The University of Findlay will celebrate nationwide International Education Week from Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20. The week will feature a series of campus activities designed to highlight international cultures, connect the campus community with UF’s international exchange students, and encourage interest in studying abroad.
The week kicks off Monday, Nov. 16, with Lunch n’ Discuss: From Findlay to Abroad – Student Study Abroad Narratives. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Watterson Center (WATT) room 120, students and faculty can enjoy pizza while learning about UF’s study abroad programs and hearing from faculty program leaders and former student participants.
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, the campus community is invited to a Study Abroad Information Session: What to Know in Planning Your Study Abroad. The session runs from 5 to 7 p.m. in WATT 130 and 132 and welcomes anyone interested in exploring study abroad opportunities. Attendees can learn about the process, ask questions, and gather information to help them begin planning or researching an international experience.
Wednesday, Nov. 18, offers two opportunities to celebrate global cultures and connections. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., students and faculty can take part in Chalk-the-Walk International Style along the Cory Street Mall (near the gazebo and white houses). Participants will decorate sidewalks with international-themed artwork, interesting facts about countries and cultures, and information about study abroad and international exchange opportunities.
Later that evening, the University welcomes Dr. Paul Neufeld Weaver, Ed.D., for a guest lecture titled “Embracing the World Community.” The presentation takes place in WATT 120 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will explore themes of global peace and cultural connection. Weaver serves as professor emeritus of education and Spanish and previously directed global education and the Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center at Bluffton University, where he also served as an international student advisor. The University will provide light refreshments.
On Thursday, Nov. 19, students can test their knowledge during International Education Game Show Night: Trivia Survivor. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. in WATT 130 and 132. Participants will compete in multiple rounds of trivia, with several opportunities to win prizes. The last contestant standing will earn the chance to select a prize from the prize table.
The week concludes Friday, Nov. 20, with International Admissions Tabletop Games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the WATT Atrium. Students, faculty, and staff can enjoy a variety of games during the final day of festivities. The event will also feature the announcement of the University’s Study Abroad Photo Contest winners. First-, second- and third-place recipients will receive prizes.
The International Education Week activities are open to students, faculty, and staff, offering opportunities to explore global perspectives and build connections across cultures on campus.
