What is International Education Week?
IEW is a joint initiative of the Departments of State and Education. It is meant to raise awareness of, and promote innovation within, the field of international education. In 2007, it is being celebrated Nov. 12 - 16. To learn more about IEW please visit the State Dept.'s IEW site.
What follows is a listing of some of the numerous internationally-themed events that will take place that week. Some are happening specifically for IEW, but be aware that most are ongoing, everyday events, free and open to be enjoyed by the Purdue-area community throughout the year.
Study Abroad Information Table
Drop by to learn about opportunities to study abroad or intern abroad.
Presented as part of the University's observance of International Education Week.
Location: PMU Basement
Contact: studyabroad@purdue.edu
German Conversation Hour
A chance to practice German and to meet others who speak the language - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
Don't speak German, or want some practice? Go here.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stanley Coulter Room 131
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
Classics Conversation Hour
A chance to practice classical Greek or Latin and to meet others who speak these languages - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stanley Coulter Room 131
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
Coffee and Conversation @ the International Center
A casual gathering of people from a wide range of nations - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
Visit the site of the International Center for details.
Location: International Center, 523 Russell St., W. Lafayette
Contact: info@intlctr.org
Japanese Conversation Hour
A chance to practice Japanese and to meet others who speak the language - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stanley Coulter Room 131
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
Portuguese Conversation Hour
A chance to speak Portuguese and to meet others who speak the language - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
Don't speak Portuguese, or want to practice? Go here.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stanley Coulter Room 131
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
Russian Conversation Hour
A chance to practice Russian and to meet others who speak the language - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stanley Coulter Room 131
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
Italian Conversation Hour
A chance to practice Italian and to meet others who speak the language - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
Don't speak Italian, or want to practice? Go here.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stone Hall Cafeteria
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
French Conversation Hour
A chance to practice French and to meet other people who speak the language - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
Don't speak French, or want some practice? Go here.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stanley Coulter Room 131
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
Study Abroad 101
Come to the Study Abroad Office to hear a presentation on the many ways that Purdue can help you go global through study abroad or interning abroad.
Presented as part of the University's observance of International Education Week.
Location: 105 Young Hall
Contact: studyabroad@purdue.edu
Chinese Conversation Hour
A chance to practice Mandarin and to meet others who speak the language - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
Don't speak Mandarin, or want to practice? Go here.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stanley Coulter Room 131
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
Study Abroad 101
Come to the Study Abroad Office to hear a presentation on the many ways that Purdue can help you go global through study abroad or interning abroad.
Presented as part of the University's observance of International Education Week.
Location: 105 Young Hall
Contact: studyabroad@purdue.edu
Spanish Conversation Hour
A chance to practice Spanish and to meet others who speak the language - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
Don't speak Spanish, or want to proactice? Go here.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stanley Coulter 131
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
Arabic Conversation Hour
A chance to practice Arabic and to meet others who speak the language - just one of a multitude of international opportunities offered in the Greater Lafayette community throughout the year.
For details, visit the site of Purdue's Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures (FLL).
Location: Stanley Coulter Room 131
Contact: dcraig@purdue.edu
Global Cafe @ the International Center
An informal gathering of people from a wide variety of nations.
Visit the site of the International Center for details.
Location: International Center, 523 Russell St., West Lafayette
Contact: info@intlctr.org