International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Drake is excited to participate in this nationwide global celebration through a variety of events throughout the week of Nov. 18–23. Below are five event highlights for students. View the full list of events on the Drake calendar.

International Bazaar:Monday, Nov. 18, 2:30–4:30 PM, Olmsted Breezeway

Stop by Olmsted Breezeway for interactive cultural table presentations, including international food samples, calligraphy, language activities and more! Hosted by the students of World Languages and Cultures (WLC) and the Intensive English Program (IEP).

U.S. Fulbright Program Information Session:Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2:00–3:00 PM, Meredith 102

Join Fulbright alumni Nina Lawrin & Nathan Jacobson for an information session regarding the U.S. Fulbright Program and its post-graduate opportunities for students. Nina Lawrin was a Fulbright Student Research Grantee in the Arts to Namibia during 2015-16, and Nathan Jacobson was a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Grantee to Bulgaria during 2017-2019.

Global Career Talks:Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:30–5:30 PM, Sussman Theater

Join us for a panel discussion of local business and community members as they share experiences in an international career field, and the opportunities available to students interested in pursuing a global career.

Ways to Engage Globally at Drake:Friday, Nov. 22, 10:00–11:00 AM, Aliber 101

Join us to hear a panel of Drake International staff sharing ways students can engage globally during their time at Drake, beyond studying abroad.

DU Spain Information Session:Friday, Nov. 22, 11:00–12:00 PM, Aliber 101

Have you heard about Drake’s new semester abroad program in Alicante, Spain? Join us to hear about this opportunity for Spring 2021.

— Dorothy Pisarski, Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication