Celebrate International Education Week with cultural events Nov. 17-21

The Center for International Affairs will celebrate International Education Week Nov 17-21 with a full schedule highlighting the diversity of cultural events taking place on campus and in the neighborhood. International Education Week is a national celebration of the benefits of international education and global exchange. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education is an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. Along with numerous collaborators, the center has developed a variety of exciting and informative events for faculty, staff, students, and community members to stimulate cultural understanding on campus and in the local community, while fostering an inclusive environment and worldview. Throughout the week, enjoy international food in on-campus cafeterias, experience the daily lives of local refugees through a black-and-white photography exhibit in Tomlinson Hall, and win prizes on Facebook and Twitter. Several events are offered daily; a few are highlighted below. For a full schedule, visit case.edu/international/IEW.

 Monday, Nov. 17

• “All in the Family: The Relationship Between Soccer and American Football” 3–4 p.m., Tomlinson Hall 135 John Grabowski, of the Department of History and Western Reserve Historical Society, will compare and contrast the two sports while exploring their relationship.More about the event.
• #CLECONNECT Student Networking Expo 5–7 p.m., Thwing Ballroom Undergraduate and graduate students can expand their networking strategies through mini career-oriented workshops and a young professional group exposition (The Young Latino Network, 20/30 Club, MotivAsians and more!). Global Cleveland, CWRU Center for International Affairs, and the Career Center are hosting the event.Students should register online.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

• Refugee Panel 11 a.m.–noon, Tomlinson Hall Lobby Who is a refugee? Where are Cleveland’s refugees coming from? Why do refugees leave home? What challenges do refugees face? These questions and more answered in an informative and interactive forum addressing facts, misconceptions, and next steps. Presented by the CWRU Center for International Affairs & Refugee Services Collaborative of Greater Cleveland.More about the event.
• "The Monks of Gaden Shartse: World Peace and the Unity of all Religions" 5:30–7 p.m., Millis Schmitt Auditorium Tibetan monks will share their culture, as well as practices and paths to inner peace and compassion.More about the event. More about the monks.

Thursday, Nov. 20

• “Trip to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Hovorka Atrium Saudi students present a “Trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” with Saudi culture, food, clothing, and social life (past and present).  Free and informal interactive cultural exhibit.

For a full schedule of the week's events, visit case.edu/international/IEW.