Georgia State University celebrates the 19th year anniversary of International Education Week (IEW) on November 12 – 16, 2018. As a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, the week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange. Colleges, universities, high schools, and organizations are encouraged to host events that celebrate global education and foster cross-cultural understanding. International Education Week is now celebrated in more than 100 countries (and counting)!
IEW Events Guide
All events are subject to change. Please stay tuned to http://iew.gsu.edu for the most recent information. To request disability accommodations at these events, please contact the Office of International Initiatives at 404-413-2533/iew@gsu.edu. Please provide your name and the event name, date and sponsor when making your request.
Monday, November 12 – Friday, November 16
All day event.
College of the Arts, Welch School Gallery
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Ghada Amer is a NY-based artist who was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1963 and spent part of her upbringing in France. She studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, received her MFA in painting from the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Nice, and moved to New York City in 1996. She explores numerous themes in her paintings, sculptures, and public garden projects, including cultural identity, definitions of East and West, feminine and masculine, and art and craft. Amer has exhibited at the Venice Biennale, the Sydney Biennale, the Whitney Biennale, and the Brooklyn Museum, among other locations.
Contact: cencia@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12 – Thursday, November 15: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, November 16: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Clarkston Campus, Building F, Main Gallery
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Contact: pcfinearts@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12 – Thursday, November 15
All day event.
Dunwoody Campus, Building D, World Languages Suite
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Students can write multicolored greetings in native or second languages and play language word games.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12 – Thursday, November 15
All day event.
Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required
Rotating displays of international travel and photo books focusing on different world regions and countries.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Veteran’s Memorial Hall & Lobby, Dahlberg Hall
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Come enjoy the ancient art of Chinese woodcarving paintings presented by the Suzhou Art & Design Technology Institute. Woodcarving originated in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later on paper. The earliest woodblock printed fragments to survive are the Han dynasty (before 220 A.D.)
Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
25 Park Place, Lobby
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required
A dozen or so students who participated in faculty-led study abroad programs during 2018 presented in the International Topics Poster Presentations Series on their research and experiences. These same students will reprise the poster session that they did at the September study abroad fair. Faculty with programs for spring-summer 2019 are welcome to prepare their own posters as well.
Contact: lhastings@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, C-D Atrium
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Enjoy an expo on Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Portuguese-speaking Brazil, with poster displays and cultural items.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.
Enjoy the flavors of Mexico!
Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
12 – 1 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-1602
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Community Hours provides a safe space for students who identify with a specific population to congregate for discussion and share feedback. This program is open to all students for learning and to build community on campus. A faculty or staff member will be available for questions and facilitate discussion.
Contact: tcook3@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
12 – 1 p.m.
Decatur Campus, Student Center, 2100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This event will celebrate Native American/American Indian Heritage Month through customs and celebrations. Light refreshments provided.
Contact: tcook3@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
12 – 1 p.m.
Newton Campus, 2N-2260
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Holidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.
Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
1 – 1:45 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus Auditorium, NC-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This TED Talk-style presentation will examine interesting tidbits of information about the history of cheese around the world.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Rm. 750
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
The U.S. Department of State is coming to AYS! Join us and find out about current opportunities and how to make your application stand out!
Contact: ayscareers@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This session will help ESL and International Students, many who are either first-generation college students or new to this country, understand how to successfully navigate the core curriculum and their academic pathway/major, as well as how to access relevant student services on campus.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
25 Park Place, 18th Floor, Conference Room
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Anthropologist and filmmaker Isabella Alexander will give a lecture on the experience of migrants from Africa to Europe.
Contact: afromherz@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
4 – 5 p.m.
Honors College, Centennial Hall, Rm. 230
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
The Fulbright United Kingdom Summer Institutes are 3-4 week programs for US undergraduate first and second year students so they may study abroad and explore the culture, heritage, and history of the United Kingdom while experiencing higher education at a UK university. In this session we will hear from past participants, how to apply, and what you can do to become a competitive applicant. More information: www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/uk- summer-institutes
Contact: lweissbaum@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
5 – 7 p.m.
Multicultural Center, Student Center East, Ste. 206
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Join the Multicultural Center as we dive into the cultural norms of the Native American/American Indian community.
Contact: wbritto@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Ste. 300
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Come enjoy the ancient art of Chinese woodcarving paintings presented by the Suzhou Art & Design Technology Institute. Woodcarving originated in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later on paper. The earliest woodblock printed fragments to survive are the Han dynasty (before 220 A.D.)
Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Dahlberg Hall
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required
Interested students will have the opportunity to learn more about the
Maymester/Summer and Exchange study abroad programs offered at Georgia
State.
Contact: mystudyabroad@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, C-D Atrium
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required
This event will focus on France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Russia, which correlate
with the European languages taught at Perimeter College.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.
Enjoy the flavors of China!
Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus Auditorium, NC-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This lecture will address important issues in the field of Global Economics
regarding the role of national wealth in economic development around the world.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required
Featuring African dances and drumming!
Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
West Exhibit Area in Urban Life Plaza
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
Organized by Spotlight Programs Board.
Contact: spotlight@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12 – 1 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, NB-1601/1602
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Holidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays
celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.
Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12 – 1 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, NB-1608
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Community Hours provides a safe space for students who identify with a specific population to congregate for discussion and share feedback. This program is open to all students for learning and to build community on campus. A faculty or staff member will be available for questions and facilitate discussion.
Contact: tcook3@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Langdale Hall, Rm. 1076
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required
Join the Multicultural Center and Dr. Rosalind Chou as we explore how her
publication captures the voices and experiences of Asian Americans navigating the
currents of race, gender, and sexuality as factors in how youth construct
relationships and identities!
Contact: wbritto@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Student Center West, Rm. 466/468
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Come cheer on teams of students and staff as they challenge Georgia State
professors’ global knowledge during International Education Week. This event is
free and open to all students, faculty and staff. Enjoy internationally-themed
refreshments and fabulous prizes as you cheer on your “global experts.”
Contact: partnerships@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
1 – 1:45 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This info session will familiarize students with opportunities to teach English
overseas after graduating. Also addressed are programs in GSU’s Applied
Linguistics Dept., which prepares graduates to teach English to non-native
speakers internationally and domestically.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
1 – 3 p.m.
The CIRCLE, Langdale Hall, Rm. 128
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
Come and enjoy a variety of games that will challenge your knowledge of world
languages, cultures, and geography; while discovering language learning and
other international resources available to the Georgia State community.
Prizes will be awarded!
Contact: pnolde@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
3 – 5 p.m.
Study Abroad Library, International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Rm. 351
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
Practice your spoken Chinese (all levels). Enjoy free Chinese snacks and
tea/coffee.
Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Cinéfest Film Theater, Student Center West, Ste. 262
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Spotlight Programs Board and the Multicultural Center host this culturally relevant
documentary film screening with a special discussion panel afterward. Open to all
Georgia State students with valid PantherID.
Contact: spotlightfilms@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
8 p.m.
Clarkston Campus, Marvin Cole Auditorium
Ticket required; dekalbsymphony.org
This DSO program features Brice Andrus, principal horn of the Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra and School of Music faculty member, performing Glière’s Horn
Concerto. The concert also includes Mikhail Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan &
Ludmilla and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite. The DeKalb Symphony
Orchestra is a Professional-in-Residence ensemble of Perimeter College.
Contact: pcfinearts@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Ste. 300
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Come enjoy the ancient art of Chinese woodcarving paintings presented by the Suzhou Art & Design Technology Institute. Woodcarving originated in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later on paper. The earliest woodblock printed fragments to survive are the Han dynasty (before 220 A.D.)
Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Rm. 350
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
Hear from experienced peers as they provide recommendations on writing
proposals and securing international grants. Support units, along with peers, will
be on hand to answer audience questions.
Contact: partnerships@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Students will research and produce posters that covers various themes about the
African Continent and display them Monday, November 12 – Wednesday,
November 14.
Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, NB-2000 (Student Center)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Perimeter College offers 12 world languages, and each one will be represented at
this event with a booth where students can learn some new words and phrases
from native speakers and teachers, as well as learn about the cultures of the
various languages.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, C-D Atrium
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Learn about diverse African cultures with students from the African Student Association.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.
Enjoy the flavors of India!
Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Decatur Campus, SF-2100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Stop by this session to find out how you can earn credit toward your degree by
going abroad. Learn how to apply for, and fund, travel and study during spring
break or summer in: Paris, France; London, England; St. Petersburg, Russia; China;
Guatemala; Ecuador; Costa Rica; the Bahamas; Mexico; and more! Perimeter
College students are welcome to bring friends and family to get the full scoop on
study abroad opportunities.
Contact: lcurtright@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
12 – 1 p.m.
Clarkston Campus, CN-2220
Free and open to the Atlanta Campus community.
No RSVP required.
Holidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays
celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.
Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
1 – 2 p.m.
International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Rm. 350
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Discussion featuring Liam Madden, the associate professor of English, Perimeter
College China Club advisor and USG Asia Council study abroad program director.
Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2101
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Practice your spoken Chinese (all levels). Enjoy free Chinese snacks and
tea/coffee.
Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
2 – 3 p.m.
25 Park Place, 26th Floor, Rm. 2608
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
An extraordinary presentation by UK documentary and fine art photographer,
Dr. Lee Karen Stow, to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I, pay homage to Georgia native, Moïna Belle Michael, who created the poppy symbol of remembrance, and to recognize the contributions and resilience of women from World War I to the present impacted by war, conflict and fighting for peace.
Contact: akostakbulat@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
2 – 4 p.m.
25 Park Place, 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Students are invited to hear students and staff share their experiences from living,
working, and studying abroad. All attendees will be entered in a raffle to win
promotional items from College of Arts & Sciences’ International Programs,
including t-shirts, bags, mugs, and more.
Contact: jtaylor112@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This info session is for all students studying or considering studying a world
language, and not just majors. It will inform them how language skills can be a
great catalyst for securing jobs and advancing in their careers.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
6:30 p.m.
Anthropology Department, Sparks Hall, Room 343
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Contact: jglover@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
7 p.m.
Student Center East Ballroom
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required.
Join the Muslim Student Association for a night of free food, games, trivia, and a movie!
Contact: facebook.com/msaatgsu
Wednesday, November 14
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Florence Kopleff Recital Hall
Free and open to the Atlanta Campus community.
No RSVP required.
With an attractive proposal, Duo Guitiano specializes in the repertoire originally written for this instrumental setting, from 19th century to the present day. In their path, they have rescued forgotten scores from the golden age of the guitar/piano duo, bringing back to life the tradition of this peculiar ensemble. This husband and wife duo has performed in multiples venues in Latin America, and the United States. In addition, they combine their performing careers with mentorship of the young generation. As pedagogues, they have held positions in music schools, conservatories, and universities abroad and in the US. Currently, Castilla teaches at North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Pembroke and at Coastal Carolina Community College, and Virelles teaches piano at Fayetteville State University.
Contact: musicpr@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
10 – 10:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Newton Campus, 1N-Atrium
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Instructor will lead students, faculty, and staff to do Zumba accompanied by
African music.
Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2000
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Initially established as the ESL Scholarship Book Sale, this twice yearly event helps
to support scholarships for deserving students, many that are refugees or
immigrants who have overcome obstacles to pursue an education, and who
greatly contribute to the multicultural fabric of our college.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, C-D Atrium
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required.
This event will focus on Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and South Asian cultures.
The exhibit will include poster displays, artistic and cultural items, travel and
photo books, and more.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2000
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This event will focus on traditional, modern and pop culture in Japan with poster displays, photos, cultural items, travel guides, information booklets and photo books.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2000
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This exhibit will feature interesting and informative content about Native
American Culture in the United States.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.
Enjoy the flavors of South Korea!
Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Students, faculty, and staff can welcome to participate in an African
geography/history bee!
Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This info session will help students understand the personal, academic and
professional benefits of study abroad. It will also be a time to ask questions and to address any issues of reluctance or concern students may have.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2000
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
LASSO seeks to recruit, retain, empower, graduate, and advance Latino/Hispanic students at Georgia State. LASSO’s mission is accomplished by offering students support services, mentoring programs, volunteer and outreach opportunities, leadership and career development programs, academic support programs, as well as referral services.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1 p.m.
Alpharetta Campus, AA-1530
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Community Hours provides a safe space for students who identify with a specific population to congregate for discussion and share feedback. This program is open to all students for learning and to build community on campus. A faculty or staff member will be available for questions and facilitate discussion.
Contact: tcook3@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1 p.m.
Alpharetta Campus, AA-1140
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
Holidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays
celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.
Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1 p.m.
Decatur Campus, SF-2100
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
Holidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays
celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.
Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1 p.m.
International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Rm. 350
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
This event will feature a presentation from Ethan Trinh, an educator working with the refugee population in Clarkston, GA. After the presentation, there will be a brief period for discussion and questions.
Contact: mystudyabroad@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Rialto Center for the Arts
By invitation-only.
A by invitation-only event for international students to learn about the American Thanksgiving, but also share similar holidays from around the world. Traditional Thanksgiving food will be served. International students must register via https://sunapsis.gsu.edu/istart/controllers/start/start.cfm.
Contact: ctownsend@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 2 p.m.
Lobby by Clarkston Campus Bookstore
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Featuring language and culture tables and conversations in world languages.
Contact: asarnat@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
1 – 1:45 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required
Through the use of Internet-based tools and innovative online pedagogies, GSU teachers and students in a particular class engage in virtual collaboration that fosters meaningful exchanges with peers in geographically distant locations and from different lingua-cultural backgrounds.
Contact: jhayden5@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Multicultural Center, Student Center East, Ste. 206
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Students are invited to engage in a facilitated discussion about their experiences of intersecting identities of men of color on campus.
Contact: lharden1@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
2 – 4 p.m.
25 Park Place, 19th Floor
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Do you want to practice the language you are learning? Join World Languages & Cultures and the Intensive English Program to practice your target language, enjoy coffee and snacks, and meet people from around the world!
Contact: rllorente@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
2 – 4 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus Auditorium, NC-1100
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
From landing a probe on an asteroid in deep space to getting ready for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japan has a lot going on. Come here about some current topics and issues from a country that has fascinated outsiders for centuries.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
7 – 9 p.m.
Dahlberg Hall, Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Free and open to the student community
No RSVP required
The Taste of the World event for this month is hosted by the Persian Student Association, showcasing the food and culture of Persia. All Georgia State students welcome. Please bring your PantherID for entry.
Contact: kedwards65@gsu.edu
Friday, November 16
10 a.m. – 1 p.m
Multicultural Center, Student Center East, Ste. 206
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
These dynamic, interactive workshops are designed to develop, enhance, and maintain culturally competent and supportive environments on Georgia State University’s campus for GSM (Gender & Sexuality Minorities) individuals, as well as heterosexual, cisgender, and other people who care about diversity, equality and inclusion.
Contact: wbritto@gsu.edu
Friday, November 16
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
Study Abroad Programs is teaming with the Atlanta Passport Agency to offer 50
students the opportunity to receive additional help with acquiring a passport.
Contact: mystudyabroad@gsu.edu
Friday, November 16
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.
Enjoy the flavors of Jamaica!
Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Friday, November 16
1 – 3 p.m.
NEW LOCATION:
Student Center West, Room 266
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required
Searching for and applying to jobs in the United States as an international student can be difficult. Come to this workshop to learn how to understand the immigration process of going from OPT to H-1B to permanent residency (green card); write a resume/CV for jobs and internships; search for jobs and
organizations are international student friendly; and know how your visa status affects your search.
Contact: ajohnson376@gsu.edu
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Monday, November 12 – Friday, November 16
All day event.College of the Arts, Welch School Gallery
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Ghada Amer is a NY-based artist who was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1963 and spent part of her upbringing in France. She studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, received her MFA in painting from the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Nice, and moved to New York City in 1996. She explores numerous themes in her paintings, sculptures, and public garden projects, including cultural identity, definitions of East and West, feminine and masculine, and art and craft. Amer has exhibited at the Venice Biennale, the Sydney Biennale, the Whitney Biennale, and the Brooklyn Museum, among other locations.Contact: cencia@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12 – Thursday, November 15: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, November 16: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Clarkston Campus, Building F, Main Gallery
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Contact: pcfinearts@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12 – Thursday, November 15
All day event.Dunwoody Campus, Building D, World Languages Suite
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
Students can write multicolored greetings in native or second languages and play language word games.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12 – Thursday, November 15
All day event.Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP requiredRotating displays of international travel and photo books focusing on different world regions and countries.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
- Monday, November 12
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Monday, November 12
2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.Veteran’s Memorial Hall & Lobby, Dahlberg Hall
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Come enjoy the ancient art of Chinese woodcarving paintings presented by the Suzhou Art & Design Technology Institute. Woodcarving originated in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later on paper. The earliest woodblock printed fragments to survive are the Han dynasty (before 220 A.D.)
Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.25 Park Place, Lobby
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP requiredA dozen or so students who participated in faculty-led study abroad programs during 2018 presented in the International Topics Poster Presentations Series on their research and experiences. These same students will reprise the poster session that they did at the September study abroad fair. Faculty with programs for spring-summer 2019 are welcome to prepare their own posters as well.
Contact: lhastings@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, C-D Atrium
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Enjoy an expo on Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Portuguese-speaking Brazil, with poster displays and cultural items.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.Enjoy the flavors of Mexico!
Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
12 – 1 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-1602
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Community Hours provides a safe space for students who identify with a specific population to congregate for discussion and share feedback. This program is open to all students for learning and to build community on campus. A faculty or staff member will be available for questions and facilitate discussion.
Contact: tcook3@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
12 – 1 p.m.Decatur Campus, Student Center, 2100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This event will celebrate Native American/American Indian Heritage Month through customs and celebrations. Light refreshments provided.
Contact: tcook3@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
12 – 1 p.m.Newton Campus, 2N-2260
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Holidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.
Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
1 – 1:45 p.m.Dunwoody Campus Auditorium, NC-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This TED Talk-style presentation will examine interesting tidbits of information about the history of cheese around the world.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
1 – 2:30 p.m.Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Rm. 750
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.The U.S. Department of State is coming to AYS! Join us and find out about current opportunities and how to make your application stand out!
Contact: ayscareers@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
2 – 3:30 p.m.Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This session will help ESL and International Students, many who are either first-generation college students or new to this country, understand how to successfully navigate the core curriculum and their academic pathway/major, as well as how to access relevant student services on campus.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.25 Park Place, 18th Floor, Conference Room
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Anthropologist and filmmaker Isabella Alexander will give a lecture on the experience of migrants from Africa to Europe.
Contact: afromherz@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
4 – 5 p.m.Honors College, Centennial Hall, Rm. 230
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.The Fulbright United Kingdom Summer Institutes are 3-4 week programs for US undergraduate first and second year students so they may study abroad and explore the culture, heritage, and history of the United Kingdom while experiencing higher education at a UK university. In this session we will hear from past participants, how to apply, and what you can do to become a competitive applicant. More information: www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/uk- summer-institutes
Contact: lweissbaum@gsu.edu
Monday, November 12
5 – 7 p.m.Multicultural Center, Student Center East, Ste. 206
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Join the Multicultural Center as we dive into the cultural norms of the Native American/American Indian community.
Contact: wbritto@gsu.edu
- Tuesday, November 13
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Tuesday, November 13
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Ste. 300
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Come enjoy the ancient art of Chinese woodcarving paintings presented by the Suzhou Art & Design Technology Institute. Woodcarving originated in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later on paper. The earliest woodblock printed fragments to survive are the Han dynasty (before 220 A.D.)
Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Dahlberg Hall
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP requiredInterested students will have the opportunity to learn more about the
Maymester/Summer and Exchange study abroad programs offered at Georgia
State.Contact: mystudyabroad@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, C-D Atrium
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP requiredThis event will focus on France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Russia, which correlate
with the European languages taught at Perimeter College.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.Enjoy the flavors of China!
Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Dunwoody Campus Auditorium, NC-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This lecture will address important issues in the field of Global Economics
regarding the role of national wealth in economic development around the world.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP requiredFeaturing African dances and drumming!
Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.West Exhibit Area in Urban Life Plaza
Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredOrganized by Spotlight Programs Board.
Contact: spotlight@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12 – 1 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, NB-1601/1602
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Holidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays
celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12 – 1 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, NB-1608
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Community Hours provides a safe space for students who identify with a specific population to congregate for discussion and share feedback. This program is open to all students for learning and to build community on campus. A faculty or staff member will be available for questions and facilitate discussion.
Contact: tcook3@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.Langdale Hall, Rm. 1076
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP requiredJoin the Multicultural Center and Dr. Rosalind Chou as we explore how her
publication captures the voices and experiences of Asian Americans navigating the
currents of race, gender, and sexuality as factors in how youth construct
relationships and identities!Contact: wbritto@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.Student Center West, Rm. 466/468
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Come cheer on teams of students and staff as they challenge Georgia State
professors’ global knowledge during International Education Week. This event is
free and open to all students, faculty and staff. Enjoy internationally-themed
refreshments and fabulous prizes as you cheer on your “global experts.”Contact: partnerships@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
1 – 1:45 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This info session will familiarize students with opportunities to teach English
overseas after graduating. Also addressed are programs in GSU’s Applied
Linguistics Dept., which prepares graduates to teach English to non-native
speakers internationally and domestically.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
1 – 3 p.m.The CIRCLE, Langdale Hall, Rm. 128
Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredCome and enjoy a variety of games that will challenge your knowledge of world
languages, cultures, and geography; while discovering language learning and
other international resources available to the Georgia State community.
Prizes will be awarded!Contact: pnolde@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
3 – 5 p.m.Study Abroad Library, International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Rm. 351
Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredPractice your spoken Chinese (all levels). Enjoy free Chinese snacks and
tea/coffee.Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
5:30 – 7 p.m.Cinéfest Film Theater, Student Center West, Ste. 262
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Spotlight Programs Board and the Multicultural Center host this culturally relevant
documentary film screening with a special discussion panel afterward. Open to all
Georgia State students with valid PantherID.Contact: spotlightfilms@gsu.edu
Tuesday, November 13
8 p.m.Clarkston Campus, Marvin Cole Auditorium
Ticket required; dekalbsymphony.orgThis DSO program features Brice Andrus, principal horn of the Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra and School of Music faculty member, performing Glière’s Horn
Concerto. The concert also includes Mikhail Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan &
Ludmilla and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite. The DeKalb Symphony
Orchestra is a Professional-in-Residence ensemble of Perimeter College.Contact: pcfinearts@gsu.edu
- Wednesday, November 14
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Wednesday, November 14
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Ste. 300
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Come enjoy the ancient art of Chinese woodcarving paintings presented by the Suzhou Art & Design Technology Institute. Woodcarving originated in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later on paper. The earliest woodblock printed fragments to survive are the Han dynasty (before 220 A.D.)
Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Rm. 350
Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredHear from experienced peers as they provide recommendations on writing
proposals and securing international grants. Support units, along with peers, will
be on hand to answer audience questions.Contact: partnerships@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Students will research and produce posters that covers various themes about the
African Continent and display them Monday, November 12 – Wednesday,
November 14.Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, NB-2000 (Student Center)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Perimeter College offers 12 world languages, and each one will be represented at
this event with a booth where students can learn some new words and phrases
from native speakers and teachers, as well as learn about the cultures of the
various languages.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.eduWednesday, November 14
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, C-D Atrium
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Learn about diverse African cultures with students from the African Student Association.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.
Enjoy the flavors of India!Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Decatur Campus, SF-2100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Stop by this session to find out how you can earn credit toward your degree by
going abroad. Learn how to apply for, and fund, travel and study during spring
break or summer in: Paris, France; London, England; St. Petersburg, Russia; China;
Guatemala; Ecuador; Costa Rica; the Bahamas; Mexico; and more! Perimeter
College students are welcome to bring friends and family to get the full scoop on
study abroad opportunities.Contact: lcurtright@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
12 – 1 p.m.Clarkston Campus, CN-2220
Free and open to the Atlanta Campus community.
No RSVP required.Holidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays
celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
1 – 2 p.m.International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Rm. 350
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Discussion featuring Liam Madden, the associate professor of English, Perimeter
College China Club advisor and USG Asia Council study abroad program director.Contact: gsuci@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2101
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Practice your spoken Chinese (all levels). Enjoy free Chinese snacks and
tea/coffee.
Contact: gsuci@gsu.eduWednesday, November 14
2 – 3 p.m.25 Park Place, 26th Floor, Rm. 2608
Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredAn extraordinary presentation by UK documentary and fine art photographer,
Dr. Lee Karen Stow, to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I, pay homage to Georgia native, Moïna Belle Michael, who created the poppy symbol of remembrance, and to recognize the contributions and resilience of women from World War I to the present impacted by war, conflict and fighting for peace.Contact: akostakbulat@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
2 – 4 p.m.25 Park Place, 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Students are invited to hear students and staff share their experiences from living,
working, and studying abroad. All attendees will be entered in a raffle to win
promotional items from College of Arts & Sciences’ International Programs,
including t-shirts, bags, mugs, and more.Contact: jtaylor112@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
2:30 – 3:15 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This info session is for all students studying or considering studying a world
language, and not just majors. It will inform them how language skills can be a
great catalyst for securing jobs and advancing in their careers.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
6:30 p.m.Anthropology Department, Sparks Hall, Room 343
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Contact: jglover@gsu.edu
Wednesday, November 14
7 p.m.Student Center East Ballroom
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required.Join the Muslim Student Association for a night of free food, games, trivia, and a movie!
Contact: facebook.com/msaatgsu
Wednesday, November 14
7:30 – 9 p.m.Florence Kopleff Recital Hall
Free and open to the Atlanta Campus community.
No RSVP required.With an attractive proposal, Duo Guitiano specializes in the repertoire originally written for this instrumental setting, from 19th century to the present day. In their path, they have rescued forgotten scores from the golden age of the guitar/piano duo, bringing back to life the tradition of this peculiar ensemble. This husband and wife duo has performed in multiples venues in Latin America, and the United States. In addition, they combine their performing careers with mentorship of the young generation. As pedagogues, they have held positions in music schools, conservatories, and universities abroad and in the US. Currently, Castilla teaches at North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Pembroke and at Coastal Carolina Community College, and Virelles teaches piano at Fayetteville State University.
Contact: musicpr@gsu.edu
- Thursday, November 15
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Thursday, November 15
10 – 10:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.Newton Campus, 1N-Atrium
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Instructor will lead students, faculty, and staff to do Zumba accompanied by
African music.Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2000
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Initially established as the ESL Scholarship Book Sale, this twice yearly event helps
to support scholarships for deserving students, many that are refugees or
immigrants who have overcome obstacles to pursue an education, and who
greatly contribute to the multicultural fabric of our college.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, C-D Atrium
Free and open to the community
No RSVP required.This event will focus on Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and South Asian cultures.
The exhibit will include poster displays, artistic and cultural items, travel and
photo books, and more.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2000
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This event will focus on traditional, modern and pop culture in Japan with poster displays, photos, cultural items, travel guides, information booklets and photo books.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2000
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This exhibit will feature interesting and informative content about Native
American Culture in the United States.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.Enjoy the flavors of South Korea!
Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Newton Campus, 2N-1100
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Students, faculty, and staff can welcome to participate in an African
geography/history bee!Contact: svargis@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This info session will help students understand the personal, academic and
professional benefits of study abroad. It will also be a time to ask questions and to address any issues of reluctance or concern students may have.Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, Student Center, NB-2000
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.LASSO seeks to recruit, retain, empower, graduate, and advance Latino/Hispanic students at Georgia State. LASSO’s mission is accomplished by offering students support services, mentoring programs, volunteer and outreach opportunities, leadership and career development programs, academic support programs, as well as referral services.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1 p.m.Alpharetta Campus, AA-1530
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Community Hours provides a safe space for students who identify with a specific population to congregate for discussion and share feedback. This program is open to all students for learning and to build community on campus. A faculty or staff member will be available for questions and facilitate discussion.
Contact: tcook3@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1 p.m.Alpharetta Campus, AA-1140
Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredHolidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays
celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1 p.m.Decatur Campus, SF-2100
Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredHolidays around the World highlights many interesting and special holidays
celebrated around the world. Light refreshments will be provided.Contact: issspc@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1 p.m.International Center, Dahlberg Hall, Rm. 350
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.This event will feature a presentation from Ethan Trinh, an educator working with the refugee population in Clarkston, GA. After the presentation, there will be a brief period for discussion and questions.
Contact: mystudyabroad@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 1:30 p.m.Rialto Center for the Arts
By invitation-only.A by invitation-only event for international students to learn about the American Thanksgiving, but also share similar holidays from around the world. Traditional Thanksgiving food will be served. International students must register via https://sunapsis.gsu.edu/istart/controllers/start/start.cfm.
Contact: ctownsend@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
12 – 2 p.m.Lobby by Clarkston Campus Bookstore
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Featuring language and culture tables and conversations in world languages.
Contact: asarnat@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
1 – 1:45 p.m.Dunwoody Campus, ND-1120 (Language Lab)
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP requiredThrough the use of Internet-based tools and innovative online pedagogies, GSU teachers and students in a particular class engage in virtual collaboration that fosters meaningful exchanges with peers in geographically distant locations and from different lingua-cultural backgrounds.
Contact: jhayden5@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
2 – 3:30 p.m.Multicultural Center, Student Center East, Ste. 206
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Students are invited to engage in a facilitated discussion about their experiences of intersecting identities of men of color on campus.
Contact: lharden1@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
2 – 4 p.m.25 Park Place, 19th Floor
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.Do you want to practice the language you are learning? Join World Languages & Cultures and the Intensive English Program to practice your target language, enjoy coffee and snacks, and meet people from around the world!
Contact: rllorente@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
2 – 4 p.m.Dunwoody Campus Auditorium, NC-1100
Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredFrom landing a probe on an asteroid in deep space to getting ready for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japan has a lot going on. Come here about some current topics and issues from a country that has fascinated outsiders for centuries.
Contact: ekendrick@gsu.edu
Thursday, November 15
7 – 9 p.m.Dahlberg Hall, Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Free and open to the student community
No RSVP requiredThe Taste of the World event for this month is hosted by the Persian Student Association, showcasing the food and culture of Persia. All Georgia State students welcome. Please bring your PantherID for entry.
Contact: kedwards65@gsu.edu
- Friday, November 16
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Friday, November 16
10 a.m. – 1 p.mMulticultural Center, Student Center East, Ste. 206
Free and open to the community.
No RSVP required.
These dynamic, interactive workshops are designed to develop, enhance, and maintain culturally competent and supportive environments on Georgia State University’s campus for GSM (Gender & Sexuality Minorities) individuals, as well as heterosexual, cisgender, and other people who care about diversity, equality and inclusion.Contact: wbritto@gsu.edu
Friday, November 16
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredStudy Abroad Programs is teaming with the Atlanta Passport Agency to offer 50
students the opportunity to receive additional help with acquiring a passport.Contact: mystudyabroad@gsu.edu
Friday, November 16
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.International Bar at Piedmont North Dining Hall
$10 lunch/$15 dinner
No RSVP required.Enjoy the flavors of Jamaica!
Contact: ashoff1@gsu.edu
Friday, November 16
1 – 3 p.m.NEW LOCATION:
Student Center West, Room 266
Free and open to the community
No RSVP requiredSearching for and applying to jobs in the United States as an international student can be difficult. Come to this workshop to learn how to understand the immigration process of going from OPT to H-1B to permanent residency (green card); write a resume/CV for jobs and internships; search for jobs and
organizations are international student friendly; and know how your visa status affects your search.Contact: ajohnson376@gsu.edu
Be a Georgia State Global Champion
- Study abroad
- Learn a new language
- Engage in international research
- Attend a world culture event
- Befriend an international student
- Volunteer with an organization serving the global community in Atlanta
- Participate in virtual exchange
- Participate in an international internship
- Earn a Global Scholars distinction
- Join a student organization with international focus
Explore the world, build your global connections, and study abroad!
Studies show that bilingualism leads to higher paid salaries. Explore your options to study world languages today!
The Global Studies Institute conducts research on pressing global issues and problems facing global cities.
Exciting international and global events at Georgia State and in the Atlanta community are at your fingertips!
Discover student leadership and social opportunities to build your international connections at Georgia State!
Explore opportunities to volunteer with the globally-minded community in Atlanta!
The Virtual Exchange Initiative at Georgia State, also referred to as globally networked learning or collaborative online learning, is a teaching and learning paradigm that promotes the development of intercultural competence across shared multicultural learning environments.
Explore international internship opportunities and resources at Georgia State!
Learn how to earn a Global Scholars distinction at Georgia State!
Join an internationally-focused student organization to build your connections at Georgia State!