International Education Week 2024 is HERE!
Let’s bring the world to UMBC- check out our global events!
Monday, November 18:
Peace Corps Information Table
10am-4pm – Commons Main Street
Meet Maryland’s Director of International Affairs!
4:30pm – 5:30pm – Virtual
Meet UMBC alumna Mary (Mendy) Nitsch who serves as Director for International Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of State for Maryland. Ms. Nitsch will discuss how her graduate studies in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and teaching experiences in the US and abroad prepared her for state-level policy work. In this virtual session, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Ms. Nitsch’s experience and ask questions to get advice about a career in international public policy. Register for this session by completing the online form before 12:00 noon on 18 November.
Fulbright English Teaching Program & English Language Fellows Info Session
7:30pm – 9pm
Tuesday, November 19:
International Career Collective: Virtual Career Expo
1pm – 4pm – Virtual (link to come)
University of Waikato Study Abroad Info Session
4:30pm – Virtual
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session
5pm – 6pm – Virtual
Fulbright-Hays Program for P-12 Teachers
5pm – 6pm – Virtual
Celebrate International Student Athletes: Men’s Basketball vs Hampton
7pm – Chesapeake Arena
Wednesday, November 20:
University of Galway Study Abroad Info Session
11am – Virtual
Celebrate International Student Athletes: Women’s Basketball vs American
6:30pm – Chesapeake Arena
EPIK – Teaching English in Korea
7pm – 8pm – Virtual
Thursday, November 21:
Semester Exchange Opportunities at Universität Kassel
10am – Virtual
International Education Expo!
11am-3pm – UC Ballroom
Featuring:
- Study, volunteer, and work opportunities
- Cultural performances and games
- International snacks and treats
- “Celebrate Your Culture” Fair
- IEW Keynote Speakers (2pm)
- Dr. Sanjay Rai, Maryland Secretary of Higher Education
- Chike Aguh, Vice-Chair, Maryland Higher Education Commission
Celebrate diverse cultures at UMBC with Intercultural Living Exchange (ILE)
7:30-9pm (Harbor Hall Multipurpose Room)
Friday, November 22:
Intercultural Engagement Prep Course Info Session
12pm-1pm – Virtual
Posted: November 18, 2024, 11:46 AM