GEO Weekly Bulletin - 10/05/26
Week 14: 10/05/2026-10/11/2026
We hope you have a great week Seawolves!
Coffee & Culture:
Make sure to check out this week's Japanese-themed Coffee & Culture at the Global Engagement Office! We will talk about Japan and the Japanese study abroad programs, as well as get to know each other better while enjoying a coffee, tea, and snack!
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Thursday, October 8th
📍International Hall 107
IEEC Presents
Blind Scream Haunted House Fundraiser
Are you looking for fun seasonal activities and events this semester? Support the IEEC club by volunteering to be a haunted house scare actor for the IEEC Blind Scream Haunted House Fundraiser. This is a super fun theatrical activity that encourages student involvement and community. Invite your friends and sign up here by Oct. 15th!
⏰ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
📅 October 29th, 2026
📍98 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa
USAC Highlight: Da,Nang, Vietnam
Looking for an affordable study abroad program where you can study international business and management, computer science engineering, or biomedical science? Want to expand on your knowledge of Vietnamese language and culture? Look to the Vietnam program in Da Nang!
While living in one of the largest cities — one set against a beautiful backdrop of lush mountains — students take classes at VNUK Institute of Research and Education at the University of Da Nang. They also have access to an on-site international office team for student support.
VNUK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK), University of Da Nang (UD) is the first public international university established jointly between the governments of Vietnam and the United Kingdom. VNUK is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam to offer English language undergraduate degree programs in biomedical science, computer science and engineering, and international business management.
Classes are offered in English.
Learn more about the university here: About VNUK Institute of Research and Executive Training, University of Da Nang
Program Highlight:
Study Abroad this Summer in Mexico Through a Faculty-Led Program!
Looking to study abroad over the summer? This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and language! Through this faculty-led program, you can gain experience in a classroom, learn or practice Spanish, and immerse yourself in Mexican Culture.
Check out the information meetings November 12th and 17th to learn more!
NSE Program Highlight
Take your education outside. The Wild Rockies Field Institute (WRFI) offers immersive, field-based college programs throughout the Rocky Mountain West, where the landscape becomes your classroom. Earn upper-division University of Montana credits while hiking, backpacking, biking, paddling, conducting field research, and connecting with communities. Through the National Student Exchange, students from participating colleges and universities can attend WRFI while maintaining their connection to their home institution and accessing their existing financial aid. With small classes and hands-on learning, WRFI gives students the chance to explore big questions about conservation, climate change, environmental ethics, Indigenous perspectives, and our relationships with the natural world.
Curious what a semester or summer with WRFI could look like? Meet WRFI's Student Advisor, Kelsey Wellington, on campus on October 12th! She'll be tabling on the Salazar Plaza from 9:30-11:45am and will then host an info session in International Hall 107 from 12-1pm. Learn about programs and the National Student Exchange, and get your questions answered. Join us and discover how you can take your college experience beyond the classroom
Important Upcoming Deadlines:
There are MANY upcoming deadlines for study abroad and scholarship applications this October. Here's what to look out for:
📅 Study Abroad at EM Normandie Business School Deadline: October 7th, 2026
📅 Study Abroad At Burgundy School of Business Deadline: October 7th, 2026
📅 Study Abroad at the University of Liverpool Deadline: October 10th, 2026
📅 Study Abroad at the University of Leeds Deadline: October 10th, 2026