International Education Week 2020
November 2–6, 2020
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State. Inaugurated in 2000, IEW celebrates the importance and benefits of international education in the U.S. and around the world. Today, IEW is celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Monday, Nov. 2
Boba Tea Truck
Sponsored by OSIL, free boba tea for the first 450 students in the Dravus parking lot
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sprint in Colombia
Michael Chew, SPRINT advisor, will share about The John Perkins Center, SPRINT, their partners in Colombia, and what the SPRINT program is doing during COVID.
3–4 p.m.
(link to come)
Dinner: Flavors of Thailand
Beef Curry with Thai Eggplant
Red Curry Chicken
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Thai Peanut Noodle Salad
Thai-Style Cucumber Salad
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Gwinn Commons
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Vote!
Vote in the general election and vote for your favorite photo in the 2020 International photo contest via Instagram stories @SPUStudyAbroad. The winner will be announced Friday.
10 a.m.
Instagram
French Culture Hour
Le Cercle Français invites the SPU community to come learn a little about France! With fun icebreakers and activities, no prior French language experience is necessary.
3–3:45 p.m.
Dinner: Flavors of India
Punjabi Chicken Curry
Madras Alu Potatoes
Dal Tarka
Basmati with Green Peas
Naan Bread
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Gwinn Commons
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Chinese Culture Hour
Mandarin professor, Xu Bian, will host a Chinese hour to discuss language and culture. All are welcome!
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Dinner: Flavors of Vietnam
Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
Pork Banh Mi
Tofu Banh Mi
Minted Cucumber Salad
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Gwinn Commons
Cooking Demo
Sponsored by Sodexo, Executive Chef Christopher Studtmann will lead a cooking demonstration to prepare a versatile Indian curry sauce that can be used for poultry, fish, or vegetarian dishes. .
6–7 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 5
Peace Corps Panel Discussion
Sponsored by The Center for Career and Calling, discover the challenging, rewarding, and inspirational Peace Corps experiences from the perspective of Asian-American volunteers.
1–2 p.m.
Dinner: Flavors of Mexico
Traditional Carne Asada
Smashed Black Beans
Cilantro Lime Rice
Elotes Street Corn
Avocado Tomatillo Salsa
Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Gwinn Commons
Study Abroad Panel
5 SPU Study Abroad alumni will share their experiences abroad. Tune in to find out how to choose a program, pay for study abroad, and how to cure homesickness.
5:30–6:30 p.m.
The Talk!
Current SPU International students will interview 4 SPU International faculty members, asking questions such as, what made them pursue an education and career in the United States? All are welcome to participate in this 45-minute panel followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with the audience.
7–8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6
“Best in Show”
The 2020 International Photo Contest winner is announced via @SPUStudyAbroad on Instagram.
10 a.m.
Instagram
Spanish Culture Share
“El Día de los Muertos”
Spanish professor, Vilma Illanes, will host a Spanish culture share focused on the Mexican “Day of the Dead” holiday in the context of the 2017 Pixar film, Coco.
Noon–1 p.m.
Dinner: Flavors of Korea
Beef Bulgogi
Korean Fried Chicken
Korean Stir-Fried Vegetables with Tofu
Sticky Rice
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Gwinn Commons