November 15 - 19, 2021

November 15 - 19, 2021

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of internationalization on campuses across the U.S. International Education Week serves as a reminder that college and university campuses play a special part in shaping the awareness of our role in global living. Wake Forest University faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to explore the value of education abroad, the richness that is brought into our classrooms and departments by international faculty, staff and students, and the benefits derived from all international programs on campus.

Sponsored by Center for Global Programs and Studies, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, and Campus Recreation and Office of Wellbeing.

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Featured Events:

Refugees in the Triad: A Conversation with World Relief, SAFAR & ECAR

Tuesday, November 16th, 7:00 – 8:00PM   |   ZSR Auditorium (Rm 404)

Featuring Rob Carswell, Director of World Relief Triad, and a member of ECAR (Every Campus a Refuge). The conversation will be moderated by a student involved in SAFAR (Student Association for the Advancement of Refugees).

 

Night Market

Wednesday, November 17th, 5:00 – 7:00PM   |   Manchester Plaza

Flyer advertising the Night Market, 11/17 from 5-7pm

 

Daily Carillon Concerts

Monday, November 15th – Friday, November 19th   |   5:00 – 5:30PM   |   Hearn Plaza

 

  • MONDAY EVENTS 11/15/2021
    Tabling in the Pit

    Monday – Bamboo Basket Dumplings with Ginger Garlic Hoisin Glaze

    International Faculty/Staff Reception

    Monday, November 15th, 4:00PM   |   Green Room

    Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Department of Communications, and International Student and Scholar Services for an International Faculty & Staff Reception.  Connect with international faculty and staff across campus for an informal reception.  Email invitation only. For more information contact iss@wfu.edu.

     

  • TUESDAY EVENTS 11/16/2021
    Tabling in the Pit
    Tuesday – Aloo Tikki Chaat with Spicy Mango Chutney
    F-1 OPT and Beyond, Employment Visa Options for International Students (Dr. Penni P. Bradshaw)

    Tuesday, November 16, 2021  4:00 PM EST

    Are you interested in pursuing a career in the U.S. after graduation?
    Do you want to learn more about employment authorization and visa status options after graduation?
    If so please attend the ISSS workshop “F-1 OPT and Beyond, Employment Visa Options for International Students.”
    We will discuss the transition from F-1 OPT to the H-1B and other visas that may be available to international students pursuing employment after graduation. This session will include a presentation with  Dr. Penni P. Bradshaw an experienced immigration attorney who specializes in employment matters.
    This session is a webinar. Please use this link to sign up for this event by Sunday, November 14.  An email will be sent with more information on the day of the event.

    Refugees in the Triad: A Conversation with World Relief, SAFAR & ECAR

    Tuesday, November 16th, 7:00PM

    Location: ZSR Auditorium

    Featuring Rob Carswell, Director of World Relief Triad, and a member of ECAR (Every Campus a Refuge). The conversation will be moderated by a student involved in SAFAR (Student Association for the Advancement of Refugees).

  • WEDNESDAY EVENTS 11/17/2021
    Hiring International Faculty and Staff

    Wednesday, November 17, 2021    10:00am-11:30am

    Does your department hire international faculty and staff?  Are you a campus stakeholder that works with international employees?

    If so, this session is for you!  Please join the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) for an overview on the steps involved in hiring international faculty and staff. Sign Up Here

     

    Study Abroad Faculty-Led Programs 101

    Wed. Nov. 17

    Have you wanted to teach abroad, but a full semester just isn’t the right fit? Do you have a great idea that would marry a course topic you are passionate about with an international location? This session will go over the multiple options for developing and leading a summer or short-term study abroad program.  Sign Up Here

    Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization

    Featuring a Presidential Panel Discussion and Awards Recognition Honoring the 2021 Award Recipients

    Wednesday, November 17, 2021

    1:00 p.m. — 2:15 p.m. (EST)

    Virtual Event

    IEW Night Market

    Wednesday, November 17th, 5:00 – 7:00PM

    Location: Manchester Plaza

    Come join us for international food tasting, vendors, music, games and more!

  • THURSDAY EVENTS 11/18/2021

    Pitsgiving

    Thursday, November 18th
    Location: The Pit (Reynolda Hall) and North Pit
    The quintessential U.S. holiday meal, Wake Forest style!
  • EVERY DAY 11/15/2021-11/19/2021

    Various national anthems on the Carillon (bell tower) to recognize our international students’ home countries; played by Anthony Tang ’11, University Carilloneer.

    Monday
    Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Cote d’Ivoire

    Tuesday
    Ecuador, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran

    Wednesday
    Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria

    Thursday
    Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden

    Friday
    Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States