International Education Week
International Education Week 2024 will be celebrated the week of November 18th to November 22nd. 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
- Monday, November 18
- TBD (Mid-day)
- Gather behind the Eakin Student Recreation Center across the street from the International House.
The Office of Global Affairs kicks off International Education Week with ECU’s Second Annual Parade of Flags. Join us for this colorful tribute to the wide variety of countries from which our Pirate community hail.
Whether you are an international student or faculty member or just have an interest in global affairs, cultures or travel, join us as we circle campus, filling the mall with the brilliant colors of flags from nearly 100 countries.
- Tuesday, November 19
- 5:00 – 6:30 pm
- Invite Only
ECU honors our most outstanding faculty, staf, and students as we strive to become a more globally aware and engaged campus.
RSVP to the Special Events invitation sent to your ECU email is required to attend.
- TBA
- TBA
- Please RSVP
Learn about how you can participate in the prestigious U.S. Department of State Fulbright Scholars program. Join us for a panel discussion with recent ECU Fulbright recipients.
- Wednesday, November 20
- 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Please RSVP
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 check back for a registration link.
- Thursday, November 21
- 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- MCSC 307
Join us for 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
- Saturday, November 16
- 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Minges Coliseum
Watch the ECU Men’s Basketball Team take on George Mason University for International Students Day at Minges Coliseum.
- Monday, November 18
- TBD (Mid-day)
- Gather behind the Eakin Student Recreation Center across the street from the International House.
The Office of Global Affairs kicks off International Education Week with ECU’s Second Annual Parade of Flags. Join us for this colorful tribute to the wide variety of countries from which our Pirate community hail.
Whether you are an international student or faculty member or just have an interest in global affairs, cultures or travel, join us as we circle campus, filling the mall with the brilliant colors of flags from nearly 100 countries.
- Tuesday, November 19
- 5:00 – 6:30 pm
- Invite Only
ECU honors our most outstanding faculty, staf, and students as we strive to become a more globally aware and engaged campus.
RSVP to the Special Events invitation sent to your ECU email is required to attend.
- Tuesday, November 19
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- Invite Only
Interested in a career that will take you around the globe? Come learn about the U.S. Department of State
From public policy and international affairs to computer science, public health, statistics, engineering, criminal justice, and performing arts – to name only a few – the U.S. Department of State is seeking individuals with diverse educational backgrounds to meet the challenges of 21st century diplomacy!
Come learn about a career in diplomacy that will take you around the globe from Stephanie Hutchison, the U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence (recruiter) for the Mid-Atlantic. She will discuss the Department’s paid internships, fellowships, and the Civil Service, Consular Fellows, Foreign Service Officer, and Specialist career tracks. Invite only, RSVP required.
- All Week
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- MCSC Gallery
View photo submissions from students who studied abroad all throughout International Education Week. The photos will be on display in the Main Campus Student Center Gallery and you can vote on your favorite!
- Tuesday, November 19
- 4:00-5:00
- International House
These sessions are your first step in the study abroad process. Learn about the different program types, how to find a program that fits your priorities, financial aid and scholarships, and more!
- Monday-Friday
- 11:30-1:30
- MCSC Study Abroad Wall
In a rush? Stop by our information table today to have your study abroad questions answered!
- Wednesday, November 20
- 2:30-3:30
- International House
This workshop is geared to help study abroad students plan for their time abroad financially. Topics include budgeting
- Wednesday, November 20
- 4:00-5:00
- International House
These sessions are your first step in the study abroad process. Learn about the different program types, how to find a program that fits your priorities, financial aid and scholarships, and more!
- Thursday, November 21
- 11:00-12:00
- International House
Attend this workshop to learn how to talk about your study abroad experience to employers and/or graduate schools.
- Thursday, November 21
- 2:00-3:00
- International House
Learn about our exchange programs in Germany where you can pay your same ECU tuition for a semester abroad!
- Thursday, November 21
- 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- MCSC 307
Join us for 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 22
- 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Bate 1011
This session will cover important information for F-1 visa holders on Optional Practical Training (OPT) possibilities that cover H-1B Cap-Gap, H-1B Working Visa and Green Card choices. Immigration attorneys will be presenting and answering questions on how to navigate these processes.
- Friday, November 22
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- MCSC 125
Apply for your passport without an appointment!
Events for the Community
- Monday, November 18
- TBD (Mid-day)
- Gather behind the Eakin Student Recreation Center across the street from the International House.
The Office of Global Affairs kicks off International Education Week with ECU’s Second Annual Parade of Flags. Join us for this colorful tribute to the wide variety of countries from which our Pirate community hail.
Whether you are an international student or faculty member or just have an interest in global affairs, cultures or travel, join us as we circle campus, filling the mall with the brilliant colors of flags from nearly 100 countries.
- Tuesday, November 19
- 5:00 – 6:30 pm
- Invite Only
ECU honors our most outstanding faculty, staf, and students as we strive to become a more globally aware and engaged campus.
RSVP to the Special Events invitation sent to your ECU email is required to attend.
- All Week
- —
- MCSC Gallery
View photo submissions from students who studied abroad all throughout International Education Week. The photos will be on display in the Main Campus Student Center Gallery and you can vote on your favorite!
- Thursday, November 21
- 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- MCSC 307
Join us for 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 22
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- MCSC 125
Apply for your passport without an appointment!