International Education Week offers variety of programs and events

International Education Week will be celebrated at Salve Regina on Monday, Nov. 14, through Friday, Nov. 18. Events will focus on student mobility, providing the information, tools and resources needed to cross borders for the purpose of education and cultural exchange—including after graduation.

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week is celebrated on an annual basis nationally in November and is sponsored at Salve Regina by the Center for Global Education and Fellowships.

For students, faculty and staff to sign up and participate in these events, please go to International Education Week’s Linktree.

Weeklong Events

“Capture It” photo contest
Monday, Nov. 14, for voting through Friday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m.

Vote on Facebook for the best photos from Salve Regina’s study abroad students and international students studying in Newport. Photos will be posted by Monday, Nov. 14, for voting through Friday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m.

Study abroad information sessions
Monday through Wednesday at 4 p.m in Drexel Hall

During these sessions, student global ambassadors share their study abroad experiences. Drop in or pre-register to gain information about the study abroad experience and how to apply.

Daily Events

Monday, Nov. 14

Fellowships 101
 4-5 p.m. in Antone Academic Hall, Room 121

Learn about an array of competitions for scholarships that support opportunities to study, research and work abroad including Fulbright, Boren and more.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Cultures, Customs and Candies
2:30-3:30 p.m. in O’Hare Academic Building, Bazarsky Lecture Hall

International students will offer presentations and table displays on a range of topics including Japan, Afghanistan, Ukraine and more. Come try candies from around the world and enjoy the presentations and table displays.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Passport Day
Noon to 2 p.m. in Drexel Hall

Get a first passport or renew an old one. All required forms will be available, and a representative from the U.S. Postal Service will be on hand to make the process as quick and easy as possible. More details can be found on a SALVEtoday story here.

Teach Abroad
4 p.m. in McAuley Hall, Room 205
A panel of Salve Regina alumni and staff will share their experiences teaching abroad. Come learn how any major can teach abroad after graduation.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Pre-Departure Orientation
4-7 p.m. in Bazarsky Lecture Hall in O’Hare Academic Building

Designed for students going abroad in spring 2023, this session will provide information on health, safety, insurance and other logistical cultural considerations necessary to best prepare for a positive experience overseas.

Spanish and French Trivia Game Night
7 p.m. in Carnlough Cottage

Come and enjoy refreshments while testing knowledge of all things Spanish and French with visiting Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants, Sibylle Marin of France and Borja Gil Garcia of Spain. A SALVEtoday story was written on Marin and Garcia.

Friday, Nov. 18

Capture It Contest Winners Announced
4:30 p.m. on Facebook 

Visit the center’s Facebook page to learn who won the Amazon gift card prizes for each category and who is selected by the Photo Club as the best overall photo.

For students, faculty and staff to sign up and participate in these events, please go to International Education Week’s Linktree.