Fall 2024
Global Engagement Faculty Development Award Showcase
The Global Engagement Showcase is a collaborative event with the Center for Global Engagement and brings together faculty from across the disciplines to share their insights on how their research and activities impact Gonzaga's strategic commitment to offering student experiences to deepen their understanding of cultures and global issues while also bringing back to students new ideas at the forefront of their disciplines that positively impact the world and our community. Join us for an engaging 'lightning round' of faculty presenters as they give you a high level overview of faculty development focused on global engagement.
December 3, 2024, 4-5:30pm, with light refreshments
See the line up of faculty presenters here.
News Event spotlight hereInternational Student and Scholar Welcome Reception
All international students, scholars, champions of global education, and allies in the greater Spokane area are invited to join us for this very special event to connect, share and celebrate the wonderful contributions these individuals make on our larger Inland PNW communities. Small bites and beverages will be provided.
Event co-sponsored by CGE International Student and Scholar Services Office, Spokane Sister Cities Association, EWU, WSU, CCS, Whitworth University.
November 20, 2024, 5pm, limited space RSVP required.
Workshop - Inclusive Support for International Students: Modifications vs Accommodations
Faculty are invited to join staff colleagues from across campus to discuss inclusive practices and principles for supporting international students who are developing their English language skills and for insights about student experiences in the context of our Jesuit mission and Gonzaga's Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan. This is an opportunity to build a network of colleagues with a justice-minded approach to supporting GU students from around the world.
Event co-sponsored by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, Center for Global Engagement, Center for Teaching and Advising, and the University Core.
October 29, 2024, 4pm-5pm (Hemmingson 312)
Dr. Silviu Rogobete Guest Lecture "(Geo)politics and Post-truth"
The current (geo)political reconfiguration tendencies are highly influenced by various facets of the post-truth era. What does this mean? What are the implications for individuals as well as state political actors? Moreover, what are the implications for current security policies and action at the national as well as international levels? Please join us in reflecting a searching together for possible answers! Dr. Rogobete is the Director of the Doctoral School of Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science - West University of Timisoara, Romania. He is the former Consul General of Romania in South Africa and is Gonzaga's current Erasmus+ Visiting Global Scholars.
Event co-sponsored by the School of Leadership Studies and the Center for Global Engagement
September 19, 2024, 5:15-6:15pm (Hemmingson 314B)
Study Abroad 101 Info Sessions
Every Wednesday at 12pm, Hemmingson 102 (Center for Global Engagement) and Zoom. Register here: http://scheduler.zoom.us/gustudyabroad
Spring 2024
Study Abroad Office
Study Abroad in the news! Read more here.
International Student and Scholar Services
- A taste of Vietnamese Lunar New Year - February 9, 4:30-7:30pm, Hemmingson COG.
- Work Visas Made Easy: Practical Answers to Work Visas in the US - February 9, 8:30-9:30am - Zoom
The ISSS team will host a virtual seminar on work visas for GU international students who wish to stay and work in the US after graduation. Special guest, David Gluckman - Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop - February 23, 8:30-9:30am - Zoom
OPT allows international students to gain hands-on experiences in the US. Students can take advantage of this opportunity to obtain work experience, connect with potential employers, and build their professional network. - Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar - multiple dates/times
In these tax webinars, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2023 tax season.
Fall 2023
International Education Week
- 12-1 PM CGE Hemmingson 2nd floor
- November 13 - International Student Experience Panel
- November 14 - Echoes of Grief: A Cultural Analysis of the Ilokano Tradition of Dung-aw for the Departed
- November 16 - Dances from Around the World
- November 27 - Chinese Traditional Game - Mahjong
Thanksgiving Event with International Students
- 2:30-4:30 PM in the Hemmingson Ballroom, November 22, 2023
Global Engagement Faculty Development award Showcase
- 4-5:30 with refreshments
- December 5, 2023
- News Event spotlight here
Do you have an event that promotes internationalism on campus and would like us to publicize it? Write to iec@gonzaga.edu: please include the title, a one-two sentence description, date/time/place, presenter, and sponsoring department/office (if applicable). Also indicate if you would like to present in the Center for Global Engagement space (Hemmingson, 205).