International Education Week 2022
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International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. The Office of International Programs leads the event in cooperation with our five colleges.
Each year the Alamo Colleges participate in International Education Week in an effort to celebrate diversity, increase awareness of international learning experience benefits, and to continue advancing the mission of globalizing the Alamo Colleges.
Join us, as we bring internationalization home and build on the global competencies of our students and community.
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Events By Date
Mon. Nov. 14, 2022 | Tues. Nov. 15, 2022 | Wed. Nov. 16, 2022 |
Thurs. Nov. 17, 2022 | Fri. Nov. 18, 2022 |
Monday, November 14, 2022
Learn About COIL |
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
A presentation on COIL will be presented to faculty who are interested in creating a program within their department. Andrea Fuentes will cover her personal program that she experienced with Universidad Tecnologica Metroplolitana de Aduascalientes in Mexico. Refreshments will be provided.Audience: Faculty and StaffLocation: PAC, Student Center Entrance |
International Education Week Kick Off |
Time: 11:00 AM-1:30 PM |
Welcome by Alejandra Bueno, International Programs Executive DirectorWelcome, Xavier Urrutia, Vice Chancellor for Economic and Workforce Development2022 Outstanding Efforts in Internationalization AwardsStudy Abroad Summer 2022 Photo and Video Contest AwardsRemarks by Ruben Minutti Zanatta, San Antonio Mexican Consul11:30 AM - 12:00 PMBallet Florkloric Plateros, from Zacatecas, Mexico12:00 PM - 1:30 PMLunch provided – Food Trucks Mr. MeximumLocation: 2222 N. Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 78215, Cyber Café |
Changing Behavior - Getting to Know Africa |
Time: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Seminar presented by Keynote speaker Dr. Solomon Nfor, Associate Professor & President/CEO of PPFA FOUNDATION (ppfafoundation.org). A non-profit organization with focus on education, healthcare, and cultural assimilation in Cameroon (Africa) and the United States. Snacks and refreshments provided.Audience: Open to allLocation: Turbon Student Center, Room 216, at SPC main campus - 1801 Martin Luther King Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78203Not able to attend in person? |
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Writing Open Education Resources (OER) for Global
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Time: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Dr. Ranjan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics, Germanic, Slavic, Asian & African Languages at Michigan State University (MSU). As a mentor for the Fulbright Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs), Dr. Ranjan works to harness the power of FLTA’s to write OER for a globally diverse audience. He has published and supervised the publication of five OER textbooks including: Hindi-Urdu, Basic Hindi 1, Basic Urdu, Basic Khmer, Basic Vietnamese and is in the process of publishing or supervising three additional OER books: Persian, Indonesian, and Khmer II. He was awarded the Open Educational Resources (OER) Leadership Award from the Associated Students of Michigan State University in 2021 and again in 2022.Audience: Faculty and StaffClick to Register |
Costa Rica 2023: Adventure Science Field Study Program |
Time: 9:30 AM-10:15 AM |
Information session about our summer 2023 field study adventure science program in Costa Rica. Information will be provided on what we’ll do, where we’ll go, and what our research station accommodations will entail. We will go over sea turtle research, as well as monkey, bat and crocodile research programs. Scholarship information will also be provided, as well as how to obtain money to travel.Audience: Students and family members onlyZoom Link |
PAC 12th Annual American Recycles Day Fashion Show-Watch Party!
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Time:11:30 AM-12:30 PM |
Each year, models show off their sustainable fashion picks at our ARD Fashion Show. Models will receive a $40 Goodwill gift card and will be asked to assemble one outfit based on the category of their choosing (Fantasy, Fiesta or Dia De Los Muertos) using the gift card and their pre-owned clothing. Fashion show was pre-recorded, but the watch party will be in-person at Palo Alto College. Food and refreshments will be available!Audience: Open to allLocation: Palo Alto College, Performing Arts Lobby and Auditorium |
Global Learning Micro-Workshop: Curriculum
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Time:11:30 AM-12:30 PM |
Learn how to infuse a global dimension into your curriculum to prepare students for success in today's interconnected world. Our primary goal is to increase global learning opportunities for students by guiding faculty in enhancing their curriculum with international, intercultural, and global dimensions. Faculty who successfully complete our Internationalization of Curriculum Workshop will be able to submit an application package to receive a Global Learning course designation and their students will be enrolled in our Alamo Global Student Distinction Program and be eligible to receive the corresponding Digital Badge throughout the Pathway Program.Audience: Faculty onlyLocation: In-Person at SAC; NAHC - 218 |
Learning in Scotland and Ireland |
Time: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM |
A presentation on Scotland and Ireland, presented by Brad Chandler. Mr. Chandler and a student will be presenting on his experience taking students to Scotland and Ireland. Scottish and Irish refreshments will be provided.Audience: Open to allLocation: PAC, Student Center Entrance |
PAC 12th Annual American Recycles Day Fashion Show-Watch Party! |
Time:1:30 PM-2:30 PM |
Each year, models show off their sustainable fashion picks at our ARD Fashion Show. Models will receive a $40 Goodwill gift card and will be asked to assemble one outfit based on the category of their choosing (Fantasy, Fiesta or Dia De Los Muertos) using the gift card and their pre-owned clothing. Fashion show was pre-recorded, but the watch party will be in-person at Palo Alto College. Food and refreshments will be available!Audience: Open to allLocation: Palo Alto College, Performing Arts Lobby and Auditorium |
Alamo Global Digital Badges and Alamo Global Student Distinction; Navigating the AlamoExperience Path |
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM |
The Office of International Programs offers all Alamo Colleges students two unique opportunities to prove to future employers the acquisition of global competencies by participating in approved global learning experiences and completing a Canvas module. The Alamo Colleges District enhances students' global learning experiences through digital badges, a type of micro-credential earned by demonstrating competency in a marketable skill. The Alamo Global Student Distinction program offers you opportunities to earn recognition for your acquisition of global competencies in your official co-curricular transcript. Learn how you can participate in any qualifying international activity and start earning “miles” and badges now. Presented by: Sherrie Radicke, Coordinator for International ProgramsAudience: Open to allClick to Register |
A Look Into The Study Abroad Program: Ireland/Scotland |
Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
NLC Student Alexis McKnight speaks on her experience participating in the summer 2022 study abroad program to Ireland and Scotland.Audience: Students onlyLocation: Northeast Lakeview College, Brazos Student Union buildinggNot able to attend in person?Register Here |
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Everything Exchanges: Academic Portfolio Overview |
Time: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Come and learn from the Exchanges team about all the exchange possibilities for Faculty and Students. We will discuss: traditional face to face exchanges, experiential learning exchanges, hybrid exchanges and virtual exchanges.
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Spain Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Information Session |
Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Dr. Pilar Damron and Professor Lloyd Walsh, Faculty Leaders for the Alamo Colleges Spain Study Abroad Program, will present the opportunity to travel to Salamanca, Spain for summer 2023. Come learn about the opportunity to travel abroad and how to get funding to offset the program cost!Audience: Open to allClick to Register |
GENIE-MVP COIL&GO Lesson Learned from Participation in Symbiosis |
Time: 11:00 AM-12:15 PM |
Alamo Colleges District and Veritas University participants from the COIL and GO Program will talk about their study abroad experience and projects from summer 2022.Audience: Open to allClick to Register |
An Adventure to Brazil |
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
A presentation on Brazil will be presented by Dr. Alba DeLeon. Dr. DeLeon will be presenting on her experience taking students to study in Brazil. Brazilian refreshments will be provided.Audience: Open to allLocation: PAC, Student Center Entrance |
Global Learning Micro-Workshop: Curriculum
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Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM |
Learn how to infuse a global dimension into your curriculum to prepare students for success in today's interconnected world. Our primary goal is to increase global learning opportunities for students by guiding faculty in enhancing their curriculum with international, intercultural and global dimensions. Faculty who successfully complete our Internationalization of Curriculum Workshop will be able to submit an application package to receive a Global Learning course designation and their students will be enrolled in our Alamo Global Student Distinction Program and be eligible to receive the corresponding Digital Badge throughout the Pathway Program.Audience: Faculty onlyLocation: SPC; SLC-128
Zoom: https://alamo.zoom.us/j/97738097731Meeting ID: 977 3809 7731 |
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Project Management and Entrepreneurship Workshop |
Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Inclusive workshop on internationalization/globalization dealing in project management and entrepreneurship. Workshop will be in conjunction with Lanier P-Tech programs and St. Philip's College student success, learning from Business Management, Construction Business Management, Entrepreneurship and P-Tech program faculty.Audience: Open to allLocation: St. Philip’s Colleges Martin Luther King Dr.Building: New Artemisia Bowden Excellence in Academia Building |
GENIE-MVP Sound and Movement for Peace Pre-Concert
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Time: 9:30 AM-10:00 AM |
A synergetic collaboration between Northwest Vista College and Jerusalem Academy for Music and Dance. This virtual performance is dedicated to our university partners: the Kharkiv University and the Ukrainian Tchaikovsky Academy of Music.Audience: Open to allLocation: In person at Northwest Vista College - Manzanillo Room 206 |
GENIE-MVP Sound and Movement for Peace Concert |
Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM |
A synergetic collaboration between Northwest Vista College and Jerusalem Academy for Music and Dance. This virtual performance is dedicated to our university partners: the Kharkiv University and the Ukrainian Tchaikovsky Academy of Music.Click to Register |
Study Abroad Promotion Day at PAC |
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Samuel Evans, Lloyd Walsh, and Brad Chandler will set-up two Study Abroad Information tables in the PAC Student Center promoting Ireland-Scotland and Spain Study Abroad Programs during International Education Week. Refreshments and sweets will be offered as incentives for students to sign up as well as PAC Swag and a Grand Prize.Audience: Open to allLocation: Palo Alto College, Student Center |
Global Learning Micro-Workshop: Curriculum
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Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM |
Learn how to infuse a global dimension into your curriculum to prepare students for success in today’s interconnected world. Our primary goal is to increase global learning opportunities for students by guiding faculty in enhancing their curriculum with international, intercultural and global dimensions. Faculty who successfully complete our Internationalization of Curriculum Workshop will be able to submit an application package to receive a Global Learning course designation and their students will be enrolled in our Alamo Global Student Distinction Program and be eligible to receive the corresponding Digital Badge throughout the Pathway Program.Audience: Faculty onlyLocation: NLC; NLIB 109Zoom: https://alamo.zoom.us/j/97738097731
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Pedagogy of Care: Supporting International and Diverse Students |
Time: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM |
This session will provide strategies that aim to send the message that care is just as important for student success at all levels of education and in all learning environments.Presented by: Dr. Lucinda Flores and Dr. Elizabeth Plummer.Audience: Faculty onlyClick to Register |
A Look Into The Study Abroad Program: Italy |
Time: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM |
SAC Professor Rebecca Dietz speaks on the study abroad program to ItalyAudience: Open to allClick to Register |
Friday, November 18, 2022
Crossing Borders: Using Foreign Policy Simulations Outside
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Time: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
In this session, participants will explore how foreign policy case studies can be used to help broaden students’ global perspectives in disciplines outside of political science. Along with this, participants will access the Council on Foreign Relations to identify potential simulations and describe ways those simulations can be structured within their courses.Audience: Faculty and StaffClick to register |
International Education Week Closing |
Time: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM |
To close International Education Week, Chancellor Mike Flores will be presenting our Global Learning/International Education Faculty Awards in recognition of their dedication and many accomplishments in the field of Global Learning. We would like to celebrate these accomplishments that translate into student opportunities and also recognize our partnership with Alamo Colleges’ Faculty Development Division. We are very grateful for your strategic and talented contributions.••Dr. Adelina Silva, Keynote Speaker
•Lunch
•Faculty Awards - Dr. Flores, ChancellorAudience: Invite onlyLocation: 2222 N. Alamo St. San Antonio, Texas 78215, Broadway Room |
Photo Contest Winners
People Category: Billie Alkema - Program: Costa Rica |
Places Category: Alexis McKnight - Program: Ireland/Scotland |
Artistic Category: Elizabeth Godsey - Program: Costa Rica |