International Education Week 2002
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has issued a statement in support of U.S. International Education Week 2002, recognizing the benefits of international education and exchange programs which "give us insight into other languages and cultures and in the process build long lasting relationships among peoples based on mutual understanding, respect and trust."
U.S. International Education Week will be celebrated at UIC the week of November 18-22, 2002.
The University of Illinois at Chicago will celebrate International Education Week with the following events. If you have questions, please contact the Office of International Affairs at (312) 996-5455 or oia@uic.edu
Faculty and Staff International Luncheon and Roundtables
Tuesday, November 18
Co-Sponsors: Office of International Affairs, Office of International Services, Rafael Cintron-Ortiz Latino Cultural Center, Study Abroad Office
Thursday, November 21, International Resource Fair
Resource Fair Poster (pdf)
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Chicago Circle Center, 2nd Floor, East Terrace
The International Resource Fair will provide information to the UIC community about:
International educational opportunities (study abroad and exchange programs) Foreign language classes and international studies at UIC International programs International resources available through campus departments/units International student organizations Cultural events Chicago area international and cultural organizations
2002 Participating Organizations Included: UIC Departments/Units/Offices
John Nuveen Center for International Affairs
Office of International Affairs
College of Nursing - Global Health Leadership Office
Study Abroad Office
Office of International Services
Office of Career Services - International Internships
College of Engineering - STEP Student Transatlantic Engineering Program
Office of Special Scholarship Programs
Latin American and Latino Studies Program
MBA International Programs, ISEP-Global Internship Opportunities
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, International Studies Program
School of Public Health - Costa Rica Program
Slavic and Baltic Languages and Literatures
Language laboratory
Honors College - Flaherty Scholarship and Green College (London) Program
Germanic Studies
Graduate College - Fellowship and Financial Aid Coordinator
LAS Asian Languages (Chinese, Japanese, Hindi-Urdu)
Asian Studies
Spanish, French, Italian & Portuguese
Tutorium in Intensive English
Academic Center for Excellence - ESL courses External Organizations
International Visitors Center of Chicago (IVCC)
Instituto Cervantes (Spain)
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
Student Travel Association - Chicago Office
Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University Study Abroad Programs
Institute for the International Education of Students, Study Abroad Programs
Chicago Sister Sisters Program
Hostelling International - Chicago, Education Programs
Institute of American Universities - Study Abroad Programs in France
Chicago Cultural Center
Alliance Francaise (France)
Macquarie University - Australia
Global Chicago/Chicago Council on Foreign Relations
Aolburg University - Denmark International Student Organizations
Ukrainian Student Club
For more information about the International Resource Fair please contact the Office of International Affairs at (312) 996-5455, or oia@uic.edu. Co-Sponsors: Office of International Affairs, Study Abroad Office, Office of International Services, Rafael Cintron-Ortiz Latino Cultural Center
Additional information about US International Education Week
US Department of State: US International Education Week
Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
US International Education Week.com
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