International Education Week

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity for campuses to celebrate international education in all its forms. The Center for Global Engagement encourages in the UMBC community to get involved. We invite all to celebrate our international community, support international initiatives on campus, and share intercultural experiences with our fellow Retrievers.

Bring the world to UMBC this November by joining us at these IEW events: 

International Education Week Expo

Wednesday, November 19, 11AM – 2PM
University Center Ballroom

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Explore all things global at UMBC in one place, including:

  • Opportunities to study, volunteer, and work abroad
  • UMBC intercultural & language majors/programs
  • “Celebrate Your Culture” Poster Fair presented by UMBC international students
  • World culture performances and games
  • International snacks and drinks provided

Plus, stamp your IEW passport at the Expo to get a free IEW tote bag!

“Brief Tender Light” Film Screening & UMBC International Student Panel

Wednesday, November 19, 4PM – 7PM
AOK Library Gallery

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“Ukrainian-born Ghanaian filmmaker Arthur Musah follows four African undergraduates through MIT, America’s premier technological university and his alma mater. The students embark on their MIT education with individual ambitions –  to engineer infrastructure in Tanzania; to secure a better life for family in Nigeria; to contribute to post-genocide reconstruction in Rwanda; to advance democracy in Zimbabwe. Their missions are distinct, but fueled by a common goal: to become agents of positive change back home.

While their dreams are anchored in the societies they have left, their daily realities are defined by America – by the immediate challenges in their MIT classrooms, and by the larger social issues confronting the world beyond those classrooms. Their new environment demands they adapt. Over an intimate, decade-long journey spanning two continents, students and filmmaker alike are forced to decide how much of America to absorb, how much of Africa to hold on to, and how to reconcile teenage ideals with the truths they discover about the world and themselves.”

After the film, hear directly from UMBC international students about their experiences as Retrievers.

 

Global Engagement Brown Bag Series

Various times & locations

Global Learning Meet – up

Monday, Nov 17 – 12PM – Location TBD

Details coming soon!

 

Getting Involved in International Student Recruitment

Tuesday, Nov 18 – 12PM – UC 310

Join the International Student Recruitment team to learn about existing projects to connect with prospective international students around the world and how your program or department can connect with our team to support outreach to prospective undergraduate, masters, or doctoral international students.

RSVP here!

 

F-1, J-1, and H1-B Crash Course

Thursday, Nov 20 – 12PM – UC 310

This session will provide staff and faculty with a basic understanding of the F-1, J-1, and H-1B visa categories. We will cover the key characteristics of each visa type, focusing on employment options available to international students and scholars. This will be a fast-paced and high level discussion. Sarah and Diane are always available for questions about more nuanced cases upon request.

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Grant Application Support for Faculty and Staff

Thursday, Nov 20 – Location TBD

Details coming soon!

 

Intercultural Connection Games

Friday, Nov 21 – 12PM- UC 204

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to expand their intercultural communication and connection skills through simulations and games with a global lens. Led by Dr. David Di Maria, Vice Provost for Global Engagement, this session will push attendees to examine the role they play in an increasingly globalized world— all without leaving UMBC’s campus.
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