löhr, Consul General of Germany in Boston (2008-2012)
Tuesday, November 18
12:30-1:45pm, Multicultural Center, Hardge Forum
Internationally Acclaimed Author, Qais Akbar Omar of Afghanistan
Tuesday, November 18
4:30-6:00pm, Chafee 271
The Syrian Crisis and Civil Society Activism
Wednesday, November 19
1:00-1:50pm, Edwards Auditorium
1:00-1:50pm, Edwards Auditorium
Work, Intern, and Volunteer Abroad!
Thursday, November 20
12:30-1:45pm, Quinn Auditorium
The Role of Women During and After the Conflict in Nepal
Thursday, November 20
2:30-3:15pm, Multicultural Center, Hardge Forum
Funding Opportunities for International Study & Research
Thursday, November 20
5:00pm, Lippitt 402
Perspectives of Women in the Middle East and South Asia: Voiced by URI Students, Alumni and Faculty
Thursday, November 20
6:30-8:00pm, URI College of Continuing Education, Providence Campus, Shepard Building
Celebration of International Student Life
Friday, November 21
12:00-1:30pm, Memorial Union Atriums & Lobby
Sponsored by the Office of International Education in partnership with:
A.C.E. English Language Institute at URI, Alumni Association Women’s Council for Development, American Pharmacists Association at URI, Center for Career and Experiential Education, Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies, College of Nursing, Department of Natural Resources Science, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Division of Student Affairs, Harrington School of Communication and Media, Health Services, Memorial Union Enhancement Committee, Office of National Fellowships, Office of the Provost, Office of Student Life, Polish Cultural Club, The Union Board, The Women’s Center, Total Image Hair Salon,University Honors Program, URI Summer Program in Calabria
