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International Education Week at UWF is November 16 - 22, 2024. Click on IEW 2024 for a full listing of events and activties.


November 16, Saturday - Japan Culture Day

1:00pm - 4:00pm, International Center, Building 71

The activities will include samurai armor wearing, kimono dress-up, Japanese lesson, and more. Demonstrations of Eisa Okinawan taiko, Japanese dance, music, tea ceremony, and martial arts will take place at various times. Participants can make their own “shichi-go-san” children’s celebration drawings and bookmarks to take home. Free food and drinks will also be available. Click on link for detailed program: https://events.uwf.edu/event/japan-culture-day-2024

November 18, Monday - Study Abroad Trivia (Win Scholarships)

4:00pm - 5:00pm, Great Hall, Building 22

Test your knowledge of UWF, fun facts, history, international, and cultural. Participant have the opportunity to win a study abroad scholarship. http://events.uwf.edu/event/study-abroad-trivia-2024

November 19, Tuesday - Career Ready with Career Services

11:30am - 12:30pm, International Center, Building 71, Room 136

Career Services will help you learn more about choosing a major, writing a résumé or improving your interview skills.  http://events.uwf.edu/event/career-ready-with-career-services-2024

November 19, Tuesday - ZOOM Meeting with Immigration Law Expert, Elizabeth Ricci

12:30pm - 1:30pm, join by Zoom (sign up here)

Talking points on Immigration Law. http://events.uwf.edu/event/immigration-law-expert-2024

November 19, Tuesday - DAESA Staff Tea Ceremony

1:00pm, International Center, Japan House, Building 71

This event has limited seating available, please complete the SIGN UP FORM if interested in experiencing sado. http://events.uwf.edu/event/daesa-staff-tea-ceremony-2024

November 19, Tuesday - Fiesta and Horchata with Golpe Latino 

7:00pm - 8:00pm, Cannon Green

Join us to hear traditional Latin Music and enjoy a traditional mexican beverage "Horchata." http://events.uwf.edu/event/fiesta-horchata-2024

Click here to learn about Golpe Latino

November 20, Wednesday - Study Abroad Tabling

11:00am - 1:00pm, Promotional Tabling Area in UWF Commons, Building 22

Come check out study abroad opportunities: wide variety of programs, ranging from exchange semesters and internships to short-term programs led by UWF faculty. http://events.uwf.edu/event/study-abroad-tabling-2024

November 20, Wednesday - French Conversation Table

1:00pm - 2:00pm, International Center, Building 71, Room 139

Join in French Conversations with others!  http://events.uwf.edu/event/french-conversation-table-2024

November 21, Thursday - Coffee Hour with Global Quarter

5:30pm - 7:00pm, International Center, Building 71

Come out to meet fellow Argos from around the world, learn an international game or try a new international drink. http://events.uwf.edu/event/coffee-hour-with-global-quarter-2024 

Click here for more details about Global Quarter