International Education Week
International Education Week 2023 will be celebrated the week of November 13th to November 17th. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, observed in over 100 countries worldwide, is part of their efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study and learn in the United States. It is the perfect opportunity to showcase ECU’s global impact and highlight our campus diversity, which includes over 300 international students and scholars and the hundreds of internationally-minded students, faculty, staff and community members. During IEW we would love for you to share your IEW experiences with us. Tag your Instagram photos with #IEWatECU to be reposted. Also, be sure to follow @ECUGlobal and @ECUAbroad.
Events for Faculty
Thursday, November 9
1:15-3:00
This year, ECU won one of the most prestigious awards in international education – the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Campus Internationalization. To kick off International Education Week the Office of Global Affairs will host a parade of flags through campus and present the award to Chancellor Rogers.
Our goal is to have at least one participant from each of the 70+ countries represented in the current ECU campus community. PeeDee will join us as well as local media.
Thursday, November 9
5:00-7:00
RSVP to the Special Events invitation sent to your ECU email is required.
ECU honors our most outstanding faculty, staff, and students as we strive to become a more globally aware and engaged campus.
Saturday, November 11 & Saturday, November 18
10:00-12:00
Registration required ($7 fee)
Hanji is traditional handmade paper from Korea. Hanji is known for its beautiful color and durability. In this workshop, participants will make square trays with this special paper.
*Participants must attend both sessions to complete the tray
This class is sponsored by the Overseas Koreans Foundation, ECU School of Art and Design, Greenville Korean Association, and ECU Office of Global Affairs
Monday, November 13
12:00-1:00
Please RSVP via Outlook invitation
Did you know …
- ECU operates a campus in Italy?
- ECU has one of the premier virtual exchange programs in the world?
- ECU has experienced 30% growth in international student enrollment over the past two years?
- In 2023 ECU won the most prestigious award in the field of international education?
Learn more about Global Affairs’ campus internationalization efforts and how your department can get involved at a special department chair/director lunch-n-learn session scheduled for the Monday of International Education Week.
Tuesday, November 14
4:00-5:00
Brewster B-205
Are you interested in learning about how you can participate in this prestigious U.S. Department of State fellowship program? Join us for a panel discussion with recent ECU Fulbright recipients.
Wednesday, November 15
3:00-4:00
Joyner 2409 & Hybrid
Are you interested in hosting an international colleague, post-doc or student to collaborate with on your academic or research endeavors? Join us for an information session about the Office of Global Affairs’ Visiting Scholar program. We will address the steps necessary to receive international visitors and how our office support faculty in navigating this process. Please register with the Office of Faculty Excellence.
Thursday, November 16
9:30-10:45
Presenters will discuss Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), one form of International Virtual Exchange. Together with participants, the presenters from the Durban University of Technology in South Africa will explore the benefits of COIL as an interdisciplinary pedagogy, particularly related to internationalization of the curriculum and intercultural learning.
Thursday, November 16
5:30-7:30
MCSC 125
Join us for the renewal of ECU’s Annual International Potluck. Share the cuisine of your home country or heritage with other ECU faculty, staff and international students and scholars.
Events for Students
Thursday, November 9
1:15-3:00
This year, ECU won one of the most prestigious awards in international education – the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Campus Internationalization. To kick off International Education Week the Office of Global Affairs will host a parade of flags through campus and present the award to Chancellor Rogers.
Our goal is to have at least one participant from each of the 70+ countries represented in the current ECU campus community. PeeDee will join us as well as local media.
Thursday, November 16
5:30-7:30
MCSC 125
Join us for the renewal of ECU’s Annual International Potluck. Share the cuisine of your home country or heritage with other ECU faculty, staff and international students and scholars.
Friday, November 17
10:00-2:00
Main Campus Student Center Room 236
Apply for your passport without an appointment!
Events for the Community
Thursday, November 9
1:15-3:00
This year, ECU won one of the most prestigious awards in international education – the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Campus Internationalization. To kick off International Education Week the Office of Global Affairs will host a parade of flags through campus and present the award to Chancellor Rogers.
Our goal is to have at least one participant from each of the 70+ countries represented in the current ECU campus community. PeeDee will join us as well as local media.
Thursday, November 16
5:30-7:30
MCSC 125
Join us for the renewal of ECU’s Annual International Potluck. Share the cuisine of your home country or heritage with other ECU faculty, staff and international students and scholars.
Friday, November 17
10:00-2:00
Main Campus Student Center Room 236
Apply for your passport without an appointment!