Schedule
International Week 2020
Explore your amazing #globalwesternu November 16-20, 2020!
International Week is for everyone - students, faculty, staff and the public!
Please note more information on how to join the virtual events will be provided here as we receive it.
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International Week 2020 Event Schedule (all times are EST)
Monday, November 16
Monday, November 16, 2020 |
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Take a glimpse into German 1030 |
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Virtual | |
Cultural Dance Performance |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Safe Water Social Ventures for Shared Durable Prosperity - Keynote by Bruce Taylor |
12:00 - 1:00 PM |
International Student Leaders Podcast by King's International |
Virtual |
King's Exchange Q&A Panel Meet with students who have gone on exchange and have your questions answered! Zoom information can be found in the myKing’s student portal at student.mykings.ca. Non-King’s students can email international@kings.uwo.ca for the Zoom link. |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
A Conversation with Prof. Michael Lynk - UN Special Rapporteur (open to Law students) |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Residence Theme Dinner Perth Hall: Brazil Delaware Hall: Greece |
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
International Movie Night - Les Miserables |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Where in the world? |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
"Around the world" Trivia |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Tuesday, November 17
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 |
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Virtual |
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Italian 2200: Intermediate Italian - Audit Class Do you already have a basic proficiency in Italian language? Are you interested in feeding your passion for all things Italian? Italian 2200 is designed to help you improve your conversational and written skills using a variety of authentic materials, including websites, songs, and films. See if this course is a good fit for you! |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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Spanish 1030 (Spanish for Beginners) - Audit Class |
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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King's Exchange Info Session Zoom information can be found in the myKing’s student portal at student.mykings.ca. |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Residence Theme Dinner Ontario Hall: Italy |
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
Wednesday, November 18
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 |
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Virtual |
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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AWC AM Session 1 - Education, Migration and Development - Registration not required |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
AWC AM Session 1 - Gender, Technology and Innovation in Health Care - Registration not required |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
AWC AM Session 2 - For us, By us - Registration not required |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
"Why Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matters at Western" - Keynote by Dr. Isaac Luginaah |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Cultural Dance Performance |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
AWC PM Session 3 - Public Health - Registration not required |
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
AWC PM Session 3 - Water Security and Water Quality - Registration not required |
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
AWC PM Session 4 - Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change - Registration not required |
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
AWC PM Session 4 - Health Systems and Health Management - Registration not required |
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Virtual Workshop: Exploring Culture and Intercultural Competence |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
International Food Showdown |
5:00 - 8:00 PM |
Residence Theme Dinner Essex Hall: Mexico Saugeen-Maitland: Pan Asian |
4:40 PM - 8:00 PM |
Thursday, November 19
Thursday, November 19, 2020 |
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Virtual | |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | |
"The Secondary Psychological and Social Impact of COVID-19" - Keynote by Prof. Samuel Y.S. Wong |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Italian 2200: Intermediate Italian - Audit |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM | |
Spanish 1030 (Spanish for Beginners) - Audit Class |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Intercultural Communications: How can we manage Microaggressions? |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
#GlobalGrads: A GradCast Series on the International Student Experience |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Get Cultured! Virtual Trivia Night |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Western Law French Society: Soirée de Jeux Join the Western French Law Society for a night of francophone games over Zoom! To register, email aegan5@uwo.ca or adostmoh@uwo.ca. |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Residents React: Snacks from Around the World (Please note this only open to residents of Medway-Sydenham Hall, Alumni Hall, and Elgin Hall) |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Residence Theme Dinner Elgin Hall: United Kingdom |
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
Friday, November 20
Friday, November 20, 2020 |
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Virtual | |
Cultural Dance Performance |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Tea & Info Sessions for Spouses/Partners of International Students |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
International Week 2020 Activities
International Week 2020 Recordings
- Bruce Taylor Keynote Session Recording: Safe Water Social Ventures for Shared Durable Prosperity
- Africa-Western Collaborations Day Keynote Session Recording, Professor Isaac Luginaah: Why Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Matters at Western
- Power & Global Health Day Morning Session Recording, featuring keynote by Dr. Samuel Wong: The Secondary Psychological and Social Impact of COVID-19
- Virtual Go Abroad Fair Student Panel
- Virtual Go Abroad Fair Information Session
- King's International: A talk with international student leaders
- #GlobalGrads: A GradCast Series on the International Student Experience
Please note: If you are unable to view the event schedule due to accessibility issues, please contact clamb43@uwo.ca or 519-661-2111 ext 81350 for details.