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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...
Be a ‘first friend’ to an international student
Aug. 15, 2012—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 know anyone here. It is an exciting and...
Share your international expertise at World on Wednesdays
Jul. 24, 2012—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 open to the public. WOW is a channel for internationally focused...
Become a First Friend and explore other cultures
Jul. 16, 2012—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 know anyone here. It is an exciting and...
Be a ‘First Friend’ to an international student
Jun. 12, 2012—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 know anyone here. It is an exciting and...
ISSS seeks presenters for World on Wednesdays
Jun. 8, 2012—International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is currently seeking presenters who have an international issue, event or academic interest and are interested in collaborating in the upcoming “World On Wednesdays” (WOW) program for Fall ’12 . WOW Fall 2012 begins Aug. 29 and ends Nov. 28. All events are held on Wednesday in the Student...
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.
Vanderbilt responds to earthquake and tsunami in Japan
Mar. 11, 2011—Vanderbilt is reaching out to those who may have been affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.