International Week

International Week 2024

April 15-19

The Global Engagement Center (GEC) presents International Week 2024! Here you will find all of the information you need to know to fully experience all International Week has to offer this year.

Schedule

Check out ISO!

We are the international gateway at Sam Houston State University. There are six areas of service under the office but we also work with colleges and departments to promote and highlight all international efforts and initiatives across campus.

Follow us!  instagram @gec.shsu 

Sponsored by the Global Engagement Center with help from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the International Student Organization, Study Abroad, Rec Sports, The Graduate and Professional School, The College of Education, The LSC Kat Klub, The First Generation Center, The Department of World Languages and Cultures, The Career Success Center, and The French Club. Questions? Contact the Global Engagement Center at gec@shsu.edu


Schedule

Throughout the week, there will be a variety of activities that will be available to you every day. More specific events and times are listed below:

Monday, April 15th

Sammy Around Europe // 11:00AM-1:00PM hosted by College of Education // TEC Building

International Kat Klub Kickoff // 6:00PM-8:00PM hosted by LSC Kat Klub // LSC Kat Klub

Tuesday, April 16th

International Snackbox // 11:00AM-1:00PM hosted by Study Abroad // LSC 144 

Language Exchange // 5:30AM-7:00PM hosted by First Gen // NGL Lobby

Wednesday, April 17th

International & Global Engagement Fair // 12:00PM-2:00PM hosted by GEC & Graduate and Professional School // Frank Parker Plaza

International Conversation Club // 3:00PM-5:00PM hosted by Global Engagement Center // LSC 321

WOLC International Dance and Music // 5:30PM-7:00PM hosted by World Languages and Cultures Department // AB IV 3rd floor

Thursday, April 18th

Good Ole' American Cookout// 11:00AM-2:00PM hosted by Career Success Center // front of AB IV

International Student and Faculty Mixer // 3:30PM-5:00PM hosted by the Global Engagement Center // LSC 320

International Day of Play // 7:00PM-10:00PM hosted by REC Center and IM Sports // SHSU REC Center Gym 3

Friday, April 19th

Coffee with a Language Professor // 1:00PM-2:00PM hosted by the French Club // LSC 115

International Movie Night // 4:00PM-6:00PM hosted by the International Student Organization (ISO)  // LSC Theatre


Check out ISO!

The International Student Organization is a casual group of international and American students who want to know more about each other’s cultures and lives. Joining ISO is a great way to meet students from all over the world! If you are interested in learning more about the International Student Organization or becoming involved check out the links below:

OrgLINK OrgLink  |  instagram @officialshsu_iso  |  facebook @officialshsuiso  |  form ISO Interest Form