International Education Week
November 16 - 20
International Education Week is celebrated worldwide on the third week of November. 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 Go 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
- 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 event and win a great prize
- Enjoy an award-winning documentary
- 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!
IEW will be hosted online this year
Week Schedule
Monday, November 16
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
All Day | Enter the Capture Culture Photo Contest
All Day | Share Your Culture
Humans of Uleth is a club on campus whose goal is to create connection between students, alumni, faculty, and staff by sharing their stories. It is the intention of the Humans of ULeth club to run a Intranational Series for the duration of the 2020/2021 academic year.
We encourage everyone to apply because Humans of ULeth believes everyone has culture to share. Share your story here.
1 - 2 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: French with Precious | Zoom
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 French lesson
2 - 3 p.m. | Education Abroad Information Session | Zoom
Our Education Abroad Coordinator - Outgoing 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! Join Info Session
Tuesday, November 17
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
All Day | Enter the Capture Culture Photo Contest
All Day | Share Your Culture
Humans of Uleth is a club on campus whose goal is to create connection between students, alumni, faculty, and staff by sharing their stories. It is the intention of the Humans of ULeth club to run a Intranational Series for the duration of the 2020/2021 academic year.
We encourage everyone to apply because Humans of ULeth believes everyone has culture to share. Share your story here.
12 - 1 p.m. | Education Abroad Drop-in Session | Zoom
Join this session and ask all your study abroad questions to our Education Abroad Coordinator - Outgoing Drop in
1 - 2 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: German with Fabian | Zoom
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 German lesson
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | Music at Noon Series | Zoom
Adam Mason presents a solo percussion recital, accompanied by pianist Joel Goodfellow. It is a globe-spanning variety of music ranging from Bach to contemporary Japanese marimba and Classical India to Drum Corps International. Reserve your pass here.
Wednesday, November 18
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
All Day | Enter the Capture Culture Photo Contest
All Day | Share Your Culture
Humans of Uleth is a club on campus whose goal is to create connection between students, alumni, faculty, and staff by sharing their stories. It is the intention of the Humans of ULeth club to run a Intranational Series for the duration of the 2020/2021 academic year.
We encourage everyone to apply because Humans of ULeth believes everyone has culture to share. Share your story here.
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! Join the session
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Student Reflexions on Education Abroad | Zoom
Join this session to hear from uLethbridge students about their study aborad experiences, the good, the bad and the ugly. Join the session
1 - 2 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: Persian with Abbas | Zoom
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 Persian lesson
1 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. | JET Programme Information Session | Cisco Webex Meeting
Want to work and live in Japan? A representative from the Consulate-General of Japan (Calgary office) will provide information on the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme.
Meeting number: 126 666 7163 | Password: P2DdWnwB34J | Join the Info Session
6 p.m. | Film Discussion: NO | Zoom
No (Chile, Pablo Laraín, 2012) (In Spanish with English subtitles) | Watch the film in advance and join the discussion hosted by the Modern Languages & Lingustics Department. Learn more
René Saavedra is a fashionable young advertising executive who is solicited for an unusual and desperate project in 1988: defeating the Chilean dictator Pinochet in a plebiscite referendum. A “Yes” vote would extend Pinochet’s rule for eight years; but with René’s brash plan, the “No” side hopes to defy political threats and free their country. Watch the film
8 p.m. | International Trivia Night | Zoom
Show off your worldly knowledge at this internationally themed pub quiz from home! Host of the supremely popular Wise Owls Pub Quiz will be testing your knowledge. Come with a group of friends (max. 4 to a team) and your best team name, and compete for glory. You and your friends do not need to be in the same place, and can play on a team together, communicating over text, Whatsapp, Facetime, etc!
Thursday, November 19
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
All Day | Enter the Capture Culture Photo Contest
All Day | Share Your Culture
Humans of Uleth is a club on campus whose goal is to create connection between students, alumni, faculty, and staff by sharing their stories. It is the intention of the Humans of ULeth club to run a Intranational Series for the duration of the 2020/2021 academic year.
We encourage everyone to apply because Humans of ULeth believes everyone has culture to share. Share your story here.
1 - 2 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: Portuguese with Diogo | Zoom
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 Portuguese lesson
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Living Library | Zoom
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 View presentation schedule and Zoom link
7 - 9 p.m. | International Hour with CKXU | CKXU 88.3 FM
The International Centre is partnering with campus radio station CKXU in honor of International Education Week. On Thursday, November 19 CKXU will be hosting an international segment from 7 - 9 p.m. where they will be playing your favorite songs from your country, and giving you a personal shout-out!
If you are interested in participating please email us your favorite song from an artist or band from your country and provide a brief reason why you picked that song. Submissions must be emailed by Tuesday, November 17 at the latest. Then tune into CKXU 88.3 FM on November 19th to hear your song played!
Friday, November 20
12 p.m. | Deadline to 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
9 a.m. | Deadline to enter the Capture Culture Photo Contest
All Day | Share Your Culture
Humans of Uleth is a club on campus whose goal is to create connection between students, alumni, faculty, and staff by sharing their stories. It is the intention of the Humans of ULeth club to run a Intranational Series for the duration of the 2020/2021 academic year.
We encourage everyone to apply because Humans of ULeth believes everyone has culture to share. Share your story here.
10 - 11 a.m. | Education Abroad Drop-in Session | Zoom
Join this session and ask all your study abroad questions to our Education Abroad Coordinator - Outgoing Drop in
12 - 1 p.m. | Mini Language Lessons: Ukrainian with Marta | Zoom
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 Ukrainian lesson
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | International Centre Open House | Zoom
The International Centre invites students, staff and faculty to join us for an afternoon virtual chat. Drop-in and learn about uLethbridge International, our internationalization strategy, our recruitment goals, our education abroad opportunities, our services for students and faculty, our volunteering opportunities, and our English Language Institute. Drop in and say hi!