International Education Week, November 12-16, 2018
Sponsored by the US State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, campuses around the country will spend the week celebrating the value of international education and cultural exchange. Here at Wheaton, we are planning a busy week of events, including info sessions, student-run events in the evenings, guest speakers and more.Throughout the week, over a dozen events across campus are organized to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
Click the events below to see descriptions on this page:
Saturday, November 10
7:00—10:00pm: Diwali Celebration
Monday, November 12
Around the World with Chase Dining: The Americas
11:00am—1:00pm: Balfour Info Table: International Education Week Kick-Off
3:00—4:00pm: Faculty Panel: Research Abroad (Holman Room)
7:30pm Film Screening: Dive (Meneely 105)
Tuesday, November 13
Around the World with Chase Dining: Europe
11:00am—1:00pm: Balfour Info Table: Study Abroad
5:00—6:30pm: Funding Your International Experience! (in Mars Science 1313)
7:30—9:30pm: TeaGether (Balfour 1960 Room)
7:00pm: Film Screening: Mary Kom (Meneely 105)
7:30pm: Film Screening: La Haine (Meneely 102)
Wednesday, November 14
Around the World with Chase Dining: Africa
11:00am—1:00pm: Balfour Info Table: Wheaton in Bhutan
4:30—6:00pm: Viewing & Discussion: PBS’ Native America (Marshall Center)
5:00—6:00pm: STEM & Study Abroad (Mars Science 1313)
7:00pm: Film Screening: Tiempo de morir (Meneely Language Lab)
8:00—9:00pm Kaos Dance Workshop – K-pop (Watson 127)
8:00—9:30pm International Bingo (Lyon’s Den)
8:00pm: Film Screening: Amélie (Hindle)
Thursday, November 15
Around the World with Chase Dining: Middle East, Asia, Oceania
6:00—8:00pm: Chai Lounge (Balfour Atrium)
7:00pm: Film Screening: Mamma Mia 2 (Room change: Meneely 102)
Friday, November 16
11:00am—1:00pm: Balfour Info Table: Wheaton faculty-led to Ecuador
11:00am—12:00pm Write Your Name In… (Balfour 1960 Room)
12:30—1:30pm: International Café in Emerson
12:30 – 1:30pm: Marshall Center Lunch & Learn: Studying Abroad!
2:00—5:00pm: International Snack Reception (Balfour Atrium)
3:00—4:30pm: Maram Moushmoush (Emerson Dining Hall)
6:00pm: Film Screening: Ratatouille (and dessert) (Balfour Hood Media Center)
6:00—8:00pm: Bollywood Dance Workshop (Balfour Dance Studio)
Saturday, November 17
8:00—10:00pm: Sushi Extravaganza (Balfour Hood)
Events throughout the week may be added, cancelled and/or subject to change. Thank you for your understanding!
Saturday, November 10th
Event: Diwali (Festival of Lights)
Come celebrate Diwali (the festival of lights) with the Wheaton Community. Diwali symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance”. Come join us to learn about the history of Diwali and enjoy Henna, Rangoli making, Paper lantern making, Diya painting, music and food. Open to the whole campus!
When: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Emerson Dining Hall
Monday, November 12th
Event: Study Abroad Info Table
Come stop by Balfour Hood to learn more about study abroad opportunities.
When: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Balfour Hood Student Center
Event: Faculty Panel – Research Abroad
When: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Where: Holman Room
Event: The French Club presents – Dive
When: 7:30pm
Where: Meneely 105
Tuesday, November 13th
Event: Study Abroad Info Table
Come stop by Balfour Hood to learn more about study abroad opportunities.
When: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Balfour Hood Student Center
Event: Funding your International Experience
Come to learn about Study Abroad Scholarships & International Fellowships. Sponsored by the May Fellows and presented by the Filene Center and the Center for Global Education.
When: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Where: Mars Science 1313
Event: TeaGether
Come listen to a panel of international students share about their summer overseas internships. Come and learn about the application process, their experiences and their self-reflections. Free drinks by the Tea Club!
When: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Media Center in Balfour Hood
Event: SASI presents – Mary Kom (screening)
Come join SASI and watch the biography “Mary Kom” starring Priyanka Chopra. Mary Kom or Magnificent Mary is an Indian Olympic boxer hailing from Manipur, India. She is a five-time World Amateur Boxing champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships.
When: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Where: Meneely 105
Event: The French Club presents – La Haine
When: 7:30pm
Where: Meneely 102
Wednesday, November 14th
Event: Wheaton in Bhutan Info Table
Come stop by Balfour Hood to learn more about study abroad opportunities.
When: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Balfour Hood Student Center
Event: Viewing & Discussion: PBS’ Native America
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, we explore the world created by America’s First Peoples.
When: 4:30—6:00pm:
Where: Marshall Center
Event: STEM & Study Abroad
When: 5:00—6:00pm
Where: Mars Science 1313
Event: Tiempo de morir (Time to Die)
Come join the Hispanic Department as they present documentaries and movies as part of the Serie de documentales: Mexicanidades.
When: 7:00pm
Where: Meneely Language Lab
Event: Kaos Dance Workshop
Do you like Korean Pop also known as K-Pop? Do you like to dance? Come join this dance workshop to learn how to dance to K-pop. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, it is fun for everyone! The group will teaching you the song “Shine” by PENTAGON. You can listen to the song here.
When: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Watson, Room 127
Event: BAC and Global Ed present – Amélie
Come join us to watch the critically acclaimed movie Amelie. You can view a trailer here.
When: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Ellison Lecture Hall
Event: International Bingo
Come play international bingo with the study abroad peer advisors
When: 8:00—9:30pm
Where: Lyon’s Den
Thursday, November 15th
Event: Middle East Club and Global Ed present – Chai Lounge
Come and enjoy some fresh Chai, music and biscuits with students.
When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Balfour Hood Atrium
Event: Greek Cultural Association (GCA) presents – Mamma Mia 2! Here we go again!
Come and watch Mamma Mia 2! Here we go again! with the GCA. Join them to watch this classic musical! Come sing, come dance, or just enjoy the good spirits of Mamma Mia!
When: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Knapton Lecture Hall (Room change: Meneely 102)
Friday, November 16th
Event: Ecuador Faculty Led Study Abroad Course Info Table
Come stop by Balfour Hood to learn more about study abroad opportunities.
When: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Balfour Hood Student Center
Event: Write your name in….
Come on down to the 1960’s Room to learn how to write your name in different languages such as Greek, Hebrew, Arabic and more.
When: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Balfour Hood 1960 Room
Event: Marshall Center Lunch & Learn – Study Abroad
Attend this Study Abroad Info Session to learn more about searching for study abroad programs and learn about our short-term faculty-led programs.
When: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Marshall Center
Event: International Board Game Cafe
Come join us to drink coffee, tea, play games and speak different languages with the Wheaton community.
When: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Emerson Dining Hall
Event: International Snack Reception
Come end International Education Week with snacks from around the world provided by Dining Services. First come, first served. The menu can be found here.
When: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Balfour Hood Atrium
Event: Muslim Student Association (MSA) presents – Maram Moushmoush
“All about Design as a Healing Mechanism, Sustainability, and Embracing your values and roots”. Join Maram in a talk about beauty, equity, the environment and the economy of design.
When: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Where: Emerson Dining Hall
Event: Film Screening – Ratatouille (and dessert)
When: 6:00pm
Where: Balfour Hood Media Center
Event: Southeast Asian Student Initiative (SASI) presents – Bollywood Dance Workshop.
Do you like Bollywood music? Do you like to dance? Come join SASI for their weekly dance workshops. Whether a beginner or an expert, come dance and relax with some Bollywood music!
When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Dance Studio
Saturday, November 17th
Event: Sushi Extravaganza
Want to learn and feast on some sushi, or even better yet customize and create your very own type of sushi? Come and learn how to make various types and styles of sushi, lead and taught step by step from a professional sushi maker brought to Wheaton’s very own campus. Bring an appetite yourself and your friends, and get ready to have a sushi blast of a time!
When: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Balfour Hood Atrium