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IEW Events

Wednesday: November 8, 2023

International Education Week (IEW) Festival
  • Location: California Mission Room
  • Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
  • Faculty, staff, and student clubs interested in tabling at the IEW Festival must register by October 20, 2023 via the Tabling Registration Form

As part of our commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering cross-cultural understanding, Global Engagement is thrilled to invite you to our second International Education Week (IEW) Festival at Santa Clara University.

This vibrant and immersive event is a melting pot of creativity, culinary delights, and hands-on experiences that showcase the richness of cultures from around the world. The IEW Festival is a testament to our commitment to building bridges between cultures, celebrating our differences, and cherishing our shared humanity. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we come together to explore the rich tapestry of our global community.

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Monday: November 13, 2023

Coaching Lab: International Student Job Search Strategies
  • Location: California Mission Room
  • Time: 12 pm - 2 pm

More details coming soon!


Tuesday: November 14, 2023

Annual State of Global Engagement
  • Location: Williman Room
  • Time: 12 pm - 1 pm

Join the Associate Provost for International Programs, Susan Popko, Director of Study Abroad, Sara Branley, and Director of International Students and Scholars, Melissa Heid, to learn more about global trends in higher education and current directions at Santa Clara University. Lunch will be provided for those who register. Registration coming soon.

Culture Performance
  • Location: Music Recital Hall
  • Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
  • Students, faculty, and staff interested in participating as a performer must register by October 20, 2023 via the Performer Registration Form

Join us for an extraordinary celebration of diversity and talent as we present the International Education Week Cultural Performance at Santa Clara University at the Music Recital Hall. This captivating event is a unique opportunity for students, staff and faculty from various cultural backgrounds to showcase their exceptional skills and artistic expressions to the entire campus community.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the world in one mesmerizing showcase of talent and culture! Attendance is open to all members of the campus community. Whether you're an artist, a culture enthusiast, or simply curious to explore the world's diversity, mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening of cultural unity.

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Wednesday: November 15, 2023

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Presentation
  • Location: Aloysius Varsi Hall - 1st Floor
  • Time: 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Join Global Engagement's Study Abroad Advisor, Natasha (Nat) Civ and former Gilman recipients from Santa Clara to learn more and submit your strongest application possible! The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their program.

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Thursday: November 16, 2023

International Students & Scholars Travel Signature Party
  • Location: Aloysius Varsi Hall - 1st Floor
  • Time: 10 am - 12 pm

More details coming soon!