International Education Week
Join the College of Professional & Global Education (CPGE) in celebrating the diversity of the SJSU community through a series of events. Save the dates and check this page regularly for updates on upcoming International Education Week events!
Explore our full calendar of events, and participate in our #globalspartan community!
Monday, November 16th | Thursday, November 19th |
Tuesday, November 17th | Friday, November 20th |
Wednesday, November 18th | Events Happening All Week |
This year's IEW at SJSU has been a tireless collaborative effort of CPGE units, including International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), Study Abroad and Away (SAA), International Gateways (IG), International House (I-House), Business Development & External Relations (BDER), and partner units throughout the campus.
Learn more about this nationwide celebration on the U.S.Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs website.
2020 Events
Monday, November 16th
Global Connections: The Culture of Global Business
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hosted by ISSS, IG, and CAPS. Click HERE to join.
Global Business lecturer Damon Moon shares his experience working internationally
for large corporations.
Tuesday, November 17th
International Opportunities for Faculty
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Hosted by ISSS & SAA. Click HERE to sign up.
Faculty: Please join us for a lunch and learn, as we introduce various ways you can
help promote campus internationalization at SJSU!
What's in a Name? Indian Name Pronunciation Workshop
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Hosted by ISSS. Click HERE to sign up.
Do you work with Indian students or are just curious about Indian culture? Join ISSS
for our What's in a Name? Series to learn more about Indian culture and name pronunciation.
This interactive session is led by SJSU student and Global Leader, Riya Chetan Shah.
Peace Corps Information Session
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Hosted by SAA. Click HERE to sign up.
Have you ever thought about volunteering abroad? Do you want to make a difference
in the world? Learn how you can immerse yourself in another community, gain valuable
professional skills, and explore the world through The Peace Corps!
International Student Panel
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Hosted by SJSU King Library & ISSS. Click HERE to sign up.
Curious about International Student Life @ SJSU? This webinar will feature a mix of
current and former SJSU students who will discuss their experiences as international
students. Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance.
Wednesday, November 18th
Money Matters: Financing Your Study Abroad
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Hosted by SAA. Click HERE to sign up.
Are you interested in studying abroad but not sure how much it costs or how to pay
for it? Come join staff from the Study Abroad and Away office and the Financial Aid
office, as we break down different program costs, explain how you can use financial
aid and scholarships to fund your program, give valuable tips on budgeting and more!
Zooming with the Board
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Hosted by Associated Students. Click HERE to sign up.
Hangout with your student representatives, play AS Bingo, and enter a raffle for some
fun prizes!
Global Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Hosted by SJSU King Library. Click HERE to sign up.
Attention All Trivia Buffs, Globetrotters and Armchair Adventurers! Join us for an
evening of fun. Test your trivia knowledge with challenging questions about culture,
geography, history and current events from around the globe. Open to individual competitors
and teams!
Thursday, November 19th
Fulbright Lunch & Learn for Faculty
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Hosted by ISSS and Institute of International Education (IIE). Click HERE to sign up.
Faculty are encouraged to join us for a Fulbright Lunch & Learn to find out how they
can build mutual understanding, advance knowledge across communities, and improve
lives around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
What's in a Name? Chinese Name Pronunciation Workshop
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Hosted by ISSS. Click HERE to sign up.
Ever wondered how to pronounce that name? Did you know the "q" is actually pronounced
like "ch"? Join ISSS for our What's in a Name? Series to learn more about Chinese
culture and name pronunciation. This interactive session is led by SJSU students Haojun
Song & Yuyi Huang.
Summer Abroad in Havana
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Hosted by SAA. Click HERE to sign up.
Thinking about studying abroad this summer? Consider Havana, Cuba! All levels of Spanish
welcome. Optional activities offered in photography, videography, dance, music, sports,
and health. Join our Educational Experiences Abroad (EEAbroad) partners and alumni
of SJSUʻs Cuba Program to learn about this unique experiential learning program at
the University of Havana.
Tea Time: Holiday Food Traditions
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Hosted by ISSS. Click HERE to join.
Bring your tea or favorite beverage and snack, and come hang out with us! This week,
we're talking about our favorite holiday foods. Join in the conversation!
Do You Have an Immigration Plan? Options Beyond the F-1
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Hosted by ISSS. Click HERE to sign up.
Immigration attorney David Ware will discuss the impact of new immigration policies,
the H-1B process, and other viable options beyond the F-1 visa.
Virtual Networking Panel
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Hosted by ISSS and Career Center. Click HERE to sign up.
Networking (even virtually) is not only important to your job search but also critical
to your long-term career growth. In this panel discussion, current SJSU students and
alumni come together to discuss their experience at SJSU and share strategies for
building your network.
Friday, November 20th
Finding the Best Study Abroad Program for You
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Hosted by SAA. Click HERE to sign up.
Are you interested in studying abroad or away but not sure where to begin? Tune in
to learn about how to search for a study abroad program and start your adventure today!
Cross-Cultural Dialogues
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Hosted by I-House. Click HERE to sign up.
#GlobalSpartans, Let's discuss "What is Culture?", explore together how we might respond
to a variety of intercultural scenarios, and consider what aspects of culture might
cause confusion.
SJSU-TEC Faculty Roundtable
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Hosted by BDER. ClickHERE to join.
SJSU and Tecnologico de Monterrey faculty discuss ideas for colloboration.
AS Cafe
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Hosted by Associated Students. Click HERE to sign up.
Stop by the AS Café and enjoy an event featuring domestic and international artists
of all mediums! Art is a way to build community across the globe. Be sure to BYO beverage.
Events Happening All Week
The following events are happening asynchronously all week long. This means, you can participate at any time, no matter where you are!
Art Across Culture
Hosted by SJSU King Library. Click HERE to participate.
Art is an expression of one’s imagination, feelings, and beliefs. It represents the
cultural, social, political, and natural environment of a place. SJSU library presents
a fascinating series of videos that will allow you to discover stories across the
globe through expressions of art.
I Am From...Poem
Hosted by SJSU King Library.Click HERE to participate.
Writing an I Am from … Poem, originally created by George Ella Lyon in 1993, is one
of the best ways to share who you are and where you come from. Let’s embrace our diversity
by creating an I am from poem.
Interactive Mapping Activity
Hosted by SJSU King Library.Click HERE to participate.
Where in the world are our #GlobalSpartan connections? Drop by and pin the map to
show us the location of your country and/or a place that you connect with.
Reimagine Your Library
Hosted by SJSU King Library.Click HERE to participate.
Let’s think outside the box. Unleash your imagination, harness your cross-cultural
awareness, and think about a personalized library space. What would that look like?
Draw a picture and post it.
Instagram Takeover
Follow our #GlobalSpartans all week as they share their experiences. Learn more about opportunities in Study Abroad and Away, International Gateways, International House, and hear from our International Students and Scholars on Instagram.
- Monday, November 16, 2020 follow International Student & Scholar Services
- Tuesday, November 17, 2020 follow Study Abroad & Away
- Wednesday, November 18, 2020 follow International Gateways
- Thursday, November 19, 2020 follow the SJSU International House
- Friday, November 20, 2020 follow International Gateways
Film Screening: In Search of Perfect Consonance (2016)
Directed by Rudy Yang, Winner of the 2006 Academy Award for Best Documentary
This 38-minute documentary profiles the Asian Youth Orchestra from its establishment in 1987 by SJSU alumnus Richard Pontzious to its 25th anniversary in 2016. View this award-winning film for free via Kanopy. Lean more!
A Day in the Life
We want to see what our international students are up to this semester! Follow ISSS on Instagram @SJSUinternational to show us A Day in Your Life! With daily prompts to share your experiences with school, work, family, and more, there are plenty of ways to participate. A Day in the Life Series kicks off on Monday, November 16th on Instagram. See you there!