International Education Week Calendar of Events

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 promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attracts future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

We have an exciting week of fun events planned!

Virtual Event November 16th – November 20th:

Global Campus Photo Contest – Sponsored by the Office of Global Initiatives

Monday, November 16^th

Treats and Travel – AUM Study Abroad Information Table – The Quad – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Sponsored by the Office of Global Initiatives

Global Trivia – The Quad – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Sponsored by the AUM Library

Resume Booth (2 minute overview of your resume (feedback) for a Prize, Information on Handshake – Uploading your resume, and handout a Tip Sheet for International Students, OPT and CPT Information Table – The Quad – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Sponsored by the Career Development Center

Happy Tipsgiving – The Quad – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Sponsored by the WASC – Candy will be handed out as well as success tips for final exams.

Tuesday, November 17^th

International Snacks and Candy – The Quad – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm – Sponsored by the Center for Disability Services and Student Involvement and Leadership Programs 

Winter Holidays Around the World – Showcasing Eid-Al-Adha, Diwali, Bodhi Day, Las Posadas, Day of the Dead, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year – The Quad – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Sponsored by the Office of Global Initiatives, International Student Association (ISA), Indian Student Organization (ISO), and the Office of Collaborative Partnership and Distance Education

International Movie Night – The new version of “Aladdin” – Soccer Field – 6:00 pm – Sponsored by Student Affairs and AUM Athletics

Wednesday, November 18^th

International Wellness Wednesday – “Dance Around the World” – The Quad – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Sponsored by the Wellness Center

Open Play Badminton Event – The Wellness Center – 6:00 pm – Sponsored by AUM Intramurals

Thursday, November 19^th

World Language Scavenger Hunt– The Quad – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Sponsored by English as a Second Language (ESL) – Participants complete a scavenger hunt around campus using individual clues that are written in multiple languages.

Spanish Language Lesson – The Quad – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – The lesson will be given by Dr. Eric Darch, Assistant Professor in the College of Education