International Education Week is a great opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity, culture, and education that international students from around the globe bring to the University of Central Arkansas. With over 700 international students from over 70 countries at UCA, International Education Week gives these students the opportunity to share dance, music, food, clothing, festivals, and information about their culture. Please contact Tyler Copeland at Tylercopeland@uca.edu or 501-852-2435 if you have any questions or would like additional information. We hope that you will join us at these events below!
In celebration of International Education Week, UCA Center for Global Learning and Engagement invites faculty, students, and staff to attend open lectures and programs in the Leaders of the World 2016: The Future of Civil Society Conference (LOTW2016). The conference will have 4 sessions with the following themes: Education, Politics, Place, and Peace.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Korean Cultural Day
Location: Torreyson West 311 & Time: 6:30 pm
- Confucius Institute Culture Club
Location: McCastlain Hall 108 & Time: 1:40 pm – 2:40 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016
In celebration of International Education Week, UCA Center for Global Learning and Engagement invites faculty, students, and staff to attend open lectures and programs in the Leaders of the World 2016: The Future of Civil Society Conference (LOTW2016). The conference will have 4 sessions with the following themes: Education, Politics, Place, and Peace.
The daily agenda of the three-day conference can be found online: https://uca.edu/leadersoftheworld
- Gregorio Luke: The vision of Octavio Paz: From the Past to the Future
Location: Reynolds Performance Hall & Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Center for Global Learning and Engagement Lunch & Learn (Faculty Only)
Location: Student Center 214 & Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM AT MCCASTLAIN BALLROOM
GLOBAL EXPO
Global Expo is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and Conway community members to experience UCA’s rich international student culture. Almost thirty countries will be represented at the Global Expo with a table proudly displaying the students’ heritage and background. In addition, there will be cultural performances by international students during the Expo.
Below are some of the groups which will be participating in the Global Expo:
Caribbean Student Association Korean Club
African Student Association UCA IE Study Abroad Office
Saudi Student Club Student Government Association
International Rotaract Club Kazakh Student Club
Nepalese Students at UCA Indian Student Association
UCA Japanese Club Chinese Students & Scholars Association
Latino Student Association Confucius Institute
Academic Advisors for UCA’s Six Colleges
- Muslim Student Association Presents: What is the Place of Arabic in Islam?
Location: Torreyson West Room 320: 5:30pm