Dear students and scholars,

 

I’m pleased to announce that today kicks off the annual International Education Week, which is celebrated by colleges and universities across the U.S., along with the U.S. Departments of State and Education, to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.  UConn is proud to showcase the opportunities for global learning from November 13-17^th.  

 

You can view the full calendar of events with further details on our site, but I wanted to call your attention to a few events you might be interested in:

 

If you want to connect with other students and learn about cultures and global experiences:

• Celebrating #HumansofUConn: The Stories that Shape Us Exhibit Opening – Monday, November 13, 5-7pm (3 locations: Global House Lounge – McMahon, CISS, and Rowe Global Affairs 1^st Floor Hallway)
• CISS Coffee Hour – Thursday, November 16, 4:45 – 6 pm (CISS Room 202)

 

If you are interested in studying abroad:

• Funding your Experiential Global Learning – Monday, November 13, 2-3:30 pm (virtual)
• EGL 101 Student Panel – Exchange Student Perspectives – Tuesday, November 13, 12-1:30 pm (CISS 202)
• EGL Summer Showcase – Past Participant Panel- Wednesday, November 15, 12:30 -1:30 pm (McHugh 306)

 

If you want to learn how to leverage your international study experience in your future job search and career, and discover international internship opportunities:

• Career Value of an International Experience – Exploring Internships through Experiential Global Learning – Thursday, November 16, 11 am-12 pm (Rowe 318)
• CISS Workshop: Internship Authorization (CPT & Pre-OPT) – Wednesday, November 15, 2-3 pm (Virtual)

 

 We hope to see you at some of these events, and Happy International Education Week!

Rae Alexander

Assistant Vice President for Global Affairs

University of Connecticut
368 Fairfield Way, U-4182
STORRS, CT 06269
PHONE: 860.486.8953   

http://global.uconn.edu