International Education Week, March 28th – April 1st, 2022
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.
In addition, make sure to grab lunch at Chase this week! Dining Services is presenting a week of internationally-inspired menus to help celebrate International Education Week. If you can’t make it to Chase, Hood Café will also be offering a tandoori chicken sandwich on naan all week!
Monday Lunch – Falafel Platter (Mediterranean)
Tuesday Lunch – Mojo Chicken & Plantain Plate (Cuban)
Wednesday lunch – Chicken Tika Masala Bowl (India)
Thursday Dinner – Chicken Cacciatore, Stuffed Shells, Balsamic Roasted Vegetables (Italian)
Friday Dinner – Chimichurri Seared Salmon / Chimichurri Seared Chicken Garlic Yellow Rice, Zucchini & Tomatoes (Latin)
Calendar
Monday, March 28th
IEW Kickoff Table – Center for Global Education
11:00am-1:00pm | Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Is Global Honors for Me? – Global Honors Program
12:30pm-1:00pm | Meneely 306
Tuesday, March 29th
Faculty Info Session on Optional Practical Training – Center for Global Education and the Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging
11:00am-12:30pm | Emerson Trustees Conference Room
Traveling Abroad for Rookies – Center for Global Education
4:00pm-5:00pm | New Yellow Parlor, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Dumpling Making – East Asian Student Association
5:30pm-7:30pm | Emerson Faculty Dining
Ancient Astronomies – Antiquities Club
7:00pm-8:00pm | Meneeley 102
Freetown Collective Performance – Freetown Collective, Wheaton Events Board, and Arts@Wheaton
7:30pm | Cole Memorial Chapel
Wednesday, March 30th
Meditation Around the World – Counseling Center
12:00pm-1:00pm | Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Diversity and Identity Abroad Luncheon – Center for Global Education and SIT
12:30pm-1:30pm | Greenaway Room, Wallace Library
Race in America: Understanding Race in America as an International Student – Center for Global Education and Sociology
5:00pm-6:00pm | May Room, Mary Lyon Hall
Diaspora Panel – Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning
5:00pm-6:15pm | Woolley Room
Pretzel Baking – German Club
6:30pm | Conger Commons
Making Sense of Vajrayana Buddhist Meditation Practices – Annual Martin Lecture by the Religion Department
7:00pm-9:00pm | Holman Room
Thursday, March 31st
Name Writing in Other Languages – Center for Global Education
12:00pm-1:00pm | 1960 Room, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Global Fellowships and Scholarships – Scholar Development Team
3:00pm-4:00pm | Balfour 1960 Room
International Opportunities for Faculty – Center for Global Education
4:30pm-5:5:30pm | Emerson Faculty Dining
Film Screening – KAOS
7:00pm-9:00pm | Location TBD
Trivia Night – Latinx Student Association
8:00pm-10:00pm | Lyons Den, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Friday, April 1st
Name Writing in Other Languages – Center for Global Education
12:00pm-1:00pm | 1960 Room, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
Language Cafe – Center for Global Education
12:30pm-1:30pm | Emerson Dining Hall
International Bazaar and Fashion Show – Center for Global Education
5:30pm-8:30pm | Balfour Hood Atrium