GEO Weely Bulletin - 11/12/2024
This week’s Bulletin includes this week’s Coffee & Culture and information on International Education Week!
Coffee and Culture: Spain
Thursday November 14th, 12-1pm IH-107
Join us for this week’s Coffee & Culture, the theme: Spain! Join us this Thursday to celebrate Spanish culture and enjoy some tapas! As always, our Coffee & Culture will be in the International Hall IH 107 from 12-1pm! Everybody is welcome, so bring your friends and we will see you there!
International Education Week is next week!!!
11/18/24-11/22/24
There are some fun upcoming events in honor of International Education Week! Here’s a little sneak peek at everything that’s coming up! The schedule can also be found on our International Education Week page on our website.
IEW Kickoff and Promo Video
November 18th, Monday at 12 pm
The Global Engagement Office will be releasing a new video to start off this year’s International Education Week. This video will be on our website and Instagram, so please go and check it out when it drops on Monday!
Shakespeare in London Info Session
November 18th, Monday at 12 pm, IH 107
Interested in going abroad this upcoming summer? Faculty will be holding an Info Session on the Summer 2025 Shakespeare in London Course. Secure your upper division C GE while exploring much of what the UK has to offer regarding Shakespeare! Come to the Information Session to find out more and ask any questions that you may have! More information can be found on our website and the Shakespeare in London page!
Go Global! Study Away Fair
November 19th, Tuesday from 11-2 pm, Salazar Plaza
Looking for more information on study away programs? There will be a Study Away Fair in Salazar Plaza where different programs will be highlighted! Alumni from some of the programs will be present as well as other partner programs. There will also be international food trucks! We are looking forward to seeing everybody there! You can also participate in our traditional Better World Books buy/swap/donate at the event, so bring a book to swap or purchase books for just $1 each!
SRJC Latin Dancing
November 19th, Tuesday from 8-9 pm, Analy Village Room #640 (SRJC Campus)
The JC is hosting a Latin Dancing event! Students will learn the basics and history of some of the most popular dances, such as: merengue, bachata, and salsa! Learning these dances will allow students to have a better understanding of these genres and have the ability to use these moves at other social events! All are welcome!
Language Bites
November 20th, Wednesday from 12-1 pm on Zoom
Our annual Language Bites event is on! Join us on Zoom for a delightful “taste” of other languages! You will be able to meet international students and converse with them in breakout rooms where they will share their native languages! The Zoom link for the Language Bites meeting can be found here!
SSU International Escape Room
November 21st, Thursday from 10-2 pm, IH107
IEEC will be hosting a specially-themed International Escape Room in IH 107 from 10-2 pm. You can sign up for your time slot for the Escape Room here! You will solve puzzles, unlock clues, and navigate through global-themed challenges! This is a great way to test your teamwork skills and cultural knowledge! Reservations are only $5 per person which will help to fund IEEC initiatives, such as continuing to support the global community on campus with on and off-campus events and the annual study away scholarship!
Coffee & Culture: International Snacks
November 21st, Thursday from 12-1 pm, IH107
Come join us for our last Coffee & Culture of the year! The theme, which was picked by you all via an Instagram poll, will be International Snacks featuring snacks from many countries in order to honor our International Education Week! This is a great way to get a taste of snacks from around the globe! Conversations will be brewing and travels discussed, so make sure to swing on by our final Coffee & Culture!
IEW Friendsgiving Dinner
November 22nd, Friday from 5-7 pm, IH107
Join us for our annual IEW Friendsgiving Dinner on Friday, November 22nd from 5-7 pm! A global potluck where people bring dishes from their cultures and home countries! Enjoy amazing food, good company, and scintillating conversations all in one evening. The Potluck sign-up link is here! So sign up for whatever you want to bring and we can’t wait to see everybody there!
International Program Highlight: CSU IP Locations: Japan and Germany: Trossingen
Application Deadline: January 15th
Looking to go abroad next year? These locations could be perfect for you! Japan offers so much culturally and academically! More information on these programs can be found on the CSU IP websites: University of Tsukuba and Waseda University. Another location with an application deadline of January 15th is Germany’s Trossingen University of Music! This school is perfect for music majors who want to expand their horizons! An audition and updated resume is required with the application, so if you’re interested be sure to check it out!
SSU Event of the Week: Getaway Trip: Ice Skating
Sunday, November 17th, 12:30-4:00 pm
Ice skate at Santa Rosa’s iconic Snoopy’s Home Ice! Home to the Warm Puppy Café and Snoopy’s Gallery & Gift Shop, the arena complex is also a popular destination for Peanuts fans from across the globe. This trip usually returns around 4 pm. More information as well as the sign-up link can be found on the SSU Event’s page for the Getaway Trip: Ice Skating!