Salve Regina celebrates International Education Week Nov. 14-18

Photo: Spain, courtesy of Colleen Cloonan ’16

Salve Regina will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 14-18. This year, the University community will have multiple opportunities to hear about the experiences and insights of Salve Regina students who have studied abroad.

Additionally, a key focus for this year’s celebration is national scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate international education. “Salve students have been winning scholarships in the national arena for study abroad through the Fulbright, Gilman and Boren programs in recent years, and we hope to continue and build on this trend by highlighting these opportunities during this year’s celebration,” said Erin FitzGerald, director of international programs.

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education week is an annual opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

Weeklong Events:

Capture It Photo Contest Exhibit
During open hours in the McKillop Library
Vote for the best photos from Salve Regina’s study abroad students.

International Quiz and Raffle
During open hours in the McKillop Library

Daily Events:

World Treats ‘n Beats
9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, O’Hare Academic Building lobby
Kick off International Education Week with world music and food.

Ireland Information Session
12:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 14, Drexel Hall lounge
Learn more about the summer program in Ireland from the faculty leading the program.

New Zealand Information Session
1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Drexel Hall lounge
Learn more about the summer program in New Zealand from the faculty leading the program.

Funding your Education Abroad: International Scholarship Opportunities
4-5:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 14, Antone Academic Center, Room 121
Learn about programs such as the Fulbright Student Program, the Boren Scholarship and the Critical Language Scholarship program that can help fund your undergraduate or post-graduation international education goals.

Pell Center Roundtable
11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Miley Hall executive dining room
Join study abroad alumni Daniel Regan (Jordan, spring 2016) and Julia Morisi (Israel, spring 2016) for “Religious Settlement in Jerusalem as a Result of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” Discuss who should be able to practice their religion in the Temple Mount area of Jerusalem. RSVP to pellcenter@salve.edu.

Peace Corps Information Session
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Antone Academic Center, Room 107
Learn about the Peace Corps as a unique post-graduation option.

Passport Day
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, Miley Hall executive dining room
Get your first passport or renew your old passport. A list of required documents is available at Drexel Hall. Salve Regina students who RSVP to studyabroad@salve.edu will be entered into a raffle to win a free passport.

Adventures in Another Land
6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, Young Building
Students will share their study abroad experiences. Light refreshments will be served beforehand.

Dominican Republic Information Session
12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Drexel Hall lounge
Learn about this new summer program in the Dominican Republic and the new scholarships available.

Oxford Information Session
12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Drexel Hall lounge
Learn about the summer program in Oxford from the faculty leading the program.

Scotland Information Session
2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Drexel Hall lounge
University of Aberdeen representative Mary Alice Clancy will discuss the student study abroad experience at Salve Regina’s new partner university.