FSU to host Celebration of International Education, Oct. 27-Dec. 5
糖心vlog will highlight its internationalization and global awareness efforts during its Celebration of International Education from Oct. 27 through Dec. 5.
With more than 100 international agreements, including cooperative agreements and bilateral exchange agreements, FSU fosters faculty collaborations and student exchanges across the globe. FSU鈥檚 international impact is significant, with European study centers in England, Spain and Italy, a branch campus in the Republic of Panama, global exchanges in 21 different countries and 2,790 enrolled international students on campus this semester representing over 125 countries.
Featured events include:
MONDAY, OCT. 27
4:30 p.m., Bradley Reading Room, Strozier Library
Join FSU Libraries and FSU鈥檚 Ukraine Taskforce for a lively discussion with visiting Ukrainian scholars on geography, urban spaces and resilience.
TUESDAY, OCT. 28
3-4:15 p.m., The Globe Auditorium
Join the Center for Global Engagement, the Department of Modern Languages, and FSU鈥檚 Ukraine Task Force for a captivating and spooky discussion exploring two of Europe鈥檚 most enduring folkloric figures: witches and vampires.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Landis Green
Join International Programs for an opportunity to meet with faculty and staff about programs they offer.
THURSDAY, OCT. 30
4:30 p.m. reception, 5 p.m. lecture, College of Medicine Auditorium
Albie Sachs, former justice of South Africa鈥檚 Constitutional Court, will speak on 鈥淧residents & Power: How South Africa鈥檚 Highest Court Held Nelson Mandela and Two Other Presidents Accountable to the Constitution.鈥 A reception at 4:30 p.m. will precede his talk, and a book signing will follow. This lecture is presented as part of FSU鈥檚 Ruth K. and Shepard Broad International Lecture Series.
5-7 p.m., Kellogg Building (KRB), Room 317
Join the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics and The Middle East Center to learn more about the Middle Eastern Studies program.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for its signature event, featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. The Arab Student Union will serve baklava. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4
4-5 p.m., The Globe Auditorium
Join student representatives from International Programs, Global Exchanges, Global Scholars, and the Tyler Center for Global Studies as they share their education abroad experiences. This is a great opportunity to hear about first-hand experiences with each of these FSU education abroad opportunities.
FRIDAY, NOV. 7
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for their signature event featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. Alpha Kappa Delta Phi will serve samosas. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
1-3 p.m., Landis Green
Join the Center for Intensive English Studies (CIES) for a meet and greet to show FSU students, faculty and staff how CIES supports the academic mission of FSU.
FRIDAY, NOV. 14
10-11 a.m., virtual
In this panel talk, four faculty members from the Arts and Humanities will discuss their experiences with securing funding support for international research and creative initiatives.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Globe Dining Room
Join the Center for Global Engagement and the Central American LatinX Organization (CALOR) for Global Cafe: Central America. The menu will feature an entree, sides, drink and dessert from the featured region. A portion of the proceeds goes to the co-hosting student organization. Each meal is $12, credit card only.
3-5 p.m., The Globe Auditorium
Join the Center for Global Engagement to learn more about FSU鈥檚 Global Exchange programs and meet international students from FSU鈥檚 partner universities and FSU students who have recently been abroad on an exchange program.
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for their signature event featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. The Sri Lankan Student Association will serve coconut pancakes. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18
7:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
Feel the energy of Trinidadian steelpan with Mas 鈥榥 Steel and experience the lively sounds of Appalachian-style fiddle tunes and dance with the Old Time Ensemble.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19
1:30-4:30 p.m., The Career Center
Join the Career Center for a networking event featuring external providers that connect college students with undergraduate research, service-learning engagements, job shadowing and more around the globe.
7:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
Experience rich music from across Asia with performances by Sekaa Gong Hanuman Agung Balinese Gamelan and the Chinese Music Ensemble.
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
4-6 p.m., virtual (register here)
Join the Tyler Center for Global Studies for its annual virtual summit, where 12 Tyler Fellows from 12 different institutions will showcase their research and experiences abroad.
5 p.m. reception, 5:30 p.m. lecture, The Globe Auditorium
Serhiy Kvit, president of the National University of Kyiv Mohayla Academy and former Ukrainian Minister of Education and Science, will deliver the lecture 鈥淣arratives at War: Ukraine鈥檚 Media, Russian Propaganda and Political Culture.鈥 This lecture is sponsored by the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy鈥檚 Anderson-Ashby Lectureship on Public Policy Journalism, The Ukraine Task Force, FSU鈥檚 Learning Systems Institute and the Center for Global Engagement鈥檚 Engage Your World Speaker Series.
7:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
Enjoy a variety of vocal works and modern pop band instruments through traditional and contemporary Brazilian music performed by the Modern Pop and Brazilian Ensembles.
FRIDAY, NOV. 21
7:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
Hear music from across Africa with the African Music and Dance Ensemble and enjoy a range of Indian musical traditions with the new Indian Music Ensemble.
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., The Globe Auditorium
Join Learning Systems Institute (LSI) for a panel discussion and Q&A with LSI staff as they share firsthand stories, challenges, and insights from months spent working all over the world.
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for their signature event featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. The Slavic Student Association will serve Transylvanian donuts. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
3-5 p.m., Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House 鈥 Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall
The Global Scholars Showcase is a culminating symposium event celebrating the community research projects of the 2025 Global Scholars. At the showcase, you will hear the stories of travel, community, and adventure that our Global Scholars experienced over the summer. This event is sponsored by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement.
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for their signature event featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
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