International Education Week
St. Lawrence University celebrates International Education!
Each November, St. Lawrence University joins the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education in celebrating international education and exchange. This includes celebrating the contributions and impact of international students to St. Lawrence's campus and promoting awareness about opportunities to study off-campus.
Throughout the week, student clubs and organizations, offices on-campus and other campus community members will offer a robust range of activities that are open to all.
November 14th - November 21st, 2024
All Week:
Global Reads by Various Authors
Brewer Bookstore
Daily Fun Facts about International Education by Dr. Robin Rhodes
Faculty/Staff E-mail Listserv
"Tibetan Buddhist Chenrezig Sand Mandala" Exhibition by Richard F. Brush Art Gallery
Exhibition by Richard F. Brush Art Gallery
"Global Expressions: Celebrating Art Forms Across Cultures.”
Daily Instagram Grid Post by @SLUCGC (Common Ground Connections Club)
Thursday, November 14th
SLU Summer Programming – Application Workshop and Meet & Greet (with Chai!)
11:30AM – 1:00PM | Winston Room
Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Inshallah a Boy by Language Resource Center and Department of World Languages, Cultures, and Media
6:00PM – 8:00PM | Carnegie 10
Cinema 10 Film Series – Happening/Lévénement (France, 2021, d. Audrey Diwan)
7:15PM – 9:00PM | Roxy Theater in Potsdam
Friday, November 15th
“Global Citizens Unite” A visit with 9-12 grade students from Madrid-Waddington, St. Lawrence Central, and Heuvelton Schools by Common Grounds Connections Club
10:00AM - 1.45 PM | SLU
Flavors from Around the World – Africa
11:00AM – 2.30 PM | Dana Dining Hall
Freeman ASIA Internship Program – Information Session
12:30PM – 1:30PM | Carnegie 207
Off-Campus Study 101 by Center for International and Intercultural Studies
2:00PM – 3:00PM | Carnegie 105
Diwali – Festival of Lights by ASIA and Literacy for Nepal
7:00PM | Eben Holden
Saturday, November 16th
Women’s Hockey Game (SLU vs Clarkson)
2:00PM | Clarkson University
Sunday, November 17th
Monday, November 18th
Flavors from Around the World – Europe
11:00AM – 2.30 PM, Dana Dining Hall
Department of State: Opportunity Panel on Zoom: https://stlawu.zoom.us/j/92033248619
12:00PM- 1:00 PM | Zoom
International Student Job and Internship Search Resources Workshop by Center for Career Excellence and International Student Services
4:00PM– 5:00 PM | Monaco Room
Cozy Postcard Decorating – Enjoy Chai while decorating postcards to send to friends studying off-campus! With support from Letters of Love, Nature's Storehouse, and Dining Services
5:00PM – 6:00PM | Student Center Fireplace Area
Tuesday, November 19th
Flavors from Around the World – North America
11:00 - 2:30PM | Dana Dining Hall
SLU Signature Programs and the Early Application Deadline – Application Workshop and Meet & Greet (with Chai!)
11:30AM – 12:30PM | Winston Room
Stickers! Stickers! Stickers! Off-Campus Study Information Table and Stickers by CIIS
12:00PM– 2:00PM | Student Center Fireplace Area
15-Minute Language Lessons by CGC and ISS
12:00PM – 2:00PM | Student Center Fireplace Area
International Dance Workshop by the Common Grounds Connection Club
4:30PM - 5:30PM | Student Center, Winston Room
Peace Corps Prep Donut and Game Night!
7:00PM | Hannon Room
Wednesday, November 20th
Flavors from Around the World – Central and South America
11:00 – 2:30 PM | Dana Dining Hall
Stickers! Stickers! Stickers! Off-Campus Study Information Table and Stickers by CIIS
12:00– 2:00PM | Student Center Fireplace Area
15-Minute Language Lessons by CGC and ISS
12:00 – 2:00PM | Student Center Fireplace Area
Tea Time: Multilingual Spoken Word Teatime by I-House and World Languages, Cultures, and Media (Sign-Up Here!)
7:00pm | Sykes Common Room
Thursday, November 21st
Flavors from Around the World – Asia
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Dana Dining Hall
Make Samosas by Dining Services. RSVP through this link! Limited Space.
4.00 - 5.00 PM, Eben Holden
Make Samosas by Dining Services. RSVP through this link! Limited Space.
5.30 - 6.30 PM, Eben Holden
Interested in hosting an event during International Education Week in 2024? Notify CIIS and International Student Services to have it added to the forthcoming calendar.
International Education Week Partners Include...
- International Student Services
- The Center for International and Intercultural Studies
- Dining and Conference Services
- International House
- Common Ground Connections
- Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program
- The Chaplain's Office
- The Center for Career Excellence
- Brewer Bookstore
- Student Life
- The World Languages, Cultures, and Media Department
- The International Committee of THELMO
- ACE
- La Sociedad
- Literacy for Nepal
- A.S.I.A.
- Letters of Love
- Nature's Storehouse