Join the Office of International Programs for International Education Week, Nov. 14-18

Published: November 11, 2022

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The Office of International Programs will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 14-18 with events highlighting the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week promotes programs to prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences.

All events are open to Auburn University faculty, staff and students.

Nov. 14:

- Korean Traditional Folk Painting Class: 12:30-1:30 p.m. in 244 Foy Hall. Event is free, but registration is required by emailing auksi@auburn.edu. Hosted by the Korea Center-King Sejong Institute.

Nov. 15:

- Window to Your World Lunch Seminar – Partners for Resilience: Local and Global Solutions towards Food Security: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in 2222/2223 Student Center. Event is free, and lunch will be provided. Hosted by the International Cultural Center.

- International Cultural Café: 2:30-4 p.m. in the Foy Hall lobby. Event is free, and traditional American pies will be served. International students and scholars are encouraged to bring their I-20 or DS-2019 documents to get endorsed for travel. Hosted by the International Cultural Center and International Student and Scholar Services.

- Korean Singing Night: 6-8 p.m. at Sing Sing Karaoke. Event is free, but registration is required at aub.ie/koreansingingnight. Hosted by the Korea Center-King Sejong Institute.

Nov. 17:

- RAT50 Q&A Session: 8-10 a.m. in 202 ACLC Bldg. Event will cover the RAT50 process and its importance to safe travel for faculty and staff. Hosted by Auburn Abroad.

- Culture Seminar Series – Going to School in Taiwan: 12-2 p.m. in 2222/2223 Student Center. Event is free, and lunch will be provided. Hosted by the Taiwan Center of Chinese Language and Culture.

Recognizing that Auburn must create the future we wish to inhabit, OIP equips students and faculty with the tools to boldly imagine solutions in an ever-evolving and internationally connected world. The diverse events offered throughout International Education Week support those efforts.

To learn more about OIP and its efforts, visit auburn.edu/international.

Submitted by: Kalani Long