International Education Week is November 12-16, 2012!

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education was first held in 2000 and today, is celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide.

International Education Week 2012

More information:

• Schedule
• IEW Event Submission Form
• Geography Quiz
• World Countries Quiz
• Resources
• Materials: Flyer (8½ x 11) | Poster (11 x 17)

More resources and information will be added as International Education Week approaches.

International Education Week 2012 Schedule

All events listed are currently tentative. Exact times and locations will be added as the events are confirmed.

Weeklong events:

International Photo Exhibit

• Location: Kolligian Library West 1st Floor Corridor
• Find photographs from the UC Merced Study Abroad Photo Contest, the International Opportunities Fair and other select internationally themed photographs.

Tuesday, November 13

Legends of China Information Meeting

• Time: 12:00-1:00pm
• Location: Kolligian Library Building, 360

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Study in the UK: Choosing the Right Host University for Your Major and Interests

• Time: 3:00-4:00pm
• Location: Bobcat Lair

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Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

• Time: 6:00-8:00pm
• Location: Classroom & Office Building, 120

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Wednesday, November 14

Graduate Student Tea Party

• Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
• Location: California Room

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“Crossing Borders” Film Documentary

• Time: 6:30-8:00pm
• Location: California Room

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Thursday, November 15

The U.S. Student Fulbright Program Workshop

• Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
• Location: Kolligian Library Building, 362

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The World is Your Office: Career Customs from Around the Globe

• Time: 2:00-3:00pm
• Location: Kolligian Library Building, 159 (Acorn Room)

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International Center Open House

• Time: 3:00-5:00pm
• Location: Kolligian Library Building, 101 (International Center)

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UCEAP Around the World Night

• Time: 6:30-8:00pm
• Location: California Room

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Friday, November 16

Welcome to Korea

• Time: 12:00-1:30pm
• Location: COB 129

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Traveling Solo: Getting from Here to There on Your Own

• Time: 2:00-3:30pm
• Location: Kolligian Library Building, 101 (International Center)

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Geography Quiz

Test your geography meddle and challenge your friends:

World Countries Quiz

Click here to see how fast you can name all the countries in the world in 15 minutes.

Resources

Here you will find access to past IEW pages and other materials.

• UC Merced IEW 2008 web page
• UC Merced IEW 2009 web page
• UC Merced IEW 2010 web page
• UC Merced IEW 2011 web page
• Department of State IEW website
• 2009 Program (PDF)
• 2010 Program (PDF)
• 2011 Program (PDF)

If you find any issues with this page, please contact international@ucmerced.edu.