International Education Week
NOVEMBER 18-22, 2024
International Education Week is back! The Center for International Programs has collaborated with our campus community to bring you multicultural exchange and experiences right here at SUNY New Paltz. See below for daily event details!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
East Asian Cuisine
Peregrine Dining Hall
Campus Auxiliary Services
Every day during International Education Week, Peregrine Dining Hall is serving up flavors from around the world! Come enjoy a taste of East Asian cuisine. - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
IEW Kickoff: Trivia Night with Ramen!
Student Union Building, Room 408
Center for International Programs
We're pumped about kicking off International Education Week! Come have a cup of ramen and play international-themed trivia for a chance to win prizes!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Latin Cuisine
Peregrine Dining Hall
Campus Auxiliary Services
Every day during International Education Week, Peregrine Dining Hall is serving up flavors from around the world! Come enjoy a taste of Latin cuisine. - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Study Abroad Booth
Sojourner Truth Library, Lobby
Center for International Programs
Stop by to learn about SUNY New Paltz's many opportunities to study abroad! Staff from the Study Abroad office will be present to answer your questions. - 2:00 - 3:00 PM
German Conversation Table
Old Main Building, Room B125
Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Hallo! Pop in and learn how to say a few words or phrases in German. - 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Japanese Conversation Table
Old Main Building, Room B125
Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Kon'nichiwa! Pop in and learn how to say a few words or phrases in Japanese. - 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Meditation Under the Stars
Coykendall Science Building, John R. Kirk Planetarium
Physics & Astronomy
Astronomy major Michaela Donovan will present the Astronomy Night planetarium show:“In celebration of International Education Week, come to the Planetarium and enjoy a show about constellations from many different cultures! Hear stories and other sky lore told in places throughout the world, from the Ptolemaic period of Ancient Egypt all the way to Hawaiian star lines used most often for navigation. Join us for a lovely evening exploring the night sky we share together!”
Join us for the rare and beautiful experience of being guided into a state of deep relaxation while seated in the comfortable and global star-filled, awe-inspiring space of the John R. Kirk Planetarium on the SUNY New Paltz campus. Get your tickets now, as these popular events sell out quickly!
Tickets for all dates are available now!: $5 per seat, registration is required at: https://webapps.newpaltz.edu/marketplace/store/241
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
French Cuisine
Peregrine Dining Hall
Campus Auxiliary Services
Every day during International Education Week, Peregrine Dining Hall is serving up flavors from around the world! Come enjoy a taste of French cuisine. - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Study Abroad Booth
Student Union Building, Outside of Room 100N (near the elevator)
Center for International Programs
Stop by to learn about SUNY New Paltz's many opportunities to study abroad! Staff from the Study Abroad office will be present to answer your questions. - 3:30 - 4:40 PM
Spanish Conversation Table
Wooster Hall, Element 93 Cafe
Languages, Literatures & Cultures
¡Hola! Pop in and learn how to say a few words or phrases in Spanish. - 7:30-9:00 PM
Music Without Borders: Gamelan Concert
College Hall, Shepard Recital Hall
Fine & Performing Arts
Distant Roots, Local Flowers: music for gamelan from Bali, Java, and home. "Experiential Encores" include the audience in the performance. Admission is free and open to the public!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Indian Cuisine
Peregrine Dining Hall
Campus Auxiliary Services
Every day during International Education Week, Peregrine Dining Hall is serving up flavors from around the world! Come enjoy a taste of Indian cuisine. - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Study Abroad Booth
Peregrine Dining Hall, Lobby
Center for International Programs
Stop by to learn about SUNY New Paltz's many opportunities to study abroad! Staff from the Study Abroad office will be present to answer your questions. - 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Cultural Corner: Calligraphy & Origami
Student Union Building, Atrium
Center for International Programs
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding, while calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. We invite you to stop by our tables in the Atrium and try your hand at these two beautiful art forms. - 3:30 - 4:30 PM
French Conversation Table
Wooster Hall, Element 93 Cafe
Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Bonjour! Pop in and learn how to say a few words or phrases in French.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Turkish Cuisine
Peregrine Dining Hall
Campus Auxiliary Services
Every day during International Education Week, Peregrine Dining Hall is serving up flavors from around the world! Come enjoy a taste of Turkish cuisine. - 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Thanksgiving Celebration for International Students
RSVP by November 20 is Required!
Center for International Programs
International students are invited to gather for a traditional Thanksgiving holiday meal with all the trimmings! This delicious and fun event will include learning about U.S. holiday traditions, playing games for a chance to win a prize, and the opportunity to share how gratitude is expressed in your own culture.
International students may find the link to RSVP for this Thanksgiving Celebration in the latest edition of The Globe e-newsletter.
