International Connections: Developing Careers with a Global Prospective
November 16th-20th

The Office of International Education has chosen the theme International Connections: Developing Careers with a Global Prospective for International Education Week 2009 at UT Arlington.  This year’s events will celebrate the international involvement of UTA and its outstanding professors in a variety of fields including: Engineering, Nursing, Physics, Linguistics, Anthropology, Architecture and Business. 
November 16th-20th is the tenth annual International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, and provides an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and to participate in programs that prepare Americans for the global workplace. 

International Education Week 2009

Mon-Fri November 16-20th
Study Abroad Photo Contest
Sierras Lounge, University Center
Photos displayed all week

Monday, Nov 16
Honors College
Dean Karl Petruso,
“What is Transformative about Study Abroad?”
Time: 3-4pm
Location: College Hall, Rm. 101

Tuesday, Nov 17
Engineering
Dr. Robert Magnusson,
“Global Perspectives in Engineering Education, Research and Practice”
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Nedderman Hall, Rm. 111
Physics
Dr. Kaushik De,
“ATLAS- A Physics Experiment on a Global Scale”
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Chemistry Physics Building, Physics Conference Room
 
Wednesday, Nov 18
Architecture
Dean Don Gatzke, 
“The Education of the Architect and the Grand Tour: the Importance of Traveling Abroad”
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Architecture Building, Rm. 204

Thursday, Nov 19
Business
Dr. Fred Forgey,
“Australia and New Zealand Study Abroad”
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Business Building, Rm. 609

Office of the Provost
Associate Vice Provost, Dr. David Silva,
“The Dried Anchovies Have Eyes: My Experiences as an International Student in Korea”
Day & Time: Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm
Location: Library, 6th Floor Parlor

International Scholars Reception
6th Floor Library Atrium
Thursday, 3-5pm
By invitation only

For 2008 IEW events, follow the link: International Education Week 2008

Related Sites:
UTA Office of International Education
NAFSA: Association of International Educators