2013 IEW Planning is Underway
Interested in collaborating to plan and implement a vibrant International Education Week?
Attend the initial planning meetings:
- Thursday, May 23, 2013, noon, Price Center West Thurgood Marshall College Room
- Tuesday, June 18, 2013, noon, Price Center West Red Shoe Room
Sign up for planning committee updates through our mailman list serve.
Or contact the Planning Committee Chair.
2012 Calendar of Events
Check out the IEW Displays that Run All Week-long
Check out IEW-extended events on November 18 & 19
Tuesday, November 13
IEW Opening Celebration & Diwali Celebration
When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Town Square & Near Triton Statue
Cost: Free
Join us for the festive opening event of International Education Week and enjoy a special coupon with which to enjoy the worldly flavors of the Farmers' Market. Come learn about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights that celebrates the victory of good over evil, specifically the light of knowledge dispelling all ignorance.
Contacts: Sarah Ross and Madhvi Acharya
Phone: (858) 534-8009
Sponsor: International Education Week Campus-wide Planning Committee and Farmers' Market
International Volunteers Panel - Peace Corps
When: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Horizon Room - Career Services Center
Cost: Free
Discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from returned Volunteers. Join us to learn about the challenging, rewarding and inspirational moments from a panel of returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Join our Panel and dare to ask those entire “secrets” question about becoming global.
Contact: Diana Gomez
Phone: (858) 534-1336
Sponsor: Peace Corps
Post-Election Roundtable Discussion: Ethnic Politics and the Politics of Immigration Reform
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: ERC 115
Cost: Free
Join us for a roundtable discussion on the 2012 Presidential Elections: Ethnic Politics and the Politics of Immigration Reform, featuring a panel of three Political Science professors. More info.
Contact: Ana Minvielle
Sponsor: Center for Comparative Immigration Studies
Between Two Cultures - iThrive Lunch Series
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: The Zone, Price Center Plaza
Cost: Free
"Between Two Cultures" will explore some of the cultural challenges facing international students as they come to the U.S. and discuss ways to cope and adjust. Presented by Rina Schul, Counseling & Psychological Services.
Contact: Lisa Swid
Sponsor: The Zone
In Aid We Trust: Hearts and Minds After the Pakistan Earthquake of 2005
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: IR/PS Dean's Conference Room
Cost: Free, registration required
Discussion by Tahir Andrabi, Professor of Economics at Pomona College. He has been a visiting scholar at MIT, a research associate at LSE and a consultant for the World Bank.
Contact: Jacqueline Tam
Sponsor: IICAS South Asia Studies Speaker Series
International Development Seminar: Pablo Fajgelbaum
When: 2:00 p.m.
Where: IRPS Dean's Conference Room
Cost: Free
Topic TBD related to Economics - International Development with Pablo Fajgelbaum. More info.
Contact: James Rauch
Phone: (858) 534-2405
Sponsor: Dept. of Economics & School of Int’l Relations and Pacific Studies
International Center Open House & Presentation of PIE Awards
When: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: International Center Lounge
Cost: Free
Presentation of PIE (Partners in International Education) awards to individuals or departments that have demonstrated outstanding partnership in international education, followed by servings of pie provided by the Friends of the International Center.
Contact: Sarah Ross
Phone: (858) 534-8009
Sponsor: International Center and Friends
Global Seminar Meet the Professor Session: Flamenco and Spanish Dialects with Professor John Moore
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: International Center Oceanids Pavilion
Cost: Free
Hear Professor John Moore discuss the 2013 Global Seminar in Cadiz, Spain.
Contact: Jim Galvin
Phone: (858) 534-7857
Sponsor: Global Seminar Program
Wednesday, November 14
Student International Festival
When: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Library Walk
Cost: Free
Around our world in a day! Join the festivities celebrating international education and exchange. Share your experiences and cultural heritages! Fill up your IEW passport with stamps and become eligible to win fun prizes.
Contact: Laura Ross
Phone: 534-8009
Sponsor: IEW Planning Committee, International House, International Center
IEW Talent Showcase
When: Noon to 1:30 pm
Where: Price Center Plaza West
Cost: Free
Celebrate cultural heritages through performances! Come cheer on the performers and fill up your IEW passport with stamps to become eligible to win fun prizes.
Contact: Madhvi Acharya
Sponsor: International Education Week Planning Committee
IEW Flag Parade
When: Noon - 12:45
Where: Map of RouteMeet up at several spots along route, starts at noon from I House, Great Hall
Cost: Free
Bring a flag representing a nation and join us for a celebration of the many nations of the world! We will assemble in four locations across the campus, with the parade beginning at the Great Hall (location A on map in link) and picking up persons at the other three assembly locations (Sun God (B)at 12:15; International Center on Library Walk side (C) at 12:20; and Warren Plaza (D) at 12:30). The parade will conclude at 12:45 as we arrive all together to display our flags on the second floor above the Talent Showcase in the Price Center Plaza. We will have 38 flags from different countries to share with participants, shared across four assembly points, and you are encouraged to bring your own flag!
Choose your assembly location, be there on time, and let’s celebrate international exchange with a vibrant display of the flags of the world!
Contact: Roark Miller
Phone: (858) 534-3731
Sponsor: International Education Week Planning Committee
Black Student Union & International Center Present: Global Seminars Jazz In Paris Info Session
When: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Cross Cultural Center, Art Space
Cost: Free
Come join the Black Student Union as we welcome Professor Cecil Lytle in an informational session on his work in Paris through the UCSD Global Seminars program! Refreshments will be served. See more info on the Global Seminar: Jazz in Paris
Contact: Jim Galvin and Zim Ezumah
Sponsor: Black Student Union & International Education Office
International Careers Panel
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Career Services Center, Horizon Room
Cost: Free
Learn about a variety of international career options that you can pursue with your UC San Diego degree.
Contact: Lauren Payne
Phone: (858) 534-0149
Sponsor: Career Services Center
IEW Soccer Match
When: 3:00 pm
Where: RIMAC North Campus Recreation Area (northeast field)
Cost: Free
Come join us for a friendly soccer match and celebrate this sport of worldwide popularity! Or come cheer on your fellow students. All skill levels welcome. Email kdelmastro@ucsd.edu for details.
Contact: Kevin DelMastro
Phone: 858-822-5541
Sponsor: International Center
Study Abroad Scholarships Essay Writing Workshop
When: 3:00 pm
Where: UCSD Writing Center (Mandeville)
Cost: Free
Learn how to write a competitive scholarships essay. The session will be conducted by the Director of the UCSD Writing Center.
Contact: Kimberly Burton
Sponsor: PAO
Global Seminar Info Session: History and Culture in London
When: 4:00 pm
Where: International Center Lounge
Cost: Free
Come meet Professor Matthew Herbst & William Propp and learn more about the courses they plan to teach in London this summer. We'll also share information on financial aid, scholarships, and the application process.
Contact: Jim Galvin
Sponsor: PAO
ACCESS: Are You an International Student Thinking About Study Abroad?
When: 4:00 pm
Where: International Center, Oceanids Pavilion
Cost: Free
Are you an international student thinking about studying abroad? This session will show you tools for doing research and finding information on programs, walk you through the steps to apply and prepare you to meet with an advisor. .
Contact: Lisa Swid
Sponsor: International Students & Programs Office
International Grad Student Career Forum
See more information about the forum.
When: 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: Rady School
Cost: Free
Contact: Kelly Schober
Phone: (858) 534-3730
Sponsor: Qualcomm
Teach for China Information Session
When: 5:00 pm
Where: Dolores Huerta Room, Student Center B
Cost: Free
Established in 2008, Teach For China is a non-profit organization taking a unique approach to eliminating educational inequity in China by enlisting the US and China’s most promising future leaders in the effort. Teach For China is the first and only organization to partner young leaders from China and the US in a long-term service initiative. Learn more at the information session about how Teach For China is fighting the root causes of education inequality in China and gain insight on the benefits of this challenging leadership opportunity. Cannot make the info session, please email iclub@ucsd.edu to inquiry about an informal coffee date with the TFC recruiter.
Contact: Christina Kim
Sponsor: Teach for China
North American Global Marketplace
When: 5:30 pm
Where: Cafe Ventannas at ERC
Cost: Dinner from $10-$15
Come celebrate the cultures of North American with food, entertainment, and activities as part of the ERC Celebration of Culture at home and abroad programming model.
Contact: Lauren Jane Hartig
Sponsor: Eleanor Roosevelt College Residence Life
Academic Internship Program Info Session at I House
When: 5:30 pm
Where: Great Hall, I House, ERC
Cost: Free
Advisor from Academic Internship Program (AIP) will present the benefits of doing an academic internship, provide information about AIP requirements, application process, internship opportunities, and how AIP can apply to your college requirements.
Contact: Madhvi Acharya
Phone: (858) 534-1705
Sponsor: Academic Internship Program and International House
UCEAP Speed Dating/Friending
When: 6:30 pm
Where: International Center Lounge
Cost: Free
It's all about making new connections! Who knows what's going to happen next? Come to this exciting event put together by your UCEAP ambassadors. Here you can meet prospective students, international students, and returnees; chit chat; get more information; have your questions answered and, of course, make some awesome new friends! Light refreshments will be provided. Afterward, there will be a screening of L'Auberge Espanole, a film about students from various countries living and learning together. The friends you make and the film may inspire you to embark on your own journey. Please email uceap@ucsd.edu if you have any questions. See you there!
Contact: EAP Student Ambassador Group
Sponsor: PAO
TMC ResLife & SCORE's "Take a Trip....on a New Adventure!"
When: 6:30 pm
Where: Fireside Lounge
Cost: Free
Take a trip! Your boarding pass on this new adventure would be an item that reminds you of “home.” Come share your experience, or sit in as we take off and visit different places all over the globe through a series of show and tell anecdotes. Come for cross cultural learning and to meet other residents! If you are interested in being a part of the student panelist to share about your experiences abroad (living in a different country, studying at a different country, etc) please contact Theresa Vu (tpv001@ucsd.edu) or Teresa Lin (tflin@ucsd.edu). Representatives from the Programs Abroad Office and Project Nicaragua will present and be available for questions on opportunities to travel and study abroad. Enjoy Korean BBQ Tacos from Jiggle Jiggle!
Contact: Theresa Vu
Sponsor: TMC ResLife
Thursday, November 15
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Info Session
When: 10:00 a.m
Where: Oceanid's Pavillion
Cost: Free
Join us to find out how YOU can become certified to teach English in as little as two quarters through UC San Diego Extension. We will give interested students all of the information they need to enroll in the TEFL Certificate Program.
Contact: TEFL Certificate Program Contact
Phone: 858-534-7418
Sponsor: UC San Diego Extension - International Programs
Understanding Intercultural Communication
When: 11:00 a.m
Where: Roosevelt Room, Price Center West
Cost: register through iLead
This workshop will help you learn a few theories relevant to intercultural communication and give you the opportunity to practice new techniques to create stronger personal and professional relationships.
Contact: Charmagne Herlien
Phone: 858-822-4014
Sponsor: iLead
Shaping Precedent in International Trade Law: A Social Network Application
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Social Sciences Building (SSB), Room 107
Cost: Free, registration required
Krzysztof Pelc, Assistant Professor at McGill University, discusses how countries expend considerable resources in seeking to shape precedent in trade law.
Contact: Jacqueline Tam
Phone: (858) 822-5297
Sponsors: PIA, IICAS, ILAR, IR/PS
Graduate Study in International Affairs
When: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Horizon Room- Career Services
Cost: Free
Have you ever wondered how you could make a difference in our global community or become more marketable for your dream career? Thinking about graduate school? Whether you are a scientist, economist, or engineer, having a graduate level background in international affairs can not only give you more options when searching for a career but it can enrich your understanding for the world we live in. Join Career Services as we discuss the many paths to graduate study in international affairs!
Contact: Melanie Davidson
Sponsor: Career Services
Collective Liberation: Student Movements Around Our World
When: 3:00 p.m.
Where: TBD
Cost: Free
In this workshop you will learn what makes a student union successful and how applying this knowledge as a student or community member can make you more capable as both. This event will situate the movement toward a student union at UCSD and the UC in general among other contemporary student movements such as Chile and Quebec. Organizers will present a slide show of images and video from this year’s activism at UCSD and other countries followed by a panel with student speakers from these countries.
Contact: Elizabeth Villarreal
Sponsors: One Earth One Justice, The Public Education Coalition and the IEW Campus-wide Planning Committee
UCEAP 50th Anniversary Celebration
When: 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: International Center Lounge
Cost: Free, rsvp required
As part of International Education Week, come celebrate the UC Education Abroad Program’s 50th Anniversary. Enjoy cake and refreshments and socialize with fellow EAP returnees, current international EAP exchange students, prospective EAP participants, and International Center staff. Plus, view a slideshow by recent EAP participants and hear a brief presentation about their time abroad.
To attend, please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 13 by 12:00 noon at: http://bit.ly/UCEAP50th
Contact: Eric Tarbell
Phone: (858) 534-1123
Sponsor: UCSD Programs Abroad Office
Global Seminar Info Session: Modern Greece
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Oceanids Pavilion, International Center
Cost: Free
Come meet Professor Thomas Gallant and learn more about the courses he plans to teach in Athens this summer. We'll also share information on financial aid, scholarships, and the application process.
Contact: Tonia Pizer
Sponsor: PAO
Triton International Leaders (TILs) Go to Marshallpalooza!
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Goody's (meet up and then depart to Marshall Field)
Come gather together to enjoy Marshallpalooza with us!
Contact: Harrison Gill
Phone: 310-897-8188
Sponsor: Triton International Leaders
Urbanization in China
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: IR/PS Room 3201
Cost: Free, registration required
Professor Kahn, UCLA faculty member and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, will speak about Urbanization in China in the 21st Century. More info.
Contact: Portia Bibb
Sponsor: School of International Relations & Pacific Studies
Career Development in Asia Mixer
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: International Center Lounge
Cost: Free
An opportunity for students seeking to develop their professional career in Asia. We will bring members from China Focus, a UCSD graduate student organization, as well as staff members and study abroad returnees to a panel and open mixer. Through speaking with individuals about their relevant experiences, participants can gain a multifaceted perspective into working and living in an Asian country. This event facilitates a unique opportunity in which students – both native and international – can aggregate in a single venue where they can connect and meet with professionals that have extensive experience with the region.
Contact: I-Han(Erica) Yeh and Zhiyi Wang
Phone: 909-358-3168 or 858-519-7760
Sponsors: Global China Connection, UCSD Chapter, Yogurt World, Espresso Roma
The Future of the #YoSoy132 Movement
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Institute of the Americas Complex, Weaver Center
Cost: Free
This event brings together members of the movement from universities in Mexico City, Tijuana and San Diego to discuss where it is now and what role it will play in the future.
Contact: Greg Mallinger
Sponsor: The Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies
Racialization in the Media Lecture Series
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Sixth College Lodge
Cost: Free
Sixth College Video Production Club's quarterly Racialization in the Media Lecture Series features praCh ly, a world renowned Cambodian rapper who will speak about the history and culture behind his music.
Contact: Diana Li
Phone: 650-703-8361
Sponsor: International Education Week Committee and VPC
IClub Presents: Language Exchange Speed Tables
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Roosevelt College, Middle Earth
Cost: Free
Practice your languages. Learn a foreign phrase. Join us for International Club's Language Exchange Event during International Education Week! We will be exchanging different language phrases through our speed table rounds and playing language games! No language experiences required. Bring your linguistic knowledge and meet new people! More event info.
Contact: Christina Kim
Sponsor: International Club
Friday, November 16
IEW International Café and Closing Ceremony
When: Noon
Where: International Center Courtyard
Cost: $5
Come celebrate a wonderful week of IEW events with a performance by the Daughters of Triton over a delicious Moroccan meal of Chicken Tangine, Lemon Couscous, Moroccan Salad, and Coconut Lemon Cake.
Phone:(858) 534-8009
Sponsor: International House
Going Global in the Classroom and in the Field
When: Noon
Where: Linguistics Department AP&M 4301
Cost: Free
Linguistics profs and grad students show how field research projects on different languages of the world are both brought into the classroom and emerge from the classroom.
Contact: Sharon Rose
Sponsor: Department of Linguistics
International Love: Study Abroad Info at Sixth
When: 3:00 p.m.
Where: Sixth College Lodge
Cost: Free
Calling all international students and students who are interested in studying abroad! Come meet each other and migle over some international food delights. Learn about opportunities abroad.
Contact: Andrea Fong
Sponsor: Sixth College Residential Life - Resident Assistants
Conquistadores: Food and Clothing
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: H&SS
Cost: Free
Rebecca Earle (Warwick University) will be visiting several UC campuses to advise her visiting students from Warwick. She is scheduled to give a talk at the History Department on Fr Nov. 16th, 15:45-17:45h. Scheduled location is at the Galbraith Room, 4th floor H&SS. It would be advisable to have a head count of attendees. The Galbraith Room can seat around 40 only.
Contact: Patrick Patterson and/or Christine Hunefeldt
Phone:(858) 531-2791
Sponsor: Department of History/EAP
IEW-extended: Events A Little Later
I-CARES Border Trip
When: November 18, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Border Field State Park
Cost: Registration required. Depart from UCSD at 9:30AM via arranged bus and return by 3:00PM
International House Cares (I-CARES), the community service club within the International House (I-House) community, will take an educational trip to Border Field State Park as a part of International Education Week 2012. In partnership with the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), the day outing will include a tour and
historic background of the fence and Friendship Park.
Contact: Jacqueline Guan
Sponsor: IEW Campus-wide Planning Committee
Global Seminar Info Session: Renaissance in Rome
When: November 19, 4:00 pm
Where: Revelle Formal Lounge
Cost: free
Meet Professor John Marino and hear about the courses he plans to teach in Rome this summer. We will also discuss financial aid, scholarships, and the application process. This program is one of our longest-running Global Seminars and is very popular with our students. More information at http://icenter.ucsd.edu/pao/start-your-journey/program-options/global-seminars/rome-hum/index.html
Phone: 858-822-6721
Sponsor: International Center & Revelle College
Displays Up All Week
International Education Display at Geisel Library
When: Tuesday through Friday
Where: Geisel Library
The UC San Diego Library has materials that help you explore international education. The display highlights interesting facts and statistics about international education, experiences of UCSD students, and other materials.
Contact: Gayatri Singh
Phone: 858-822-2346
Sponsor: The UC San Diego Library
IEW Display by Francisco Sandoval
When: Tuesday through Friday
Where: Price Center Red Display Case, 2nd floor
The opportunity of creating art for the Red Display Case in Price Center in conjunction with International Education Week was seized by volunteer student artist Francisco Sandoval, a 3rd year at Revelle College majoring in Physiology & Neuroscience. He states: "I am an artist heavily inspired by Pop Culture, Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring, Japanese Pop Culture, Salvador Dali, abstract art, and comic strips. My style of art has developed into a very colorful and playful one. It is often described by people to have the ability to make them feel happy and smile. That is one of the main goals of my artwork. Another major goal is also to bring out the inner child in whoever sees my art. I want people to see it and perhaps remember the cartoons they saw as a child or another experience that brought them joy. I also hope to inspire people with my art. I want to inspire creativity and imagination within them, something that in this heavily technologically based society is missing. We are all too caught up in social networking and phones that we forget to look around at the simpler beauty that surrounds us, such as art. Achieving any or all of these is my ultimate goal as an artist and with each brush stroke, I get closer to achieving that."
Contact: Francisco Sandoval
Sponsor: IEW Campus-wide Planning Committee
