The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is celebrating International Education Week with a series of events through Nov. 18.
The annual event focuses on sharing information with students about study abroad opportunities, as well as provide students on campus the opportunity to experience new cultures. It is also a way to promote and highlight the university’s international diversity, global engagement efforts, and opportunities that Nebraska students have to study abroad.
This is the 17th year Nebraska has held an official celebration as part of International Education Week, which is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to showcase the efforts of programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States.
One of the most popular campus events is the International Food Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15. The bazaar features ethnic foods from around the world available for sale in the Nebraska Union. The event is open to the public.
Additional events that are by invitation only include the launch of the International Partners Program on Nov. 17 and the International Scholar Reception on Nov. 18.
Remaining International Education Week events that are open to the public are:
Monday, Nov. 14
World Tea Party, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kawasaki Reading Room, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 302
Japanese Conversation Table, 4 to 5 p.m., Kawasaki Reading Room
Career Services, “Preparing for the U.S. Job Search, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Gaughan Multicultural Center, Room 212
International Zumba Class, 6 to 6:50 p.m., Campus Recreation Center, Fitness Room
Tuesday, Nov. 15
International Food Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nebraska Union
Intensive English Program Culture and Language Bazaar, noon to 2 p.m., Nebraska Union, Crib
Spanish Tutoring and Writing Center, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Oldfather Hall, Room 1126
Chinese Hour, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Avery Hall, Room 112
Russian Conversation Table, 3 to 4 p.m., Oldfather Hall, Room 1126
Edythe Weibers Scholarship Recipient Reception, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Nebraska Union, Colonial A
Career Services, “International Students: Part-Time Job Informational Session,” 4 to 5 p.m., Nebraska Union
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Navigating the Culture Map Trivia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., College of Business Administration, Second Floor Atrium, Room 222
Faculty-led Meet and Greet for the College of Business Administration, 10:15 to 11:45 a.m., CBA, Second Floor Atrium, Room 222
Showcase: Faculty-led Programs Abroad in the College of Arts and Sciences, 10:15 to 11:45 a.m., Daily Grind Coffee Shop, Oldfather Hall
DiD Program in Berlin, Germany: 20th Anniversary Celebration, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Burnett Hall, Room 302
Thursday, Nov. 17
International Teaching Panel Discussion, noon to 1 p.m., Nebraska Union, Green Room
French Table, 4 to 5 p.m., Yia Yia’s Pizza, 1423 O St.
Spanish CineClub, 4:30 p.m., Burnett Hall
Friday, Nov. 18
Dumpling Festival, noon to 1 p.m., Nebraska Union booths
Portuguese Club, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Burnett Hall
Arabic Language Table, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Burnett Hall
Third Annual Friends of the International Quilt Study Center and Museum Art Market, 4 to 8 p.m., International Quilt Study Center and Museum
International Education Festival, 6 to 8:30 p.m., University Suites
For more information on International Education Week events, click here.
