INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS PRESENTS 

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK

November 14-18

A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF GLOBAL CULTURE AND DIVERSITY

International Education Week 2024

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

Please contact us at international@bgsu.edu if you have any questions about the great programs listed below!

Ongoing Events

To celebrate International Education Week, we have created a collaborative playlist through Spotify with all of our favorite songs from around the world!

Please add your favorite songs and share your culture through music!  Enjoy our playlist here!

Friday, November 15, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM 
Location: Spirit Rock Outside of Kriescher Ashley Hall 
Hosted By: Education Abroad

Join Education Abroad for a fun and creative Spirit Rock Painting session in order to kick off International Education Abroad Week! Join fellow Global Falcons to express yourself, share messages, and showcase school spirit by painting our designated rock. Whether you want to celebrate, promote an event, or simply unwind, bring your creativity and leave your mark! 

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Time: 11:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. 
Location: Univerity Hall, 405A
Hosted By: Education Abroad

Education Abroad Information Sessions are the required first step to learning about Education Abroad opportunities at BGSU.  Learn about the diffrent types of experiences, how to get started, and more at this session! RSVP using the button below!

 Click Here to Learn More!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Time: 10:00 A.M.  
Location: Univerity Hall, 405A
Hosted By: Education Abroad

The best way to learn a foreign langauge is to live within its culutre and use it every day. The Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLIDA), in Rome, Italy, specializes in the teaching of Italian language and culture, internship, and opera and voice programs. All instructors are professionally trained in teaching Italian to foreign students and you will earn BGSU credit for this program. 

Time: 11 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lenhart Grand Ballroom, Bowen-Thompson Student Union

BGSU is proud to host a Naturalization Ceremony in which as many as 70 individuals will become U.S. citizens.  Join us in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom located in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.  The ceremony is an open event and all are invited to join us in this special day!

Time: 2:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Hosted by: Fulbright Program Advisor: Michelle L. Ploeger, M.A.

Please join us for an interactive Group Presentation Session (GPS) to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English. During the session, you will find out about the types of Fulbright awards, application components, tips, and get your questions answered. Following the program overview, attendees will enter a breakout room with their Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA) to learn more about applying through their institution.

Register Here!

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Time: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Location: Pub 1910

Join Education Abroad at Pub 1910! Mingle with alumni, exchange, and prospective Education abroad students over appetizers. Great opportunity to connect, inspire and learn more about international program options.

Time: 1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Location: Zoom
Hosted By: Education Abroad

Education Abroad Information Sessions are the required first step to learning about Education Abroad opportunities at BGSU.  Learn about the diffrent types of experiences, how to get started, and more at this session! RSVP using the button below!

Click Here to Learn More!

Friday, November 22, 2024

Time: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. 
Location: Univerity Hall, 301
Hosted By: Education Abroad

Test your gobal knowledge with fun, interactive trivia rounds covering geography, culture, history, and more! Join us for friendly competition and cultural discovery.

Register Here!

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Downtown Bowling Green

 International Programs & Partnerships is excited to be participating this year in the Bowling Green Annual Holiday Parade. This year we are hoping to represent all of our international student's home countries with flags. We are looking for participants to walk in the parade and/or carry a flag.  All participants will be given a Beanie (winter hat).  To participate, please register below.

Register Here

Updated: 11/07/2024 03:13PM