International Education Week (Nov. 3-10)
I received a message from the Global Programs and Studies office about International Education Week, and wanted to share that with you:
“We are celebrating International Education Week at Wake Forest from November 3-10. While there are a lot of events taking place, these particular ones may be of interest for parents and families to pass along to your students:
Lunch & Learn: Safari in India with Suyash Keshari ’18
Tuesday, 11/8: noon-1:15 p.m.
Advanced registration required by 11/7; space is limited; lunch compliments of Global Programs and Studies
Professor Justin Catanoso’s discussion is filled with the kinds of insights and lessons from Suyash that will be of interest to Wake Forest students eager to translate their hopes and dreams on campus into adventure and impact out in the world.
Social for Third-Culture Kids
Tuesday, 11/8: 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Reynolda Hall 116
Not a visa-sponsored student, but still consider yourself “international”? Come meet other Deacons who share the same quandary when answering the question “Where are you from?”
Study Abroad Budgeting Workshop
Wednesday, 11/9: 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Reynolda 301
This is a great way to plan for an upcoming study abroad experience, whether semester-long or short-term.
International Education Week Night Market
Wednesday, 11/9: 5:00-7:30 p.m. on the Lower Quad
The Center for Global Programs & Studies is joining forces with the Intercultural Center for an enhanced Night Market with World Cultural Festival vibes (since the WCF was previously cancelled due to a hurricane threat). The Night Market will feature Otesha Creative Arts African Dance Troupe, a henna artist, 360-degree photo booth and other WCF features will make appearances along with IEW staples like global food tastings, make & take crafts, a DJ, and vendors for shopping.”
In addition to the official IEW events, I also saw that several student organizations are hosting Holiday Fest, which will be held tomorrow (Fri. 11/4) at 7 pm in Sutton C407: “This event celebrates holidays and festivals from South and Southeast Asia. We hope that students who may be celebrating these holidays away from home for the first time will find a sense of community and welcome on campus. And for students who don’t practice these holidays or who do not have South/Southeast Asian heritage, we welcome you to learn about the cultures, traditions and religions of the region.” Interested students can learn more on The Link or the Corq app.
These are some great ways that students – whether international or domestic – can celebrate their heritage and culture, share food and music from around the world, learn about different countries and cultures, and forge meaningful connections with other students.