International Education Week

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International Education Week is celebrated worldwide on the third week of November. As this falls on our reading week, we will be celebrating it during the second week. The University of Lethbridge will be hosting a variety of events to celebrate International Education Week this year.

At uLethbridge, we celebrate International Education Week to recognize the value of education abroad and honour ethnic and cultural diversity. Did you know that more than 85 countries represented here at the uLethbridge each semester, including well over 800 students, faculty and staff whose roots lie outside of Canada? International Education Week is an opportunity to better acquaint ourselves with our global neighbors—to share the sights, sounds and tastes of the world outside our Canadian borders—to experience the world right here in our own backyard!

Participate in International Education Week

Attend the Study Abroad Fair and learn about the benefits of studying abroad, connect with students from around the world, and discover the international programs available at the University of Lethbridge
Play International Feud or come watch the show to join the fun!
Learn how to greet someone and introduce yourself in another language; attend a mid-day Mini Language Lesson every day during IEW
Enter a special recipe in the Place Your Plate recipe book
Attend the Living Library: don't borrow a book, borrow a person and learn about their country and culture
Vote for your favourite Capture Culture Photo!

Capture Culture Photo Contest

Mini Language Lessons

Place Your Plate - Enter a Recipe

Study Abroad Fair

International Gameshow (Family-Feud-Style)

Week Schedule

Monday, November 6

All Day | Place Your Plate

For this year's International Education Week, we would like you to showcase your culture by sharing your favorite national recipe! Enter Your Recipe

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Vote in the Capture Culture Photo Contest | SU Bus Loop Entrance

Vote for your favourite photos to determine the two winners of the Capture Culture Photo Contest!

12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: Hungarian with Nadine | SU060

All through International Education Week, uLethbridge students will be teaching mini language lessons. All students, staff and faculty are invited to join and learn the basics of a variety of languages! Register for the Lesson (log in with uLethbridge email)

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: Japanese with Sara-Jane | SU060

All through International Education Week, uLethbridge students will be teaching mini language lessons. All students, staff and faculty are invited to join and learn the basics of a variety of languages! Register for the Lesson (log in with uLethbridge email)

Tuesday, November 7

All Day | Place Your Plate

For this year's International Education Week, we would like you to showcase your culture by sharing your favorite national recipe! Enter Your Recipe

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Study Abroad Fair | PE Foyer

Meet current incoming students and past outgoing students at a booth fair centered around Education Abroad. This is your chance to hear about first-hand experiences at our partner institutions!

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: Gujarati with Amy | SU060

All through International Education Week, uLethbridge students will be teaching mini language lessons. All students, staff and faculty are invited to join and learn the basics of a variety of languages! Register for the Lesson (log in with uLethbridge email)

11a.m. - 2 p.m. | Vote in the Capture Culture Photo Contest | PE Foyer

Vote for your favourite photos to determine the two winners of the Capture Culture Photo Contest!

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Education Abroad Information Session (in-person) | SU060

Our Education Abroad Coordinator will provide information about all the education abroad opportunities that the International Centre offers. Join us and learn how you can take advantage of those opportunities and go abroad!

Wednesday, November 8

All Day | Place Your Plate

For this year's International Education Week, we would like you to showcase your culture by sharing your favorite national recipe! Enter Your Recipe

10 - 11 a.m. | Education Abroad Information Session | Zoom

Our Education Abroad Coordinator will provide information about all the education abroad opportunities that the International Centre offers. Join us and learn how you can take advantage of those opportunities and go abroad!

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Vote in the Capture Culture Photo Contest | Science Commons Atrium

Vote for your favourite photos to determine the two winners of the Capture Culture Photo Contest!

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | International Gameshow| Science Commons Atrium

Participate in a Family-Feud-style gameshow. Correctly guess popular answers to survey questions to become the champions! Each person on the winning team will receive a $10 gift card to Campus Coffee Company. Register for the Competition

12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: Japanese with Nozomi | SU060

All through International Education Week, uLethbridge students will be teaching mini language lessons. All students, staff and faculty are invited to join and learn the basics of a variety of languages! Register for the Lesson (log in with uLethbridge email)

1:15 - 1:45 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: Igbo (Nigeria) with Stephan | SU060

All through International Education Week, uLethbridge students will be teaching mini language lessons. All students, staff and faculty are invited to join and learn the basics of a variety of languages! Register for the Lesson (log in with uLethbridge email)

Thursday, November 9

All Day | Place Your Plate

For this year's International Education Week, we would like you to showcase your culture by sharing your favorite national recipe! Enter Your Recipe

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Vote in the Capture Culture Photo Contest | SU Bus Loop Entrance

Vote for your favourite photos to determine the two winners of the Capture Culture Photo Contest!

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Living Library | Library Entrance/Exit

Why borrow a book when you can borrow a person and learn about their country and their culture? Come speak with one of our internationally well-versed faculty members and international students for a casual intercultural exchange. Hosted by the University of Lethbridge Library.

Noon | Desmond Kamara (BA '10) Book Launch | Andy's Place (AH100)

Hear about former uLeth international student Desmond Kamara's autobiography Looking Back: From Yele, Gbonkolenken Tonkolili District Sierra Leone to Lethbridge, Alberta Canada (Achieving an Educational Dream) at his book launch. Learn More

12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: Bengali with Razeen | SU060

All through International Education Week, uLethbridge students will be teaching mini language lessons. All students, staff and faculty are invited to join and learn the basics of a variety of languages! Register for the Lesson (log in with uLethbridge email)

Friday, November 10

All Day | Place Your Plate

For this year's International Education Week, we would like you to showcase your culture by sharing your favorite national recipe! Enter Your Recipe

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Vote in the Capture Culture Photo Contest | SU Bus Loop Entrance

Vote for your favourite photos to determine the two winners of the Capture Culture Photo Contest!