International Education Week

International Education Week 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 an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. Join Barnard's Office of International Programs, in collaboration with other campus offices, departments, and centers, to celebrate Barnard's international community!

All week long

Come by our table outside Liz’s Place 11am-2pm every day to see what’s going on at Barnard internationally!  Sample cuisines from a different country each day in Hewitt and the Diana Café, and taste coffees from around the world at Liz’s place.

Monday, November 12th

International Human Rights Lunch Discussion with Professor Paul Martin, 12-1pm, North Tower

Professor Paul Martin and the Office of International Programs will host an informal discussion about international human rights. The conversation will cover the  topic of replacing secularism with international human rights and the role of human rights in re-building communities recovering from conflict. We encourage all students to come and share their thoughts on this issue. Please email lpaine@barnard.edu if you are interested in attending so we can order the correct amount of food.

Tuesday, November 13th

Study Abroad Info session, 12-1pm, 504 Diana

Thinking about studying abroad? Wondering if it's right for you? Come learn about all the opportunities in over 50 countries and start planning your adventure!

Passport application/ renewal, 12-1pm, Diana lobby

Stop by our table in the Diana to apply for or renew your passport, or simply learn about the process. If you want to apply or renew, don't forget to bring the following.

1. Your Completed Application (Find the right form at the State Department’s web site)
2. Two Types of Identification, with Copies of Each (one proving U.S. citizenship and one other current ID)
3. One Passport Photo - Your photos should be in color, identical, and taken within the past 6 months. They should be 2" x 2" with a full-face, front view (head should measure between 1" and 1 3/8"), and a plain white or off-white background. For an additional fee of $15, passport photos can be taken on-site.
4. Payment for Applicable Fees by a check (personal, certified, cashiers, travelers) or money order

• Adult first time – $110 with an acceptance fee of $25
• Minor (under 16) – $80 with an acceptance fee of $25
• Passport card – add $15 for minors, $30 for adults
• Adult renewal – $110

Click here to find out more about the application process.

Transnational Migrant Connections in the U.S. & Europe, 6-8pm, Sulzberger Parlor  (in partnership with Barnard's Forum on Migration)

How have new means of communication transformed the connections between migrants and their homelands? While many point optimistically to a “death of distance,” wherein new and proliferating technologies supposedly bring immigrants ever-closer to their families, data shows that communications between migrants and loved ones at home remain erratic and vulnerable. Roger Waldinger, distinguished professor of sociology at UCLA, is the author of six books on international migration.
For more information, visit barnard.edu/fom.

Wednesday, November 14th

Exploring Your Multiple Identities In International Spaces,12-1:30pm, 302 Diana (in partnership with Diversity Initiatives)

Are you thinking about studying abroad? Ever wondered how your travel experience may be influenced and informed by your multiple identities? Join the Diversity Initiatives team for an insightful lunch conversation about identity, intersectionality, and privilege in the context of an international travel experience.
Lunch will be provided! To RSVP and/or share dietary needs, please contact Diversity@barnard.edu.

Careers and Coffee: Women with International Careers 6-7:30pm, Ella Weed, 2nd floor Milbank (in partnership with the Office of Career Development) (CANCELLED)

Muslim Women, Activism, and New Media Cultures; 6:30pm, Sulzberger Parlor (in partnership with BCRW)

Many scholars within a variety of disciplines have begun to examine the ways in which new media technologies in the Muslim world have helped amplify discussions and debates about the role and meaning of Islam in everyday life. This panel will consider how women in different Muslim contexts, who may or may not identify with feminism, are engaging media to explore different understandings of Islam in relation to their gendered lives and experiences. Learn more.

Meet the Artists (before Thursday's event, The Chinese Artist: Uncensored); 6:30 PM, James Room, 4th floor Barnard Hall

To RSVP to this reception with the filmmakers, please email: BIAS@barnard.edu

Sample foods from around the world at Hewitt’s International Dinner! Hewitt Dining Hall, 5-7:45pm

Thursday, November 15th

The Savvy Traveler Health Debrief, 12-2pm, Diana lobby (in partnership with Health Services)

What vaccines do you need? What should you get tested for when you return from a trip? Stop by our table in the Diana to chat with Barnard Health Services and learn everything you need to know about staying healthy when you travel!

The Chinese Artist: Uncensored, 6:30-9pm, Event Oval (in partnership with the Barnard International Artists series)

The Barnard International Artists series presents two artists who have made a unique film about a suburb of Beijing that has become a haven for Chinese contemporary artists. Xu Xing, an eminent Chinese writer turned filmmaker, and Andrea Cavazzuti, an Italian filmmaker living and working in Beijing for the past 30 years, have come together to make 5+5, a film that is at once poignant, moving and humorous. It offers an unprecedented look into this vibrant and avant-garde contemporary art scene hidden behind China’s formal facade. At the heart of the film is Mr Jin, a taxi driver and modern-day Don Quixote, who drives artists around the city. It is through his perspective that we are offered a window into both contemporary China and, more universally, the condition of the artist in the modern world. Learn more.

Friday, November 16th

Study Abroad Spring Internship Peer Panel, 11:30am-12:30pm,404 Barnard Hall (in partnership with the Office of Career Development)

The Study Abroad Spring Internship Peer Panel will provide a space for former Barnard Beyond the Gates international interns to share first hand experiences on navigating international workplaces and academic settings.