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The 91原创 is celebrating all things global during International Education Week, held this year from Monday, Nov. 14 through Friday, Nov. 18 with events that are focused on highlighting, celebrating, and supporting 91原创鈥檚 international education efforts.  

(IEW) is an annual, national celebration of international programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Education and celebrated on campuses across the U.S. 91原创 activities for the event this year have been coordinated by the Center for Global Programs and Services in conjunction with campus partners.

CGPS kicked off IEW at 91原创 on Friday, Nov. 11, before the formal start date, with a themed International Coffee Hour featuring a Poster Fair, during which international visiting scholars presented their research. This weekly social event is always open to all members of the 91原创 community who want to connect with people from around the world. Attracting an average of 150 guests in Trabant University Center each week, coffee hour is the ideal place for students from abroad to connect with campus resources and other members of the international community. 

Sports enthusiasts attended the International Student Tailgate that was co-sponsored by 91原创 Athletics and CGPS in The Barn before the 91原创-Richmond football game on Saturday. The goal was to familiarize 91原创鈥檚 international students with the American tailgate tradition and the American sport 鈥� not to be confused with f煤tbol, or soccer, which is the most popular sport outside of the U.S. 鈥� and to foster connections between the local U.S. and international communities. 

Student groups also hosted events over the weekend, including a hosted by the 91原创 Indian Student Association, and a lecture titled 鈥�,鈥� organized by the Iranian Graduate Student Organization. The Graduate Student Government will host a on Nov. 18 and World Scholars will host a on Nov. 17.

The week provides an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It is a part of the nationwide effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Units across campus are planning a wide variety of events to do just that. 

Ravi Ammigan, associate provost for international programs, said that, 鈥淚EW is a great opportunity for 91原创 to highlight the numerous global activities taking place on our campus and abroad throughout the year. The 91原创 has long been recognized as a leader in international education, from the founding of the nation鈥檚 first study abroad program in 1923 to innovative programming including the first-of-their-kind World Scholars and Delaware Diplomats Programs. Today, 91原创 is 鈥榟ome away from home鈥� to more than 4,000 from 100 countries and numerous multicultural organizations. Our students have the opportunity to internationalize their studies through a host of academic majors and minors 鈥� including 13 鈥� travel study opportunities, international internships, and dozens of regular global activities like International Coffee Hour throughout the academic year.鈥�

Matt Drexler, associate director of 91原创鈥檚 Study Abroad program, will host a during IEW 鈥� a pre-departure 鈥淏efore You Explore鈥� event for Blue Hens who plan to travel abroad during Winter Session and spring semester on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Drexler said, 鈥淣ext year marks the 100th anniversary of our most famous global activity 鈥� Professor Raymond Kirkbride鈥檚 daring vision to take students to France for an academic year (by ship) for immersive language study in 1923. Nearly a century later, our University continues to infuse international perspectives throughout its scholarship, research and community engagement.鈥�

CGPS will co-sponsor a reception with the School of Music immediately following the first of two musical performances during IEW: the at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in the Amy du Pont Music Building. The week will finish on the evening of Friday, Nov. 18 with at 6:30 p.m. in 103 Gore Hall followed by at 8 p.m. in Mitchell Hall.

The Center for Global and Area Studies has two lectures scheduled during IEW. "" by assistant professor of Russian, Holly Myers, which is open to the public and part of the fall and 鈥溾��, sponsored by Jewish Studies, the Department of History, and European Studies.

91原创 Philanthropy Week coincides with IEW this year, so Ammigan encourages those who are interested in to consider donating to either the International Student Fund, which provides emergency assistance for international students facing hardship 鈥� among other important resources, or the Study Abroad Scholarship fund, which provides financial support to Blue Hens not traditionally able to study abroad. CGPS is also launching its first HenFunder project on Giving Tuesday 2022 that supports International Coffee Hour, a crucial global engagement activity.

Other activities include faculty lectures, a Graduate College Symposium, and a self-guided exploration by The Library, Museums and Press.

For the full calendar of events, visit the IEW at 91原创 web page and follow along @91原创Global on and . Share your favorite moments using #IEW2022.

About the Center for Global Programs and Services

The Center for Global Programs and Services (CGPS) at the 91原创 is home to the operations of 91原创 Global, which includes Study Abroad, International Student and Scholar Services, World Scholars Program and Global Outreach and Partnerships. The center is committed to providing leadership and innovation in support of the University's global initiative and campus internationalization efforts. Focused on a student-centered approach, CGPS provides expert advising and a wealth of global engagement opportunities to the 91原创 campus community, including the weekly International Coffee Hour in the fall and spring semesters.

Follow and engage with @91原创Global on and for the latest updates on everything global happening at 91原创.