The university participated in the national International Education Week celebration last week by offering free events to students.
Celebrated from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22 by the Office of International Education, the time period is a chance to acknowledge the advantages of international education across the globe, according to the U.S. Department of State’s website. The initiative is promoted by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education in hopes to bring leaders from abroad to the United States for study opportunities. It also aims to encourage Americans to engage with the global environment, the website said.
Throughout the year, the university’s Office of International Education offers study abroad programs, language assistance and recruiting and advising efforts for international students. It is located on the fourth floor of Holthusen Hall. The office has celebrated International Education Week for the past 12 years.
Director of OIE, Terence Miller, explained why the university is eager to celebrate International Education Week.
“As part of Marquette University’s global engagement we celebrate IEW to demonstrate our commitment to student and faculty mobility, and the value of cultures and traditions,” Miller said in an email. “(Also, the) importance of creating knowledge through research and university partnerships worldwide.”
The university held activities such as an international job seeking workshop, a South African service learning session, Coffee con Leche, a “Culture through Cuisine” event and a study abroad informational session.
Melanie Vines, director of services for Marquette Dining Services, led the show at the “Culture through Cuisine” event titled “Hagamos Tamales,” which means “Let’s Make Tamales.”
In an email, she said the team at Innovation Kitchen came up with the event. Innovation Kitchen is a space in Lunda Room, located inside the Alumni Memorial Union, that opened in January 2018. Marquette Dining Services provides programming events open to community members, ranging from tutorials to make-your-own-food sessions.