International Education Week 2024
November 18, 2024 to November 22, 2024: All Week Long Events
Global Snacks: Sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC) and the Office of Global Education. Stop by the TCC Lounge and sample an international treat. 9 AM to 5 PM. Metropolitan Campus: TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall. For more information contact Kristin Cothran, director of Transforming College Campuses, at 973-443-8343 or kcothran@fdu.edu.
Display: Sponsored by the Florham Campus Library. “South Africa in National and Transnational Literature, Art, Photography and Fashion.” Display of various books and journals. Florham Campus: Reference Room, Monninger Center for Learning and Research. For more information contact Eleanor Friedl, research and instruction librarian, at friedl@fdu.edu.
CommuniTEA: Sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC) and the Office of Global Education. Stop by the TCC Suite and sample a different international tea and snack/treat. 9 AM to 5 PM. Florham Campus: TCC Suite, Room 9, Hennessy Hall. For more information contact Kristin Cothran, director of Transforming College Campuses, at 973-443-8343 or kcothran@fdu.edu.
November 19, 2024 at 1 PM: Make the Mark on the World
Sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC) and the Office of Global Education. Rock painting. Florham Campus: Reuter’s Rock. For more information contact Monica Yim, assistant director for global initiatives, at yims@fdu.edu.
November 19, 2024 at 1 PM: Global Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Programs in English for Academic and Professional Success (PEAPS). English for Professional (EPS) students receive 1 credit for participating in the Scavenger Hunt. Participants will be entered in a raffle drawing for chance to win FDU prizes. Florham Campus. Email Danielle DesFosses, associate director of PEAPS, at desfoss1@fdu.edu to receive scavenger hunt instructions.
November 19, 2024 at 1 PM: Global Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Programs in English for Academic and Professional Success (PEAPS). English for Professional (EPS) students receive 1 credit for participating in the Scavenger Hunt. Participants will be entered in a raffle drawing for chance to win FDU prizes. Must sign in at starting location to join. Metropolitan Campus: Room 476, Robison Hall. For more information contact Danielle DesFosses, associate director of PEAPS, at desfoss1@fdu.edu.
November 20, 2024 at 11 AM: An Exploration of Nyaka
Sponsored by the Office of Global Learning. Virtual presentation to discuss advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by protecting and nurturing children. Presented by Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, founder and CEO of Nyaka. Moderated by Larry Goodin, adjunct faculty member. Zoom available here. For more information contact Monica Yim, assistant director for global initiatives, at yims@fdu.edu.
November 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM: International Friendsgiving
Sponsored by Silberman College of Business. Bring a favorite dish to share with Amity and Global Business Experience students. Florham Campus: Rutherford Room, Ferguson Recreation Center. For more information contact Mary Sakin, assistant dean, corporate engagement and student success, at sakinm@fdu.edu.
November 21, 2024 at 11 AM: Study-abroad Summer 2025 Information Session
Sponsored by the Office of Global Learning. Faculty-led information session on study-abroad opportunities for the summer of 2025. Presented by Gary Darden, associate professor of history, and J.C. Kim, professor of sport management. Moderated by Brian Swanzey, university director of study abroad. Zoom available here. For more information contact Brian Swanzey at brian_swanzey@fdu.edu.
November 21, 2024 at 11 AM: The Empathy, Equality, Entrepreneurship Mission (TEEEM)
Sponsored by the Office of Global Learning. Information Session with TEEM. Presentation by Taylor (DeMaio) D’Alessio, vice president of TEEEM. Zoom available here. For more information contact Monica Yim, assistant director for global initiatives, at yims@fdu.edu.
November 21, 2024 at 12 PM: Global Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Programs in English for Academic and Professional Success (PEAPS). English for Professional (EPS) students receive 1 credit for participating in the Scavenger Hunt. Participants will be entered in a raffle drawing for chance to win FDU prizes. Florham Campus. Email Danielle DesFosses, associate director of PEAPS, at desfoss1@fdu.edu to receive scavenger hunt instructions.
November 21, 2024 at 12 PM: Global Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Programs in English for Academic and Professional Success (PEAPS). English for Professional (EPS) students receive 1 credit for participating in the Scavenger Hunt. Participants will be entered in a raffle drawing for chance to win FDU prizes. Must sign in at starting location to join. Metropolitan Campus: Room 476, Robison Hall. For more information contact Danielle DesFosses, associate director of PEAPS, at desfoss1@fdu.edu.
November 21, 2024 at 3 PM: “Home” Opening Reception
Sponsored by the Hispanic Center, the FDU Center for First-Generation Scholars and Programs in English for Academic and Professional Success (PEAPS). Opening reception of student art exhibit, “Home.” Explore the idea of home through art and text. Students showcase their artwork and read excerpts of their writing as they relate to the concept of home. Metropolitan Campus: Hispanic Center, Robison Hall. More information found here. For more information contact Irene Oujo, executive director of the Hispanic Center, at oujo@fdu.edu.
November 21, 2024 at 8 PM: Represent Your Culture
Sponsored by the Office of Global Learning and the Global Scholars Program. Students present and speak about their culture through any means — PowerPoint, song, dance, video, etc. Metropolitan Campus: Rutherford Room, Greg Olsen Student Union. Those interested in presenting should email honors and global scholar student, Emily Bone, at e.bone@student.fdu.edu.
November 22, 2024 at 1 PM: Pathways to Global Citizenship
Sponsored by Office of Global Learning and the FDU Model UN club. Students reflect on their cultural roots and global aspirations to sustainable development. Metropolitan Campus: Rutherford Room, Greg Olsen Student Union. For more information contact global scholar student, Sebastian Perez, at j.perezmoncada@fdu.edu.
