International Education Week

Date: November 13 - December 15
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: McMahon Residence Hall, Global House Lounge; Center for International Students and Scholars 202; Rowe Global Affairs Hallway (Storrs)
Event Contact: global@uconn.edu
Open To: The UConn Community

"Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us" seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university's global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn's Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.

Date: November 13
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Experiential Global Learning Conference Room, Rowe 117 (Storrs) and Virtual (WebEx Link Here)
Event Contact: Michael Cunningham, michael.cunningham@uconn.edu
Open To: All Undergraduate Students, including Regional Campuses through Streaming

Are you interested in learning a foreign language, doing research, pursuing a Masters program, or teaching English in another country? Then please stop by our International Scholarships drop-in hour to learn more about the Fulbright, Critical Language, and Boren Scholarships.

In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.

The Critical Language Scholarship Program provides opportunities for American college and university students to study languages and cultures essential to America's engagement with the world. Each summer, American undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities across the country, spend eight to ten weeks learning one of thirteen languages at an intensive study abroad institute. The CLS Program is designed to promote rapid language gains and essential intercultural fluency in regions that are critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity.

Boren Awards focus on countries, languages, and fields critical to U.S. national security, recognizing a broad definition that includes traditional concerns of protecting American well-being, as well as challenges of global society, such as sustainable development, environmental issues, disease, migration, and economic competitiveness. They emphasize less commonly taught languages and long-term linguistic and cultural study, as well as research and academic internships abroad. Study of a foreign language appropriate to the country or region is an integral part of each Boren Scholar and Fellow’s plan. Boren Scholarships can provide undergraduate students with up to $25,000, depending on the length of the study abroad program.

Date: November 13
Time: 12:15 - 1:30 PM
Location: Center for International Students and Scholars Room 202 (Storrs)
Event Contact: Rae Alexander, rae.alexander@uconn.edu
Open To: All Faculty and Staff

Each year the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program provides grants for university faculty and staff to teach, conduct research, and carry out projects abroad. At this panel, UConn faculty who recently returned from completing their Fulbright Scholar programs in Peru, Ireland, and Italy will share highlights from their awards and discuss tips for those who are considering the program. Come to hear about their experience and learn more about the Fulbright Scholar Program.

RSVP to attend this panel.

Date: November 13
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Virtual (WebEx Link Here)
Event Contact: Valerie Jenkelunas, valerie.jenkelunas@uconn.edu
Open To: All Undergraduate Students, including Regional Campuses through Streaming

Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Think again! Learn about the resources that can be applied to the cost of a study abroad program at UConn as well as strategies for selecting a budget friendly program that meets your academic needs. In this session we will hear from EGL’s Community Liaison Specialist, Financial Aid, Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships, and some students who have benefitted from leveraging their aid and applying for additional resources to study abroad.

Registration Link (all are encouraged to register – includes receiving additional information after the event): https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=7542&rc=5025203370

Date: November 13
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location:McMahon Residence Hall, Global House Lounge; Center for International Students and Scholars 202; Rowe Global Affairs Hallway (Storrs)
Event Contact: Aniqa Islam, aniqa.islam@uconn.edu
Open To: The UConn Community

UConn Global Affairs and McMahon Residence Hall are excited to present a collaborative exhibit during International Education Week. This unique art exhibit, titled "Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us" seeks to showcase the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university's global presence.

The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn's Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The opening reception will begin in the Global House Lounge, and guests will have a chance to view the exhibit in all three locations.

Date: November 14
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: Center for International Students and Scholars Room 202 (Storrs)
Event Contact: egl@uconn.edu
Open To: All Undergraduate Students, including Regional Campuses through Streaming

Hear from exchanges students - those who have traveled to UConn's partner Universities and our exchange students joining our campus. Learn about their experiences in other countries, cultures and more.

Date: November 14
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Gentry 142 (Storrs)
Event Contact: Danielle DeRosa danielle.derosa@uconn.edu
Open To: The UConn Community

Join the Sport Management Program to learn more about their participation in the Global Sport Mentorship Program, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State in partnership with ESPNW and the University of Tennessee. The afternoon will consist of a brief overview of the program, as well as the opportunity to learn from Nemesia Hijos and her time at UConn. As part of the Global Sport Mentorship Program, Nemesia will present on her Action Project, which she will enact once returning home to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

If you are planning to attend this event, please RSVP here by November 7.

Date: November 15
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Location: Graduate Business Learning Center Room 602 (Hartford)
Event Contact: international@uconn.edu
Open To: Graduate Students at the Hartford Campus

This session is for F-1 students who will do an internship or work off-campus before graduating, or for students who have internships and clinical placements as part of your academic curriculum. All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), even if unpaid and required for your class or program. If you are considering a future off-campus work opportunity or placement, you are required to attend this workshop before you apply for CPT or Pre-Completion OPT with ISSS.

Advance registration is required for in-person workshops and seats are limited. To register for this workshop please sign up using this link

Date: November 15
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Rowe 132 (Storrs)
Event Contact: egl@uconn.edu
Open To: All Undergraduate Students

Join program leaders and past program participants to learn more about the Summer Sustainable Cities: Zurich Experiential Global Learning program!

Date: November 15
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Click here)
Event Contact: international@uconn.edu
Open To: All F-1 Students

Join the meeting on WebEx using the Meeting Number: 2622 874 1424 and Password: Workshop23.

Date: November 15
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Rowe 131 (Storrs)
Event Contact: Allison Casaly, allison.casaly@uconn.edu
Open To: All Faculty

UConn is a member of the Universitas21 (U21) consortium, a network of 29 of the world’s leading research-intensive universities. The goal of the network is to optimize its members' research, learning, and educational practice by connecting institutions that believe in the value of collaboration and internationalization. Join Allison Casaly to learn more about how U21 programs can enhance your research through collaboration, funding opportunities, career development, and knowledge sharing.

Date: November 15
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual (WebEx Link Here)
Event Contact: egl@uconn.edu
Open To: All Undergraduate Students, including Regional Campuses through Streaming

Join program leaders and past program participants to learn more about the Summer Psychology in Florence Experiential Global Learning program!

Date: November 15
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: The Dodd Center for Human Rights, Konover Auditorium & Dodd Lounge (Storrs)
Event Contact: Alex Branzell, alex.branzell@uconn.edu
Open To: The UConn Community

The Malka Penn Award is given annually to the authors of an outstanding children’s book addressing human rights issues or themes such as discrimination, equity, poverty, justice, war, peace, slavery or freedom. Named in honor of author Michele Palmer, who writes under the pseudonym Malka Penn, the award recognizes works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir, or biography which are written for children from preschool to high school. Within these larger themes, the award committee is particularly eager to recognize stories about individuals – real or fictional, children or adults – who have been affected by social injustices, and who, by confronting them, have made a difference in their lives or the lives of others. The 2023 Malka Penn Award will be presented to the authors of the winning books at The Dodd Center for Human Rights. Following the ceremony and a discussion with the authors, join us for a catered reception in the Dodd Lounge. Please RSVP via this link.

Date: November 16
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Rowe 318 (Storrs)
Event Contact: egl@uconn.edu
Open To: All Undergraduate Students

Join Experiential Global Learning & Career Development to learn more on how an international internship brings a value to your resume and expertise. These experiences can range from experiential learning opportunities for students through virtual and in-person programs domestically and globally. Students can earn credit, participate in internships, and more in their programs led by UConn’s faculty or our global partners. This can also include living in another country for a long or short period of time.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. EMAIL egl@uconn.edu TO REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT A NEW DATE.

Date: November 16
Time: 4:45 - 6:00 PM
Location: Center for International Students and Scholars Room 202 (Storrs)
Event Contact: Nadine Boudissa, nadine.boudissa@uconn.edu
Open To: The UConn Community

CISS Coffee Hour brings together students, staff and faculty to connect with each other, enjoy refreshments and learn more about a country, culture or student group through an informal and fun presentation. This special edition of a perennial favorite will highlight two Fall Festival Traditions: Mid-Autumn Festival and Thanksgiving. We also encourage attendees to share fall festivals and traditions that are meaningful to them.

Date: November 17
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Center for International Students and Scholars Room 202 (Storrs)
Event Contact: international@uconn.edu
Open To: The UConn Community

Join us for a workshop presented by the Center for Career Development’s International Student Intern Tianyu. During this session, Tianyu will discuss the services and resources offered at the Center for Career Development. He will introduce attendees to the Center’s International Student Affinity Community webpage, and Interstride -- a portal that helps students find jobs and internships, network with other international and globally minded students, and find immigration and career information. This will be a two-part workshop. Tianyu will first present about career resources and then the remainder of the time will be for questions and answers.

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Tianyu Jiang (Clarence), Pronouns He/Him/His
Career Intern for International Students at the Center for Career Development.

• An international student from Shanghai, China
• FYE Mentor
• Member of the Chinese and American Cooperation Association
• Junior, studying Actuarial Science

Brought to you by UConn’s Center for Career Development & the Center for International Student and Scholar Services

Global Affairs

Monday, November 13: Open Doors to the Future

“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” Art Exhibit

International Scholarships Drop-in Hour

Returned Fulbright Scholar Panel

Funding Your Experiential Global Learning

“Celebrating #HumansofUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” Exhibit Opening

Tuesday, November 14: You are the Future!

EGL 101 Student Panel – Exchange Student Perspectives

Global Sport Mentorship Program featuring Nemesia Hijos

Wednesday, November 15: The Future Is Global

Workshop: Internship Authorization (CPT & Pre-OPT)

Summer Sustainable Cities: Zurich Information Session (EGL)

EGL Summer Showcase – Past Participant Panel

Interstride Workshop: Immigration Options for Nurses

Workshop: Internship Authorization (CPT & Pre-OPT)

EGL Summer Showcase – EGL Staff/Program Leaders Panel

Universitas21 Faculty Workshop

Summer Psychology in Florence Information Session (EGL)

The Malka Penn Award

Thursday, November 16: Innovate the Future

POSTPONED: Career Value of an International Experience – Exploring Internships through Experiential Global Learning

Center for International Students and Scholars Coffee Hour: Fall Festivals and Traditions

Friday, November 17: Lead the Future

Center for Career Development Workshop with International Student Intern Tianyu