Signature Events:
| Event Name | Location | Date | Start Time | End Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEW Kick-Off | Tech Walkway Tabling (outside Clough) | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 9:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Everyone is invited to the International Education Week Kick-Off, hosted by the Office of International Education! Learn about international opportunities, hang out with Buzz, and enjoy free t-shirts, stickers, coffee, and international snacks! |
| IEW Map | Clough 2nd Floor | All Week Long | - | - | Come "put yourself on the map" and show the GT community where you’ve been, where you’re from and where you would like to go! Map will be up all week long. |
| IEW Closing Event: Multicultural Student Org Fair | Exhibition Hall - Midtown | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Meet Georgia Tech's international and multicultural student organizations, all in one place! Learn about the diversity of organizations on campus, enjoy catering, and score some swag! |
Monday:
| Event Name | Location | Date | Start Time | End Time | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEW Kick-Off | Tech Walkway Tabling (outside Clough) | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 9:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Everyone is invited to the International Education Week Kick-Off, hosted by the Office of International Education! Learn about international opportunities, hang out with Buzz, and enjoy free t-shirts, stickers, coffee, and international snacks! |
| IEW Kickoff - Prestigious Fellowships tabling | Tech Walkway (outside Clough) | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 9:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Provide information to students about Prestigious Fellowships for international opportunities, including (but not limited to) Fulbright, ThinkSwiss, DAAD Rise Germany, and UK awards like the Rhodes and Marshall. |
| IEW Kickoff - Peace Corps tabling | Tech Walkway (outside Clough) | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 9:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Peace Corps Volunteers and host community partners advance and embody our mission, values, and three goals in communities around the globe. We invite you to learn more about the Peace Corps and how we promote human connection across cultures and make a lasting impact. |
| 2025 China Summer Program | Skiles Walkway | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | (2025 Georgia Tech China Summer Program Info Tabling) The 2025 Georgia Tech China Summer Program (CSP) will take students to China, allowing students to earn Georgia Tech academic credits and gain international experience in this vital part of the world! Scholarship opportunities are available to those that qualify. |
| Korea Day: Explore Korean Traditional Culture and Games Inspired by Squid Game | Skiles Walkway | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Georgia Tech students, staff, and faculty are invited to enjoy traditional Korean games from Squid Game on November 18, 20, and 22. Don’t miss the special "Korean Traditional Dance & Paintings" event on November 18, 1:00-3:00 PM at Skiles Walkway. |
| POV: Going Global with GT | Student Success Center - President’s Suite C | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Gone abroad or thinking about going abroad? Come and chat about experiences as GT students abroad. Snacks and drinks provided! |
| Celebrating Morocco | Old CE Building, Room G-10 | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 4:30 PM | 5:45 PM | Come watch an awarding winning Moroccan short film, eat tasty Middle Eastern snacks and attend an info session about summer study abroad in Fez, Morocco |
| Internship Quest: International Student Edition | Bill Moore Student Success Center, President's Suite C | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 5:30 PM | 7:00 PM | The aim of the event is to allow International Students who are looking for Internships and full-time jobs to speak to students with those experiences. It will feature a panel of international students with internship experience along with 1 or 2 recent international graduates with current full time positions. They will be able to provide the perspective of OPT and full-time, maybe even H1B, while the students will be able to discuss their CPT experiences. RSVP HERE |
Tuesday:
| Event Name | Location | Date | Start Time | End Time | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croissants and French Study Abroad Info Session | Clough Commons Room 323 | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Join us for this information session to learn more about the SLS-France @Georgia Tech-Europe, the LEAF in the French Riviera and Provence, and the LBAT-Senegal Programs and meet the program directors. Croissants and other pastries will be served. |
| Donut Stop Me From Going Abroad - GRIPEX Donuts |
Skiles Courtyard (Weather) | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | GRIP & EXchanges will do tabling event to advertise our international programs, donuts and information will be handed out to students. |
| French Faculty Meet and Greet + Spring Course Preview | Clough 323 | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Come meet and greet the French Faculty! Learn about their research and the courses they will be teaching in Spring 2025. This is a great opportunity to discover our Minors, our Major ALIS with a BS/MS option, our dual IAML and GEML degrees, and how to become an ALIS Double Major! |
| Environmental Art: Creative Workshop | Clough 323 | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Learn about how French and Francophone Studies intersect with environmental and energy humanities – and make some art inspired by these networks of thought! Navigate pressing global questions by employing humanistic and artistic methods for empathetic and nuanced views of the Earth and life on it. Led by Dr. Stepanov who runs ETL, an environmental and energy humanities lab at GT. |
| International Career Collective (ICC): Virtual Career Expo | Virtual | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Join a virtual International Career Collective (ICC)* Employer Expo to connect with employers who are interested in hiring international students for their internships or jobs. Register Here Georgia Tech is part of ICC (https://imagine.jhu.edu/icc/), comprising 23 prestigious U.S. higher education institutions and 120,000+ international students from more than 150 countries. |
| Gather with Glühwein: A Warm Willkommen to German Culture | Price Gilbert Library, Room 1280 | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | Warm up with us as we welcome you into German culture with Glühwein! Begin your international tasting tour with your own German Day 2024 passport and discover German traditions, have fun with our interactive trivia quiz, and gather with friends and the GT German-speaking community to collect non-alcoholic Glühwein ingredients! |
| Global Leadership Student Exhibition: SDGs From Funding to Action | Technology Square Research Building (TSRB), Banquet Hall | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 3:30 PM | 4:45 PM | In this poster exhibition of ideas and innovation, Global Leadership students will share their project proposals to advance SDGs around the world. Throughout their first semester at Georgia Tech, Global Leadership students worked in groups to develop an innovative solution to advance an SDG and design a proposal for field testing in locations around the world while taking into account local communities' needs and cultures. |
| German Day 2024 | Price Gilbert Library, Room 1280 | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | German Day 2024 celebrates and connects the German-speaking community inside and outside of Georgia Tech. Hear from recent alumni about the next steps they took after graduating, meet our guests from cultural institutes and companies and network with them! |
| Paper Cuts from Around the World | Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Come explore the tradition of paper cuts from cultures around the world as well as contemporary artists. Then learn to make your own paper cut out. All materials provided and optional templates available. |
| BridgeUSA Friendsgiving | Exhibition Hall - Midtown | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | This event is for J-1 Exchange Visitors and our campus partners that work with J-1 Exchange Visitors to build community and give thanks to those who work hard to make our BridgeUSA program possible. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served. This event is by invitation only and an RSVP is required to attend. |
| I Love Africa Week – Buna and Sip | Mason Building | Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Join us for a collaboration with EESA to paint and sip Buna (Eritrean coffee) |
Wednesday:
| Event Name | Location | Date | Start Time | End Time | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport to GT | Savant Building, Room 308 | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Come learn more about the international student experience at Georgia Tech with ISSS! |
| Korea Day: Explore Korean Traditional Culture and Games Inspired by Squid Game | Skiles Walkway | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Georgia Tech students, staff, and faculty are invited to enjoy traditional Korean games from Squid Game on November 18, 20, and 22. Don’t miss the special "Korean Traditional Dance & Paintings" event on November 18, 1:00-3:00 PM at Skiles Walkway. |
| Spill the Tea with GTIA | Exhibition Hall: Centennial Room | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Join us for "Spill the Tea with GTIA," an informal gathering where international students can meet, enjoy teas and snacks from around the world, and share their experiences at Georgia Tech. Connect with others and celebrate global cultures in a relaxed setting! |
| Identity Abroad | Savant Building, Room 308 | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Join us for an open discussion on identity expectations and realities while participating in a study abroad program. |
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| J-1 Basics - Info Session | Virtual | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | The Office of International Education (OIE) info session covers an overview of J-1 visa types, OIE services, when to start J-1 requests, understanding a request's status, and much more. Zoom registration link |
| Bon Voyage Celebration | Exhibition Hall, Centennial Room | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM | Exchange students at GT now and those going on exchange in spring 2025 are invited to a Bon Voyage Celebration! Come meet other students participating in an exchange and share your experiences over desserts. By Invitation Only |
| I Love Africa Week – Taste of Krafting | Brittain Rec Room | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 6:15 PM | 8:00 PM | Join us for a GBM and I Love Africa week event to mark the midway point for Taste of Africa! Take some time to hang out with peers to beading art (waist beads, bracelets, and more)! |
Thursday:
| Event Name | Location | Date | Start Time | End Time | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome To Project Global Officer | Front of O’Keefe Building | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Join us to learn about Project Global Officer (Project GO), a fully funded opportunity for students to study Russian and Korean abroad. Meet alumni, enjoy international treats, and discover how this program can enhance your language and cultural expertise. |
| IEW Closing Event: Multicultural Student Org Fair | Exhibition Hall - Midtown | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Meet Georgia Tech's international and multicultural student organizations, all in one place! Learn about the diversity of organizations on campus, enjoy catering, and score some swag! |
| How To Afford Study Abroad | Exhibition Hall: Highlands Room | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Study abroad is possible for all GT undergraduates! This session will discuss the impact of program choice on overall study abroad costs, discuss study abroad scholarships like the OIE Administered Scholarships, campus study abroad scholarships, national scholarship and fellowship opportunities, and we'll also discuss other tips for funding international experiences. |
| Japan Day | Swann Bldg | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | There will be information sessions on various topics, such as study abroad programs and job opportunities related to Japan. The participants will enjoy some snack from Japan and have a chance to win a door prize. |
| Georgia Tech-Europe Café | Northside Room - Student Center | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | In honor of International Education Week, Georgia Tech-Europe will host a "Café" serving up free coffee and croissants to all past and prospective GTE students! Stop by the Northside Room in the Student Center between 11am-12:30pm on Thursday, November 21st to chat about all things GTE over fresh coffee and croissants! |
| OIE Photo Contest Reception | The Winsett Gallery in Clough | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Come celebrate the 12 winning photographs from 2024 OIE Photo Contest in the Winsett Gallery in Clough! Desserts and light refreshments will be provided. |
| Info session for a Faculty-led Study Abroad Program: Exploring Traditional Korea | Skiles 170 | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | This is an info session for a Faculty-led Study Abroad Program: Exploring Traditional Korea, which will be held from May 12-23 (Virtual) and May 26-June 13 in Korea. |
| Global Leadership Student Exhibition: SDGs From Funding to Action | Technology Square Research Building (TSRB), Banquet Hall | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 3:30 PM | 4:45 PM | In this poster exhibition of ideas and innovation, Global Leadership students will share their project proposals to advance SDGs around the world. Throughout their first semester at Georgia Tech, Global Leadership students worked in groups to develop an innovative solution to advance an SDG and design a proposal for field testing in locations around the world while taking into account local communities' needs and cultures. |
| A Taste of Culture @ the Georgia Tech Language Institute | O'Keefe Building | Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | Take a global journey at the Language Institute, practice your language skills, learn about other cultures, engage in language exchange and meet students from all over the world. |
Friday:
| Event Name | Location | Date | Start Time | End Time | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J-1 Exchange Visitor Orientation | Savant Building, Room 308 | Friday, November 22, 2024 | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | J-1 Exchange Visitors Orientation will provide details to J program requirements, and how to maintain status. |
| Korea Day: Explore Korean Traditional Culture and Games Inspired by Squid Game | Skiles Walkway | Friday, November 22, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Georgia Tech students, staff, and faculty are invited to enjoy traditional Korean games from Squid Game on November 18, 20, and 22. Don’t miss the special "Korean Traditional Dance & Paintings" event on November 18, 1:00-3:00 PM at Skiles Walkway. |
| Peer Advisor Panel | Piedmont Room - Student Center | Friday, November 22, 2024 | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Meet members of the 2024 Peer Advisor Cohort in a Q&A panel about their Education Abroad Experiences. This is a great opportunity to learn more from your fellow students about what studying abroad is really like. |
| Taste of Africa Continuum: Celebrating 10 Years of Tradition | Ferst Center Theater of the Arts | Friday, November 22, 2024 | 4:30 PM | 10:30 PM | Join us for our 10-Year Anniversary Georgia Tech Tradition Show - Taste of Africa. Where we highlight African Culture through dance, music, food, art. |
Monday:
| Event Name | Location | Date | Start Time | End Time | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Cultural Heritage | Cohen Gallery in Architecture East | Monday, November 25, 2024 | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM | Exhibition featuring research projects that students have undertaken while abroad, studying in Greece and Italy, and on some occasions have continued after their return on campus. The projects include research on photogrammetry, lidar scanning, reconstruction modeling, color preservation, structural analysis, generative grammars, VR museum and have been conducted by students in Architecture, Industrial Design, Civil engineering, Material Science Engineering, etc. Opening exhibition + pizza on Monday, 11/25. The exhibition runs 11/25 through 12/5. |
