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International Education Week 2023
November 13-17, 2023
Events are open to all IU Indianapolis students!
MONDAY
Passports & VR Study Abroad
OIA Table, Campus Center 1st Floor
11am - 1pm
Stop by the IU Indianapolis Global table at the Campus Center between 11-3 on Monday, November 13 to grab your IEW passport and discover how you can win an IU Indianapolis Global gift bag! Then travel virtually to one of the many study abroad destinations offered at IU Indy. 🌍
People's Choice Photo Contest
The Study Abroad Office is also hosting a People's Choice Photo Contest to highlight international education! Choose from amazing photos from our returned students showcasing some of the amazing destinations IU Indianapolis study abroad has to offer. Join us on Instagram @IUIGlobal during the week of November 13 - 17 to vote. May your favorite photo win!
Study Abroad 101
Campus Center, Room 310
1pm - 2:30pm
The Study Abroad Office is here to educate students on the process, planning and options for international education while at IU Indianapolis. There are even options for international students to study at a 3rd country! Don't miss this informative session.
East Asian Painting Workshop
Cavanaugh Hall, Room 508
2pm - 3pm
Dr. Jing Wang of IU Indianapolis invites participants to a unique workshop by Shaomin Qian focusing on East Asian-influenced painting, featuring special hand techniques in the style of Asian artists - RSVP soon, as space is limited. This event is sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Faculty and Staff Council [APAFSC] at IU Indianapolis.
Teaching Art + Design in a Virtual Global Classroom
Campus Center, Room 310
3pm - 4pm
In partnership with Herron School of Art + Design, the OIA is proud to host a moderated panel discussion with assistant professors Sydney Craig and Amrita Datta, Herron's two Virtual Global Learning (VGL) Fellows. They will discuss their collaboration with their international partners in Germany and South Korea while teaching an internationalized course. The panel will be moderated by Uranchimeg Tsultem, the Edgar and Dorothy Fehnel Chair in International Studies at IU Indianapolis.
TUESDAY
Education Around the World
Campus Center, Room 310
12pm - 1:30pm
Global Voices speakers will have a panel discussion sharing their experiences and perspectives from a global perspective on education. Each of the panelists will share insight on a different culture or country they are familiar with.
East Asian Script Lecture
Campus Center, Room 310
2pm - 3pm
Dr. Jing Wang will give a lecture on East Asian Script this International Education Week. She will also showcase her students, allowing them a chance to show their perspectives and work at the lecture. All are encouraged to attend this informative presentation and lecture. This event is sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Faculty and Staff Council [APAFSC] at IU Indianapolis.
Tunnel of Oppression
Campus Center, Room 307 (2pm)
Inlow Hall, Room 245 (6pm)
The Tunnel of Oppression experience is back in 2023! It is an emotionally immersive and interactive production shining a light on modern day experiences of oppression. The experience takes place in a live interactive theatre in a safe environment. The Tunnel of Oppression is co-sponsored with the Multicultural Center. There will be two showings to maximize audience engagement.
Ocean World Sushi Academy
Campus Center, Room 310
3pm - 4pm
Sushi sensation Ocean World has teamed up with IU Indianapolis for an authentic sushi class this International Education Week. This culinary experience is open to all, but seats are filling up fast! So RSVP now.
WEDNESDAY
Tunnel of Oppression
Campus Center, Theatre
11am
The Tunnel of Oppression experience is back in 2023! It is an emotionally immersive and interactive production shining a light on modern day experiences of oppression. The experience takes place in a live interactive theatre in a safe environment. The Tunnel of Oppression is co-sponsored with the Multicultural Center. There will be two showings to maximize audience engagement.
East Asian Rice Painting Workshop
Cavanaugh Hall, Room 508
2pm - 3pm
Dr. Jing Wang of IU Indianapolis invites participants to a second workshop by Shaomin Qian focusing on East Asian painting and mounting rice paper on to decorative paper in a special hand technique. RSVP soon, as space is limited. This event is sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Faculty and Staff Council [APAFSC] at IU Indianapolis.
Career Journeys: IU Indianapolis International Student Alumni Panel
Campus Center, Room 310
3pm - 4pm
The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) team presents an Alumni Panel to talk about international alumni experiences, specifically discussing the job search process and navigating the transition of graduation to career. The panel will be in-person, followed by a networking reception. This is an exciting networking opportunity, don't miss out!
MOSTRA Brazilian Film Night
Lilly Auditorium, University Library
6:00pm - Feature Film - KOBRA Auto Retrato
The MOSTRA Brazilian Film Nite is offering KOBRA Auto Retrato, a documentary about a world famous Brazilian street mural artist, and their unique talent and impact. You've got to join us in the Lilly Library Auditorium to find out who! There will also be a 5:30pm Meet & Greet. Stick around afterwards for a Q & A at 7:30pm, with Production Director and Executive Producer Jefferson Pedace, and journalist Luiz Costa Pereira, Jr.
THURSDAY
International Friendsgiving
University Hall, AD 2041
11:30am - 3pm
In celebration of International Education Week, the OIA and the School of Social Work are teaming up to host an International Friendsgiving. Friendsgiving is all about friends and loved ones from all walks of life coming together to celebrate the close bonds of our found family, and we're excited to offer international students a more inclusive experience of this cherished American holiday.
International Game Night
Campus Center, Game Room & TV Lounge
4pm - 7pm
Join the Office of International Affairs (OIA) for an International Game Night! We will be playing all sorts of card and board games from all across the world. We welcome competitive and the casual players alike to have fun this International Education Week! We even have FIFA! Don't miss it!
FRIDAY
NO BODY ALONE: Theatre of the Oppressed Puts IU Indianapolis and Indianapolis on a Global Stage
Campus Center, Room 310
11am - 12:30pm
Discover the foundations and global impact of Brazilian theatre-maker Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed. Learn about Applied Theatre (and its connection to Theatre of the Oppressed) on campus. Explore key concepts with hands-on activities and exercises. Connect with a faculty member’s personal journey in this work and the immersive experiences hosted at IU Indianapolis and Indianapolis this summer via the international NO BODY ALONE conference. This is a School of Liberal Arts Department of Communication Studies hybrid event. Their will also be an engaging workshop element to involve the crowd, and an ending Q & A session.
Japan through SDGs
Friday, November 17, 2023, Campus Center, Room 310
1pm - 2:30pm
The students from the Japan: The Living Tradition class will present Japanese society and culture. The students will present their research with related activities. Their research is based on the SDGs approach compared to U.S. society and culture. Join the Japanese studies students for an engaging activity.
We will also be sponsoring additional events this November in celebration of international education.
SDG Celebration
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Office of International Affairs (OIA), Global Crossroads ES2132
12pm - 2pm
Join us in celebrating IU Indianapolis’s remarkable achievement! Mingle with campus project leaders and engage in discussions on sustainability while enjoying delicious pizza and cookies.
Diwali
Sunday, November 19, 2023, Campus Center
5pm - 8pm
The DesiJags are hosting their annual Diwali, the Festival of Lights, signifying the coming of the New Year. This is a huge event filled with amazing Indian food, a night of dancing, and socializing with international and domestic students to cap off the school year!
