Cornell celebrates International Education Week

Cornell College is preparing to celebrate International Education Week during the fourth week of Block 3, Nov. 14–16.

Across the world organizations are observing the week, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, to highlight programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. 

The Office of Intercultural Life (ICL) in collaboration with the Office of Off-Campus Studies, the Health Promotions Office, and the Richard and Norma Small Athletic and Wellness Center have organized daily events for the Cornell community and the greater public. The team is excited to bring these events to the community and to celebrate international cultures and studying abroad. 

“We celebrate International Education Week because education has no borders, and we want to honor that! We want to make sure we are doing our part in bringing the world closer together through this celebration,” said Senior Diversity Officer and Director of Intercultural Life Hemie Collier. 

Organizers say the language and culture exchange on Nov. 16 is the highlight of the week, and campus community members will have the opportunity to learn phrases from various cultures from faculty, staff, and students.

International Education Week events

Monday, Nov. 14: 

Financing your Study Abroad trip with Off-Campus Studies Office and The Dungy Writing Center, 11 a.m. in the Thomas Commons Lobby.

• This event is for students considering international study.

Flag-Decorating Craft, 4 p.m. on the Orange Carpet

• Decorate a flag to represent your country, heritage, identity, or whatever you’d like! This event is open to the Cornell community and to the public.

Tuesday, Nov. 15:

International Study and Travel Wellness Expo 11 a.m. on the Orange Carpet

• Join ICL and the Off-Campus Studies Office, along with Spiritual Life, the Wellness Center, and Health Promotions, to learn more about ways to tend to spiritual, mental, and physical wellness while studying abroad. This event is open to the Cornell community.

International Bite-Sized Food Mixer, 3 p.m.–5 p.m.  on the OC 

• Catered by Bon Appétit,  participants can try a few bite-sized international foods and drinks along with suggestions from some of our very own international Cornellians. This event is open to the Cornell community.

Wednesday, Nov. 16:

Language and Culture Exchange, 4 p.m–6 p.m. on the OC 

• Learn about different languages and their associated cultures from Cornell faculty, staff, and students. This event is open to the Cornell community and to the public.