Florida State University will highlight its internationalization and global outreach efforts during International Education Month in November. This month-long celebration is a continuation of International Education Week, a joint initiative led by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, held nationally in the third week of November.
With European study centers in England, Spain and Italy, a branch campus in the Republic of Panama and more than 45 global exchange programs, FSU’s international impact is significant. This semester, Florida State hosted its the largest cohort of international students from 74 countries, including Austria, India, Japan, France and Denmark.
The events are free and open to the public and will begin October 25 and continue through November. Featured events include:
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER. 25
International Study Abroad Programs Fair
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Landis Green
Faculty and staff from FSU’s international programs will be available for students to learn more about the programs they offer. Students can also chat with professors, international study center staff and international program ambassadors.
World music concert: Brazilian ensemble Grupo Jaraguá and Andean Ensemble
7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
The FSU College of Music presents a performance by the Brazilian Music Ensemble, also known as “Grupo Jaraguá,” and the Andean Music Ensemble as part of its World Music Concert Series.
THURSDAY OCTOBER. 26
MCCAP Conference: The Hallyu Phenomenon (the Korean Wave of Pop Culture) and Its Impact on the Global Industry
5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Globe/Virtual Auditorium
Regina Kim, a freelance journalist based in New York, will present “From K-pop to K-dramas: How K-culture swept the world” and K-pop student dance group Seoula System will perform.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 27
MCCAP Conference: The Hallyu Phenomenon (the Korean Wave of Pop Culture) and Its Impact on the Global Industry
8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Globe/Virtual Auditorium
Several presentations on topics such as the Korean Wave, communication, culture, advertising and promotion, and public perceptions, including closing remarks by Kyong Yoon, professor at the University of British Columbia at Okanagan , Canada.
World Café: Korea
11:30 a.m., Le Globe dining room
The Center for Global Engagement will host this culturally enriching lunch hour featuring traditional Korean cuisine. $10 per plate, cash or check only.
THURSDAY NOV. 2
Preventing World War III: The Value of Diplomacy – a lecture by Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr.
5 p.m., Globe Auditorium
The FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s Ruth K. & Shepard Broad International Lecture Series and the Center for Global Engagement’s Engage Your World Lecture Series present an Engage Your World event featuring Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr.
4th Global Africa Symposium: Africa and China
5-6:30 p.m., Diffenbaugh 009
FSU’s Winthrop-King Institute for French and Francophone Studies presents the fourth annual Global Africas “Africa and China” symposium to enrich understanding of the Africa-China relationship beyond geopolitical and economic efforts. Duncan Yoon, assistant professor at New York University, will discuss his new book “China in African Literature of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries,” in which he explores the controversial symbolism of China in African literature . register here.
FRIDAY NOV. 3
Global Trade Show
3 p.m.-5 p.m., Globe Auditorium
Meet international students from FSU partner universities and FSU students who have recently gone abroad on exchange to learn more about FSU Global Exchange Programs.
TUESDAY NOV. 7
17th Annual Going Global Showcase
3 p.m.-5 p.m., Globe Auditorium
This event highlights the international experiences of students around the world. Students create a poster presentation highlighting important elements of their abroad experience and share them with FSU faculty, staff and other students during the showcase.
WEDNESDAY NOV. 8
4th Global Africa Symposium: Africa and China
5-6:30 p.m., Diffenbaugh 128
FSU’s Winthrop-King Institute for French and Francophone Studies presents the fourth annual Global Africas “Africa and China” symposium to enrich understanding of the Africa-China relationship beyond geopolitical and economic efforts. There will be a screening of the documentary by French Gabonese filmmaker Samantha Biffot “The African Who Wanted to Fly”. register here.
Lecture “The wonders of Egypt” by Dr Farida Bad
6:00 p.m., Globe Auditorium
The Center for Global Engagement and the Middle East Center present a conference on the wonders of Egypt. The event will begin with a presentation and end with an Egyptian dessert.
THURSDAY NOV. 9
4th Global Africa Symposium: Africa and China
2-3 p.m., Zoom
FSU’s Winthrop-King Institute for French and Francophone Studies presents the fourth annual Global Africas “Africa and China” symposium to enrich understanding of the Africa-China relationship beyond geopolitical and economic efforts. There will be a discussion via Zoom with French Gabonese filmmaker Samantha Biffot about her documentary “The African Who Wanted to Fly”. register here.
WEDNESDAY NOV. 15
Open day of the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Diffenbaugh Court
Faculty and students from the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics will be available to answer questions about their programs and to celebrate languages and cultures from around the world with attractions, refreshments and more.
THURSDAY NOV. 16
Home CIES
1-3 p.m., Landis Green
The Center for Intensive English Studies (CIES) will host a meeting to show others how CIES supports FSU’s academic mission and strategic plan.
The geopolitics of the Western Balkans – A lecture by Professor Petar Kurecic
5:30 p.m., Globe Auditorium
The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s International Affairs Program and the Center for Global Engagement’s Engage Your World Lecture Series present an Engage Your World event featuring Petar Kurecic, professor of political science at the Northern University of Koprivnica and Varazdin, Croatia.
World music concert: Mas N Steel and Omnimusica
7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
The FSU College of Music presents a performance by the Steelband Ensemble and the Omnimusica Ensemble as part of its World Music Concert Series.
WEDNESDAY NOV. 29
3 p.m.-4 p.m., Virtual
FRIDAY DEC 8
Global showcase of researchers
3-5 p.m., Honors, Scholars and Fellows House, Nancy Marcus Great Hall
Sponsored by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE), the Global Scholars Showcase is the culmination of the Global Scholars summer independent and community experience. Attendees will hear the stories of travel, community, family and adventure experienced by Global Scholars over the summer.
For more information and a full list of events, visit global.fsu.edu.
