International Education Week
International Education Week
International Education Week is celebrated worldwide on the third week of November. The University of Lethbridge will be hosting a variety of events to celebrate International Education Week in collaboration with Students' Union Culture Week.
At uLethbridge, we celebrate International Education Week to recognize the value of education abroad and honour ethnic and cultural diversity. Did you know that more than 85 countries represented here at the uLethbridge each semester, including well over 800 students, faculty and staff whose roots lie outside of Canada? International Education Week is an opportunity to better acquaint ourselves with our global neighbors—to share the sights, sounds and tastes of the world outside our Canadian borders—to experience the world right here in our own backyard!
Participate in International Education Week
- Attend the Study Abroad Fair and learn about the benefits of studying abroad, connect with students from around the world, and discover the international programs available at the University of Lethbridge
- Learn how to greet someone and introduce yourself in another language; attend a mid-day Mini Language Lesson every day during IEW
- Enter a special recipe in the Place Your Plate recipe book
- Attend the Living Library: don't borrow a book, borrow a person and learn about their country and culture
- Explore the rich tradition of Australian Aboriginal art in our hands-on dot painting activity
- Vote for your favourite Capture Culture Photo!
Check out the week's activities!
9:00 a.m. | International Education Week, Culture Week Launch | Science Commons Atrium
Greetings from various university staff, students, and an elder, with a group photo afterwards.
All Day | Place Your Plate
We would like you to showcase your culture by sharing your favourite national recipe! Enter your recipe
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Vote in the Capture Culture Photo Contest | PE Foyer
Vote for your favourite photos to determine the two winners of the Capture Culture Photo Contest!
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Study Abroad Fair | PE Foyer
11:30 a.m. | International Table Tennis Competition | UHall Atrium
Compete in 2v2 and 1v1 table tennis with contestants representing various regions around the world
All Day | Place Your Plate
We would like you to showcase your culture by sharing your favourite national receipe! Enter your recipe
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Vote in the Capture Culture Photo Contest | SU Bus Loop Entrance
Vote for your favourite photos to determine the two winners of the Capture Culture Photo Contest!
11:30 a.m. | Taste Around the World | Zoo Ballrooms - Come sample some cultural food while supplies last
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Learn Ukrainian with Nika! | SU060 Register now
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Australian Aboriginal Dot Painting | TH241
Explore the rich tradition of Australian Aboriginal art in our hands-on dot painting activity! Register now
5:00 p.m. | Student Cultural Market Showcase | Science Commons Atrium
All Day | Place Your Plate
We would like you to showcase your culture by sharing your favourite national recipe! Enter your recipe
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Vote in the Capture Culture Photo Contest | UHall Atrium
Vote for your favourite photos to determine the two winners of the Capture Culture Photo Contest!
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Living Library | Library Entrance/Exit
Why borrow a book when you can borrow a person and learn about their country and their culture? Come speak with one of our internationally well-versed faculty members and international students for a casual intercultural exchange. Hosted by the University of Lethbridge Library.
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Learn the Kiswahili language with Gladys! | SU060 Register now
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Learn Japanese with Nicole! Register now
All Day | Place Your Plate
We would like you to showcase your culture by sharing your favourite national recipe! Enter your recipe
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Vote in the Capture Culture Photo Contest | SU Bus Loop Entrance
Vote for your favourite photos to determine the two winners of the Capture Culture Photo Contest!
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Learn Manx Gaelic with Shawn! Register now
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Learn Portuguese with Julia! Register now
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Open House | SU060
Come visit the International Centre and meet the team!