International Education Week
International Education Week
The Foremost opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange.
“This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of the nation’s efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.”
United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education. The week was created in 2000 and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide. The objective is to promote educational programs that prepare Americans, as well as international students, to succeed in a world that is becoming increasingly globalized. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs describes International Education Week as “an opportunity to celebrate diversity and the many opportunities and benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.” It also encourages the active participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange programs.
“In today’s world what happens in Rio de Janeiro, Jeddah, and Jakarta impacts our lives as much as events and trends in Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati,” says Kent State University President, Todd Diacon. “International Education Week reminds us of our global mission at Kent State, and facilitates our learning about other people, places and political systems.”
2024 Schedule
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Architecture and Environmental Design | Exhibit of CAED Student Work: Curitiba, Paris, and Florence | Visit the College of Architecture and Environmental Design to view our students’ studio work while studying abroad in Curitiba (Brazil), Paris, and Florence. The exhibit will run until Friday Nov 22nd. | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: CAED, 1st floor, outside of the Joseph F. Morbito Architecture Library |
| Education Abroad, Office of Global Education | Freeman Fellows Info Session | Learn how to receive a $5,000 - $6,500 scholarship to intern abroad in Asia in Summer 2025! We will review the scholarship application process, internship programs options, and then make origami paper cranes to send to the Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima, Japan. | 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Merrill Hall, Room 104 |
| ACCBE International Programs Office | Education Abroad Webinar: How To Get Started On Your Education Abroad Journey | Are you a business student who's ready to take your education global? Join our Education Abroad Webinar on Microsoft Teams! We'll guide you through everything you need to know to find the perfect study abroad program for your career goals. Registration is required in order to get the Teams link. Open to all Crawford College students. | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Location: RSVP |
| Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics | International Student-Athlete Program | This event will be utilized to bring international student-athletes together, inform them about international student requirements (VISA, I-20, OPT, etc), discuss culture shock, American athletics structures, and then talk about American holiday traditions. | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: MAC Center, Room 298 |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCBE International Programs Office | Ask Me Anything: Education Abroad for ACCBE students | Have a quick question about education abroad opportunities for Crawford College students? The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship's International Programs Office will have a table set up with information about education abroad opportunities and are available to answer questions about education abroad! | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Crawford Hall - The Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium |
| Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Career Services | Tools for Your International Career Tabling | Please drop by to speak with us about levering technology to help you with your international career, including Jobscan, myvisajobs, Ultimate HIB Sponsor Checker, Handshake, and LinkedIn. | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Crawford Hall Atrium |
| College of Aeronautics and Engineering | International Student Appreciation Day | Join us! Enjoy food and music from some of the countries represented by our students, faculty and staff! | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Timken Atrium & AEB 170 |
| Women's Center | A day in the life of international female student | The purpose is to map out the journey of the student from when she arrives at Cleveland Airport and moves to campus, and to highlight processes, actions, interactions that work well and those that require additional considerations. The goal is to be able to tease out where the opportunities and challenges lie and how we can, together, make the experience smoother, better, helpful and comforting for our international students overall. | 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: Williamson House |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
Women's Center and CARES
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Career Services
| Maximize Your International Student Job Search | Any job search can be daunting. As an international student, there are additional considerations. The ACCBE Career Services Office wants to help you develop strong strategies to maximize your job search. Learn how to develop a strong marketing case through your resume, the importance of and how to develop your global network, finding employers who sponsor, and searching intentionally! | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: 232 Crawford Hall |
ACCBE International Programs Office
| Education Abroad Lunch and Learn: Debunking the Myths of Studying Abroad | Have lunch on the ACCBE International Programs Office while learning about the truth behind the myths about studying abroad. Is studying abroad affordable? Can business students graduate on time and still study abroad? Is a foreign language required? All of these questions and more will be answered. Open to all Crawford College students! | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: 202 Crawford Hall - Conference Room |
Gerald H. Read Center for International & Intercultural Education
| Lecture Series: Aggarwal-Blackburn Scholar: Fatih Cetinkaya, PhD Duzce University, Turkey | Join us for a Lecture on Cultural Diversity in Children's Picture Books by Fatih Cetinkaya, Guest Professor from Duzce University, Turkey. | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: White Hall, Room 200 Light lunch will be provided. |
Office of Global Education - International Student & Scholar Services
| Mauritania Cultural Café | Join ISSS and the Office of Global Education for our final Cultural Café of the semester! This International Education Week, we welcome Idrissa Diakite (Master's student, Translation Studies) from Mauritania. Growing up in a multicultural environment, Idrissa acquired proficiency in four languages and is passionate about normalizing language access across systems and exploring different cultures and values. Attendees will enjoy a free lunch featuring some staples of Mauritania's cuisine and an informative presentation from Idrissa about his home country. You won't want to miss it! | 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: KSC Dining Room 218 |
| ACCBE International Programs Office | ACCBE International Programs Office | Have a quick question about education abroad opportunities for Crawford College students? The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship's International Programs Office will have a table set up with information about education abroad opportunities and are available to answer questions about education abroad! | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Crawford Hall - The Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium |
| Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) | Effective Communication Strategy | Communicating in a new country can be stressful. This webinar is geared towards students who will learn ways to communicate across various settings and understand various cultural factors that contribute to effective communication. | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Microsoft Teams |
| MCLS | Faculty-led trip to Japan-Journey to Japan: Past and Present | We are offering a faculty-led trip to Japan next summer (May 24-June 4). This study abroad program takes you to Japan to learn important aspects of its culture and history. You will spend four days in Tokyo, four days in Kyoto, and two days in Osaka and Nara.Although knowledge in Japanese will be a great advantage, non-Japanese speakers are invited to join since all of the presentations and readings will be in English. During this session, we will go over the itinerary, cost, application, etc of the program. | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Oscar Ritchie, Room: 146 |
| Intercultural Student Life | World Bridge - Pakistan | Travel to Pakistan from right here on campus! Learn about Pakistan through interactive, traditional games and dances, and try Pakistani food! | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Kent Student Center, Pepsi Leadership Center |
| Women's Center and CARES | Gather and Giveback | Our event is a collaboration between CARES and the Women's Center. It is lead by our interns - as part of their internship program. For Nov, the topic is housing and food insecurity. | 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Williamson House, 1200 E Main street, Kent OH. (THe big white house on hill, across from the new business building) |
| Education Abroad and Kent Interhall Council | Education Abroad Paint & Sip | Embrace your inner artist and paint a beautiful Parisian scene with us! Available while supplies last! | 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Beall & McDowell, Studio A |
| Department of Psychological Sciences | Florence Summer Institute Psychology Information Session | Study psychology as part of Kent State's Florence Summer Institute! Dr. Jennifer Taber will be teaching a psychology course called Emotions, Culture, and Health in Florence, Italy (June 30 – July 24). Attend this information session to learn more about the Florence Summer Institute from Dr. Taber. | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Location: This event is hybrid. Students can attend in person in Kent Hall 101 or virtually on |
| College of Nursing | Information Session for the 2024 Florence Health Institute |
Nursing and Public Health representatives will present information and answer questions about the 2025 Florence Health Institute. The Institute is an opportunity for students from any health-related discipline to study in Florence, Italy during the summer for 4 weeks. Students from any health-related field are welcome to attend.
| 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Location: Microsoft Teams |
| College of Arts & Science International Programs and Education Abroad Office | Cop Conversations: International Edition with Sgt Vanve Voyles | Hear about some true crime abroad stories, think more about the world around us, and learn more about safety while abroad. | 1:00p.m-2:00p.m. Bowman Hall 317
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| Flashes Activities Board | All Around the World Trivia | Join us for trivia and prizes all geared towards geography and international life! | 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Location: Kent Student Center Rathskeller |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCBE International Programs Office | Ask Me Anything: Education Abroad for ACCBE students | Have a quick question about education abroad opportunities for Crawford College students? The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship's International Programs Office will have a table set up with information about education abroad opportunities and are available to answer questions about education abroad! | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Crawford Hall - The Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium |
| International Student and Scholar Services | International Cook-Off | OGE’s signature event, the International Cook-Off Competition is held during International Education Week. Hosted by the Office of Global Education and supported by Kent State Dining Services, the Cook-Off will feature food and beverages from around the world. Six teams from around the world will compete in the ultimate global culinary challenge! The event is open to everyone and the fantastic food is free! | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Kent Student Center Ballroom |
| Native American Student Association | NASA Powwow | This event offers food, drumming, music, guided discussion, and more! | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Kent Student Center Rathskeller |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Department / ESL Center | Explore the World Open House | The students of the English as a Second Language Center invite you to expand your knowledge and broaden your horizons as you explore language, culture, and traditions through an open house event in celebration of International Education Week. Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and a cruise around the world in one room! With students from a dozen different countries, we guarantee that you will leave our open house knowing more than when you arrived! | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Location: Center Satterfield, Room 112 |
| Education Abroad, Office of Global Education | Learn More About Education Abroad | Speak with an Education Abroad Advisor to learn more about opportunities for you to study abroad! | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: White Hall, East Lobby |
| Education Abroad, Office of Global Education | Studying Abroad as a Grad Student | Did you know KSU graduate students can participate in study abroad experiences? Come join a brief presentation and ask questions to a panel of graduate students who have studied abroad to learn more about what opportunities await! Feel free to bring your lunch to enjoy throughout the event too! | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Bowman Room 218 |
| International Student Council | Education Across Borders | Are you or a friend interested in studying abroad? Join us for a special peer-to-peer conversation during International Education Week! Hear directly from students across various international programs like Fulbright, Exchange Programs, Study Abroad, and International TA roles. They'll share insights, answer your questions, and discuss their experiences navigating every phase of studying abroad. Dinner will be provided while it lasts! Take advantage of this chance to learn more about expanding your learning experience. | 5:00 p.m. to 630 p.m. Location: Kent Student Center, Room 317 |
Would you like to help run an event?
If you’re interested in showcasing your culture by hosting an event or volunteering to help out behind the scenes and gain hands-on project management experience, then contact International Student and Scholar Services by either phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: isss@kent.edu
Phone: 1-330-672-7980
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