International Education Week 2024

Nov
14

On Childhood Migration from Central America: In Conversation with Javier Zamora

3:00 PM | Online/Zoom
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Tune in for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his memoir, Solito.  

Nov
15

Caribbean and Latin American Studies Colloquium

9:30 am - 4:00 PM | In-Person - Greenleaf Conference Room (100A - Jones Hall)

Join us for a day of interdisciplinary discussions at the Caribbean and Latin American Studies Colloquium starting at 9:30 a.m. Highlights include presentations by graduate students in Latin American Studies, Art History, and more, a faculty roundtable featuring experts across Tulane, and a keynote address, A Conversation on Caribbean Studies, by Dr. Rosanne Adderley. Hosted in partnership with the Latin Americanist Graduate Organization, this event is open to students, faculty, and community members interested in Caribbean and Latin American scholarship. 

Nov
16

Tulane University Student Conference on Latin America (TUSCLA)

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | In Person - Greenleaf Conference Room (100A Jones Hall) 

The Stone Center is hosting the 21st annual Tulane University Student Conference on Latin America (TUSCLA). This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students to attend, present, or speak about their work on Latin America. To present, sign up by October 31st using this form: https://forms.gle/AtyRMaUcgWY6Htxy6. For more information, contact Juliette Maasland at jmaasland@tulane.edu.  

Nov
18

Fulbright Networking Lounge

1:00 - 5:00 PM | Mezzanine (LBC) 
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Network with current international Fulbright students and scholars, U.S. Fulbright recipients, and alumni in an informal, welcoming space. Enjoy great conversations, food, and snacks as we celebrate the Fulbright spirit of global exchange. 

Nov
18

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session & Networking 

2:00-3:00 PM | Diboll Gallery (3rd Floor - The Commons)

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For the third time in the past five years, Tulane University has been recognized as one of the top producers of scholars in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Fulbright is among the largest and most diverse exchange programs in the world.  Since its inception in 1946, more than 400,000 participants from all backgrounds and fields – including recent university graduates, teachers, scientists, researchers, artists, and others, from the United States and over 160 other countries – have participated in the Fulbright Program. 

To learn more, join this info session sponsored by the Office of Fellowship Advising, Fulbright Association, and Tulane Global. 

Nov
18

Funding Opportunities for International Education and Research

3:00 - 4:oo PM | Diboll Gallery (3rd Floor - The Commons)

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Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Tulane students and faculty who have been recipients of prestigious international education fellowships, including the Fulbright, Critical Language Scholarship, and Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Programs, amongst others. These outstanding grantees will share their experiences, from navigating the application process to fully immersing themselves in new cultures and languages while abroad. Whether you're considering applying for a fellowship or are curious about the transformative power of global experiences, this panel offers invaluable insights from those who have broadened their horizons and made a global impact. 

Nov
18

Life After International Student Status: Immigration Info Session for International Students

3:30 - 5:00 PM | Online/Zoom

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Join us for a presentation with Ware|Immigration on immigration options available to you after international student status, including H-1B and paths to permanent residency.

Nov
18

Keynote by María Magdalena Campos-Pons

5:30 - 6:30 PM | Freeman Auditorium (Room 205 - Woldenberg Art Center)

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Join us for an inspiring keynote by renowned Cuban multidisciplinary artist María Magdalena Campos-Pons, under the theme "Displaced Identities, Postcolonial Legacies, and Creating New Narratives". Campos-Pons' powerful work delves into the intersections of memory, spirituality, and identity, shedding light on personal and collective histories in the Caribbean and beyond. Through her evocative multimedia practice, she explores themes of displacement, inequality, and the complex entanglement of global stories. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a visionary artist and thought leader who has shaped the global conversation on identity and social justice.

Nov
18

IEW 2024 Opening Reception

6:30 - 7:30 PM | Location: Woodward Way - Woldenberg Art Center

Join us immediately after María Magdalena Campos-Pons' keynote for the IEW Opening Reception! Celebrate with us as we kick off IEW in style, featuring a book signing of her latest work, BEHOLD. This is your chance to meet the artist, network with fellow attendees, and celebrate Tulane’s commitment to internationalization. Enjoy refreshments and engaging conversations as we launch a week dedicated to global learning, research and exchange! 

Nov
19

Study Abroad Weekly Info Session: 202 -- How to Study Abroad

10:00 AM | Location: Race 201 (LBC)
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Meant for students getting ready to apply for a semester, these sessions will go over the application process, finances, requirements, and more! We recommend attending at least one before an advising appointment. Advisors will be available to answer any quick questions at the conclusion of the event. We will be covering some of the following big questions: Why are there two applications?; Is OSA’s process anything like Freeman’s process?; Have I taken enough of my target language?

This event is organized by NTC's Office of Study Abroad. 

Nov
19

Global Café - IEW 2024

2:00 - 4:00 PM | Mezzanine (LBC) 
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Celebrate International Education Week at Global Cafe! This week, we're turning up the heat with Latino dance, international food, and incredible global vibes. Join us for a lively dance floor featuring salsa and samba lessons from professional dancers—no experience needed! Savor flavors from around the world, sip free coffee, and connect with Tulane’s amazing international community. Let's dance, eat, and celebrate together!

Nov
20

Tulane Global's Annual International Education Update

Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm | Diboll Gallery (3rd Floor - The Commons)

Join us for Tulane Global’s annual update, in collaboration with the Office of International Students and Scholars. This exclusive event will highlight key achievements from the past year in Tulane’s international education initiatives, including the outbound and inbound mobility of students and scholars, global research collaborations, strategic partnerships, and international health and safety efforts. In addition, attendees will receive important updates on immigration trends and new processes for international students and scholars. Learn about the significant milestones in Tulane’s global engagement strategy. This event is by invitation only.

Nov
20

Tulane Language Day

2:00 - 4:30 PM | Qatar Ballroom, Kendall Cram & Mezzanine

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Join us for Tulane's Language Day 2024, a vibrant celebration of the rich diversity of languages and cultures from around the world! Spearheaded by Tulane's Language Center and the School of Liberal Arts—where more than 16 languages are taught—this event is dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, fostering dialogue, and enhancing intercultural understanding. The cultural fest will feature an exciting lineup of activities, including: international food, music & performances, games & activities, in addition to tabling by many TU organizations and units fostering international education locally and abroad.

Nov
20

Tabling - Tulane-Led Study Abroad Programs

2:00 - 4:30 PM | Lobby - Kendall Cram (2nd Floor, LBC)

As part of Language Day, join us for an exciting event featuring Tulane's education abroad programs and research initiatives. Learn how you can study, intern, or conduct research abroad.

Nov
20

Brazilian Jazz Ensemble

7:00 PM | Dixon Annex Recital Hall

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The Brazilian Jazz Combo is a performance class that focuses on Brazilian music fused with or inspired by jazz / Black American Music. In this course students will perform works from various composers from different historic periods and rhythms that will range from choro to contemporary Brazilian music. The course’s repertoire features compositions by some of the most important artists such as Pixinguinha, Hermeto Pascoal, Tom Jobim, and Luis Bonfá, as well as works penned by “lesser-known” composers such as Johnny Alf, Tanya Maria, Moacir Santos, among others. Here are the participant's names: Ella Hughes (Vocals), Sheyla Diniz (Vocals), Ben  Shenk(Clarinet and Percussion), Jeremy Thomas (Trumpet), Jack Sherley (Bass), Geovane Santos (Guitar and Coordination).

Nov
21

"Should the West Help Ukraine?"

12:30 PM | In Person
Location: Boggs 240

This class lecture features Terrell Jermaine Starr, a renowned journalist and public intellectual, a Detroit native and independent journalist, who is known for his coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and is the founder of Black Diplomats, a news show on Ukrainian civilian life. A former Fulbright grantee, he is an expert on Ukraine-U.S. relations, Georgian politics, and American democracy.

For more information, contact Prof. Denys Bondar / dbondar@tulane.edu

Nov
21

Panel: Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) 

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Howard-Tilton Memorial Library room B17 (basement)
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The Peace Corps Prep (CPS) program will host a panel of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs). Hear about their diverse international service experiences in Mongolia, Benin, Burkina Faso, and El Salvador. Panelists will share how their Peace Corps experiences contributed to their global education and shaped their career paths. The Peace Corps Prep undergraduate certificate program combines targeted coursework with hands-on experience, building the competencies needed to be strong Peace Corps volunteers or other intercultural fieldworkers.

Nov
21

TIERA Program Open House

4:30 PM | In-Person: Israel Building (Room 232A)
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The TIERA Program would like to invite you to our inaugural Open House on November 21st, 2024 at 4:30pm, featuring a talk given by Ailín Blasco, Interim Director of FCAT! The talk will begin at 5pm. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the TIERA Field Courses this summer at FCAT. The field course application is open now! Refreshments will be provided. 

The LAST 100: A Century of Tulane and Latin America

Campus-wide

The LAST 100 commemorates 100 years of Latin American Studies at Tulane, reflecting on its evolution since 1924. The centennial celebrates the hiring of faculty, development of interdisciplinary curricula, and establishment of a distinguished Latin American library and outreach programs. The legacy of The LAST 100 includes the digitization of resources documenting the contributions of Tulane’s Latin Americanists through research, publications, and leadership in the field. It highlights Tulane’s significant contributions in areas such as Mesoamerican archaeology, Latin American film, Brazilian music, and political science, as well as in public policy, environmental health, and tropical medicine. Alumni and staff stories, along with archival research, form the backbone of this historical narrative.

M.A.R.I. Centennial

Campus-wide

M.A.R.I. celebrates its 100th anniversary with a special exhibit showcasing the diversity of Indigenous American feasts. Divided into four sections—Maya hieroglyphic monuments, ancient Costa Rican and Panamanian material culture, Prehispanic domestic rituals, and modern indigenous practices—the exhibit will feature archaeological and ethnographic items enhanced by interactive technology. Highlights include life-size replicas of Maya monuments, restored and displayed for the first time in over a century. 

Prospect.6: The Future Is Present, The Harbinger Is Home

Newcomb Art Museum

Historically, New Orleans has been regarded as a city deeply rooted in its past. For Prospect.6, Co-Artistic Directors Miranda Lash and Ebony G. Patterson will posit New Orleans as a globally relevant point of departure for examining our collective future as it relates to climate change, legacies of colonialism, and definitions of belonging and home.