Brock University is celebrating International Education Week with a series of activities from Monday, Nov. 17 to Friday, Nov. 21, including the flagship Human Library event on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Provost and Vice-President, Academic Arja Vainio-Mattila (left) participated in last year's Human Library event. From cultural exchanges at the Human Library to culinary journeys at the Night Market, members of the Brock community can travel the world without leaving campus during International Education Week (IEW).
Taking place from Monday, Nov. 17 to Friday, Nov. 21, IEW aims to promote the value of education abroad and at home. Brock’s weeklong celebration coincides with events in more than 100 countries around the globe.
“Throughout the week, we’re shining a light on the many ways students, faculty and staff can explore the world through education. It’s a celebration of how these experiences bring new perspectives to Brock and connect us to a vibrant global network,” said Marla Terreberry-Portfilio, Associate Director, International Services.
Organized by Brock International in collaboration with several campus partners, IEW will offer students, faculty and staff the chance to learn more about internationalization on campus as well as global learning and research opportunities.
This year’s schedule includes:
- Study Abroad Fair on Monday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rankin Family Pavilion
- Human Library on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Pond Inlet
- International Trivia and Crafts Night on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the International Centre’s Global Commons
- Night Market on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Market Hall
- Cultural Exchange Café on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the International Centre’s Global Commons
- Articulating International Experiences on your Resume on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Career Education Office adjacent to Market Hall
- Immigration in Focus: Immigration Policy and the Student Experience on Friday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon in RFP 214/215 and online
For a full listing of events, please visit Brock’s International Education Week events page on ExperienceBU.