International Scholars Session

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Anderson Room
National Ranching Heritage Center

The Office of International Affairs will host an event with International Scholars to inform them of our services, answer any questions, and explore ways OIA can better serve them during their time on campus and in Lubbock.

This event will be held at the National Ranching Heritage Center. International Scholars and their families will have the chance to tour the outdoor historical park.

From Here It's Possible

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

SUB North Plaza            

From our international faculty, staff, and students to our Study Abroad programs, the Texas Tech Community represents countries from across the globe.  Come join us at the North {Plaza (outside the SUB) to mark your place on the world map, and help kick-off International Week!

Open House

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
International Cultural Center

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the International Affairs Annual Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the International Cultural Center (ICC).

Enjoy international cuisine from local restaurants and tour the art exhibit featured in the galleries of the ICC.

New Faculty Orientation at TLPDC

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Study Abroad Webinar with Parent & Family Relations

12:00 PM

My Hometown/Study Abroad Reception              

 5:00 - 6:30 PM at the International Cultural Center

See the world through the photographs of our Study Abroad students and International Scholars.  The exhibit of 65 photos is on display at the International Cultural Center and the award winners will be announced at the reception.  

Association Visit to TTU

Distinguished founding board members of the Costa Rican Fulbright Association, President Guillermo Barquero Chacon, and board members Evelyn and Hellen Aguilar-Murillo, will be visiting TTU as part of the International Affairs-International Week Events. Guillermo is a Fulbrighter and a Political Scientist from the University of Costa Rica. He is a well-known international political analyst who has written for many years about different political and international Latin American issues and has a vast experience on international education and intercultural events worldwide. Evelyn and Hellen, Fulbrighters and twin sisters, are co-owners of Grupo Idiomática de San José, a Costa Rican based language company founded in 1992. They are creative, communicative, multilingual, and skilled linguists (Spanish, English, Portuguese) with more than 25 years of teaching and translating experience at multinational companies, international and local NGOs, universities and serving as cultural and multilingual advisors to U.S. Ambassadors in Costa Rica.

Fulbright Costa Rica Association Meeting

International Cultural Center, Room 105

9-10:30 AM

International Affairs invites you to join our three distinguished guests, founding members of the Costa Rica Fulbright Association, President Guillermo Barquero Chacon, and board members Evelyn and Hellen Aguilar-Murillo to explore and discuss Fulbright opportunities, and benefits of Fulbright diverse awards for scholars at Texas Tech.

Please RSVP at Fulbright Informational Session

Culture Fest

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
International Cultural Center

Join us on October 15th as we invite our various international student organizations, language departments, and other multicultural groups to share different aspect of their cultures, through music, food, arts and crafts and live performances. Visit the webpage to learn more!