Stay up-to-date with the events for the UCF's 2022 International Education Week! This page is constantly updating, so be sure to keep checking back for the latest developments.
Welcome Message
What is International Education Week?
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange across campuses worldwide. At UCF, we encourage campus-wide participation in IEW; students, faculty, offices, and departments are invited to collaborate and contribute. Our events, discussions, panels, and more further our campus in flourishing as a global environment for domestic students and students from abroad. If you have a UCF event for IEW, please let us know.
2022 President Alexander Cartwright IEW Address
IEW Welcome from Associate Vice President Nataly Chandia
2022 Event Calendar

Mon, Nov. 14
Opening Celebration
Join the celebration as UCF welcomes the opening of International Education Week 2022! This fair/expo style event will have music, performances, pictures with Knightro, and much more.
11:00AM – 1:00PM
UCF Reflecting Pond
HOSTED BY UCF GLOBAL

Mon, Nov. 14
Opening Reception
Join UCF Global as we recognize the outstanding contribution of our international students and faculty and celebrate the rich cultures they bring to campus. This event serves as a grand opening to International Education Week and is highlighted by the presentation of awards, guest speakers, and cultural performances – including a special Junkanoo performance.
4:00PM – 5:30PM
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center
Register here
HOSTED BY UCF GLOBAL

Wed, Nov. 16
Breaking Bread: An Intercultural
Conversation Dr. Zeynep Arda
The Middle Eastern Studies Program and GPII are excited to host Dr. Zeynep Arda. This workshop aims at creating an intercultural conversation that starts with the simple act of breaking bread together. Centered around the most basic of all food, one that is as old as history itself and one that cuts through all the cultures of the world, we kindly ask you to bring your favorite loaf (from your country of origin if relevant). While we have some multimedia artworks to share with you, you are highly encouraged to bring in photographs, recordings, paraphernalia and other items you feel is personally relevant.
Come join us on a simple earth table and share stories of identity and culture. Sharing a meal with someone is one of the simplest, yet the strongest acts of starting a touchpoint, a connection, and hopefully, a deep conversation.
11:00AM – 12:30PM
UCF Global Room 101A

Mon, Nov. 14
International Project “Connecting classrooms”
Zoom conference with Russian students about educational system in the USA and Russia with the Intermediate level Russian group.
Guests are welcome!
10:00AM
UCF Global – Room 122
HOSTED BY RASA

Mon, Nov. 14
Crisis Mode or Strategic Renewal?
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Trevor Colbourn Hall 358B
HOSTED BY UCF SCHOOL OF POLITICS SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Tue, Nov. 15
Artista Popular
11:00AM – 3:00PM
UCF Global
HOSTED BY MEXICO CONSULADO EN ORLANDO

Tue, Nov. 15
The Burnett Honors College and the India Center Present: Art and Culture of India
Join the Burnett Honors College and the India Center for a showcase of traditional music and visual art of India.
Music presented by Pandit Nandkishor Muley and Ben Tiptonford with students from UCF’s Burnett Honors College and art presented by Sanjana Deshmukh.
Indian snacks provided.
1:30PM – 2:45PM
BHC – Room 131
HOSTED BY THE BURNETT HONORS COLLEGE AND THE INDIA CENTER

Tue, Nov. 15
Celebrate Mexico
11:15AM – 11:40AM
UCF Global – Room 101A
HOSTED BY MEXICO CONSULADO EN ORLANDO

Tue, Nov. 15
Publishing Your Translations: A Hands-On, How-To Workshop
Using a draft of a poem in translation (“Saddleback Song,” which the Translation Society of UCF collaboratively translated last month) as an example and springboard, this workshop will explore the next steps in how one would go about submitting a translation to relevant international journals, magazines, and anthologies.
11:30AM – 1:00PM
BHC Room 130
HOSTED BY BURNETT HONORS COLLEGE

Tue, Nov. 15
Celebrate Mexico
11:40AM – 12:00PM
UCF Global – Room 101AB
HOSTED BY MEXICO CONSULADO EN ORLANDO

Tue, Nov. 15
Celebrate Mexico
12:00PM – 1:00PM
UCF Global Hall way
HOSTED BY MEXICO CONSULADO EN ORLANDO

Tue, Nov. 15
Celebrate Mexico
12:30PM – 12:50PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY MEXICO CONSULADO EN ORLANDO

Tue, Nov. 15
Celebrate Mexico
1:00PM – 1:30PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY MEXICO CONSULADO EN ORLANDO

Tue, Nov. 15
Celebrate Mexico
1:30PM – 2:00PM
UCF Global Room 101AB
HOSTED BY MEXICO CONSULADO EN ORLANDO

Tue, Nov. 15
Celebrate Mexico
2:00PM – 3:00PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY MEXICO CONSULADO EN ORLANDO

Tue, Nov. 15
Celebrate Mexico
3:00PM – 3:45PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY MEXICO CONSULADO EN ORLANDO

Tue, Nov. 15
Culture Night with Dr. Kourova for Faculty Only
With the traditional Russian dinner and the presentation “The Treasure of William Brumfield”, the special guest speaker William Craft Brumfield, Professor of Slavic Studies, Tulane University.
Please RSVP by November 12.
5:00PM
FCTL – Room 205
HOSTED BY RASA

Wed, Nov. 16
The Treasure of William Brumfield
Presentation and discussion for Beginning, Intermediate Russian classes, and STARTALK participants. Guest speaker William Craft Brumfield, Professor of Slavic Studies, Tulane University.
Everyone is Welcome!
11:30AM – 1:20PM
Trevor Colbourn Hall – Room 101
HOSTED BY RASA

Wed, Nov. 16
TEA Hour with RASA and Dr. Kourova
5:00PM – 6:00PM
TCH – MLL Conference Room 358B
HOSTED BY RASA

Thu, Nov. 17
Eje Cafetero Theme Decoration
12:00PM – 4:00PM
UCF Global Room 101B
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Costa Atlántico Theme Decoration
The geographical area pertaining to the Atlantic coast. Courtesy of Juan Salazar Band and Tunjo llc.
12:00PM – 4:00PM
UCF Global Room 101A
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Educating the Students on the Cultural Traditions
12:00PM – 4:00PM
UCF Global Room 101C
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Traditional Colombian Songs on Violin
By Homero Rodriguez.
12:11PM – 12:25PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Singing Traditional Colombian Songs
12:26PM – 12:40PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Colombian Singer Anne Gil
By the Vallenatos genre music.
12:40PM – 1:00PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Passion for The Colombian “Gaita”
Music by Mario Netero.
1:01PM – 1:30PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Traditional Troubardour Poet Musician Show
1:31PM – 1:50PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Colombian Artist Performing Rock en Español
By Leo Aether.
1:51PM – 2:05PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Sing and Dance “Encanto”
By Karina Gentile from Play and Art Studio.
2:06PM – 2:26PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Vallenato Band
2:30PM – 3:30PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Thu, Nov. 17
Traditional Colombian Dancing ” El Sanjuanero”
By Sandra Vanegas dancers.
3:31PM – 3:51PM
UCF Global Outside Stage
HOSTED BY COLOMBIA NOS UNE

Fri, Nov. 18
UCF Global’s
“Giving Thanks”
Picnic Celebration
UCF Global will be hosting a picnic lunch to take a moment and give thanks. This will be an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage in conversation and celebrate the holiday season with food, fun and activities. We encourage you to bring your own blankets, chairs, and picnic lunch.
12:00PM – 3:00PM
UCF Memory Mall
HOSTED BY UCF GLOBAL
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2022 Event Calendar
Stay up-to-date with the events for the UCF's 2021 International Education Week! This page is constantly updating, so be sure to keep checking back for the latest developments.

Mon, Nov. 15
Opening Celebration
Join the celebration as UCF welcomes the opening of International Education Week 2021! This fair/expo style event will have music, performances, pictures with Knightro, and much more!
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11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
UCF Reflecting Pond
HOSTED BY UCF GLOBAL

Mon, Nov. 15 - Fri, Nov. 19
Supporting International Education through Global Collections
To celebrate the International Education Week, the UCF libraries will showcase an international book display from Nov 15-19, 2021, featuring books by international authors and books highlighting global themes and issues.

Mon, Nov. 15
Study Abroad Exchange Programs: Information Session and Application Process
This session will introduce opportunities for study abroad and their relevant application processes.
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Link

Mon, Nov. 15
Building Bridges Through Education
UCF students from the intermediate class will meet with the Russian students through their international project “Connecting Classrooms” and talk about the educational systems in both countries.
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12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
Classroom Building 1 (CB1) 205

Mon, Nov. 15
Project Harmony Virtual Information Session
Relationship education is usually coveted for a chosen few. Project Harmony strives to change that by providing relationship education to couples at no cost. Participants learn communication skills, conflict resolution, and financial management. Join our information session and learn more!
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Link

Mon, Nov. 15
UCF Abroad: Barcelona Center Information Session
UCF Abroad is excited to offer a 4-week study abroad program in Barcelona, offering courses in Health Sciences and Spanish Language. Students will learn about the program opportunity and how to apply for the 25+ scholarship awards that UCF Abroad is offering.
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5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Zoom Meeting Link

Tues, Nov. 16
Building Peace in a Fractured Society
GPII is privileged to be hosting Rev. Dr. Gary Mason for a presentation titled: Building Peace in A Fractured Society. His talk will be based on his work in Northern Ireland and the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
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11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
UCF Global (GB) 101

Tues, Nov. 16
The Sweet Middle East
Join us for a one-hour session where you will learn how to bake very traditional middle eastern cookies, Kleicha. Ingredients are available on the Zoom Registration link if you would like to bake along!
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Link

Tues, Nov. 16
Russian Culture Night “Russian Musical Traditions”
Russian Culture night will present Russian folk music traditions in Russia together with the delicious traditional food.
Faculty and Staff only, please RSVP by November 12, 2021 to Alla.Kourova@ucf.edu.
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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Classroom Building 1 (CB1) 205

Tues, Nov. 16
Movie Festival
We will be enjoying a great movie based in England with popcorn and butterbeer! Please join us!
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6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Wed, Nov. 17
Meet Consul General of Japan in Miami-Kazuhiro Nakai
The Puerto Rico Research Hub is proud to host Consul General of Japan in Miami-Kazuhiro Nakai. Consul Nakai will discuss his professional trajectory, particularly his experience as Director of International Education. He will also discuss his work as Consul in Florida. Finally, he will share how Japan has dealt with current issues affecting the global community including COVID-19, climate change, and others.
Dr. Fernando I. Rivera, Director of the Puerto Rico Research Hub will moderate the discussion.
This is a public forum, all are welcome to attend.
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Zoom Meeting Link

Wed, Nov. 17
Why Should You Learn Russian?
Guest speaker, Dr. Morris will present analytical analysis of the Russian language and it needs for America students in different degrees and programs.
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11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Classroom Building 1 (CB1) 212

Wed, Nov. 17
Russian Language and Literature
Guest speaker, Dr. Morris will present his view on the Russian Literature and its influence on the world.
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12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
Classroom Building 1 (CB1) 212

Wed, Nov. 17
Rosen College International Day 2021
Join us for performances, presentations, and games with Rosen College global faculty and staff!
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1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RSH) 111

Wed, Nov. 17
United States in the Middle East: A Perspective From Kurdistan
The U.S. combat forces are scheduled to leave Iraq by the end of 2021 and only a small number of U.S. forces remain in Syria. In this context, the Kurds of Iraq remain one of the steadfast allies of the United States in the Middle East. Mr. Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq and a prominent Kurdish leader, provides his unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing his own people and the U.S. involvement in the region.
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1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Student Union Key West Ballroom 218D
Register In Advance

Wed, Nov. 17
Taste of Hospitality
Join us as we enjoy games and food from 6-7 different countries!
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Rosen College of Hospitality Management (RSH) 111

Wed, Nov. 17
Immigration 102: International Students
An international student’s journey to studying in the United States is a complex, multistep process that begins long before the student arrives. This session will highlight an international student’s journey starting from before they apply to the university, to obtaining their student visa, arriving to the United States, and the many things they must consider while earning their degree. Participants will gain a better understanding of what international students must go through to pursue their dream of studying in the United States.
Pre-registration is required: Faculty, A&P, and USPS: Register online at my.UCF.edu > Employee Self Service > Learning & Development > Request Training Enrollment. Students and OPS: Email your name, course title, and course date to diverse@ucf.edu.
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Virtual Event

Wed, Nov. 17
Russian Tea Hour: Samovars and Study Abroad
“Samovars and Study Abroad” is monthly Russian Tea Hour with Dr. Kourova where UCF students can learn important information about different scholarships and have fun learning cultural aspects of Russia.
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Trevor Colbourn Hall (TCH) MLL Conference Room

Wed, Nov. 17
Scholarship Opportunities Abroad: Fulbright, Boren, and More
(R.A.S.A. ) Russian American Students Association at UCF and Dr. Kourova will present the information about Scholarship opportunities Abroad: Fulbright, Boren, and CLS.
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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Psychology Building (PSY) 111

Thurs, Nov.18
UCF Abroad: Barcelona Center Information Session
UCF Abroad is excited to offer a 4-week study abroad program in Barcelona, offering courses in Health Sciences and Spanish Language. Students will learn about the program opportunity and how to apply for the 25+ scholarship awards that UCF Abroad is offering.
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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Zoom Meeting Link

Thurs, Nov. 18
UCF Abroad: Study Abroad 101 Information Session
Students will learn the basics about how to select a study or intern abroad program and the application processes involved.
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Link

Thurs, Nov. 18
Hear from UCF International Alumni: Lunch and Learn
UCF Global and Experiential Learning bring to you an informative session where you will hear from a panel of international student alumni currently living and working in the U.S. Bring your lunch to our virtual table and learn what alumni have to say about life after graduation. The discussion will be focused on employment as an F-1 student after graduation.
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Link

Thurs, Nov. 18
Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence Speaker Series: Douglas London
Author Douglas London will speak about his new book, “The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence” as well as other topics related to the American intelligence community. He will also be signing copies of his book.
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
UCF Global (GB) 101

Thurs, Nov. 18
Be $cam $mart
UCF Victim Services will discuss the danger of fraud, scams, and identity theft specific to our students via Zoom. The objective of the presentation will be to raise awareness on these topics and offer reporting options and resources.
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Link

Thurs, Nov. 18
Sustainability in Indian States
This event will be an interactive Zoom discussion on the issue of sustainability in Indian states presented by Neelima Jain of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Following the initial brief presentation, audience members are invited to present questions for discussion.
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Link

Thurs, Nov. 18
Translation in Conversation: An Interactive Experience Translating Kurdish Poetry
This event, with the Translation Society of UCF, features a live, collaborative translation of Sorani Kurdish poetry. There is no expectation that attendees know Kurdish, but audience involvement will be welcome and encouraged!
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6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Burnett Honors College (BHC) 131

Fri, Nov. 19
UCF Global’s
“Giving Thanks”
Picnic Celebration
UCF Global will be hosting a picnic lunch to take a moment and give thanks. This will be an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage in conversation and celebrate the holiday season with food, fun and activities. We encourage you to bring your own blankets, chairs, and picnic lunch. Pop Parlour and Amish Pretzels will be available for purchase.
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12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
UCF Memory Mall
HOSTED BY UCF GLOBAL

Fri, Nov. 19
Internships Abroad: Steps to Interning Abroad for Credit
This session hosted by Experiential Learning, will show students the benefits and process to interning abroad, and seeking credit for their internship. Examples will be shared of past student experiences with partner programs.
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting Link

Fri, Nov. 19
ISA Language Exchange
Join the International Student Association to learn about different countries around the world and practice Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and some other languages!
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
UCF Global (GB) 122
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