CIE News
November 17, 2015
International Opportunities On-Campus
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
International Education Week 2015 is Monday, November 16th through Friday, November
20th. During the week, there will be various globally-themed programs and exhibitions
happening. Do not miss out on the celebration of international education as Xavier participates
in the 16th annual International Education Week. Please share these opportunities with your
students! Click here for the full program schedule.
CTE BROWNBAG:
How much do you know about Xavier’s international student population? At this brownbag on
Wednesday, Nov. 18th at noon, we will introduce you to the basic regulations that apply
to international students, talk about their experiences, and explore ways to improve your
work with international students. Come meet with CIE (Center for International Education)
staff and share your stories on working with this unique population. Open to all faculty and staff.
Stop by for desserts and FREE resource books available for attendees.
IEW INTERNATIONAL FACULTY & STAFF SOCAIL
Have you travelled around the world and caught the travel-bug? Are you from another country
or have you lived in another country? Or, are you just simply interested in meeting colleagues
from around the world? Come meet and connect with fellow international faculty and staff
members on-campus! Join the Center for International Education during International
Education Week for our first International Faculty & Staff Social on Thursday, November 19th
from 3-5pm in the CIE (GSC 230).
PARIS ATTACKS “LEARN IN”
The First-Year Seminar on Paris will hold a “learn-in” on Thursday, November 19th at 11:30am12:45pm and 1:00-2:15pm in Alter 003. We will examine the recent history of Paris as a way of
mourning and coming to terms with the attacks on November 13th. All are welcome.
International Opportunities for Faculty
USAC VISITING PROFESSOR APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
Teach abroad with USAC during 2017-2018. Professors from University Studies Abroad
Consortium (USAC) Affiliate Universities have the unique opportunity to support the USAC
mission and internationalize their home universities by teaching abroad. Visiting Professors
establish contacts with foreign colleagues, enhance their own foreign language acquisition,
strengthen and support international education and study abroad on campus, diversify course
curriculum, and develop international relationships for research and other purposes. The
application is due December 1, 2015. Please contact the CIE at international@xavier.edu for
access to the application.
Community Events
HISPANIC CHAMBER CINCINNATI
The Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati is hosting a Networking Meeting Today, November 17th from
6:00-8:00pm in Rookwood Commons Tower. There will be an update on making Cincinnati the
most immigrant friendly city with speaker, Tom Fernandez, SFA Architects, Co-Chair Task
Force Cincinnati a Friendly Immigrants City. RSVP is not required. This event is free to
members and $10 for non-members.
BEER & GUANXI, NOVEMBER 19
Join the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce this Thursday, Nov. 19th beginning
at 6pm at Wiseguy Lounge/Goodfellas Pizzeria in OTR. The event is free. It’s a great
opportunity to bring friends and make some new ones, while networking. Bring your business
card – there will be prizes!
MARKETS & WORLD AFFAIRS: THE SLOWDOWN ABROAD – IMPLICATIONS FOR THE
US, WORLD TRADE AND THE DOLLAR
Join the Foreign Policy Leadership Council at historic Peterloon for a special evening – dinner
and conversation with Nick Sargen, Cincinnati’s senior investment expert on global markets and
how they affect us and world affairs. The program is on Tuesday evening, December 1st.
Reception begins at 5:30pm. Dinner is at 6:30pm. Conversation starts at 7:15pm. Reserve
places for you and guests by RSVPing to kstrunk@fbtlaw.com or call 513-651-6166. Space is
limited.
NAFSA: IEW Programs
Celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange with NAFSA: Association of
International Educators. NAFSA will support several events and provide resources that you can
share on your campus. Topics include campus internationalization, peacebuilding, global
learning, and the economic benefits of international students in your local area. Click here for
more information about join the live webcasts.