Dates: November 16-20, 2020
Location: Various Locations Around Campus and Virtually
International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the US Department of State and the US Department of Education is part of the efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
International Education Week at UT aims to:
- Educate the campus community on the importance of engaging in international and intercultural experiences;
- Increase awareness of international communities and their impact;
- Highlight international education opportunities; and
- Support the diversity and inclusion priority outlined in Vol Vision 2020.
2020 Schedule of Events
Monday, November 16
International Career Day
- International Entrepreneur Session
- 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
- Register at https://tiny.utk.edu/intl-entrepreneur
- International Industry session
- 1 – 2 pm
- Register at https://tiny.utk.edu/intl-industry
- Career Beyond Industry (Multiple Sessions)
- JET Program – Teaching in Japan, 2 – 2:30 pm
- Diplomatic Career, 2:30 – 3 pm
- Peace Corps, 3 – 3:30 pm
- Fulbright, 3:30 – 4 pm
- Register for each session by visiting CGE’s website
Closed Doors or Open for Talks? The Role of Civil Society in Peacemaking
- 1 – 2 pm
- Zoom Link
Lecture: Art in Action: Socially Engaged Art from Contemporary China
- 3:30 pm
- Zoom link
Tuesday, November 17
Wednesday, November 18
- 9 am – 5 pm
- Location: HBB 220
- 1:30 – 3 pm
- Zoom Link
American Councils for International Education Study Abroad Opportunities
- 5 – 6 pm
- Zoom Meeting ID: 975 8143 3388
History, Reality and Misconceptions of Thanksgiving
- 6 – 7:30 pm
- Zoom Link
How Dare the Sun Rise: Sandra Uwiringiyimana
- 6 – 7 pm
- Zoom Link
Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20
Celebrate Culture Virtual 5k/1mile with Knoxville Asian Festival