91ÑÇÉ« joins education institutions from more than 100 countries around the world in celebrating International Education Week (IEW). IEW is an annual celebration of international education and exchange worldwide that highlights the importance of international education, promotes the benefits of education abroad and exchanges and recognizes the contributions of international students in strengthening international and intercultural understanding.
91ÑÇÉ«-IEW activities include promotional activities and events organized throughout the week to recognize international students, education abroad, and global engagement.
2020 91ÑÇÉ« International Education Week Schedule
Monday, Nov. 16
| 10 to 11:30 a.m. | Globally Networked Learning Information session
Are you a 91ÑÇÉ« faculty member or Partner who is interested in student-centered learning and open pedagogy? Are you planning to develop and mount a GNL course? We are excited that are you planning to engage in a GNL-enhanced course this year and we would love to support you! |
| 12 to 1 p.m. | Exchange Q&A
Students interested in participating in a 91ÑÇÉ« International exchange program must attend at least one Exchange Q&A. The session will recap the key points from the Information Session video, answer your questions, and give the submission code for the Exchange Application. |
| 12 to 1 p.m. | Global Internships Q&A
Interested in participating in a funded international internship? Join us at the Global Internships Q&A Zoom session to find out more about program requirements and the application process. |
Tuesday, Nov. 17
| 1 to 2:30 p.m | Virtual Coffee Break - Where can my degree take me? |
Wednesday, Nov.18
| 12 to 1 p.m. | Short-Term and Summer Programs Q&A
Curious about 91ÑÇÉ« U Summer Abroad courses? Looking to take some courses overseas? 91ÑÇÉ« offers courses taught by 91ÑÇÉ« faculty members and 91ÑÇÉ« partners that will help you to gain an international perspective while working towards your degree. |
| 6 to 7:30 p.m. | RBC-Schulich Enterprise Forum Presents: Globalization 2.0 - The Shape of Things to Come
Join our panel of experts for a thought-provoking discussion of what the world of business will look like post COVID-19. Gain strategic insights into how your business can exploit the opportunities that will emerge in a new world reshaped by the pandemic. |
Thursday, Nov. 19
| 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Prepare for 91ÑÇÉ«U Webinar
This webinar will help you understand what to expect during your time as a 91ÑÇÉ«U student including a fun virtual tour that will give you a snapshot of what you will see when you eventually arrive in Toronto. We will introduce you to some aspects of campus life, campus culture, academic basics and what to do for fun. |
| 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Virtual Coffee Break - Sleep Strategies for Optimized Learning
Staying at home all the time can get your sleep schedule out of tune. Does this sound like you? Then join our session where we’ll go through some strategies that will get you better sleep and hopefully, better grades! |
| 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Global Internships Q&A
Interested in participating in a funded international internship? Interested in participating in a funded international internship? Join us at the Global Internships Q&A Zoom session to find out more about program requirements and the application process. |
| 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Exchange Q&A
Students interested in participating in a 91ÑÇÉ« international exchange program must attend at least one Exchange Q&A. The session will recap the key points from the Information Session video, answer your questions, and give the submission code for the Exchange Application. |
| 8 to 9 p.m. (9 a.m. Manila time) | Meeting with Philippine Dance Study Program (AMPD, 91ÑÇÉ« International and Philippine partners) |
Friday, Nov. 20
| 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | EIC Student Focus Group |
| 1 to 2:30 p.m. | Virtual Coffee Break - Learning Learning Languages with YI
Come and join us this Friday to learn some languages! It's always good to know new things and communicate with others. Learn Spanish, Vietnamese and Bangla with us and share your learning language story. |
| 2 to 4 p.m. | Living in Reciprocity: Black, Brown and Indigenous Solidarities Webinar
This webinar / teach-in brings together three influential public intellectuals—Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Robyn Maynard, and Shama Rangwala—in a conversation about the possibilities for cross-community alliance in the struggles against anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. |
Tuesday, Nov. 24
| 10 to 11 a.m. | The Evolution of Employment: Job Searching During Covid-19
Hosted by GoinGlobal ’The Evolution of Employment: Job Searching During Covid-19' will feature the combined insights of worldwide employment experts for a global perspective on the evolution of employment during Covid-19. |
Curious about 91ÑÇÉ«'s International Student Support Services and Go Global programs? Connect with 91ÑÇÉ« International on Ìý´Ç°ùÌý if you have any questions.
 91ÑÇÉ« students discuss the Impact of International Education
IEW 2020 Resources
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