Montana State University’s Office of International Programs will be hosting events to recognize International Education Week (IEW), November 13-17, 2017. IEW is a nationwide event and 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 efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

A list of the MSU IEW events can be found below:

 

Pakistan Cultural Show

Tuesday, November 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Animal Bioscience Building 238

  • In celebration of International Education Week, Tajwer Khanam, an MSU exchange student and Global UGrad Pakistan student, will be presenting on Pakistani culture, offering henna tattoos, and writing names in Urdu, the national language of Pakistan.

 

How to Thrive as an International Student at MSU

Wednesday, November 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Office of Health Advancement Conference Room, 1106 South 6th St. (near the corner of Arthur St.)

  • Join presenters from Student Health Partners – from all of our departments including Nutrition, Counseling and Psychological Services, Medical and Dental Services, and Health Education - to learn about all that MSU SHP has to offer!  It will be participatory, lively and fun!  Snacks, handouts and goodies will be offered!

 

International Trivia Night

Wednesday, November 15th, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Strand Union Building Rec Center

  • On November 15, 2017, the Office of International Programs and Office of Student Engagement will be hosting a Trivia Night in the Rec Center in the basement of the SUB! It will be an international theme to celebrate International Education Week. Join us for 5 rounds of trivia, mini games, tons of free food and non-alcoholic beverages, and amazing prizes. Doors open at 5pm, and trivia starts at 6pm! 

 

International Travel Health and Safety Class

Thursday, November 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Office of Health Advancement Conference Room, 1106 South 6th St. (near the corner of Arthur St.)

  • An informative 1 hour long class (slightly longer for travel to developing countries) covering current and relevant matters of health and safety while traveling internationally including immunizations, medications, common illnesses and diseases, mental health issues, accident prevention, risk-taking, food and water safety, insect protection, emergency planning and more!  EVERYONE IS WELCOME - students, faculty, staff, and community members!