International Education Week
The Center for Global Engagement hosts events each November to celebrate
"International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States."
- (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs).
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2026 Schedule of Events
Monday, November 9
| Event | Time | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Italian Language, Italian Club and Study Abroad |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Discover how you can minor in Italian, unlock exciting opportunities through the Study Abroad summer program in Siena, and connect with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Italian Club. | Hoag Student Ctr Bld 318 Great Room | Giuseppe Sanfilippo |
Tuesday, November 10
| Event | Time | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Passport to Peru: Culture, Cuisine, and Study Abroad Opportunities |
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Learn about Peruvian culture through gastronomy, music, and travel opportunities. |
Hoag Patio B and C | |
|
Arabic Coffee and Calligraphy |
noon - 2 p.m. |
Taste coffee, tea and sweets from the Arab world and have your name written in Arabic calligraphy while learning about the Arabic program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. |
DAH-ORS-Dunlap Hall Patio |
Wednesday, November 11
| Event | Time | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Korean Coffee and Well-being Tea |
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Participants can enjoy the unique flavors of Korean coffee, while those seeking a different kind of warmth can experience traditional Korean well-being teas. |
Dunlap Hall 3rd floor lobby, Dahlonega | Jiyoung Daniel |
|
Matcha & More |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Enjoy the flavors of Japan. |
Lanuguage Labs (Dahlonega & Gainesville) | Tomoe Nishio, Ph.D. |
|
Taiwanese Boba Tea |
11:30 - 1 p.m. |
Enjoy boba tea while learning about Chinese courses at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Chinese culture. |
Dunlap Hall 200, Dahlonega |
Jou Li |
|
Global Connections |
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Trivia, snacks from around the globe, and good conversation. |
Cumming Language Lab, Room 1219 |
Maria Jose Maguire |
Thursday, November 12
| Event | Time | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Korean Coffee and Well-being Tea |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Participants can enjoy the unique flavors of Korean coffee, while those seeking a different kind of warmth can experience traditional Korean well-being teas. |
Language Lab (Gainesville) | Jiyoung Daniel |
Wednesday, November 18
| Event | Time | Description | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holidays Around the World | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.. |
Join us in the Stewart Center Global Lounge to explore how 30+ countries around the world observe the festive season. Play fun games, try new foods, and win some great prizes! |
Stewart Center, 245, Dahlonega |
Cody Marschalk |