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International Education Week, November 18-21, 2024
International Education Week (IEW) celebrates the benefits of cultural and academic exchange programs around the world. Every November, CSUDH's Office of International Education partners with other offices, departments and colleges within the university to provide our campus community with international, multicultural, and globally-themed events.
Monday, Nov. 18 | Tuesday, Nov. 19 | Wednesday, Nov. 20 | Thursday, Nov. 21 | Friday, Nov. 22 |
Worldwide Snack Tasting Monday, Nov 18th 12:30-1:30pm LSU East Walkway | Speed Chat: Language Edition Tuesday, Nov 19th 2:30pm-4: 00pm LSU Meeting Room 326 & 327 | Life After DH: Alumni Panel Wednesday, Nov 20th 6:00pm – 7:00pm ZOOM: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/8 ZOOM Meeting ID: 878 7244 5207 | How to Study Abroad Information Session Thursday, Nov 21st 10 am – 11 am Zoom ID: 894 1387 5981 Zoom link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/
| No Events on Friday |
International Education Week Virtual Events
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
"Life After DH: Alumni Panel"
6:00pm - 7:00pm. PST on Zoom (Meeting ID: 878 7244 5207).
Zoom link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/87872445207
Description: Join us for a conversation with our international alumni. Learn about their success and their triumphs after graduation!
Thursday, November 21, 2024
"How to Study Abroad"
10:00am - 11am. PST on Zoom (Meeting ID: 894 1387 5981).
Zoom link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/89413875981
Description: Learn about our study abroad programs!
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International Education Week In-Person Events
Monday, November 18, 2024
"Worldwide Snack Tasting"
12:30pm- 1:30pm PST (in-person event)
Location: LSU East Walkway (campus map).
Description: Come sample candies and snacks from different parts of the world!
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
"Speed Chat: Language Edition"
2:30-4:00pm. PST (in-person event)
Location: LSU Meeting Room 326 & 327 (campus map).
Description: Language Edition on November 19, 2024, from 2:30 pm to 4 pm. Meet faculty and international students, practice language and have short-timed conversations to learn a new language. Get an opportunity to meet and mingle with faculty and international students.
Food and drinks will be provided. Please complete this short Google form to RSVP: https://forms.gle/PLLWpyWvrFWDU8Ev5
Thursday, November 21, 2024
"International Social Hour: Karaoke Edition, collaboration with APCC & TLTC"
3:00-4:00pm. PST (In-Person Event)
Location: APCC, Welch Hall 250
IEW November 2023
International Education Week In-Person Events
Monday, November 13, 2023
"IEW Opening Ceremony"
2pm- 3pm PST (in-person event)
Click on the photo to participate in wearing traditional attire!
Location: LSU Palm Courtyard (campus map).
Description: Join us for the international education week opening ceremony. In honor of International Education Week we invite everyone to Celebrate Culture!! You may do so by wearing garments that represent your Heritage! Traditional attire from your home country or heritage is highly encouraged! Participants will have an opportunity to show off their Heritage during opening ceremony! Walking the Catwalk will be optional.
"Diwali Celebration"
3pm-5pm PST (in-person event)
RSVP on ToroLink: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/9462297
Location: LSU Palm Courtyard (campus map).
Description: Join us for Diwali- The festival of lights, enjoy Indian sweets and make crafts!
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
"Sweets of the world"
2:30-3:30pm. PST (in-person event)
RSVP on ToroLink: Click here to RSVP
Location: East Walkway (campus map).
Description: Come try candies and treats from around the world!
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
"International Game Night"
5pm-7pm. PST (in-person event)
RSVP on ToroLink: Click here to RSVP
Location: University Housing (campus map).
Description: Take a break, come play International games, eat good food and International music!
Thursday, November 16, 2023
"Financial & Scholarship Study Abroad Opportunities"
2:30-3:30pm. PST (in-person event)
RSVP on ToroLink: Click here to RSVP
Location: LSU Meeting Room 320 (campus map).
Description: Learn how to finance your study abroad experience and scholarship opportunities!
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
"Storytelling by Faculty & Students: Study Abroad Experience"
11:30am - 1pm. PST on Zoom (Meeting ID: 864 6461 0147). Click Here to register for the zoom meeting.
RSVP on ToroLink: Click here to RSVP
Description: Students and faculty will share their study abroad experiences.
" Life after DH: International Alumni Panel"
5pm - 6pm. PST on Zoom .
click here to register for the zoom meeting.
Description: Meet our international student alumni also learn about their success and their triumphs after graduation
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
"Fulbright Information Session"
2:00 pm - 3:15pm PST on Zoom
RSVP: Registration page for fulbright session: IEW Group Presentation Session 2 (iie.org)
Zoom Link: will be updating soon.
Description: Please RSVP and join us for an interactive Group Presentation Session (GPS) about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue fully-paid graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English in other countries. During the session, you will learn about the types of Fulbright awards, application components, and tips and get your questions answered. Following the program overview, you will enter a breakout room with Ormond Rucker, the CSUDH Fulbright Program Adviser, to learn more about applying through CSUDH.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
"The future is innovative - The AI Paradox : Exploring the Impact of AI on business organizations."
10am -11am. PST on Zoom. Click here to join the zoom meeting.
RSVP on ToroLink: Will be updated soon.
Description: Aria Teimourzadeh is an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems and Business Analytics at Huron University. Prior to joining Huron at Western, he was Assistant Professor of Information Systems at McGill University (Desautels Faculty of Management). Aria has also taught Business Analytics and Information Systems courses at different universities and business schools in France and Spain. His main research interests include HR Analytics, Management Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence and the IT adoption in education.
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IEW November 2022
International Education Week Virtual Events
Most virtual events are held on Zoom (see descriptions below for further information).
Monday, November 14, 2022
"Learn About Scholarships with the Fulbright Student Program"
11:00 a.m. PST on Zoom
RSVP at https://apply.iie.org/register/11.14GPS_IEW.
Description: Please RSVP and join us for an interactive Group Presentation Session (GPS) about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue fully-paid graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English in other countries. During the session, you will learn about the types of Fulbright awards, application components, and tips and get your questions answered. Following the program overview, you will enter a breakout room with Ormond Rucker, the CSUDH Fulbright Program Adviser, to learn more about applying through CSUDH.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
"How to Fund Your Study Abroad"
11:00 a.m. PST on Zoom
RSVP on ToroLink: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/8589441
Zoom Link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/89377334143 (Meeting ID 893 7733 4143)
Description: Led by Katey Alvarez, a study abroad alumna (South Korea 2021-22) and scholarship recipient (Fund for Education Abroad; Freeman-ASIA). Katey shares her study abroad experience and tips on how to receive scholarships to fund education abroad.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
"Meet our Exchange Program in Japan: Toyo University"
4:00 p.m. PST on Zoom
RSVP on ToroLink: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/8594747
Zoom Link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/89377334143 (Meeting ID 893 7733 4143)
Description: Exchange students who are currently studying at Toyo University share their experience studying and living abroad in Tokyo, Japan.
Virtual Movie Night: "Joshua" Documentary Film
9:00 p.m. PST virtual watch party
Description: Join Dr. Katherine Chu, who leads this virtual movie screening of the 2017 documentary film "Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower."
Instructions to Join the Virtual Movie:
- You need to use a non-Toro email (like Gmail) to join this group and receive the watch party link: https://groups.google.com/g/asian-films-watch-parties
- You need to be a subscriber to Netflix or Amazon Prime (Amazon Prime provides 6 months free membership to students): www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GWMNXPTL3482JPHC
- Check your email on the night of the watch party, then click the watch party link.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
"Meet the Academy for International Education (AiB), Germany"
10:00 a.m. PST (virtual event)
RSVP on ToroLink: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/8602603
Zoom Link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/89377334143 (Meeting ID 893 7733 4143)
Description: Speak with two representatives from the Academy for International Education (AiB) in Bonn, Germany. Below are the bios of the two speakers:
Janette Yamanian, Senior Academic Manager
Janette holds a Master’s degree in North American Studies with majors in Political Science and History. She studied at the University of Heidelberg and the University of Bonn and has been working in international academic exchange for the past seven years. At AiB, she’s responsible for university relations and academic planning, as well as training and managing the junior staff.
Amir Yousif, Junior Academic Manager
Amir received his Bachelor’s degree in English Studies with a minor in Politics and Society from the University of Bonn. Having been a former international student in Norway and the U.S. himself, Amir has worked in international academic exchange for a combined three years with AiB and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). He’s responsible for the daily program management and academic planning.
Learn about Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
2:30 p.m. PST (virtual event)
RSVP on ToroLink: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/8602636
Zoom Link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/89377334143 (Meeting ID 893 7733 4143)
Description: Listen to CSUDH faculty discuss their Winter, Spring Intersession, and Summer 2023 faculty-led study abroad trips that are open to all students. Want to learn more? Email us at studyabroad@csudh.edu.
Friday, November 18, 2022
"Where Are You Now? Our International Alumni Share Their Stories."
11:30 a.m. PST (virtual event)
RSVP on ToroLink: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/8603071
Zoom Link: https://csudh.zoom.us/j/89377334143 (Meeting ID 893 7733 4143)
Description: Get to know more about former international undergraduate and graduate students who studied at CSUDH. This virtual panel is moderated by Dr. Hamoud Salhi, Senior International Officer at CSUDH. Alumni panelists include Libbykimie Cecil, Jenny Fernandez, Chinaemerem Isika, Anand Mishra, and Sharmista Tulasi.
Speaker bios are listed below:
Libby Kimie Donkor
Libby Kimie graduated from CSUDH in 2022 with a B.A. in Business Administration and a focus on Entrepreneurship. She is currently working as a Social Media Coordinator for a small entertainment planning company called R.T. Clown Inc. Libby is also self-employed and has been working on setting up her business since June. She says: “I am living my dream.”
Jenny Fernandez
Chinaemerem Isika
Chinaemerem Isika was a Mathematics undergraduate student at CSUDH from 2015 to 2019. After graduating in December 2019, he has worked as a host options specialist at Unify Credit Union. He recently finished his master’s degree in Data Science from National University in San Diego and is currently looking for a data analyst/data scientist job.
Anand Sai Mishra
Anand graduated from CSUDH with an M.S. in Computer Science in December 2020, specializing in Network and Distributed System under the guidance of Dr. Beheshti. He currently works for SailPoint Technologies, a world leader in the Identity and Access Management field. Working as a Cloud Deployment Engineer in the Expert Services team, Anand works with top industry professionals, assisting them in securing their environment and the broader internet. Since graduating from CSUDH, he has also participated in seminars and published papers for his research in military-grade encryption and inter-vehicular ad-hoc networking. He is highly interested in discussions on cybersecurity, networks, and technology in general and always encourages anyone and everyone to do the same.
Sharmista Tulasi
Sharmista graduated from CSUDH with a Master’s degree in 2021, specializing in Computer Science. She currently works for CDK Global as a Software Engineer. Since graduating from CSUDH, she has also participated in Toastmaster club events, and has been a part of the CDK impact and wellness group. Sharmista is highly interested in learning new technology, hiking, and traveling. Her favorite classes were Guitar and Math and Design Analysis. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon.
International Education Week In-Person Events
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
International Candy Tasting
2:30 p.m. PST (in-person event)
RSVP on ToroLink: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/8596206
Location: SBS walkway, between the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building and Natural Science and Mathematics (campus map).
Description: Join us in celebrating International Education Week by sampling candy from different regions in the world such as Japan, Mexico, Iran, Canada, and Indonesia.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
"A Night in Seoul"
5:00 p.m. PST (in-person event)
RSVP on ToroLink: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/8563624
Location: "La Casita," the Latinx Cultural Resource Center, Loker Student Union (LSU) 110.
Description: This event is in collaboration with the CSUDH Korean Culture Club (KCC), Asian and Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), and La Casita. Do you want to go to Seoul, South Korea? Are you curious about nightlife in South Korea? Tired of watching TikTok videos and wishing you were in South Korea at night? Join us and experience a night in Seoul, Dominguez Hills Edition.
IEW November 2021
See a video from our IEW 2021 event, made by CSUDH international student Libby Kimie Donkor.
Monday, November 15, 2021
"Pathway to Leadership in the Philippines and the US: Part I"
Speaker: Jo Ann Paanio, J.D., Advocacy Director, Washington DC
Description: Pathway to Leadership in the Philippines and the US: Two Parts Series featuring students from San Pedro College in the Philippines and CSUDH learning from each other how to become leaders in their respective countries. Advocacy Director Jo Ann Paanio, JD and CSUDH alumni will introduce the students how to be engaged in leadership roles in the US. LIEZEL PALO, San Pedro College, will present that of the Philippines. Students from both campuses will have the opportunity to ask questions, work in teams and reflect on pathways to leadership in the two countries. Dr. Salhi (CSUDH) and Dr. June Prieto (SPC) will moderate the event.
Monday, November 15
EVENT: International Candy Tasting
Tuesday, November 16
"International Visiting Scholars Seminar Series II: 'History of the Tonga People and 21 Ways to Respect Indigenous People'"
Speaker: Cheryl McKnight, Director of the Center for Service Learning, Internships and Civic and Community Engagement (SLICE) at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
Tuesday, November 16
EVENT: Fashion Show and Chopstick Tournament
Wednesday, November 17
"Student Study Abroad Experience: Educational Experience Away from Home"
Speaker: Katey Alvarez, CSUDH student
Description: A live discussion with CSUDH student, Katie Alvarez currently studying in Japan. Come and learn about her life in South Korea and how she funded her study abroad experience.
Wednesday, November 17
EVENT: International Calligraphy and Origami Making
Thursday, November 18
"Engaging in Study Abroad: Study Abroad Providers Team-up to Discuss the Value and Benefits of Study Abroad"
Speakers:
- Ms. Victoria Thompson, University Relations Coordinator (West Coast), University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC)
- Ms. Kathryn Theisen, University Partnership Coordinator, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA).
- Mr. Douglas Lee, Stanley Prep
- Mr. Rob Goodwin, Stone & Compass
Description: Come hear from some of our study abroad providers and learn about Service-Learning opportunities abroad.
Thursday, November 18
"My 2021 Fulbright Specialist Experience"
Speakers:
- Dr. Maria Avila, Associate Professor of Social Work at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
- Dr. Dinael Guevara, Professor of Electronics Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Electronics at Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander in Colombia
- Mr. Luis Fernando Bustos Marquez, Candidate for Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander in Colombia
Description: Come and hear about Dr. Avila’s three-week Fulbright experience in May 2021, teaching pedagogical skills at the Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander in Cúcuta, Colombia. Dr. Avila will be joined by two of her colleagues from the hosting university.