International Education Week

IEW logo

"International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences."
iew.state.gov

International Education Week (IEW) is typically held during the third week in November. Rice University has participated for many years in IEW as a way to celebrate our international students and scholars who come from all around the globe, and many other globalization initiatives across the university, helping to make Rice an internationally diverse and culturally rich campus. As Rice's IEW celebrations continue to evolve and cross-campus participation continues to increase, OISS strongly encourages departments across campus to find ways to commemorate internationalization efforts in their areas.

Please check back often for changes and updates to our IEW activities taking place in November and click below to see events from previous IEW's!

This year's IEW will take place November 13-18, 2023. Please see below for a full schedule, and make sure to check back often as events will continue to be added.

Throughout International Education Week

Plant a Tree!

UPDATE: In celebration of IEW 2023, OISS donated 29 trees through American Forests. The Plant a Tree campaign has now ended for this year, but we are still accepting submissions to our Recommended Reading and Recipe collections.

During this year's International Education Week, for each entry submitted to the virtual IEW events of Photo Competition, Recommended Reading, or International Recipes, OISS will plant a tree via American Forests!

American Forests, one of the oldest conservation organizations in the U.S., works to reverse trends in deforestation. They have been restoring forests for more than 140 years. Today these efforts are more important than ever and OISS is excited to contribute. Please consider submitting an entry to the photo competition, a recommended book or a favorite recipe (you can even do all three!).

By participating in the Photo Competition, Recommended Reading, or International Recipes, you will get to share a piece of your culture and help OISS plant trees!

OISS has hosted Plant a Tree campaigns as part of IEW since 2019. As a result a total of 157 trees have been donated through American Forests in celebration of International Education Week at Rice University so far.

Plant a tree campaign flyer.

International Recipes

We all know that food brings people together. Therefore, to celebrate International Education, OISS is collecting a list of International Recipes to be shared among the Rice community. To submit your favorite international recipe, please visit http://bit.ly/IEWrecipe. To see the recipes submitted so far, please visit the IEW Recipes webpage.

For each International Recipe submission during IEW 2023, OISS will donate one tree through American Forests!

International Recommended Reading

To celebrate International Education, OISS is creating a list of International Recommended Reading. These are books that somehow represent what is special and amazing about the culture they are from. To submit a book to be included, please visit http://bit.ly/IEWreading. To see the list of recommended reading, please visit the IEW Recommended Reading webpage.

For each Recommended Reading submission during IEW 2023, OISS will donate one tree through American Forests!

OISS Photo Competition

We have a winner!

Congratulations to Joaquin Zaror Elte, Masters student from Chile, who submitted the winning photo!

View of dark night sky through the Skyspace. Orange light is reflected on the ceiling of the structure surrounding the window. A dark silhouette of the hill is in the foreground.

Visit https://oiss.rice.edu/photo-competition to see all the photos.

Competition information available below.


To celebrate this year's International Education Week (IEW), OISS is once again hosting a mini photo competition open to all members of the Rice international community. The person who submits the winning photo will win lunch for 2 at the Rice Faculty Club. The theme of the photo is open, but possible ideas include Rice spirit, global friendships, internationals making the world a better place through research, etc. The deadline for this competition is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, November 12, 2023. To submit an entry, please visit https://bit.ly/IEWphoto.

Competition Rules

  • All aspects of the Rice Honor Code will be enforced
  • To participate, you must be a member of the current Rice international population
  • Photos submitted must be taken by the person submitting the photo
  • No more than 2 photos per person may be submitted
  • Photos must be submitted as a JPG or PNG file (HEIC files are not accepted)
  • Photos must be submitted by 11:59pm Houston time (CST) on Sunday, November 12, 2023

The international community will be invited to vote on the photos during International Education Week (voting instructions to be posted on Monday, November 13th). The person who submits the winning photo will win lunch for 2 at the Rice Faculty Club.

OISS reserves the right to edit, publish, or otherwise duplicate any photo entered into the competition. All photos will be posted on the OISS website, and the winning photo will be featured in OISS materials (including the OISS newsletter). In addition, each photo submission will count towards our Plant a Tree campaign!

For any questions on this competition, please contact Andy at thm1@rice.edu.

Please also take a look at the Photo Competitions from IEW 2022, 2021 & IEW 2020 at https://oiss.rice.edu/past-photo-competition.

To submit an entry to the OISS IEW 2023 Photo Competition, please visit https://bit.ly/IEWphoto!

Photo competition flyer.

Stories from Owls Abroad

To celebrate International Education Week, the Study Abroad Office will be spotlighting different students’ experiences abroad this semester. Follow @ricestudyabroad and watch as different students takeover the Rice Study Abroad Instagram account and take you around the world! They’ll showcase different aspects of their lives abroad including what they’re studying, how they get around, what they’re eating, where they live, and more. Spend a day in their lives.

Wednesday, 11/15 - London, England
Thursday, 11/16 - Freiburg, Germany

Note if you miss any, you can also check out our highlights to watch them again or watch any of our previous takeovers!

Follow Study Abroad on Instagram @ricestudyabroad!

Cartography, Cookies, and Contests – Oh my!

The School of Social Sciences is celebrating International Education Week (#IEW2023) and invites students to show their hometown pride by indicating where in the world they are from on the giant map located on the first floor of Kraft Hall next to classroom 110! The map will be posted all week long.

After you’ve made your mark on the map, on November 15th at 11:00am and on November 16th at 3:00pm, stop by the Kraft Hall lobby for some special IEW owl cookies! Cookies are available first-come, first-served.

Lastly, you are invited to participate in a fun giveaway – Visit @RiceSocSci on Instagram, and look for the IEW post on November 13 for more details! #IEW2023 #Shapingthefuture

November 6-10, 2023

Monday - Friday: International Career Summit

The Second Annual International Career Summit is designed to be a week-long event from November 6th to 10th – 1:00-5:00pm CST.

Format: Virtual
1. Keynote Speaker
2. Workshops/Presentations (15 solo sessions)
3. Panels and Forums (5 panels/forums)

Speakers: Alumni, Employers, & Subject Matter Experts

The ultimate goal of the International Student Summit is to create an ecosystem for international students where they:
a. Learn about the career readiness components
b. Get well prepared to be competitive candidates in the job market
c. Informed about the visa rules and policies regarding working in the U.S.
d. Network and connect with their peers, Alumni, and hiring managers/HR professionals to get educated about hiring trends, tips, and strategies.

This week-long program includes representation the Rice Center for Career Development (CCD) and is open to all Rice international students!

Register at bit.ly/intcareersummit.

100% virtual international career summit, November 6-10, 2023.

Wednesday: GREAT Project Goes to the University of St. Thomas

Rice international graduate students and scholars travel to the University of St. Thomas to conduct an immersion "Walk Through Latin America" workshop for a class for young adults with learning differences and disabilities. By invitation only.

For more information on the GREAT Project, visit https://greatproject.blogs.rice.edu/.

Monday, November 13, 2023

School of Social Sciences IEW Giveaway!

The School of Social Sciences is celebrating International Education Week (#IEW2023) and invites students to show their hometown pride by indicating where in the world they are from on the giant map located on the first floor of Kraft Hall next to classroom 110! The map will be posted all week long.

After you’ve made your mark on the map, on November 15th at 11:00am and on November 16th at 3:00pm, stop by the Kraft Hall lobby for some special IEW owl cookies! Cookies are available first-come, first-served.

Lastly, you are invited to participate in a fun giveaway – Visit @RiceSocSci on Instagram, and look for the IEW post on November 13 for more details! #IEW2023 #Shapingthefuture

Thanksgiving Lunch – 11:45am - 1:00pm

This event is full, we have no more tickets remaining!

Come celebrate a uniquely American holiday by joining the OISS staff for a traditional seated Thanksgiving meal at the Grand Hall in the Student Center, 11:45am - 1:00pm! Tickets for a free meal will be given to the first 90 international students and scholars who sign up (2 tickets per person), starting Wednesday, November 8, at 9:00am.

As is our tradition, we also remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves, and we ask that you consider bringing a donation of $1, which will be donated to the Houston Food Bank (this is completely optional).

OISS Thanksgiving Luncheon invitation.

Rice Global Paris Summer Program Info Session – The Business of Professional Sports and Event & Venue Management – 12:00pm

Want to learn more about the Rice Global Paris Center and upcoming Student Summer Programs? This virtual information session will focus on the course "The Business of Professional Sports and Event & Venue Management" (SMGT). Instructors: Stephanie Wilka and Steven Rackley

Register for this virtual info session at https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpceGopjIjGdVwUxwS3ndwssqfM8kY9n-5

Please also check out Friday's general in-person information session on the Rice Global Paris Summer Program!

Learn about the Rice Global Paris Summer Program.

Rice Global Paris Summer Program Info Session – Visual Culture of the French Revolution – 6:00pm

Want to learn more about the Rice Global Paris Center and upcoming Student Summer Programs? This virtual information session will focus on the course "Visual Culture of the French Revolution" (HART). Instructor: Leo Costello

Register for this virtual info session at https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIod-utrj8tE9EiUyqPgHh05fbEPL6-ZmJP

Please also check out Friday's general in-person information session on the Rice Global Paris Summer Program!

Learn about the Rice Global Paris Summer Program.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Study Abroad Favorite Study Spot Mini Photo Contest

View our study abroad students' amazing experiences through their lens! On Tuesday, November 14, you’ll see some favorite study spots students have had while abroad! Check these out on the Study Abroad Instagram: @RiceStudyAbroad – https://www.instagram.com/ricestudyabroad

Presidents' Lunch (by invitation only)

This lunch is held every year by OISS to celebrate the student leaders that we have across campus in international clubs. This is a great opportunity for us to give thanks for all the hard work that the club presidents do over the year while celebrating the diversity that we have on this campus.

Rice Global Paris Summer Program Info Session – Climate Change, Economics, and the Wine Industry: Applied Environmental Problem Solving for the 21st Century – 12:00pm

Want to learn more about the Rice Global Paris Center and upcoming Student Summer Programs? This virtual information session will focus on the course "Climate Change, Economics, and the Wine Industry: Applied Environmental Problem Solving for the 21st Century" (EEPS). Instructor: Sylvia Dee

Register for this virtual info session at https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdOutrzIuEtZHQUs-eaWi6QWL8_LubTNW

Please also check out Friday's general in-person information session on the Rice Global Paris Summer Program!

Learn about the Rice Global Paris Summer Program.

RESCHEDULED: Durham University (UK) Representative Info Session – November 29, 2:00 - 3:00pm

Due to illness this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 29th, 2:00 - 3:00pm!

Are you interested in pursuing graduate school abroad? Meet with a representative from Durham University (UK) to learn more about their programs, application process, and student life at Durham University.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 29th, 2-3pm (rescheduled due to illness)
Where: CCL Conference Room (RMC 218)
No registration required.

This event is hosted by the Center for Civic Leadership.

Durham University information flyer.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

IEW Owl Cookies with the School of Social Sciences – 11:00am

The School of Social Sciences is celebrating International Education Week (#IEW2023) and invites students to show their hometown pride by indicating where in the world they are from on the giant map located on the first floor of Kraft Hall next to classroom 110! The map will be posted all week long.

After you’ve made your mark on the map, on November 15th at 11:00am and on November 16th at 3:00pm, stop by the Kraft Hall lobby for some special IEW owl cookies! Cookies are available first-come, first-served.

Lastly, you are invited to participate in a fun giveaway – Visit @RiceSocSci on Instagram, and look for the IEW post on November 13 for more details! #IEW2023 #Shapingthefuture

Rice Global Paris Summer Program Info Session – The 9th Art: History & Methods of the French Graphic Novel – 12:00pm

Want to learn more about the Rice Global Paris Center and upcoming Student Summer Programs? This virtual information session will focus on the course "The 9th Art: History & Methods of the French Graphic Novel" (ARTS). Instructor: Christopher Sperandio

Register for this virtual info session at https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkd-qvrjstGt2Bz2uTVYFxxrGn42bDxm1t

Please also check out Friday's general in-person information session on the Rice Global Paris Summer Program!

Learn about the Rice Global Paris Summer Program.

Boarding Pass to Study Abroad : Oxford and Cambridge – 1:00pm

Gather the tools you need to start your study abroad journey! Stop by the Boarding Pass to Study Abroad series to learn about the basics of Study Abroad, program options, and special topics for specific perspectives. Oxford and Cambridge need no introduction... They do have rigorous eligibility requirements and super early application deadlines! Come learn about how you can go there for a semester, year, or summer term!

When: Wednesday, 11/15 at 1pm
Where: Miner Lounge
How: https://owlnest.rice.edu/event/9560363

Introducing Library Services and Resources in Mandarin Chinese – 2:00 - 2:45pm

This library instruction class is designed to offer an introduction to library services and resources in Mandarin Chinese, with the aim of helping students effectively navigate and utilize the library's offerings.

Date: Wednesday, November 15
Time: 2 – 2:45pm
Location: Fondren Library B43A (located in the library's basement)
Register at https://library.rice.edu/courses/library-services-and-resources-mandarin-chinese

This event is hosted by the Fondren Library.

International Research Panel – 2:00 - 3:00pm

Are you interested in working with international partners to do funded research overseas? Come to this panel to hear from Rice students & alumni about their international research experiences and learn about opportunities to go abroad.

Date: Wednesday, November 15
Time: 2 – 3:00pm
Location: Miner Lounge in the RMC Student Center

This event is hosted by the Center for Civic Leadership & Office of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry.

OISS/GSA Coffee Break – 3:30 - 5:00pm

Celebrate with us Rice's diversity and growing international community with coffee (hot & cold), lemonade, and treats from different countries! The event is co-hosted by OISS and GSA (Graduate Student Association). Presidents and leaders of international graduate student clubs will be happy to meet you and introduce you to what they do and their country. Share your culture and learn about others.

This event will take place at the Brochstein Plaza (outside courtyard next to Lovett Hall, in front of Sewall Hall/Welcome Center, not to be confused with Brochstein Pavilion), 3:30 - 5:00pm.

It's time to coffee break! Wednesday, November 15, 3:30-5pm, Brochstein Plaza.

Embrace and Overcome: Dealing with Homesickness – 6:00 - 7:00pm

If you're an international undergraduate student and you've ever felt homesick, this is the panel discussion for you!

SWO’s Angie Severino will ask thoughtful questions to a panel of students just like you, who will speak about their experiences with homesickness and how they have overcome their personal challenges relating to this very relevant topic.

Date: Wednesday, November 15
Time: 6 – 7pm
Location: RMC/Miner Lounge
RSVP: https://forms.gle/tEw216S2UweLUMpv9

This event is co-hosted by OISS and the Student Wellbeing Office.

The office of international students and scholars in collaboration with the student wellbeing office presents embrace and overcome; dealing with homesickness. November 15, 6-7PM, Miner Lounge in the RMC.

Rice Global Paris Summer Program Info Session – Urban Sustainability – 6:00pm

Want to learn more about the Rice Global Paris Center and upcoming Student Summer Programs? This virtual information session will focus on the course "Urban Sustainability" (ENST). Instructor: Gökçe Günel

Register for this virtual info session at https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvdeCppz4rE9FX4-GWhZTR11kOFToK_P5Y

Please also check out Friday's general in-person information session on the Rice Global Paris Summer Program!

Learn about the Rice Global Paris Summer Program.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Employment Panel – 12:00 - 1:00pm

Are you a Rice international student or alumni looking for an internship or job in the U.S.?

This panel and networking event features alumni, employers, and staff, who will help you:
• Discover effective tips and strategies for navigating the U.S. job market
• Visualize how the process differs from job-hunting in other countries
• Determine how to maximize your chances of landing a job in the U.S.

This workshop is a collaboration with the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) and the Center for Career Development (CCD).

To fully benefit from attending this panel, please review the CCD's guide and resources for international students available at https://ccd.rice.edu/students/career-resources/identity-based-resources/resources-for-international-students

This event will take place from 12:00 - 1:00pm CST via Zoom.

RSVP in 12twenty and join the webinar (Meeting ID: 947 6558 1872 | Password: 152127).

Introductions:
• Nicole Van Den Heuvel - Executive Director, Rice University - Center for Career Development (CCD)
• Andy Meretoja - Interim Director, Rice University - Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS)
• Moderator: Thiago Pinheiro - Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Candidate

Panelists:
• Eslam El Shahat (‘19) - Implementation Manager | Benchling
• Huckie Del Mundo (‘21) - Research Associate - Bioengineer | SPANIOS
• Alejandra Rios (‘22) - Business Data Analyst | Dell Technologies
• Marjorie Cerejo - Interim Program Director, International Undergraduates & J Scholars | Rice OISS
• Ivette Mekdessi - Director of Career Development & Counseling | Rice CCD

This event is open to all Rice undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral students as well as alumni.

***The panel will be offered only in real time as the content will be relevant, timely, and tailored for the audience present. There will be no recording of the event for later viewing.***

For additional CCD guides and related resources, please refer to the Resource Library on 12Twenty.

International student employment panel.

Rice Global Paris Summer Program Info Session – Motor Proteins and Molecular Motors – 12:00pm

Want to learn more about the Rice Global Paris Center and upcoming Student Summer Programs? This virtual information session will focus on the course "Motor Proteins and Molecular Motors" (CHE). Instructor: Anatoly B. Kolomeisky

Register for this virtual info session at https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldumsrj4pE9AUlJGMyDqBRHbbaN8kBKUf

Please also check out Friday's general in-person information session on the Rice Global Paris Summer Program!

Learn about the Rice Global Paris Summer Program.

IEW Owl Cookies with the School of Social Sciences – 3:00pm

The School of Social Sciences is celebrating International Education Week (#IEW2023) and invites students to show their hometown pride by indicating where in the world they are from on the giant map located on the first floor of Kraft Hall next to classroom 110! The map will be posted all week long.

After you’ve made your mark on the map, on November 15th at 11:00am and on November 16th at 3:00pm, stop by the Kraft Hall lobby for some special IEW owl cookies! Cookies are available first-come, first-served.

Lastly, you are invited to participate in a fun giveaway – Visit @RiceSocSci on Instagram, and look for the IEW post on November 13 for more details! #IEW2023 #Shapingthefuture

Meeting with Luis Donaldo Colosio, Mayor of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico – 3:30 - 4:30pm

On Thursday, November 16, the Center for the United States and Mexico at the Baker Institute for Public Policy will be hosting Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas, mayor of the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Mr. Colosio is interested in engaging with scholars, staff and students at Rice that are currently doing or intend to do work in Monterrey. The meeting will take place at the Baker Institute's Rush Conference Room (third floor).

Interested students and scholars should RSVP to Lisa Guaqueta at lguaqueta@rice.edu.

Friday, November 17, 2023

A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena – 10:00 - 11:30am

As the current presidential term in Mexico approaches its end in 2024, key questions about the country’s future arise. Mexico’s democracy and politics are an important concern, particularly in these times of often extreme polarization, along with questions about the strength or weakness of the rule of law in the country.

At this event, join us for a conversation with Alfredo Gutiérrez Ortiz Mena, Mexico Supreme Court Justice, on the role of the Supreme Court of Justice in Mexico’s democracy.

This event is sponsored by the Baker Institute Center for the United States and Mexico.

This event is free, but registration is required. Please visit https://www.bakerinstitute.org/event/role-supreme-court-justice-mexicos-democracy-conversation-alfredo-gutierrez-ortiz-mena to register to attend in person or to receive the link to the livestream.

Rice Global Paris Summer Program Info Session – Making Modernity in the Streets of Paris: Art, Film, Architecture – 12:00pm

Want to learn more about the Rice Global Paris Center and upcoming Student Summer Programs? This virtual information session will focus on the course "Making Modernity in the Streets of Paris: Art, Film, Architecture" (HART). Instructors: Graham Bader and Lida Oukaderova

Register for this virtual info session at https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMocuCgqzMoGNxw21EtJUr-Cmh8skh8sp9x

Please also check out Friday's general in-person information session on the Rice Global Paris Summer Program!

Learn about the Rice Global Paris Summer Program.

Rice Global Paris Summer Program Information Session – 6:00 - 7:00pm

Join Rice Global for an in-person information session and come learn about the Rice Global Paris Center and upcoming Student Summer Programs!

Croissants, macaroons, and other French treats will be provided! In addition, we will be holding virtual course-specific info sessions leading up to the event. Registration is required for the virtual sessions.

In-person session:
When: Friday, November 17th from 6 - 7pm
Where: Farnsworth Pavillion in the RMC Student Center
How: In-person event does not require a registration. Virtual sessions do require registration, please register using the links below.

Virtual Sessions:
1) Climate Change, Economics, and the Wine Industry: Applied Environmental Problem Solving for the 21st Century (EEPS). Instructor: Sylvia Dee | Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Register here: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdOutrzIuEtZHQUs-eaWi6QWL8_LubTNW

2) The 9th Art: History & Methods of the French Graphic Novel (ARTS). Instructor: Christopher Sperandio | Wed, Nov 15 at 12 PM. Register here: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkd-qvrjstGt2Bz2uTVYFxxrGn42bDxm1t

3) Urban Sustainability (ENST). Instructor: Gökçe Günel | Wed, Nov 15 at 6 PM. Register here: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvdeCppz4rE9FX4-GWhZTR11kOFToK_P5Y

4) Making Modernity in the Streets of Paris: Art, Film, Architecture (HART). Instructors: Graham Bader and Lida Oukaderova | Fri, Nov 17 at 12 PM. Register here: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMocuCgqzMoGNxw21EtJUr-Cmh8skh8sp9x

5) Global Cultures: Global Paris (ANTH). Instructor: Eugenia Georges | Mon, Nov 20 at 12 PM. Register here: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrceqspj8pE92ByMDwRo-jsWIFSewMg0N1

6) Motor Proteins and Molecular Motors (CHE). Instructor: Anatoly B. Kolomeisky | Thurs. Nov 16, 2023 12:00 PM. Register here: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldumsrj4pE9AUlJGMyDqBRHbbaN8kBKUf

7) Visual Culture of the French Revolution (HART). Instructor: Leo Costello | Monday, Nov. 13 at 6 PM. Register here: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIod-utrj8tE9EiUyqPgHh05fbEPL6-ZmJP

8) The Business of Professional Sports and Event & Venue Management (SMGT). Instructors: Stephanie Wilka and Steven Rackley | Monday, Nov. 13 at 12 PM. Register here: https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpceGopjIjGdVwUxwS3ndwssqfM8kY9n-5

Learn about the Rice Global Paris Summer Program.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Mini World Cup Soccer Tournament – 12:00 - 5:00pm

Our most beloved IEW event will return as Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe compete for our legendary soccer trophy!

The tournament will take place on Saturday, November 18, 12:00 - 5:00pm at the Rec Center Field #3 (across the loop from the Shepherd School of Music). This event is co-sponsored by OISS, the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center, and the Graduate Student Association.

All members of the Rice community can sign up online at https://signup.rice.edu/iewsoccer to represent their home region (Africa, Americas, Asia or Europe). Please note that we may ask some participants to switch teams in order to maintain balance in team sizes. The sign-up fee of $7 for your team t-shirt can be paid online by credit or debit card. Sign-ups are due Sunday, November 5th.

Registration for this event is closed, but everyone is invited to come out and support your team!

OISS World Cup, November 18th, 12am-5pm, Rec Center Field 3.

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Deepotsav 2023 – 5:30pm - 12:00am

The Indian Students at Rice (ISAR) invite all members of the Rice community to join Deepotsav 2023! Deepotsav is a grand celebration of the Indian festival of Diwali, showcasing traditional performances, music, Indian cuisine, and cultural exhibits that highlight the rich tapestry of Indian heritage and finally Bollywood DJ night.

This event will take place on Sunday, November 19, from 5:30pm onward, in the Grand Hall in the Rice Student Center (RMC).

Rice community members with a NetID can sign up on Owl Nest at https://owlnest.rice.edu/event/9541705
Alumni or those wishing to bring more than 1 guest, or perform at the event, can register on a Google form.

ISAR welcomes everyone to Deepotsav 2023. Food, dance, music, Sunday, November 19, 5:30pm, Grand Hall in the RMC.

Monday, November 20, 2023

Rice Global Paris Summer Program Info Session – Global Cultures: Global Paris – 12:00pm

Want to learn more about the Rice Global Paris Center and upcoming Student Summer Programs? This virtual information session will focus on the course "Global Cultures: Global Paris" (ANTH). Instructor: Eugenia Georges

Register for this virtual info session at https://riceuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrceqspj8pE92ByMDwRo-jsWIFSewMg0N1

Please also check out Friday's general in-person information session on the Rice Global Paris Summer Program!

Learn about the Rice Global Paris Summer Program.

International Education Week 2023 poster.
IEW 2023 poster design by Andrés Mogollón C.
Group of students holding a trophy.
Team Americas – winners of the Mini Soccer World Cup 2023!

Special thanks to all the IEW participants:

  • Andrés Mogollón C. for designing the IEW 2023 poster
  • Kate Cross and Kamran Riaz: VIP guests at International Presidents' Lunch
  • The Baker Institute for Public Policy: Center for the United States and Mexico
  • Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center
  • Brasil@Rice Office
  • Center for Career Development (CCD)
  • Center for Civic Leadership (CCL)
  • Fondren Library
  • Graduate Student Association (GSA)
  • GREAT Project
  • Indian Students at Rice (ISAR)
  • The International Career Collective
  • Office of Study Abroad
  • Office of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry (OURI)
  • Rice Global
  • School of Social Sciences
  • University of St. Thomas
  • Wellbeing and Counseling Center

International Education Week from Previous Years (click on the year for the calendar of events):

Click here for IEW posters from past years.

Please also see https://oiss.rice.edu/essay-competition for the winning essays of the IEW 2019 Essay Competition.