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International Education Week 2024

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International Education Week will take place from November 18-22, 2024

International Education Week (IEW), an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and richness of our campus community will be held November 18-22, 2024. Come join us in many programs and events from learning the basics of pronouncing names of different cultures, to learning about the immigration issues post-graduation for international students, to enjoying snacks and drinks from all over the world, to discussing immigration issues, and to equipping yourself with knowledge and skills to better work with international students. 

International Education Week is an initiative of the US Department of State.  More information here: International Education Week

See our event lineup below for more information on International Education Week 2024:

Monday, November 18, 2024

Name Pronunciation Workshop
Monday, November 18, 2024
Johnson Center, Meeting Room C
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Registration Link: go.gmu.edu/IEWNameWorkshop

Learn from international students how to pronounce their names successfully and about cultural contexts. This session focuses on name pronunciation in Hindi, Chinese, Bangla, Arabic, and Korean.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Academic Unit Q+A: F-1 Student Requirements and Benefits
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Virtual Event
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration Link: go.gmu.edu/IEWqna 
*Faculty and Staff Only*

Join this Q+A with OIPS Advising team to learn about F-1 student compliance including full-time enrollment, F2F/hybrid requirements, program extensions, on-campus employment, and off-campus work authorizations (CPT and OPT).

 


International Cafe: East and Southeast Asia Edition
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Johnson Center Bistro
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Link: go.gmu.edu/iCafeAsia

Come enjoy FREE international drinks and snacks at International Cafe (iCafe)! This iCafe will be focusing on countries from East and Southeast Asia! iCafe is a student-led event centered around teas, snacks, crafts, games, and music from various countries, regions, or cultures.

 

Right, Wrong or Different: How Can Societies Recover After War/Conflict?
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
1203 Merten Hall
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Link: go.gmu.edu/IEWRWD

Restorative practices can have many different meanings in different cultures around the world. During this interactive program, participants will explore the roadblocks and the great potential of restorative approaches in post-conflict societies around the world.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Work Visa Options for International Students
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Virtual Event
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Link: go.gmu.edu/ImmigrationWorkshop

US employers and international students are often confused about the work visa options available to allow graduates of US universities to stay and work in the US. In this webinar, immigration attorney Mark Rhoads will provide a summary of the most common work visa options, including F-1 OPT and H1B. He will discuss the costs and timing of work visa processing, as well as the H1B quota and the H1B "lottery." There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

International Alumni Panel
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Virtual Event
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Registration Link:go.gmu.edu/IEWalumni

During this panel, attendees will hear from alumni across diverse academic disciplines who will share their unique journeys in the U.S., including insights into their career paths and employment experiences.

 

International Student Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 21, 2024
HUB Rooms 3, 4, & 5
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration Link:go.gmu.edu/IEWThanksgiving

Join Student Success Coaching and the Office of International Programs and Services for Thanksgiving festivities, including a traditional American Thanksgiving meal and learning about the history and traditions of American Thanksgiving. The event limited to international students only.

Friday, November 22, 2024

Working with International Students WorkshopWork Visa Options for International Students
Friday, November 22, 2024
Virtual Event
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Link: go.gmu.edu/IEWWWIS

This interactive training will address issues and tools for working with international students at GMU. We will define "International Student," discuss demographics, explore cultural concepts and cross-cultural communication, explain terms like CPT and OPT, and engage in activities to provide practical tips.