International Education Week 2023
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. The Office of International Programs leads the event in cooperation with our five colleges.
Each year the Alamo Colleges participate in International Education Week in an effort to celebrate diversity, increase awareness of international learning experience benefits, and to continue advancing the mission of globalizing the Alamo Colleges.
Join us, as we bring internationalization home and build on the global competencies of our students and community.
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Events By Date
Mon. Nov. 13, 2023 | Tues. Nov. 14, 2023 | Wed. Nov. 15, 2023 |
Thurs. Nov. 16, 2023 | Fri. Nov. 17, 2023 |
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Holocaust Museum Tour |
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Group tour of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio. This 2-hour activity is a lead-in to International Education Week (IEW) and conversations with the Consulate of Israel in Houston (15 November). It is open to the first 20 individuals interested in joining. Transportation will be on your own.Location: Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio; Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Campus, 12500 N.W. Military HighwayAudience: All employees; Photo ID required; free parkingFee: Donation amount: $3 |
Monday, November 13, 2023
International Education Week Kick Off |
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Come kick off International Education Week with us. Light refreshments will be served and promotional items celebrating IEW will be given (while supplies last).Welcome by Alejandra Bueno, International Programs Executive Director• Keynote Speaker TBD
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Center for Learning Resources (CLR): Display of International Authors |
Time:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Please visit the Center for Learning. We will be offering a display of readings by international authors for you to choose from to enjoy!Location: St. Philip’s College Martin Luther King Campus Resources (CLR)/SPC LibraryAudience: All
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Hunger Banquet |
Time:9:30 AM |
The Hunger Banquet is an interactive event that highlights issues of poverty, injustice, global, and local hunger. Students will have the opportunity to feast while others may have limited options. The event will create awareness about what we can do individually and collectively to make an impact on our community.Location: Manzanillo Hall Room 203Audience: All
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International Education Week Kick Off |
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Come kick off International Education Week with us. Light refreshments will be served and promotional items celebrating IEW will be given (while supplies last).Location: St. Philip’s College Turbon Student Center (TSC) Lobby at Martin Luther King (MLK) campus and Industrial Technology Center (ITC) Building 1, Section A, outside Student Services at Southwest Campus (SWC).Audience: All |
Scholarly Discussion |
Time:10:50 AM - 12:05 PM |
Faculty and students will have a scholarly discussion on world affairs.Location: TBDAudience: All |
International Education Week Celebration - Asian & Pacific Islander Day |
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 AM |
NLC will host an International Education Fair to celebrate the benefits of international education and the global exchanges worldwide through student presentations of study abroad experiences, games and history of their origins, international music, international food and contests on showcasing a culture. All activity will occur in Brazos Student Union building. Poster board displays will be in the opportunity mall and student presentations, food and music in the dining area.Hosted by the NLC International Education Committee, NLC student International Club, NLC Student Life, and Hispanic Student Association.Audience: All |
Hunger Banquet |
Time:11:00 AM |
The Hunger Banquet is an interactive event that highlights issue of poverty, injustice, global, and local hunger. Students will have the opportunity to feast while others may have limited options. The event will create awareness about what we can do individually and collectively to make an impact on our community.Location: Manzanillo Hall Room 203Audience: All |
Study Abroad South Korea Summer 2023 by Seth Duque |
Time:11:00 AM |
Come learn about the study abroad program to South Korea.Location: Northeast Lakeview College – Brazos Student UnionAudience: All |
International Film Screening |
Time:12:15 PM – 1:30 PM |
Screening of film Persepolis - Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, Writer, and director Marjane Satrapi draws a poignant story about a young girl in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, when people's hopes were dashed as fundamentalists took power.Location: TBDAudience: All |
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Center for Learning Resources (CLR): Display of International Authors |
Time:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Please visit the Center for Learning. We will be offering a display of readings by international authors for you to choose from to enjoy!Location: St. Philip’s College Martin Luther King Campus Resources (CLR)/SPC LibraryAudience: All |
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Global Learning Workshop for Curriculum Internationalization |
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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International Taste Festival – An invitation to the table to debate the importance of
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Time:9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
International Table Talk - You are invited to the table to discuss food heritage cultural food choices, and traditional eating. Come taste, talk, and learn! Additional topics of discussion include:• Consumer preferences
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Celebrate International Education Week |
Time:10:50 AM – 12:05 PM |
Come enjoy a global experience and learn from classmates and guest speakers. Virtual Walk, Photo Booth, and Global Trivia.Location: TBDAudience: All |
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International Education Week Celebration - Latino Day |
Time:11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
NLC will Host an International Education Fair to celebrate the benefits of international education and the global exchanges worldwide throughout study abroad experiences, games and history of their origins, international music, international food, and contests on showcasing a culture. All activity will occur in Brazos Student Union building. Poster board displays will be in the opportunity mall and student presentations, food, and music in the dining area.Hosted by the NLC International Education Committee, NLC student International Club, NLC Student Life, and Hispanic StudentAudience: All |
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Scotland and Ireland- Study Abroad Program |
Time:11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
Brad Chandler and Sam Evans present on Scotland and Ireland. Come join us in celebrating the countries through an informative presentation and festive food.Presenters: Brad Chandler, Sam EvansFood: Provided. Irish/Scottish-themedLocation: Palo Alto College - OZUNA 102/117Audience: Students only |
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Spain Series: Spain |
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
You’re invited to join Northeast Lakeview International Club President; Alex Midkiff share his experience abroad in Tenerife and Madrid, Spain. He will provide insights into various cultures, traditions, and history along with Ofelia Blanca Mata, advisor to the Northeast Lakeview student International club.Location: Northeast Lakeview College Brazos Student Union Dining RoomAudience: All |
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Cultural: Costa Rica, Puerto Rico |
Time:2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
You’re invited to join Northeast Lakeview International Club President; Alex Midkiff share his experience and provide insight on various cultures and traditions.Location: Northeast Lakeview College Brazos Student Union Dining Room
Audience: All
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Social & Behavioral Sciences Career Talk - Humanities & Mas |
Time:2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Come join the SPC Mexican American Studies Faculty Symposium to discuss why students should consider enrolling in Humanities and MAS courses at SPC. Humanities and MAS faculty will provide students with a brief introduction to the discipline of Humanities and how enrollment in these courses can benefit their career choices and full their Core requirements. Information about the District MAS Program Initiative at SPC and the amazing study abroad opportunities students can have by enrolling in MAS courses.Audience: AllLocation: |
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Educating with the World in Mind |
Time:4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Register on AlamoEXPERIENCE and receive credit for joining this virtual conversation as we explore, with the Student District Council, the importance of self-awareness, empathy, perspective, communication, and openness on a local and global scale.Audience: All |
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Center for Learning Resources (CLR): Display of International Authors |
Time:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Please visit the Center for Learning. We will be offering a display of readings by international authors for you to choose from to enjoy!Location: St. Philip’s College Martin Luther King Campus Resources (CLR)/SPC LibraryAudience: All |
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Parade of Flags |
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Please come out to celebrate international education and see our annual parade of flags from around the world. During the ceremony, we will have our SPC choir singing the National Anthem.Location: Martin Luther King (MLK) campus in the Center for Learning Resources (CLR) breezeway and the inner courtyard area.Audience: All |
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International Education Week Celebration - Italian Day |
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
NLC will host an International Education Fair to celebrate the benefits of international education and the global exchanges worldwide through student presentations of study abroad experiences, games and history of their origins, international music, international food and contests on showcasing a culture. All activity will occur in Brazos Student Union building. Poster board displays will be in the opportunity mall and student presentations, food and music in the dining area.Hosted by the NLC International Education Committee, NLC student International Club, NLC Student Life, and Hispanic Student Association.Audience: All |
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International Education Week Celebration- English & Irish/Scottish Day |
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
NLC will host an International Education Fair to celebrate the benefits of international education and the global exchanges worldwide through student presentations of study abroad experiences, games and history of their origins, international music, international food and contests on showcasing a culture. All activity will occur in Brazos Student Union building. Poster board displays will be in the opportunity mall and student presentations, food and music in the dining area.Hosted by the NLC International Education Committee, NLC student International Club, NLC Student Life, and Hispanic Student Association.
Audience: All |
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Interfaith "The Golden Rule" |
Time:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Come join us to learn what "The Golden Rule" is in different cultures. Light refreshments will be served and promotional items celebrating IEW will be given (while supplies last).Location: SPC Southwest Campus (SWC) in the Industrial Technology Center (ITC) Building 1, Section AAudience: All |
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International Bazaar |
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Come join us for our annual International Bazaar. There will be food tasting, cultural displays, and study-abroad information.Location: St. Philip’s College Martin Luther King campus in Turbon Student Center (TSC), Lobby.Audience: All
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Global Student Perspective |
Time:11:00 AM - 12:15 PM |
International Education Student PanelLocation: Manzanillo Hall, Room 203Audience: All
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Parade of Nations |
Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Students, staff, and faculty dress in cultural attire, carry a flag, and represent their country.Location: San Antonio College – Meet in Oppenheimer Academic Center (OC) Building Lobby and ends in the Loftin Student Center Fiesta Room.Audience: All |
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World on a Plate |
Time:12:00 PM |
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to dress in cultural attire to represent their country and provide a taste of foods from around the world.Participants can sample foods during this international culinary event.Location: San Antonio College – Loftin Student Center Fiesta RoomAudience: All |
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Meet the Faculty Leaders for the Italy Carpe Diem & South Korea Study Abroad Programs |
Time:12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Rebecca Dietz (Italy Carpe Diem Lead) and Alfonso Cantu (South Korea Lead) will host an information session to discuss their study abroad programs and answer student questions about their countries, travel abroad, courses, and how to apply.Come by and meet the faculty for these programs!Location: Loftin atrium area, outside the Fiesta RoomAudience: Students only |
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What Globally Engaged Businesses Look for in Potential Employees Panel Discussion |
Time:12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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Italy - Study Abroad Program |
Time:12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Join us in learning about Italy with presenters Andrea Fuentes and Edlyn De Oliveira with specialty food.Presenters: Andrea Fuentes, Edlyn De OliveiraFood: Provided. Italian themed.Location: Palo Alto College - Student Center AnnexAudience: Students only |
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Study Abroad Italy Summer 2023 by Terang Bae |
Time:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Learn about the study abroad Summer 2023 experience in Italy.Location: Northeast Lakeview College room TBDAudience: All
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Holocaust Museum Tour |
Time:1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Come learn about the history of the Holocaust through the narrative of a survivor’s testimony.https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/hmmsaLocation: Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio – 12500 NW Military HWY, San Antonio, Texas 78231Audience: All |
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Italy Carpe Diem, Summer 2024, Virtual Presentation & Discussion |
Time:3:15 PM – 4:15 PM |
Italy, Carpe Diem: Faculty leads Rebecca Dietz and Sarah Roberts will present images of Venice, Rome and Florence and discuss traveling and studying abroad in Italy. Students are encouraged to bring questions for live or typed-in Q&A.This will be a virtual presentation and Q&A session.Zoom Link: https://alamo.zoom.us/j/91878762719Audience: Students only
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Center for Learning Resources (CLR): Display of International Authors |
Time:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Please visit the Center for Learning. We will be offering a display of readings by international authors for you to choose from to enjoy!Location: St. Philip’s College Martin Luther King Campus Resources (CLR)/SPC LibraryAudience: All |
Global Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education |
Time:8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
This event is an international virtual roundtable discussion between faculty and subject matter experts in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The conversation will be presented from a social, cultural, and political lens as current in the U.S., Spain, India, Argentina, and Mexico.Location: Roundtable Session TBDAudience: All
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Dr. Barbara Hong speaks on Fulbright Scholar Program |
Time:9:00 AM |
Dr. Barbara Hong, 3-time Fulbright Fellowship recipient, will provide her experience of being a Fulbright Scholar and how to apply.Location: TBDAudience: All |
!Libros y Loteria!"Books and Bingo" |
Time:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Please join us for a game of loteria. Stop by to play a game or two for the chance to win a prize!Location: St. Philip’s College Center for Learning Resources (CLR)/ Library at Martin Luther King (MLK) campus.Audience: Students only |
England: Study Abroad Presentation by Jonathan Turner |
Time:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Provide a brief presentation with Q&A, outlining the benefits gained from participating in the Study Abroad trip to England during the summer of 2023. A short PowerPoint presentation will be accompanied by stories and experiences from our trip. The goal of this demonstration will be to encourage fellow NLC students to enroll in the program and not miss this amazing opportunity.Location: TBDAudience: All
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South Korea - Study Abroad Program |
Time:11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Russ Wagner presents on South Korea with Korean food being served.Presenter: Russ WagnerFood: Provided. South Korean-themed.Location: Palo Alto College - Student Center AnnexAudience: Students only |
International Music and Dance Showcase |
Time:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Come feel the international grooves at this music and dance showcase. Students will share this musical and dance showcase. Students will share their musical and dance talent as a DJ spins music from around the world.Location: TBDAudience: All |
Friday, November 17, 2023
Center for Learning Resources (CLR): Display of International Authors |
Time:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Please visit the Center for Learning. We will be offering a display of readings by international authors for you to choose from to enjoy!Location: St. Philip’s College Martin Luther King Campus Resources (CLR)/SPC LibraryAudience: All |
Faculty Global Learning Luncheon |
Time:11:00 AM |
Faculty Global Learning LuncheonBy Invitation Only |
Faculty Awards Luncheon |
Time:11:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
At Alamo Colleges, we are proud to have a team of dedicated faculty who go above and beyond to inspire and educate our students. These exceptional educators are champions of intercultural and global concepts. We would like to honor our Global Impact Faculty through this awards luncheon.Guest Speaker, Barbara Hong
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2023 Photo Contest Winners
Places Category: Ayssa Ayala Ocean View- Turismo Curú |
Artistic Merit Category: Jakob Rau Words built this city - Inside the London Eye |
People Category: Terang Bae - Murano Glass Blower |