International Education Week
International Education Week
The Foremost opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange.
鈥淭his joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of the nation鈥檚 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.鈥
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 鈥渁n opportunity to celebrate diversity and the many opportunities and benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.鈥 It also encourages the active participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange programs.
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鈥淚n today鈥檚 world what happens in Rio de Janeiro, Jeddah, and Jakarta impacts our lives as much as events and trends in Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati,鈥 says 5X社区 President, Todd Diacon. 鈥淚nternational Education Week reminds us of our global mission at Kent State, and facilitates our learning about other people, places and political systems.鈥
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
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| 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. | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: |
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Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
Women's Center and CARES
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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: Any classroom |
| 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) |
| 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 鈥 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 at |
| 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 |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
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| 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鈥檚 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 |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
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| Sponsor | Event Title | Brief Description | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Location |
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Would you like to help run an event?
If you鈥檙e 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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