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  • World on Wednesdays takes place this fall, September through November. (Vanderbilt University)

    WOW: New global health opportunities in Lwala, Kenya

    International Student and Scholar Services would like you to join us at WOW, where Vanderbilt and the community engage in presentations, informal conversations and topical lectures on global issues. Read More

    Apr 4, 2014

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    Myanmar topic of World on Wednesdays meeting April 2

    International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where members of the Vanderbilt community engage in lectures, presentations and conversations about global issues. The next WOW topic is “Myanmar: Culture and Education,” to be presented by Lu Sam, a visiting Hubert H. Read More

    Mar 27, 2014

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    ‘Voices of Nashville’ shares the immigrant experience

    The Dean of Students and International Student and Scholar Services invite you to a performance of Voices of Nashville on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Read More

    Feb 28, 2014

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    Service learning in Latin America topic of next WOW

    International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where members of the Vanderbilt community engage in lectures, presentations and conversations about global issues. The next WOW topic is “Service Learning Opportunities in Latin America,” to be presented by the Center for Latin American Studies. Read More

    Feb 12, 2014

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    Get a taste of American culture at upcoming EAT! events

    International Student and Scholar Services is planning EAT! events for March 16 and April 13. EAT! is a free program that provides international students and scholars a chance to enjoy American food and culture with a local family. Students and scholars attend the dinners in small groups of two… Read More

    Feb 11, 2014

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    Undergraduate participation in global health subject of WOW Feb. 5

    International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where members of the Vanderbilt community engage in lectures, presentations and conversations about global issues. The next WOW topic is “Undergraduates in Global Health: Can They Make a Difference?” to be presented by Vibhu Krishna… Read More

    Jan 28, 2014

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    WOW event will discuss study abroad

    International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where members of the Vanderbilt community engage in lectures, presentations and conversations about global issues. The next WOW topic is “Study Abroad: A Transformative Experience,” to be presented by peer advisers from the Global Education… Read More

    Jan 14, 2014

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    International Education Week celebrated Nov. 8-20

    (iStockphoto) More than 25 events are planned for International Education Week beginning Friday, Nov. 8, through Wednesday, Nov. 20. Events include the World Market Fair on Monday, Nov. 11, featuring vendors such as Scarlett Begonia, Harvest Hands and Fair Trade Teas. The World “Cup” will be Thursday, Nov. 14, and… Read More

    Nov 6, 2013

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    World on Wednesdays seeking presenters for spring semester

    (iStockphoto) International Student and Scholar Services is seeking presenters for its World on Wednesdays series for spring 2014. WOW features a different topic of global interest each week, with presentations by students, staff, faculty and community members. ISSS seeks to promote international awareness throughout the Vanderbilt… Read More

    Oct 22, 2013

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    Be a First Friend to an international student

    (photo courtesy of ISSS) Each fall, Vanderbilt welcomes students from around the world to our campus and community. This year, 450 new international students from 112 countries, from Armenia to Zambia, arrived in Nashville to study at Vanderbilt. Many of these students have never been to the United States or may not… Read More

    Sep 10, 2013

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    World on Wednesdays seeks presentations on international issues

    International Student and Scholar Services is seeking presenters for its World on Wednesdays fall series. WOW features a different topic of global interest each week, with presentations by students, staff and faculty. ISSS seeks to promote international awareness throughout the Vanderbilt community. Past WOW events have… Read More

    Jul 17, 2013

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    Immigration reform and higher education topic of federal forum

    Immigration reform and its implications for higher education will be the topic of a federal forum July 31 at Vanderbilt. Read More

    Jul 10, 2013

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    J-1 visa workshop is June 26

    Whether you are new to J-1 visas, need a review or want to learn about the latest immigration regulations, this workshop is for you. Read More

    Jun 21, 2013

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    World on Wednesdays features talks on topics of global interest

    World on Wednesdays, presented by International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS), features a different topic of global interest each week, with presentations by students, staff, and faculty. Read More

    Mar 26, 2013

  • World on Wednesdays takes place this fall, September through November. (Vanderbilt University)

    Join the global conversation every Wednesday at WOW

    World on Wednesdays (WOW), presented by International Students & Scholar Services, features a different topic of global interest each week, with presentations by students, staff and faculty Read More

    Feb 28, 2013

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    New offices created to strengthen diversity education, leadership development among students

    (Vanderbilt University) The Office of the Dean of Students has announced it will reorganize its efforts in the areas of diversity education and leadership development through the creation of two new offices, the re-purposing of an existing office and the creation of two new cross-departmental committees. The… Read More

    Dec 7, 2012

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    Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 5-14

    (iStockphoto) 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… Read More

    Oct 31, 2012

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    Be a ‘first friend’ to an international student

    (image courtesy of ISSS/Vanderbilt) Each fall, Vanderbilt welcomes students from around the world to our campus and community. This year, 360 international students from 55 countries – Armenia to Zambia – will arrive in Nashville to study at Vanderbilt. Many of these students have never been to the United States… Read More

    Aug 15, 2012

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    Share your international expertise at World on Wednesdays

    (iStockphoto) International Student and Scholar Services is seeking presenters with expertise or academic interest in an international issue or event to participate in the World On Wednesdays program for Fall 2012. ISSS facilitates and promotes international awareness throughout the Vanderbilt community by sponsoring campus-wide events that are… Read More

    Jul 24, 2012

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    Become a First Friend and explore other cultures

    (iStockphoto) Each fall, Vanderbilt welcomes students from around the world to our campus and community. This year, 360 international students from 55 countries – Armenia to Zambia – will arrive in Nashville to study at Vanderbilt. Many of these students have never been to the United States or may not… Read More

    Jul 16, 2012