international office
Vanderbilt to host 52 Fulbright foreign students from 33 countries
Aug. 19, 2013—Program fosters understanding of U.S. academic system and American culture From Aug. 19 to 23, Vanderbilt University will host a Fulbright Gateway Orientation for newly arrived Fulbright foreign students. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), the Fulbright Gateway Orientation program is made available to Fulbright foreign students...
Literati Longley and Longley to speak as part of visiting writers series
Apr. 5, 2013—Michael Longley, one of Ireland’s most distinguished poets, will read at Vanderbilt as part of the Gertrude and Harold Vanderbilt Visiting Writers Series. The event is free and open to the public. Longley’s reading will take place on April 11 at 7 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. Michael Longley has won almost every notable literary prize...
Appalachia meets China in free musical workshop at Student Life Center
Jan. 28, 2013—Old-time banjoist Abigail Washburn will lead the kung fu-meets Appalachia-meets indie folk band Wu Force in a musical workshop at Vanderbilt's Student Life Center Feb. 4.
Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 5-14
Oct. 31, 2012—International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange. This year, International Education Week is being celebrated at Vanderbilt Nov. 5–14 with 19 programs sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services, the Global Education Office and...
Celebrate Brazil Week with music, movies and futebol
Aug. 31, 2012—Multiple opportunities to experience Brazilian art and culture and learn about outstanding research collaborations between faculty at the University of São Paulo and Vanderbilt are all part of this year’s expanded Brazil Week celebration, Sept. 3 through 7 on campus.
International Education Week Nov. 8-16
Nov. 3, 2011—International Education Week at Vanderbilt is Nov. 2-16. The week-long series of events are co-sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services, Global Education Office, and Vanderbilt International Office in coordination with Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Holocaust Lecture Series, LGBTQI Life, Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt Law School, Robert Penn Warren Center, Humphrey...
Buy from international vendors at World Market Fair Nov. 14
Nov. 2, 2011—Vanderbilt will host vendors from across Nashville who sell international merchandise, including jewelry, crafts and more, at the World Market Fair Monday, Nov. 14, at the Sarratt Promenade. The fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy internationally themed food as you visit merchants representing the global community. The World Market Fair is...
EAT program needs volunteers
Aug. 5, 2011—Enrich your life by hosting international students in your home.
Befriend an international student through ‘First Friends’
Jul. 12, 2011—You could make the difference in the life of a student far from home and family.
Dawn Turton named assistant provost for faculty
Nov. 11, 2010—Dawn Turton, executive director of the Vanderbilt International Office since 2007, has been named assistant provost for faculty. Beginning Dec. 1, she will manage the university’s five-year interim review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and will work with schools to facilitate the recognition of Vanderbilt’s faculty through awards and memberships in prestigious...