{"344471":{"#nid":"344471","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Tech Prepares for Week of International Celebration","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to academic and career development, many students choose an international experience to complement their regular classroom activities at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;This week, Tech will celebrate those experiences through International Education Week. \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis joint venture of the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education is an effort to increase the global perspective of students so that they can be ready for an international work experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022International Education Week is a celebration of international education endeavors that is meant to \u0026nbsp;encourage more, and deeper, global engagement,\u0022 said Amy Henry, director of International Education at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom study abroad to foreign exchange, about 48 percent of Tech\u2019s undergraduate student body participates in an international learning experience. These popular programs, along with an internationally diverse student body that makes up 21 percent of the student population, help Tech cultivate a global society of scholars who are keen on the development of an international workforce.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInternational Education Week (IEW) runs from Monday, Nov. 17, through Saturday, Nov. 22. The week will include cultural activities and information seminars that address what it means to be part of a global society and provide students with information about opportunities to engage in international education at Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESee a full list of events at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oie.gatech.edu\/iew\u0022\u003Ewww.oie.gatech.edu\/iew\u003C\/a\u003E, or below.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EMonday, Nov. 17\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFree Hot Chocolate \u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 9 - 11 a.m. \u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Tech Walk\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Pick up your \u201cpassport\u201d to the week and learn about what is going on during IEW.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIEW Kick Off\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Clough Atrium\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Put yourself on the map with Buzz!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJ-1 Employment \u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 1 - 2 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Room 308,\u0026nbsp;Savant\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Learn about J-1 Employment Options.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u201cCrowded Orbits-Conflict and Cooperation in Space\u201d\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 1 - 2 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Room G-17,\u0026nbsp;Habersham\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Speaker Clay Moltz. Hosted by CISTP.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInternational Coffee Hour\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 6 - 8 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Tech Rec\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Brazilian Culture Night hosted by BRASA\u0026nbsp;, Global Jackets, and the Office of International Education (OIE).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003ETuesday, Nov 18\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EACIREMA \u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 10 a.m. - Noon\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Peachtree Room, Student Center Commons\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Participate in an intercultural experience that simulates an international student entering the U.S. Sign up at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oie.gatech.edu\/iew\u0022 title=\u0022www.oie.gatech.edu\/iew\u0022\u003Ewww.oie.gatech.edu\/iew\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBarnga\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Piedmont Room, Student Center Commons\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Come join the fun and play a game of Barnga. Open to students, faculty, and staff.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunicating the Value of the International Plan\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 5 - 6:30 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Room 308, Savant\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Workshop on articulating the value of the International Plan for interviews. RSVP to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:internationalplan@oie.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Einternationalplan@oie.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERitmo Latino\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 6 - 8 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Tech Rec\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Join the Georgia Tech Salsa Club and Global Jackets to learn how to salsa dance as well as watch performances. Light refreshments will be provided.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EWednesday, Nov. 19\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPassport Fair\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Piedmont Room, Student Center Commons\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Take advantage of this opportunity to apply for your first passport or renew your passport. Hosted by the Post Office and the Student Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETen Thousand Villages and Language Caf\u00e9\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Peachtree Room, Student Center Commons\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Browse fair trade products from around the world and tour other cultures with Georgia Tech English Language Institute students.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdvisor Lunch and Learn\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Room 301, Student Center\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Exchange course approvals and credit transfer. By invitation only.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOrigami Workshop\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 1 - 2 p.m. \u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: President Suite A,\u0026nbsp;Bill Moore Student Success Center\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Learn how to fold origami from the ATL Konichiwa Club.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Sponsorship in the U.S.\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 6 - 7 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Student Center Theater\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Informational presentation with immigration lawyer Chuck Kuck.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInternational Alumni Panel\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 7 - 8 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Student Center Theater\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Hear stories and ask questions of Georgia Tech international alumni.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EThursday, Nov. 20\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuzzwords\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 10 - 11 a.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Tech Walk\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Come learn about non-English languages spoken on campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow to Find an International Internship\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 11 a.m. - Noon\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: President Suite A,\u0026nbsp;Bill Moore Student Success Center\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Learn about how you can intern abroad for credit at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeveloping Global Citizens\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Wilby Room, Library Basement\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Faculty Luncheon by CETL. RSVP at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cetl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.cetl.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFulbright Awards for Staff\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: Noon - 1 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Room 102, Hall Building (Old CE)\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Three recipients of the Fulbright for Administrators will discuss their experiences. Open to all Georgia Tech staff. Learn how you can have this experience too. RSVP at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.oie.gatech.edu\/iew\u0022\u003Ewww.oie.gatech.edu\/iew\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPengyou Day\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Tech Walk\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Join representatives from the Georgia Tech chapter of Project Pengyou (an alumni network of students who have studied in China) for Chinese snacks and to learn the meaning of \u201cPengyou.\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOIE Photo Contest Reception\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 2 - 3 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: 3rd Floor, Clough Commons\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Come see the winners of the 2014 OIE Photo Contest.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGT-Shenzhen\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 4 - 5 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Room 301, Student Center\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Come learn about Georgia Tech\u2019s new facility\u0026nbsp;in China and how you can study abroad in this vibrant city. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.shenzhen.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.shenzhen.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u2018Girl Rising\u2019 Movie and Discussion\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 6 - 8 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhere: Student Center Theater\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat: A new movie featuring girls from all over the world who are struggling against cultural and societal barriers. Free popcorn! Hosted by OIE and the Women\u2019s Resource Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EFriday, Nov. 21\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFeatured Speaker, \u00d6mer Ta\u015fp\u0131nar\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 10 - 11:30 a.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Clary Theater, Bill Moore Student Success Center\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Brookings Institute Fellow and Professor at Johns Hopkins will give a lecture on current events in the Middle East followed by a panel discussion. Hosted by OIE and INTA.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELanguage Caf\u00e9\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: Noon - 2 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: O\u2019Keefe Lawn\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Come interact with students from all over the globe and practice your language skills with Language Institute students. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.esl.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.esl.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOPT for Thesis Students\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 1 - 2 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Room 308, Savant\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Workshop for thesis students interested in working off campus before and after graduation. RSVP at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iStart.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.iStart.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScrum Time, Fun Time!\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 2 - 4 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: Stamps Turf Field\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Learn to play rugby with the men\u2019s and women\u2019s rugby teams. Feel free to just watch or join in.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJapan Info Session\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 5 - 6 p.m. \u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Swann Lobby\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Learn about opportunities in Japan for Georgia Tech students. Hosted by the Department of Modern Languages.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECure Your Cravings\u003Cbr \/\u003E When: 5 - 7 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Where: Klaus Atrium\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Celebrate Chinese culture with restaurant-catered cuisine and performances. Dinner is $5. 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