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A Bright Ending to IEW as Students Visit the Chinese Lantern Festival

By Michela Gritti  A group of UNC Pembroke students wrapped up their International Education Week on Saturday with a visit to the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary. The Office of Global Engagement organized the trip. Students left campus at 4 p.m. and returned close to 11 p.m. The group spent the...

IEW Event Highlights: Stop Seeing Life ‘As It Is’ to Unlock Creativity

BY Michela Gritti The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) celebrated International Education Week (IEW) on Thursday, Nov. 20, by hosting psychology lecturer Dr. Daniel Cape for his presentation, "Creativity Around the World." Addressing students in room 251, Dr. Cape delivered a powerful message: "Creativity is one of the most important skills in...

Wednesday Evening Celebrates Culture and Braves Pride

By Michela Gritti  International Education Week continued Wednesday evening with two events focused on culture, community, and campus pride. At 4:30 p.m., the Muslim Student Association hosted Cultural Connections in the JAHT Auditorium. The event gave international students the chance to present on their home countries in any way they chose....

Third Day Programming Spotlights Study Abroad and Immigration Info

By Michela Gritti  Wednesday marked another strong day for International Education Week at UNCP, starting with the Study Abroad Fair at Belk Hall. The Office of Global Engagement hosted the event beginning at 10 a.m., offering brochures, flyers, and one on one help for students curious about studying abroad. Rosa Ball,...

Day Two Recap: ASA’s AsiaAmazing Race Takes UNCP on a ‘Wild’ Cultural Journey

By Michela Gritti International Education Week (IEW) hit its stride on Tuesday, November 18, with a packed schedule of events designed to broaden horizons and fill global passports! While the week kicked off with a bang on Monday, Day Two continued the high energy, culminating in an action-packed cultural...

Dabka and Delicacies: Cultural Bazaar Brings Global Festivities to UC Annex

By Michela Gritti  Following the Parade of Flags, the UC Annex was transformed into a global marketplace for the Cultural Bazaar on Monday, offering students, faculty, and staff a taste of world cultures and international cuisine. Held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the bazaar attracted more than 100 people eager to sample...