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Join International & Off-Campus Programs (IOCP) to celebrate Global Engagement Week: November 10-14! Mark your calendars and tell your friends, it's time to celebrate rich traditions from around the globe!
Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground.
Location and time: Faculty and Staff Dining Room at the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center; 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Organized by the Chaplain's Office and the IOCP
Speaker: Dr. Rajika Bhandari
Time: 7:00–7:50 p.m. (Keynote) | 8:00–9:00 p.m. (Book signing)
Location: Merrick 301
Organized by: IOCP
Co-sponsors: Global Studies Institute, Department of World Languages & Cultures, Chaplain's Office, Office of the CDO, and Student Involvement Office
Location & time: IOCP, Slocum Hall 311; 4:15 pm - 6 pm
Learn how to fold beautiful paper creations guided by Japanese students and enjoy a hands-on matcha tea ceremony that highlights mindfulness, balance, and hospitality.
Location & time: Smith Hall, Dinner Time
Enjoy an evening of global flavors at Smith Dining Hall! Sample dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world and celebrate the diversity of our campus community as part of Global Engagement Week.
Location & time: Merrick 301; 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Experience the vibrant spirit of India through dance! Join us for an energetic hour of movement, music, and cultural expression as students teach traditional and Bollywood-inspired dance steps. No experience needed - just bring your energy and enthusiasm!
Location & time: IOCP - Slocum Hall 311, 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Experience the heart of Northern Irish hospitality with Alyssa Grainger from Belfast as your guide. Enjoy tea, scones, and lively conversation celebrating the flavors and stories of Ulster.