BHCC Celebrates International Education Week 2024
Celebrations Around the World
Presented by the International Center
November 18 - 22
International Education Week (IEW), November 18 - 22, 2024, is an 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 our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
Monday, November 18, 6 p.m. | Our Journeys
Virtual
A Webex session highlighting our international faculty and staff at BHCC and their journeys
https://bhcc.webex.com/bhcc/j.php?MTID=m8d04f785ef08cd9f6696abcc199f967d
Tuesday, November 19, 1-2:30 p.m. | The International Student Experience Luncheon
N-310
A luncheon to which domestic faculty, staff, and students are invited to interact with current international students (and maybe alumni) about what their experiences have been coming to the US and BHCC and their lives today. A delicious Thai lunch will be provided by Sweet Rice. RSVP required at https://s.surveyplanet.com/9iz9szph
Sponsored by the newly minted International Student Association
Wednesday, November 20, 12-2 p.m. | Be Around the World at BHCC International Festival
Gym
A street fair-type festival featuring our international students offering performances, crafts, cooking demonstrations, displays, and a passport bingo game, as well as some professional presenters and catered international food including Asian, Halal, French, and Mexican at tasting stations
Co-Sponsored by the International Center and College Events and Cultural Planning
Wednesday, November 20, 3-5 p.m. | Study Abroad and Passport promotion event
Chelsea Campus, Room 304
A small event in the community room on the 3rd floor featuring study abroad opportunities and passport promotion with Mexican food
Sponsored by Dr. Taylor
Thursday, November 21 | Central Michigan University Wants YOU for International Students
All day-tabling and special session 1-2 in D201
Ling Zhang from Central Michigan will be tabling in the D lobby most of the day and will hold a special transfer session from 1pm-2pm in D-201 for international students
About BHCC’s International Center:
The International Center at Bunker Hill Community College provides programs, services, and activities that address the unique needs of our growing international population. Established in 1999 to further BHCC's goal to expand Global Learning, the Center serves as the focal point for the College's international student population, offering friendly, helpful information and advice about life in Boston and at Bunker Hill Community College.
https://www.bhcc.edu/internationalcenter/abouttheinternationalcenter/