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International Education Week at CLU

International Education Week (IEW) is a national opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. IEW at CLU provides a chance for Cal Lutheran to commemorate the cultures represented on campus and learn about the differences that make the community beautiful. The Center for Global Engagement in collaboration with Cal Lutheran partners invites you to engage in global learning by attending various programs throughout November. 

Faculty and instructional staff members interested in collaborating internationally with faculty across the globe are invited to join us on Tuesday, November 7 from 11:25am-12:15pm in SBET 127 to learn about COIL. Cal Lutheran faculty and visiting scholar Daniel Hernandez will discuss COIL (Collaborate Online International Learning), in which two or more faculty partners in different countries and institutions collaborate to develop activities for their students to complete together using digital communication and collaboration tools.

The event is hosted by the departments of Communication and Languages and Cultures, the centers for Global Engagement and Faculty Development and Inclusive Excellence, and Race and Ethnic Studies. Lunch Provided. Contact global@callutheran.edu if you have any questions about the program.

The Center for Global Engagement's Office of Education Abroad is soliciting proposals for faculty-led programs. Whether you have led an educational travel program before or are new to the process, please attend this workshop to learn more about these exciting short-term teaching opportunities off-campus. The Director of Education Abroad Dr. Matthew Yates will provide details on how faculty-led programs operate at CLU and lead a panel discussion with experienced faculty leaders. Interested faculty are welcome to join us on Monday, November 13, from 4:00-5:00pm in Alumni Hall 110 or on Zoom). Proposals for faculty-led away programs for 2025 (winter/spring/summer) are due by February 1, 2024. 

The Center for Global Engagement, the Department of Languages and Culture and Ethnic and Race Studies invites you to a Cultural Exchange RoundTable.  Daniel Hernandez, (Assistant Professor, Universidad IberoAmericana, Colombia), Alexandra Choconta (PhD Candidate, University of Minnesota), and Dr. Lorena Muñoz (CLU Ethnic and Race Studies Director) will conduct short presentations on different areas in Colombia that engage in questions about tourism and questions of extraction. 

Join us on Wednesday, November 15, from 11:30am-1pm in Ullman 101. Lunch provided.

Faculty interested in an incredible opportunity to spend a month (dates tba, June-July 2024) in Colombia, exploring the culture, educational system, and climate/sustainability matters, are invited to join the Center for Global Engagement for an open information session on Thursday, November 16 from 12:30pm-1:15pm in Carol's Corner (Student Union). Dr. Christina Sanchez will overview the application process using her Mexico Fulbright-Hays award to Mexico (July 2023) as an example.

Submission for the 2024 award are due January 4, 2024. [Must be a US Citizens for eligibility.] 

Please RSVP attendance to the information session by Tuesday, November 14 to global@callutheran.edu. Lunch provided.

The J-1 "Exchange Visitor" visa is a non-immigrant (temporary) visa for international scholars to come to the USA. California Lutheran University is approved by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor “Exchange Visitors” for full-time and temporary activities that include teaching, lecturing, observing, consulting, and/or conducting research. The purpose of the J-1 visa is to increase mutual understanding between people of the U.S. and people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchanges, thereby strengthening the ties between the nations. CLU has an apartment option to host scholars on campus (pending availability) to promote the scholar's full engagement with our community. If you wish to learn how to become a department host for J1 visiting scholars, please attend an upcoming session and/or email international@callutheran.edu to meet with Dr. Patricia Aguirre, Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars. 

Friday, November  17 at 9am.

To register: https://clu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArfu6gqzMuGtGk1mdZqVwG1-VHRMS5hM2U

Tuesday, November 21 at 1pm. 

To register: https://clu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcu2rqjMuEtSEb8INRls300900WFF8P8Z

Nadia Fahmy is CLU's first J-1 Fulbright student. She is pursuing her masters in Clinical Psychology. Nadia shared her experiences as a visiting exchange student from Egypt during an interview with CGE student worker, Avya Pandhi. Nadia shared reflections on culture shock as she transitioned from Egypt to the United States: “One major difference I noticed is the individualistic nature of the US compared to the more collectivist culture in Egypt. The concept of personal space and relationships differs, impacting how friendships are formed and maintained."

To read the full article please use the following link: Full Article

The second Global Café was a huge success with approximately 80 students joining in the gathering to learn about monsters and demons from around the globe, paint pumpkins and enjoy candies from different countries. Members of the Ascension Lutheran Church Global Ministry Team brought some fair-trade items with free chocolate treats for the attendees and general items for sale. Save-the-Date as the series continues on the second Thursday of the months of November in 2023 as well as February, March, and April of 2024. 

UPCOMING IEW EVENTS & DEADLINES

Join us on Thursday, November 9th, from 2-4pm at Jack's Corner (Starbucks) to meet each other, build connections, and share about cultures. Experience the cultural diversity on our campus by learning about the many events offered during the annual International Education Week. As always, we will have international treats (cookies of the world) and global trivia. Ascension Lutheran Church's Global Ministry Team joins us again to share Fair-Trade trivia and offer fair-trade items for sale. Please join us at any point during the two hour block designed for connecting and strengthening relations with our CLU communit. 

Diwali is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. This year Diwali celebrations start on November 12. The festival generally symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated, and floors inside and out are covered with Rangoli, consisting of elaborate designs made of colored rice, sand, or flower petals. The doors and windows of houses are kept open in the hope that Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, will find her way inside and bless the residents with wealth and success. The DESI-Club and Club India are inviting the CLU community to celebrate on the Student Union Patio with music, dance and food on Monday, November 13, from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

On Tuesday, November 14, from 5:15pm-7:30pm in Richter Hall, the Department of Film and Television Studies in collaboration with the Center for Global Engagement invites the Cal Lutheran community to attend our IEW featured film, The Other Son. The storyline addresses two young men, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who discover they were accidentally switched at birth. The program includes introductory remarks by the Associate Provost for Global Engagement and ELCA reflections on peace by the Associate Vice President of Mission and Identity. Trailer available on YouTube

As part of our commitment to celebrating the rich diversity within our university community, we are excited to invite you to participate in the upcoming World Fair, the highlight of our International Education Week on Wednesday, November 15, from 5-7pm in Lundring Events Center.

The World Fair is a unique opportunity to "see the world in a day" where international students and organizations feature their country and/or share cultural performance. International cuisine from different corners of the world will be served. If your department would like to have a table at the World Fair, please fill out the participation form by no later than November 8: Participation Form

Thompson Hall and the Global Leaders Community in Kramer Court invite the CLU International Students and Residence Hall Community to attend the 2023 Friendsgiving Celebration. International cuisine will be featured for the students' enjoyment.

There will also be opportunity to create holiday cards/greetings for individuals currently in ICE detention centers in an effort to share words of hope. The CGE will provide ongoing opportunities for writing messages at other programs through early December.

Priority RSVP is due by Friday, November 10, for planning purposes.

Every November, the Center for Global Engagement celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide during International Education Week! Who created this initiative? 

1. 1. The United Nations
   2. The US Commerce Department 
   3. The European Union
   4. The US Department of State and Department of Education

Contact Us:
global@callutheran.edu
+1 (805) 493-3750

Mail To:
60 West Olsen Road #6400
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

TRIVIA ANSWER: #4 The US Department of State & Department of Education

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