International Education Week @ ODU
Join Us for IEW!
Ohio Dominican University is proud to participate in International Education Week (IEW) each year in November. Throughout the week, we celebrate the global diversity present on our campus, promote study abroad opportunities, and engage with cultural organizations throughout Central Ohio. International Education Week at ODU is co-hosted by the International Office and the World Student Club. All student organizations and departments are welcome to host and participate in IEW events.
International Education Week 2023
Join us for a wide range of events and activities to celebrate International Education Week!
| Study Abroad in South Africa Information Session Monday, Nov. 13 | 3-4 p.m. Online Join us to learn about options for studying abroad in South Africa with our partner organization ISA! Click here to register via Zoom. |
| Global Bites Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 11 a.m. Hamilton Hall Use your meal swipe to enjoy dishes from around the world at lunch today in celebration of IEW2023! |
| World Student Club Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 6:30 p.m. Aquinas Hall Lounge Join students from all over the world as we discuss international topics and get to know each other! This week’s topic: Jamaica. |
| Family Feud International Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 7:30 p.m. Griffin Student Center Lower Level A fun and interactive event where teams will compete in a lively game show, testing their quick thinking and knowledge on various cultures and countries around the world to win exciting prizes! Sponsored by the World Student Club. |
| Chinese/Japanese Calligraphy Workshop Thursday, Nov. 16 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Griffin Student Center Fireplace Lounge Stop by the Griffin Fireplace Lounge during this workshop to learn how to write Chinese/Japanese words and make a calligraphy bookmark! |
Instagram Student Takeover
Follow @ODUInternationaled all week to see our student takeovers celebrating IEW2023! #PanthersGoGlobal #IEW2023
Follow @ODUInternationaledWhat is IEW?
“International Education Week (IEW), is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.” Learn more at https://iew.state.gov/.
Get Involved!
Student organizations, faculty, and departments on campus are welcome to host IEW events. To get involved, email international@ohiodominican.edu Join the fun on social media with the hashtag #PanthersGoGlobal
Previous IEWs
International Education Week 2022
Schedule of Events, Nov. 1 -5, 2022
Study Abroad Fair
Tuesday, 10 a.m. | 1st Floor of Griff
World Student Club New Members Night
Tuesday, 7 p.m. | Sansbury Lounge
North Market Dinner with IFI
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. | RSVP to theresa@ifiusa.org
Global Bites
Thursday, Lunch | Hamilton Hall
World Student Club Fashion & Culture Night
Thursday, 7 p.m. | Community Room
Henna Workshop
Friday, noon | Fireplace Lounge, Griff
"Fragmented Lives" Book Launch & Signing
Saturday, 3 p.m. | Matesich Theatre
International Education Week 2021
Schedule of Events
Nov. 15 - 19
Study Abroad Info Session
Monday, 3:30 p.m. | Griff 258
Zumba
Tuesday, 7 p.m. | Colonial Room in Sansbury Hall
Operation Christmas Child
Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. | Griff Fireplace Lounge
International Movie Night
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. | Panther Plaza
Global Fest: Culture & Fashion Night
Friday, 7 p.m. | Community Room
Flag Scavenger Hunt
All week
Instagram Takeover
All week @engageatodu
@ODUInternationalEd #PanthersGoGlobal #IEW2021
11/9 – Multilingual Monday with Mary hosted by Campus Ministry
11/9 – African Drum Lessons hosted by Work Student Club
11/9 – Going Pro Abroad (Virtual) with ODU alumna Jackie Oestreich '17
11/10 – Byzantine Catholicism: Educational Conversation & Byzantine Mass hosted by Campus Ministry
11/10 – So You Want to Talk About Rights hosted by Multicultural Affairs
11/11 – Commuter Appreciation hosted by the International Office
11/11 – Global Bites & Trivia Night hosted by Sodexo and the International Office
11/12 – International Arts Workshops hosted by World Student Club
11/12 – Latin Rhythms Zumba hosted by World Student Club
All Week: Flag Photo Hunt hosted by IFI
All Week: Career Development Instagram Takeover by the International Office
11/18 – Japanese Calligraphy Workshop hosted by the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio
11/19 – Fulbright Student Program Info Panel hosted by the Central Ohio Chapter of the Fulbright Association
11/19 – Hot Chocolate & Hot Topics: International Edition hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
11/20 – Global Bites hosted by World Student Club
11/20 – Fulbright Information Panel for Staff & Faculty hosted by the Central Ohio Chapter of the Fulbright Association
11/21 - #IEW2019 Photo Booth
11/21 – Exotic Eats hosted by ODU Dining Services (SODEXO)
11/22 – Game Night: International Edition hosted by Campus Ministry
All Week: Waving of the Flags, IEW Challenge
11/13 – Dance Fiesta
11/14 – Global Bites hosted by World Student Club
11/16 – Cultural Dress Up Date
11/16 – Runway Ready
All Week: Waving of the Flags
11/13 Country Profile: Saudi Arabia
11/14 – Global Bites
11/14 – Study Abroad Open House
11/15 – Intercultural Dating
11/16 – Japanese Glass Artist
All Week: Waving of the Flags