Attend a Going Global: Study Abroad Information Session to learn more about study abroad programs at UCA!
International Education Week (IEW) 2012
November 12-16, 2011
International Education Week
"International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our 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."
Interested in participating in International Education Week 2012?
The campus and community are invited to host events or volunteer at scheduled events during International Education Week!
Contact Information:
Sara Parrott, Coordinator of International Student Support Services
www.uca.edu/international • (501)852-3445 • oipservices@uca.edu
2011 IEW Events
Monday, November 14 • China Wind: The ECNU Art Exhibit
An exhibition of artworks by the Faculty and Students of East China Normal University, Shanghai was on display from November 14 to December 30, 2011.
Sponsoring Department(s): Confucius Institution for Arkansas
Tuesday, November 15 • Going Global Special Interest Session
Oh, the places you can go!!!
Sponsoring Department(s): Office of Study Abroad
Wednesday, November 16 • Bears without Borders, Conway Public Schools
Are there really lions in everyone’s backyards in Africa? Can pandas be kept as pets in China? UCA international students visit Conway elementary schools to visit students and answer these questions and many more about what life is really like in their home country.
Sponsoring Department(s): International Student & Scholar Services
Thursday, November 17 • World Fest: International Education Fair, Student Center Ballroom
A time to celebrate international education...The UCA community attended this event to learn more about the international community here on campus, as well as options for studying abroad.
Sponsoring Department(s): International Student & Scholar Services and UCA Office of Study Abroad
Thursday, November 17 • International Fashion Show, Ida Waldran Auditorium
From tuxedo to kimono...UCA is home to over 600 international students from 62 different countries. The UCA community was invited to see these students as they modeled the traditional costumes from their home countries.
Sponsoring Department(s): International Student & Scholar Services
Saturday, November 19 • Trip to Blanchard Springs
The trip gave International Students the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Natural State.
Sponsoring Department(s): International Student & Scholar Services
Monday, November 21 • International Thanksgiving Potluck
The Division of International Engagement potluck celebration of the favorite American holiday of Thanksgiving.
Sponsoring Department(s): International Student & Scholar Services