International Education Week 2022

The Center for International Education and Global Strategy is celebrating the importance of international education and the global connections shared by UAlbany students, faculty, staff, and alumni around the world by observing International Education Week 2022 (#UALBANYIEW22), the week of November 13-18, 2022.

IEW was created created by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State as a joint initiative designed to promote international education and foster inter-cultural understanding.  IEW's mission is particularly relevant in 2022 which, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been upturned by global health concerns and travel restriction.

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International Education Week 2022 Schedule

Sunday, November 13
Diwali Night: 5:30 PM | Campus Center Auditorium
	Don’t miss out on Diwali Night, a very special and memorable event for all UAlbany students! Dance, Music, Fashion Show, and Traditional Indian Cuisine Brought to you by the Indian Student Organization Get Tickets here
La Serpiente - Dance Performance: 7:30 PM | UAlbany Performing Arts Center
	On its debut tour in the United States, this independent contemporary dance company is based out of Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. Treatise About the Line is a contemporary dance performance that explores the complexity of bodies moving through space and time. Presented in partnership with The Egg as part of the Dance in Albany series. Purchase tickets on-line here
Monday, November 14
Meet with Immigration Art: By Appointment Only | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
	9:00 AM to 4 PM Career Planning for the Future - What Comes After OPT Meet 1-on-1 with Attorney Arthur Serratelli Monday and Tuesday, by appointment only. Email: [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Career Preparation & Goal Building: 3:00PM to 4:00 PM | Massry Bldg Rm 205
	Career Planning as a Student and skill building for landing your first OPT job Hosted by Megumi Kim UAlbany Career & Professional Development
Tuesday, November 15
Meet with Immigration Art: By Appointment Only | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
	9:00 AM to 4 PM Career Planning for the Future - What Comes After OPT Meet 1-on-1 with Attorney Arthur Serratelli Monday and Tuesday, by appointment only. Email: [email protected].com to schedule an appointment.
Languages, Literatures and Cultures Spanish Language Table: 3:00PM to 4:00 PM | Humanities 290
	Do you want to practice your Spanish language skills while playing board games with other students? Join us for fun and relaxing conversations in Spanish. All levels welcome! Sponsored by the Department of Languages Literatures & Cultures For more info contact: [email protected]
Career & Visa Pathways Beyond F-1 OPT | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Zoom
	Hosted by Art Serratelli (Immigration Lawyer at Serratelli and Mijal PLLC) and Kwan Segal (ICAway Founder & CEO) Hear from Art & Kwan about how to plan for what comes after OPT
Wednesday, November 16
Coffee with the Dean: 10 AM to 11 AM | Science Library Atrium
	International students & scholars and UAlbany’s entire globally engaged community are invited to join the Dean of International Education/Vice Provost for Global Strategy and other CIEGS staff for a social Part of UAlbany’s International Education Week celebration!
Islam and Early Modern Spain in the 21st  Century Classroom: 1 PM to 2 PM | Humanities 354
	Presented by the LLC Seminar Series "Islam and Early Modern Spain in the 21st Century Classroom” Leyla Rouhi - Chair & Professor of Romance Languages, Williams College Co-sponsored by The Humanities Labs Project and the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Networking Workshop: 3 PM to 4PM | Humanities 116
	Career Planning as a Student and skill building for landing your first OPT job Hosted by Megumi Kim UAlbany Career & Professional Development
Languages Literatures & Cultures Portuguese Language Table: 3 PM to 4 PM on Zoom
	Join us for a fun and relaxing 30-minute online conversation in Portuguese.All levels of Portuguese are welcome. Everyone is welcome. Links to ZOOM meeting will be sent through Portuguese ListServ. Contact [email protected] to be added to the ListServ. Sponsored by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Languages Literatures & Cultures Italian Language Table: 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM | Humanities 131
	Come join us to share your interest in Italian language and culture outside the classroom. All levels welcome! For more information contact: Professor Olimpia Pelosi at [email protected]
Thursday, November 17
ISSS Thanksgiving Dinner: 5 PM -7 PM | Campus Center Ballroom
	You are cordially invited to an annual ISSS tradition, the Thanksgiving Dinner! The cost $7 per person. Students and scholars may choose to bring additional guest(s) for $7 per guest (children under 5 are free). Advanced registration required by clicking here Contact [email protected] for more info. Brought to you by the generous sponsorship of UAS.
Friday, November 18
Cultural Connections Festival: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | The Great Hall
	This event aims to celebrate the diverse cultures in the UAlbany community. Enjoy your peers' talents or show off your own. Come dressed in your traditional clothes to represent your culture or formal wear is also welcome. All International and Domestic students are welcome to get a chance to make connections among each other.  Please RSVP here Email [email protected] for any questions.