Smith School celebrates International Education Week with the Office of Global Initiatives, November 16-20
The Office of Global Initiatives (OGI) at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is excited to celebrate our global diversity amongst our students, faculty and staff during next week’s International Education Week (IEW). OGI has partnered with several Smith centers and student groups and other departments at UMD to provide a wide array of events every day at Van Munching Hall, Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20, 2015.
From learning the value of a global mindset in business to exploring culinary delights from around the world, there’s something for everyone during International Education Week. Everyone is welcome – some events require pre-registration.
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education and is celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Follow along on social media at: #IEW2015
MONDAY, NOV. 16, 2015
Smith is Global Kick-Off!
9-11 a.m.
Start your morning with doughnuts and coffee at the employer’s desk at the front of Van Munching Hall. Sponsored by OGI and the Dingman Center.
CIBER Distinguished Speakers Series
6 – 8 p.m.
Join CIBER for a panel discussion on “The Value of Global Competency in International Business.” Panelists include:
- Mohamed Abdel-Kader, Deputy Assistant Secretary of International and Foreign Language Education, U.S. Department of Education
- Jing Su Vivatrat, Managing Director, The Asia Group
- Trevor Gunn, Vice President of International Relations, Medtronic
The event will begin with a reception from 6 to 6:30 p.m., panel discussion from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and networking from 7:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP to the event here.
Taste & See
6:30-7:30 p.m. at VMH1520
Come and enjoy an array of world-wide culinary adventures. Sponsored by DECA.
TUESDAY, NOV. 19, 2015
Language Learning For Business
5:30-6:30 p.m. at VMH1306
Hear about language learning at UMD and how employment opportunities arise when you are multi-lingual. Pizza will be served.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 2015
International Coffee Hour
3-4:30 p.m. at VMH2333
Enjoy a casual gathering for global conversation. Sponsored by OGI, ISSS and Education Abroad.
ChangeTheWorld Showcase
6:30-8:30 p.m. at VMH2517
Learn from 50 incredible students who are applying their business skills to help nonprofits expand their impact. Sponsored by CSVC.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 2015
Dingman Center Speaker Series
Noon-1 p.m. at VMH2333
Sean Skelley, founder of Geek Squad.
Diwali Night
6-8 p.m.
Join MBAA’s for a “festival of lights” with food and dancing in VMH 3rd floor atrium. Open to MBA students only.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 2015
Get Ready to go Abroad!
2-4 p.m. at VMH1335
Join OSC and OGI for a pre-departure meeting for undergraduates going abroad.
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The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master’s, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.