Cornell celebrates International Education Week Nov. 27– Dec. 1

November 14, 2023

Cornell College is preparing to celebrate International Education Week during the first week of Block 4, Nov. 27–Dec 1.

Across the world, organizations observe 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. 

Cornell’s Office of Intercultural Life (ICL) is excited to bring 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 do our part in bringing the world closer together through this celebration,” said Senior Diversity Officer and Director of Intercultural Life Hemie Collier. 

International Education Week events

Monday, Nov. 27:

  • Financing your study abroad trip with the 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.

Tuesday, Nov. 28:

  • International Study and Travel Wellness Expo, 11 a.m. on the Orange Carpet, Thomas Commons. 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, 3–5 p.m. on the Orange Carpet, Thomas Commons. Catered by Bon Appétit, bite-sized international foods and drinks will be available for participants to try with suggestions from some of our very own international Cornellians. This event is open to the Cornell community.
  • Flag-Decorating Craft (rescheduled), 3–5 p.m. on the Orange Carpet, Thomas Commons. 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.

Wednesday, Nov. 29:

  • Language and Culture Exchange, 4–6 p.m. on the Orange Carpet, Thomas Commons. Learn a little bit 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.

Friday, Dec. 1: 

  • Rock the Block, 7–10 p.m. in Zamora’s Lounge, Thomas Commons. This will be a night of fun and dancing to music from around the world. Expect to hear music from genres such as Afrobeats, Salsa, Soca, K-Pop, and many more! This event is open to the Cornell community.