The Office of International Education has chosen the theme Education Abroad: The World is Your Classroom for International Education Week 2010 at UT Arlington.  This year’s events will highlight the breadth of education abroad by featuring activities and lectures that discuss international service learning, research, teaching, studying, working and interning in the international arena and at UT Arlington.  November 15th-19th is the eleventh annual International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, which provides the opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and to participate in programs that prepare Americans for a global environment.

International Education Week 2010

Mon-Fri November 15-19th
Study Abroad Photo Contest
The Gallery, University Center
Photos displayed all week

Ribbons of Color
Modern Languages main office, University Center Info Desk, University Center Gallery, front area of the MAC and Swift Center
Show your support by wearing the ribbons that represent the different aspects of education abroad. Blue- research, Green- intern, Yellow- study, Red- service, Purple- work, Orange- teach

 Monday, Nov 15
Faculty Study Abroad Workshop
Time: 10am
Location: Trimble Hall, rm. 200

International Scholars Reception
By invitation only
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Central Library, 6th Floor Atrium

Tuesday, Nov 16
Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers
Professor, Political Science
“Building a Community One Child at a Time: The Giving Circle in Uganda”
Time: 10am
Location: Red River, UC

Dolores Aguilar
Clinical Instructor, Nursing
“Personal Adjustment, Language Acquisition and Culture Learning in Short-term Cultural Immersion”
Time: 1pm
Location: Red River, UC

Dr. Carla Amaro-Jiménez,
Assistant Professor, Bilingual/ESL Education
‘It’s More than Sweeping Floors:’ Opportunities for Enhancing Student Learning in Service Learning
Time:  4pm
Location: Red River, UC

Wednesday, Nov 17
Passport Fair and Study Abroad Table
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: University Center between Freshens and Starbucks Coffee
For new passport and renewal requirements, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_837.html

Study Abroad Info Session
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: Sabine, UC

Thursday, Nov 18
Fall Food Fair (organized by the International Student Organization)
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: UC Mall (Palo Duro Lounge as rain site)

Study Abroad Student Panel, “Tales from Abroad”
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Red River, UC

Friday, Nov 19
Peace Corps Table
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: University Center between Freshens and Starbucks Coffee

Peace Corps Info Session
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Concho, UC

Past IEW events:

International Education Week 2009

International Education Week 2008

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