Leadership comes in a variety of ways, and everyone has a different experience of what good leadership is or should look like. For this connection, leders in Kigali gather with Wheaton members for an open conversation on leadership in their lives. Wheat does good leadership look like to you? Who has inspired you in your life […]
For the first connection for IEW, students, faculty, and staff at Wheaton will meet virtually with educators and students in Honduras. Why is education important to you? Who supports you the most in your education journey? What motivates you to keep going? Stop by the Club Hub in Balfour to check out the portal and […]
Enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine in Chase today, and stop by the info table to learn a bit about the Middle East!
Influenced by technology, education, culture, and religion in a rapidly changing world, how are youth in the Arab world conceiving of - and building - their senses of self? What are young people most concerned about, and what makes them feel hopeful? What does it mean to celebrate your identity? This connection brings Wheaton together […]
Enjoy European snacks in Chase today, and stop by the info table to learn a bit about Europe!
From the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College to the yearly What If? Festival, to the Cottonwood Center for the Arts, the art scene in Colorado Springs is deepening, creating more community and engagement than ever. In this connection, meet artists, organizers, and teachers in Colorado. Where to you go to find community and inspiration? […]
Meet young women in Afghanistan over morning tea and coffee. A heroic group of young entrepreneurs there recently won a major European robotics prize, and young women coders continue to tackle major global - and local - problems, In a war-torn country where only 40% of girls attend school, teenagers are creating major innovations. How […]
Enjoy African cuisine in Chase today, and stop by the info table to learn a bit about Africa!
Led by the Global Ed Peer Advisors, join your peers for a night of internationally-themed Bingo, and enjoy an open tab at the Lyon's Den! There will be prizes for Bingo winners!
Enjoy deconstructed chicken enchiladas in Chase today, and stop by the info table to learn a bit about the Americas - from Canada to Argentina and all in between!
Connect with students in Mexico City to discuss what it means to be a first generation college student. Wheat does it being a first-gen student to you? What are the challenges and benefits of this distinction with your family and community? What can universities do to be more inclusive of first-gen students? Stop by the […]
Wheaton educators meet with university educators in Lagos, Nigeria for a global dialogue on how we are preparing university students to be tolerant in the classroom and in the workforce after graduation. Stop by the Club Hub in Balfour to check out the portal and connect! All connections are free to attend and while there […]
Hear from a panel of LGBTQ+ identifying students as they share their recent study abroad experiences. Sponsored by Safe Haus, in partnership with the Center for Global Education
For this final connection of International Education Week, share a cup of coffee with Portalgoers in Berlin and chat about how you spend your down time. What do you like to do on the weekend? How to you practice self care? What's your favorite sport or hobby? Stop by the Club Hub in Balfour to […]