Showcasing how international education is engaging Saint Mary’s aspiring citizens of the world!
International Education Week is an annual celebration held in more than 100 nations around the world each year to highlight the important role that international education plays in fostering global citizenship. Every year, the Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office hosts SMU’s IEW to celebrate international and intercultural education opportunities on campus and around the world for SMU students, faculty, and staff.
IEW 2023 Highlights
Over 2 weeks, we hosted 26 events that brought together hundreds of members of the SMU community to share experiences, knowledge, and cultures. Thank you for celebrating International Education Week 2023 with the Global Learning Office! For a detailed recap and a gallery of photos from IEW 2023, click here.
IEW 2023 Calendar
Download (and share) our IEW Events Calendar!
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Monday, October 30
Day of the Dead Community Altar
Patrick Power Library (All Day)
The Day of the Dead Community Altar at SMU will be on display to honour the memory of departed friends, family, and beloved members of the SMU community from October 29 to November 3 at the entrance of the Patrick Power Library.
Study in Bangladesh!
11:30 am to 12:30 pm | AT 106
Curious about Bangladesh? Come and meet Anas, a visiting exchange student from North South University, and learn about what it might be like to visit and study in this beautiful and exciting country.
Study in France!
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | AT 106
How about a study abroad experience in France? Come and have a chat with Samuel and learn about amazing opportunities to study at the famous ESSCA Ecole de management.
Study in Thailand!
Monday, Oct. 30 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | AT 106
What would it be like to spend a semester experiencing the culture of Thailand? Come and meet Pat, a visiting exchange student from Srinakharinwirot University and learn about some amazing opportunities!
Tuesday, October 31
Day of the Dead Community Altar
Patrick Power Library (All Day)
The Day of the Dead Community Altar at SMU will be on display to honour the memory of departed friends, family, and beloved members of the SMU community from October 29 to November 3 at the entrance of the Patrick Power Library.
Colombia Field School
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | LA 298
Join Dr. Andrés Arteaga to learn about SMU’s exciting Field School program which explores how different grassroots organizations work with historical memory, reconciliation, and peace projects in Colombia.
Study, Research, Teach in France
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm | ME 110
Meet representatives Noémie Thirot of the French Embassy in Canada and Mélaine Ricard-Boulieu, Cultural Attaché at the French Consulate in Moncton to learn about exciting opportunities to study, teach, and conduct research in France.
Wednesday, November 1
Day of the Dead Community Altar
Patrick Power Library (All Day)
The Day of the Dead Community Altar at SMU will be on display to honour the memory of departed friends, family, and beloved members of the SMU community from October 29 to November 3 at the entrance of the Patrick Power Library.
Global Learning Open House and Global Vending Machine
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | AT 106
Come and hang out with our Global Learning Team! While you’re here, try our fun global vending machine and choose snacks from around the world!
Study in Norway!
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | AT 106
Norway is world-renowned for its fantastic universities. Come and have a chat with Vilde, a visiting exchange student from the University of Olso, and learn how studying in Norway could be the perfect way to compliment your studies at SMU.
Thursday, November 2
Day of the Dead Community Altar
Patrick Power Library (All Day)
The Day of the Dead Community Altar at SMU will be on display to honour the memory of departed friends, family, and beloved members of the SMU community from October 29 to November 3 at the entrance of the Patrick Power Library.
Killam Fellowships Information Session
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Online via Zoom: Click here to join
The Killam Fellowships Program is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional undergraduate Canadian students. Participate in this transformative exchange program and spend either one semester or a full academic year in the United States. Come to the info session to find out eligibility requirements, award benefits and more.
Metaponto Field School
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | LA 298
Join Dr. Sveva Savelli to learn about this field school in Basilicata, Italy, which includes archaeological excavations at the Iron Age Indigenous site of Incoronata “greca” (Pisticci), a site eventually incorporated into the territory of the Greek city of Metaponto.
Villa of Titus Archaeological Field School
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | LA 298
Join Dr. Myles McCallum to hear about an archaeological study of a 2,200-year-old rural complex that may once have been a residence of the Flavian Emperor Titus: the Villa of Titus excavation in Castel Sant’Angelo, Italy.
Year 2 at SMU: Study Abroad
4:00 pm to 5:15 pm ME 110 | Please register here
Come learn about the new Year 2 at SMU program, and hear from the Global Education office about when and why you should consider co-op, the possibilities across all faculties and the application timeline. Ask questions and gather information to see if this option is for you! Pizza will be provided!
Friday, November 3
Day of the Dead Community Altar
Patrick Power Library (All Day)
The Day of the Dead Community Altar at SMU will be on display to honour the memory of departed friends, family, and beloved members of the SMU community from October 29 to November 3 at the entrance of the Patrick Power Library.
Intercultural Panel Discussion
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | AT 216
Our panel of international students will host a fun and interactive session to talk about strategies for developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to cultivate a personal practice of intercultural competence.
Women & Gender Studies Special Event
Nuestras Muertas, Nuestros Muertos
Decentering Gender & Decolonizing Feminist Epistemology
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Conference and Q&A with Special Guest Speaker Yuderkys Espinosa Miñoso
3:40 pm - 5:50 pm Movie screening and Discussion/Q&A: Las Tres Muertes de Marisela Escobedo (The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo)
6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Silent Parade in Memory of Nuestras Muerta (Meet at entrance of Atrium)
6:15 pm - 6:40 pm Closing and serving of Pan de Muerto and Hot Chocolate
All events will be held in Library Room 135
Study in South Korea
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | AT 106
Are you dreaming about studying at one of SMU’s partner universities in South Korea? Come and meet Daeun, an exchange student from the University of Ulsan, and learn about what it might be like!
Week 2
Tuesday, November 14
Info Session: Angers Program, France
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | AT 340
Study French in Angers, France, and earn academic credit towards your degree! The Angers Program is open to any student enrolled at Saint Mary's in good standing. There are multiple levels of French instruction for all levels of proficiency and a variety of course offerings.
Urban Meadows Project Update
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | AT 340
The Charles P. Allen High School's Better With Bees Team is very excited to present and update the Saint Mary's Community about the expansion of the meadow project that will also include a Mi'kmaq Medicine Garden.
Wednesday, November 15
Canadian Summer School in Germany (CSSG)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Online via Zoom
Join Dr. John Plews to learn about the Canadian Summer School in Germany (“CSSG”). Students in the program learn German, explore the country, and meet local friends!
Travel the World with SMU Student Societies
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | AT 340
Embark on a global adventure with SMU Student Societies! Meet student society representatives and learn about different cultures from around the world—no plane ticket necessary… just bring your curiosity!
Thursday, November 16
Interactive Session: The Sounds of Culture
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | L 181
In this interactive session, participants are invited on a voyage around the world. On our journey, we will stop to listen to some of the sounds of culture from across the globe. While we are surrounded by these sounds, we seldom stop to listen to what they have to tell us.
Info Session: Difficult Heritage Field School (Paris and Berlin)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | AT 340
Join Drs. Jason Grek-Martin and Kirrily Freeman to learn about their Difficult Heritage Field School to Paris and Berlin. In this field school, students will explore sites of memory linked to Nazi Germany, Occupied France, and the Holocaust.
Friday, November 17
IEW Signature Event:
13th Annual Stories from Overseas
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | AT 216
Study abroad participants and friends share their reflections from home and abroad using Story Circles. This format has been piloted around the world by UNESCO to foster intercultural competencies. Join us to share your stories and to practice listening for understanding.
