International Education Week 2020
Expand perspectives, promote diversity, foster internationalization, and build a strong international community on campus through the International Education Week at KSU. The Global Village, in collaboration with different campus offices and students’ organizations, will offer several events and activities for students on campus during the week of November 11 – 24, 2020.
Follow us on Instagram (@ksu_gv) and use the hashtag #KSUIEW to keep up with all the fun events once IEW starts!
IEW 2020 Schedule of Events
Please see below for a calendar of events for International Education Week 2020.
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IEW Schedule of Events
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Event TitleTime/LocationDescription
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TRANSATLANTIC YOUTH DIALOGUE:
The Future of international cultural relations: What now?
11.11.2020
12:00 PM
Zoom Meeting:
883 2569 5404
An youth forum where participants will be discussing the most important changes in domestic and foreign policies and how they have affected transatlantic relations. -
GLOBAL DIALOGUES:
A Conversation with Olivia Wenzel
Presented by KSU's Foreign Language Department.
German Studies Program
11.12.2020
4:30 PM Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 865 3737 7117
Passcode: 7n*rBB
Olivia Wenzel is a playwright, novelist, and musician. Her new novel, "1000 Coils of Fear", is told in the voice of a protagonist who, like the author, is a Black German woman. The protagonist travels to the US and returns to Berlin. -
ISA's CRUISE THE WORLD INDIA
International Student Association
South Asian Student Association
11.12.2020
7:00 PM - 9:00PM
Ballrooms
Marietta Student Center.Join ISA & SASA as they introduce you to the Indian culture. Presentation and Fun activities.
Complete Indian Dinner in To-Go boxes from an authentic Indian Restaurant will be provided.
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KSU'S IEW KICK OFF EVENT
Parade of Flags with the Global Village
Flags will be provided!
11.16.2020
12:30 PM - 2:00PM
Campus Green
Kennesaw Campus.Represent your country. Carry your flag during the Parade of Flags on the Campus Green.
Drummers and music
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INTL. STUDENT INFO SESSION
Undergraduate Admissions
Global Village
11.16.2020
6:00 PM - 7:30PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
This session will include information about the admission requirements and services KSU offers our international student population. Bilingual admission counselors will be available.
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GLOBAL FRIENDS:
Tie-Dye T-Shirts with your friends.
RSVP required.
Visit https://gv.kennesaw.edu/ to book your meeting.
11.17.2020
8:00 AM - 5:00PM
LGBTQ Center, 253
Global Village, 255
Kennesaw Student Center.Join the GV and the LGBTQ Resource Center on this fun and colorful event where you can come by with your friends (4 students limit) to celebrate diversity and internationalization by creating T-shirts using the colors of your country.
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STUDY & WORK ABROAD:
German Program
GV & Foreign Language Department
This virtual meeting will help you with how to plan and what you need to do before you go on a study abroad adventure.
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STUDY & WORK ABROAD:
Italian Program
GV & Foreign Language Department
Join the Global Village and KSU's Italian Language Professors to learn more about the benefits of learning Italian and what you need to do in order to go to KSU in Tuscany. Classes and Jobs available!
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SUMMER JOBS IN BRAZIL
Global Village
CESAR
Join the Global Village and CESAR (Recife) as they share with you the benefits of working with global companies and international students.
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LEARN HOW TO BELLY DANCE WITH MSA
Global Village
Muslim Student Association
Girls only event!
11.18.2020
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Leadership Room, Room 205,
Kennesaw Student Center.Join the Muslim Student Association and the Global Village in celebrating a big part of the culture in many Muslim countries: belly dancing!
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WORLD FAIR & INTL. SANDWICHES
Global Village
To-Go box Lunch will be provided.
11.19.2020
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Social Sciences Building, SO 1017,
Kennesaw Campus.Join the Global Village and the KSU's diverse population (student and staff) to spotlight and present the benefits of cultural exchange.
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KOREAN MOVIE NIGHT: PARASITE
Global Village
Korean snacks bag will be provided.
11.19.2020
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Social Sciences Building, SO 1017,
Kennesaw Campus.Join the GV to watch "Parasite" then discuss environment and social themes shown in the film.
Follow the hashtag #KSUIEW to keep up with all the fun events once IEW starts!
IEW GV Events are coordinated by the Global Village. If your department, college or student group is interested in hosting an IEW event, please email us at globalvillage@kennesaw.edu. We're happy to collaborate and help you get the word out!
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About International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW), November 16-20, 2020, 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.
Learn more about this week at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs website.
IEW Partners
International Education Week is a result of collaboration between several departments, students organizations at KSU, and external partners. International Education Week would not be possible without:
- KSU's Division of Global Affairs (Check IEW Master Calendar HERE).
- KSU’s International Student and Scholar Services Office
- KSU’s Education Abroad Office
- KSU’s Department of Foreign Languages
- CIFAL Atlanta
- The German Club at KSU
- The French Club at KSU
- The Korean Language Club at KSU
- The Muslim Student Association at KSU, MSA
- The South Asian Student Association at KSU, SASA
- The International Student Association at KSU, ISA
- General Consulate of Germany in Atlanta
- Goethe-Zentrum/German Cultural Center Atlanta
- General Consulate of Mexico in Atlanta
- General Consulate of Costa Rica in Atlanta
- General Consulate of Brazil in Atlanta
- General Consulate of Japan in Atlanta
- General Consulate of South Korea in Atlanta
