International Education Week (IEW)

Each year, Shippensburg University celebrates initiatives and programs that help bring a multitude of opportunities to learn about international themes to members of our campus and community.

Whether it be through our students, through our faculty and staff, or through the study abroad programs and courses that we offer on a regular basis, Shippensburg University is connected to the region, the country, and the rest of the world. So please join us as we celebrate International Education and all of the wonderful opportunities that exist here at Shippensburg University.

Check out what's happening at this year's
International Education Week Celebration

International Education Week is packed full of events that will give students multiple opportunities to have unique experiences. The events vary in nature and include culture, diversity and a variety of food.

Calendar of Events

Monday October 21, 2024

Study Abroad Panel Discussion
5:00 p.m.
Orndorff Theater, Ceddia Union Building
Where did you go, what did you do and would you do it again? Students will discuss their recent personal overseas study and travel experiences to countries around the world.
Hosted by Dr. Mark Sachleben, Professor of Political Science.

Going Global; Working Internationally
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
ZOOM
Professionals are no longer confined to a local geography when working in non-profits/ businesses—the world can be their market from day one! Come experience the various stories that highlight different countries, cultures, and traditions. Learn how to identify advantages and liabilities of working internationally, how to manage it locally and globally, and build partnerships and personal networks.
Hosted by the Career Center.

Tuesday October 22, 2024

Cultural Café: Language, Food, Culture
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Spiritual Center
Come with us to increase the campus community’s sense of globality. Bring a dish to share with others and engage in conversation and community.
Hosted by the Multicultural Caucus, Global Education and Services Club, International Studies. Sponsored by the Global Education Center.

Thursday October 24, 2024

Immersion Afternoon
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Ceddia Union Building MPR A
Spend an afternoon experiencing world cultures. Language, culture, food and fun await you! Have you ever wanted to learn about various countries in Latin America, Spain, France, Germany, and more? Come and interact with faculty and students who are experts on these countries. International food will be served.
Hosted by the Department of Global Languages and Cultures.
Sponsored by the Office of Inclusion, Belonging and Social Equity and a grant from the Commission on Human Understanding.

All Week

International Flag Display Quad
The flag display, created and maintained by Dr. Sean Cornell, Associate Professor of Geography/Earth Science, has been a vibrant and visual part of the celebration. The tradition has also included a partnership with children from the 5th grade class at Grace B. Luhrs Elementary School. The flags represent the nations around the world in which members of the Ship family including faculty, staff and students originate from when born outside of the United States.

Flags have a deep meaning for all of us. Seeing the flags all in one place at the heart of campus is symbolic of our proudly celebrated diversity and a renewed visual demonstration of how important diversity is to Shippensburg University. The flags celebrate ALL of us and remind us that we MUST embrace and celebrate each other during IEW and all year round.

If you have a strong affinity for an international flag, we would love to see you with the flag.

Perhaps you were born outside of the U.S.?
Are you an international student studying at Ship?
Have you spent time traveling, studying or researching abroad?
Do you intend to travel in the future and have a country you want to visit?

Snap a picture of yourself with the flag and upload it to Smug Mug to help us celebrate during IEW. https://shipnews.smugmug.com/upload/Xw48HJ/InternationalFlags

Sponsored by the Department of International Studies and Global Education Center

IEW Advisory Board

Planning for International Education Week is a year-long process and requires the time and energy of numerous individuals who work together with students to make each week a success. This year's advisory board includes the following individuals:

Buchbauer, Victoria – Career Center, Executive Director
Burnett, Mary - Global Education Center, Director
Cornell, Sean - Department of Geography & Earth Sciences
Lesman, Rob – Department of Global Languages and Cultures
Mitaut, Blandine - Department of Global Languages and Cultures
Morana, Ana - Department of Global Languages and Cultures
Pierce, Gretchen - Department of History
Ricardo-Osorio, Jose - Department of Global Languages and Cultures
Sachleben, Mark - Department of Political Science
Skaff, Jonathan - Departments of History and International Studies, Professor and Director
Wildermuth, David - Department of Global Languages and Cultures