Office of International Affairs – Texas Tech University
International Culture Center
601 Indiana Avenue

Saturday, October 12th
11am – 2pm

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/international/events/2024/international_week_2024/index.php

Monday, October 7th – Saturday, October 12th

International Week has a 20-year history that began as a joint initiative of the US Department of Education and the US Department of State and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries across the globe. International Week allows the community to celebrate many of the cultures that make up our campus and to learn more about the opportunities for greater global literacy.

The Office of International Affairs is delighted to host several events in celebration of International Week at Texas Tech University.

Monday, October 7
8:30am | Study Abroad Academic Advisor Breakfast – SUB Red Raider Lounge – REGISTER HERE
10:00am – 2:00pm | Study Abroad Fair – SUB Ballroom – MORE INFO HERE
Staff & Faculty Open House – International Cultural Center | Hall on Nations | BY INVITATION ONLY

Tuesday, October 8
Center for Global Communication Luncheon – ICC Room 105 – RSVP HERE
3:00 – 5:00 pm | Study Abroad Alumni Ceremony – International Cultural Center REGISTER HERE

Study Abroad alumni set to graduate in December 2024, May 2025 and August 2025 are invited to attend the Celebration and collect their study abroad medal to be worn at graduation. Stop by the selfie station, grab a slice of cake, and reminisce about your experience overseas.

This event is by invitation only and only students set to graduate in December 2024, May 2025, and August 2025 will be invited to attend. Students graduating in future years will attend a future alumni celebration. For questions, please contact [email protected].

5:00 – 6:30pm | “Adventures in Study Abroad and My Hometown” Exhibit Reception – International Cultural Center MORE INFO

Wednesday, October 9

International Research Network Luncheon – ICC Room 105 RSVP HERE

The International Research Network (IRN) is part of International Affairs at Texas Tech University.  The IRN seeks to promote, assist, encourage participation in developing the international research presence and efforts at TTU.  The IRN is a platform built to engage a community of scholars interested in international research in all areas of scholarly research within the university.

5:00 – 6:30pm | Passport Reception – ICC Hall of Nations

Thursday, October 10
Annual Fulbright Alumni Reception – ICC – Hall of Nations – RSVP Required MORE INFO

11:00am – 2:00pm | Merienda with TTU center in Sevilla – Student Enrichment Center

Join us for a Merienda with the TTU Center in Sevilla! Come along on October 10th to enjoy an afternoon snack and chat with staff, faculty, and Sevilla Ambassadors. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the center and get insights into life in Sevilla, Spain. Students, faculty, academic advisors, and staff are all welcome at the Student Enrichment Center. Don’t miss out on this delicious and informative event!

6:15 – 7:45pm | Mappathon with TTU Youth Mappers – Holden Hall 204 (GIS Lab) LEARN MORE

Join the Texas Tech Youth Mappers and learn to map current areas of need around the globe! We use Open Street Map: it’s easy to use and quick to learn! These humanitarian mapping efforts help those in need and can count as volunteer hours for other organizations.

YouthMappers is an international network of university-student-led chapters. We organize, collaborate, and implement mapping activities that respond to actual development needs around the globe – creating and using spatial data and information that is made publicly available through open platforms. We share experiences and results while learning, leading, and making a difference in the world. YouthMappers is committed to cultivating a generation of young leaders who will create resilient communities and define their world by mapping it.

Friday, October 11
12:00pm | A Study Abroad Webinar with TTU Parents and Family Relations – Virtual

Saturday, October 12
11:00am – 2:00pm | Culture Fest – International Cultural Center

Join us on as we invite our various international student organizations, language departments, and other multicultural groups to share different aspects of their cultures through music, food, arts and crafts, and live performances.

In the chance an event will need to be cancelled or postponed, you may reach us through our website or contact us at 806.742.3667.

http://www.depts.ttu.edu/international/
https://www.facebook.com/ttuinternationalaffairs