Celebrating international education

UCSC will join college campuses around the world November 12-16 in celebration of the eighth annual International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries.

The UCSC Office of International Education will offer programs and activities for the campus as well as the greater community and host events meant to raise awareness about international education and exchange. Events include the following (described in detail at http://oie.ucsc.edu/iew/Events.html)

Tuesday, November 13

  • Opportunities Abroad Fair

    1 to 4 p.m., Stevenson Event Center

  • International Night and Cultural Fashion Show

    5 to 7 p.m., College 9/10 Multipurpose Room



Wednesday, November 14

  • Careers Abroad Workshop

    2 to 3:30 p.m., Namaste Lounge



Thursday, November 15

  • Office of International Education Open House

    10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 107 Classroom Unit

  • International Mingle

    7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rosie McCann's Irish Pub, 1220 Pacific Ave.



Friday, November 16

  • International Film Festival

    Screening of the Japanese anime adventure Spirited Away

    3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Classroom Unit 2



For more information about International Education Week, visit http://oie.ucsc.edu/iew.