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2024 International Week

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TTU internatinal Week 2024

International Affairs is thrilled to invite you to our annual International Week and Culture Fest! This event is a cornerstone of our community, boasting twenty years of history and recognition from both the US Department of Education and the US Department of State. Celebrated in over 100 countries worldwide, this vibrant week-long event showcases the rich diversity of cultures that make up our campus.

We invite you to immerse yourself in the colorful traditions from across the globe and expand your understanding of the world through this exciting celebration. Explore, learn, and enjoy as we celebrate the many cultures contributing to our dynamic community. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the world on the Texas Tech campus!

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Monday                                                                

International Dress Day!

Share the beauty of your cultural heritage for a chance to be featured in the 2025 “Threads of Tradition” exhibition, presented by International Affairs.
 
We invite you to showcase the rich tapestry of your culture by wearing your favorite traditional attire on the TTU campus. Capture the moment with a photo and send it our way!"

Submit Entry for "Threads of Tradition Exhibition"

International Dress day TTU 2024

Study Abroad Academic Advisor Breakfast

Academic Advisors and other study abroad stakeholders are invited to attend the Advisor Breakfast, hosted annually before the Study Abroad Fair. Attendees will learn how to best support students through the study abroad journey and then visit with Fair exhibitors before the event opens to the public. This event is by invitation only. For questions, please contactstudyabroad@ttu.edu.

8:30 am @ SUB Red Raider Lounge

Register Here

Study Abroad Advisor Breakfast
 

Study Abroad Fair


10 - 2 pm @ SUB Ballroom

Learn More!

Study aboard

Staff and Faculty Open House


International Cultural Center | Hall on Nations | BY INVITATION ONLY*

Open House

Welcoming and Embracing International Cultures with the TTU College of Education

Welcoming and Embracing International Cultures

As part of our International Week Celebration, our friends at the College of Education are hostingTTU Education Internatonal inspiring presentations on how to welcome and embrace international cultures!

Join the conversation and learn how to create a more inclusive and globally connected community!

Education Building, Room 001 (basement)

Times: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday                                                                                           

Center for Global Communication Luncheon


International Cultural Center | Room 105

Study Abroad Alumni Celebration

Study Abroad alumni set to graduate in December 2024, May 2025 and August 2025 are invited to attend the Celebration and collect their study abroad medal to be worn at graduation. Stop by the selfie station, grab a slice of cake, and reminisce about your experience overseas.

This event is by invitation only and only students set to graduate in December 2024, May 2025, and August 2025 will be invited to attend. Students graduating in future years will attend a future alumni celebration. For questions, please contact studyabroad@ttu.edu.


3 - 5 pm @ the International Cultural Center

Register Here

Study Abroad Alumni

"Adventures in Study Abroad & My HomeTown" Exhibit Reception:


5:00 - 6:30 pm @ the International Cultural Center

International Affairs: Art Exhibits Pages

Adventures in Study Abroad

wednesday

Passport Reception

Study Abroad knows Red Raiders are eager to explore the world and to do so, students need a passport. This is why the TTU Passport Project was created, to award free passports to deserving Red Raiders. Selected students will attend the reception to celebrate the Passport Project and prepare to apply for their first passport. 
 
This event is by invitation only. For questions, please contact studyabroad@ttu.edu


5:00 - 6:30 pm @ the International Cultural Center | Hall of Nations

Passport

IRN Luncheon

The Provost's Office of International Affairs invites TTU Faculty to a networking opportunity sponsored by the International Research Network (IRN) during our International Week Festivities. The International Research Network (IRN) seeks to promote, assist, and encourage participation in developing the international research presence and efforts at TTU. The IRN is a platform built to engage a community of scholars interested in international research in all areas of scholarly research within the university. 
 
Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP by October 1st. - Link to RSVP
 
IRN Networking Luncheon
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
International Cultural Center at 601 Indiana Ave, Room 105
IRN TTU

Taco Takedown - The Market

Taco Takedown at The Market

October 10, 2024 | 11 am to 2:30 pm; 5 pm to 8 pm
October 11, 2024 | 11 am to 2:30 pm

taco takedown

Hey Red Raiders, let's get ready to rumble! Step into the ring for the ultimate showdown at our Taco Takedown event! Experience epic taco battles and delicious flavors that will leave you cheering for more!
 
Bring your friends for food, fun, and fierce competition! 
 
#TacoTakedown #WrestlingAndTacos #FoodieFun #EpicShowdown 
 
Don't miss out on the most deliciously action-packed event of the season!

Thursday

Fulbright Alumni Reception:


International Cultural Center | Hall of Nations

RSVP

Learn more about Fulbright

fulbright TTU

Merienda with TTU Center in Sevilla

11 - 2 pm @ Student Enrichment Center

Join us for a Merienda with the TTU Center in Sevilla! Come along on October 10th to enjoy an afternoon snack and chat with staff, faculty, and Sevilla Ambassadors. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the center and get insights into life in Sevilla, Spain. Students, faculty, academic advisors, and staff are all welcome at the Student Enrichment Center. Don't miss out on this delicious and informative event!

Merienda

Mappathon with TTU Youth Mappers

Join the Texas Tech Youth Mappers and learn to map current areas of need around the globe! We use Open Street Map: it’s easy to use and quick to learn! These humanitarian mapping efforts help those in need and can count as volunteer hours for other organizations.

Holden Hall 204 (GIS Lab) 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Who are we? 

YouthMappers is an international network of university-student-led chapters. We organize, collaborate, and implement mapping activities that respond to actual development needs around the globe – creating and using spatial data and information that is made publicly available through open platforms. We share experiences and results while learning, leading, and making a difference in the world. YouthMappers is committed to cultivating a generation of young leaders who will create resilient communities and define their world by mapping it.

Learn More

Internationalizing Your Research and Teaching Portfolio

Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM 

Location: TLPDC - Teaching Learning & Development Center, Located in the University Library (Room 136), 18th & Boston Ave. 

Join the Office of International Affairs for an informational workshop that will highlight:  International research opportunities  Global collaborations and partnerships  Study Abroad- TTU Center Sevilla / TTU-Costa Rica  Curriculum internationalization  Outreach and engagement resources 

Roasted Street Corn @ the Commons - Hospitality Services

Street Corn with TTU Hosptality

Friday

Families and Study Abroad

 Families are an important part of the study abroad decision-making process and as such, we are offering a webinar just for you! Tune in to learn more about program options, funding such as scholarships and financial aid, health, safety, and more.


Time: 12-12:30 pm (virtual event)



study abroad webinar

Global Views Film Series - A Bold Peace, Costa Rica's Path to Demilitarization

Where: The Auditorium at the International Cultural Center can be found through the North side of the building at 601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409. Free Parking

Admission: Free

10/11/24, 6 pm: A Bold Peace - watch the trailer

The film will be introduced by Guillermo Barquero of Costa Rica, a Fulbrighter who worked with Costa Rican President Dr. Oscar Arias (Peace Nobel Prize) featured in the film.

Costa Rica

About the Film:
A Bold Peaceis the second of three films on the theme of “Authoritarianism in International Cinema,” building on the key premise of the humanities that stories can trigger productive intellectual and emotional responses that engage the public effectively. The first was Invictus, which we watched with Mandela Washington Fellows engaged in leadership training at TTU. The current film documents Costa Rica's approach to improving quality of life by developing educational and social welfare programs since demilitarizing in 1948. The philosophy: the strongest defense is to be defenseless. The impact has been significant on education, healthcare, and other social initiatives. For related information regarding peace initiatives...

Visit the Global Communications Website to learn more

Chairs/Administrator Luncheon

Chairs/Administrator Luncheon

11:30-1 pm at the ICC Room 105

Sat

Culture Fest & Flag Parade Kick-off


11 - 2 pm @ the International Cultural Center

Have you ever wanted to taste the spices of South Asia? Smell the sweet smells of Mediterranean street foods? Watch the flowing of a calligraphy brush as it strokes a piece of rice paper. Heard the sounds of calypso or capoeira? Then we have the opportunity for you to travel the world while staying in Lubbock...

Visit the official webpage

#GetYourCultureOn!

Culture Fest 2024

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