Staff International Experience Fund & Staff Enhancement Experience (SEE) Canada Grant information session
The Staff International Experience Fund (SIEF) and Staff Enhancement Experience (SEE) Canada Grant are now open for applications.
The Staff International Experience Fund (SIEF) and Staff Enhancement Experience (SEE) Canada Grant are now open for applications.
Renison University College invites you to join them on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 for The One Sky Festival, a free public event. This celebration will showcase live music, captivating dance performances, delectable local cuisine, and an array of cultural activities, all of which offer a vibrant glimpse into the world of our Chinese, Japanese, and Korean culture and language courses. Get ready to experience an unforgettable cultural extravaganza before our main event during the week.
As part of the One Sky Festival celebrations, Renison's International Office is excited to present a series of daily events that celebrate cultures from around the world. These events will highlight not only the cultures corresponding to the languages taught at Renison but also the native countries of many of our English Language students on campus. The festivities will encompass engaging cultural activities that showcase the rich traditions of China, Japan, Korea, Panama, and more!
Co-operative and Experiential Education presents the annual "Where in the World!?" photo contest students working abroad during their work terms. It's a chance to showcase how you are contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and actively shaping a better world through your work abroad. This competition provides an excellent platform for students to share their enriching experiences and advocate for international work terms.
All postdoctoral scholars are invited to join us to celebrate the diversity of postdocs and their research. Roughly 65% of our postdocs are considered international and even more postdocs have international educational or research experiences. This is worth celebrating!
As UWaterloo's DAAD Young Ambassador, Hannah Uitvlugt-Rafuse, aims to promotes study and research programs in Germany, along with the DAAD funding opportunities that support these programs.
Interested in elevating your career to the international stage? Come and join the Centre for Career Development to discover ways to integrate international experiences into your career path while testing your knowledge with a fun trivia session. To celebrate International Education Week, the Centre for Career Development is excited to offer international treats and snacks for all participants to enjoy!
The Music Department at Conrad Grebel University College is hosting a Balinese Gamelan Ensemble.
Discover the captivating world of Balinese gamelan music, a mesmerizing ensemble of bronze and bamboo percussive instruments, which may include drums, flutes, strings, and vocals. Traditionally performed at ceremonial occasions in Bali for centuries, this ancient art form is taught by ear, as it lacks conventional notation.
Discover the benefits of academic volunteering and learn how to make a difference in furthering your research, teaching and learning experiences while contributing to international development.
Join us for a presentation from Academics Without Borders (AWB) and Engineers without Borders (EWB) for International Education Week and learn about their international development work and how you can get involved. This event will feature experiences and insights from AWB and EWB and will feature volunteers who have contributed to educational initiatives worldwide. Whether you're a faculty member considering volunteering or a student interested in the impact of global education, this event promises to offer valuable perspectives and inspiration. All are welcome!
Presenters:
Corrie Young, Associate Executive Director, Academics Without Borders
Dr. Kevin Pitts, AWB volunteer & Professor (retired) of Teaching and Learning at Seneca College
Dr. Colleen Willard, AWB volunteer & Professor Emerita of Education at Wilfrid Laurier University
Laurel Pierroz-Wong, President of UW Engineers Without Borders chapter
Enhance your critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills while addressing global environmental challenges and contributing to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.