International Education Week, November 14th-18th
Special activities and fun prizes will be available during the week of November 14th-18th in recognition of International Education Week (IEW).
IEW is an annual celebration of international education and exchange worldwide. During this week, institutions across the United States and around the world host events to recognize international students, promote education abroad, exchange ideas, learn about other countries and cultures, and support internationalization.
SMU’s International Center has planned the following events and encourages students, faculty and staff to participate. Please contact intlcenter@smumn.edu with any questions.
Schedule of Events
Trivia Contest – all week – online
This trivia game tests your knowledge of the 15 home countries of SMU’s current undergraduate international students. In the spirit of friendly competition, participants are asked not to use the internet to assist with answer choices. Answer all 15 questions for a chance to win a prize (student category and a faculty/staff category). There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each category for participants answering the most questions correctly. Should any tie occur, a random drawing will be held to declare winners. Trivia Contest ends Friday, November 18th at 12:00 pm. Winners will be contacted via email that day.
World Puzzle Competition – Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6:00pm-7:00pm – Heights building
Form a team of 3 and sign up using the link below by 4:30pm on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Teams will race to complete a 300-piece puzzle of the world. Prizes awarded to the fastest 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. The maximum number of teams able to participate is 12. Starting at 6:00pm, the event will take place in the International Center (1st floor Heights building).
Study Abroad Information Session – Thursday, Nov. 17, 12:15-1:00pm – Toner #9
If you have questions about specific study abroad programs, or you would simply like a general overview of the options available to you, this session is for you. Learn how to make studying abroad a part of your academic journey. It’s never too early to begin planning!
Finale Friday Fortune Cookies – Friday, Nov. 18 – various offices & cafeteria
As the finale of International Education Week, fortune cookies with attached fun facts from countries representing both the homelands of SMU’s undergraduate international students and locations of study abroad opportunities will be distributed throughout various Winona campus offices and the cafeteria.
Taste the World – all week – cafeteria (Sponsored by Chartwells)
Each day, Monday thru Friday, Chartwells will prepare a variety of foods from home countries of some of our international students.
- Monday (lunch)
Canada – Tourtière
- Tuesday (lunch)
China – Char Siu Pork Roast, Chinese BBQ pork - Wednesday (dinner)
Liberia – Peanut Stew with Chicken, Jollof Rice
- Thursday (lunch)
France – Coq Au Vin Rouge, Fondant Potatoes - Friday
Japan/Sweden – Stir Fried Udon with Shrimp