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EWU Global celebrated International Education Week, a time when the US Department of State and US Department of Education recognize the importance of international education and exchange worldwide.  On this page, we have posted the recordings from many of these events so that you can participate even if you weren't able to make it in person.

CLICK HERE to check out this special message from the EWU Department of Spanish about their study abroad opportunity in Salamanca, Spain.

Monday, November 16th

IEW Panel 1Panel: Living and Studying Overseas
12:00 PM
Join a panel of faculty, alumni, and students as they discuss their experiences living, working, and studying abroad.  Learn how their time abroad has influenced their career choices and personal lives.  Whether you're interested in studying abroad or working in another country, this is a great opportunity to learn more about taking that first step.


 

IEW Panel 2Panel: International Scholar Programs for EWU Faculty
1:00 PM

EWU Faculty are invited to join Professors Larry Cebula, Gina Petrie, and Duanning Zhou in a discussion of international scholar programs at EWU.  Learn about hosting visiting scholars at EWU or traveling abroad as an EWU delegate.

CLICK HERE to access the Zoom link.




Tuesday, November 17th

Internship Workshop for International StudentsIEW Workshop
2:00 PM

Join Romeal Watson, Internship Coordinator, to learn how to find internships and use them for credit toward your degree.  This workshop is specially-designed for international students.

CLICK HERE to join this event in Zoom.




Wednesday, November 18th

IEW KaspienMeet the CEO of Kaspien, Kunal Chopra
2:00 PM

Kaspien CEO, Kunal Chopra, will be answering student questions and sharing his experience working with and leading teams as numerous well-known American organizations.  At Kaspien, Kunal manages the company's strategic direction.  Kunal brings over 15 years of executive experience with industry-leading companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Groupon, where he managed P&L, built teams, improved processes, and launched numerous global products and services.  Kunal is passionate about the intersection of retail and technology, and brings that rigor daily to Kaspien.

CLICK HERE to register for this event and receive the Zoom link.




Thursday, November 19th

IEW MCCMulticultural Center Live Cooking: Ota Ika with Angela
11:00 AM

Join the EWU MCC with another Cultural Cooking event.  For international education week, Equity Educator Angela presents Ota Ika, a Polynesian raw fish dish.  CLICK HERE to get the ingredients list.

This event happens on Facebook Live at the EWU MCC page: https://www.facebook.com/EWUMCC

 

IEW Panel 3Three Steps for Study Abroad in a Pandemic: A Discussion with ISA
12:00 PM

Learn which three steps you can take to embark on a life-changing international experience.  You can take step number one today!

CLICK HERE to register for this event and receive the Zoom link.

 

IEW Panel 4Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Meaningful Connections & Immersive Experiences
2:00 PM

Brent Hunter, founder and director of Arcos Learning Abroad and founder and former director of Sol Education Abroad will share his personal story and professional observations.




 



Friday, November 20th

International Movie Night: Kebab ConnectionIEW Movie
4:00 PM
Kebab Connection is a 2004 German-Turkish screwball comedy about a young man who wants to be a film director.  Pop a bowl of popcorn and join us from home for a night of laughs.

CLICK HERE to join this event in Zoom.