Events Archive | International Affairs

D/S Changes, Lehigh OISS Webinar - Morning Session

Lehigh University Office of International Students and Scholars is hosting two webinars (morning and afternoon) to discuss the Federal Duration of Status rule change. The content of the webinars will be the same for each session, so please only register for one event. Our staff will brief current and incoming students and scholars on the rule change, provide guidance, and answer any questions from the Lehigh University international community.

D/S Changes, Lehigh OISS Webinar - Afternoon Session

Tips For Building a Career in International Relations

Coffee & donuts with Sharon Hudson-Dean, a Senior U.S diplomat and career member of the U.S Senior Foreign Service with 30+ years of global leadership experience. Hudson-Dead served as Security Policy Director and Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, overseeing NATO, OSCE, Nordi/Baltic, UK, and Ireland Relations. She is currently the acting Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission in Oslo, advancing Arctic security, energy cooperation, and defense industry coordination. This is a great opportunity for International Relations majors, minors, or prospective students to learn, engage, ask questions, and network with a professional.

Lehigh Engineering: Graduate Ambassador Panels

Meet the Lehigh Engineering Grad Student Ambassadors! Ask us Anything! Free Application Fee Waiver. Lehigh Alumni Scholarship 12 credits = up to 40% discount for master's degree.

Register here: https://forms.gle/PC3Zsx37y8TgFDxU7

Annual Flag Parade

To kick off International Education Week, Lehigh students will take part in the annual Flag Parade, carrying flags representing countries from around the world. The parade will depart Coxe Hall, walk through campus, and end at the UC Flag pole, led by our international students.

Listening Differently Workshop

Join us for a workshop designed to help you develop the skills to both listen differently and listen for difference. Speaking and listening are learned skills shaped by culture, gender, and social context. In this interactive session, you’ll explore the dynamics of communication, practice new methods, and create an action plan for more inclusive listening and conversation practices—particularly in educational settings. RSVP for the workshop here. A free lunch is also being offered from Sizzling Bites. Coffee, tea, and snacks will also be provided.

Friendsgiving

International students, faculty, and staff will join the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) for a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner.

International Film Event

Presented by the Graduate Life Office. Join us at Packer House for an international film screening of the Iranian film My Favourite Cake (2024). Iranian tea and snacks will be served. Attendees can pre-register here.

Island Resilience: Caribbean Women & the Future of Equitable Leadership

Facilitated by Sydane Morrison, Graduate Assistant at the Gender, Leadership & Equity Center, this session explores how Caribbean values and gender perspectives shape inclusive leadership in the face of climate, social, and economic challenges. Through storytelling, visuals, and dialogue, participants will reflect on what the world can learn from Caribbean models of leadership and how allyship and equity can strengthen communities everywhere.

Jollof Rice Competition

Hosted by the Lehigh University Association of Ghanaian Students (LAGS) and the Lehigh University Graduate Association of Nigerian Students (LUGANS), this event celebrates West African cuisine by showcasing two variants of the popular dish, Jollof rice.

A Discussion with WHO Immunization & Vaccines Director

Join a discussions with Dr. Kate O'Brien, a leading figure in the field of vaccines and immunization, currently serving as the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at the World Health Organization (WHO). This event is presented by the Lehigh College of Health and the Lehigh University/United Nations (LU/UN) Partnership.

VR Passport: A Global Immersive Experience

Presented by Lehigh’s XR Community of Practice. Step into the future of global learning at this hands-on event that brings the world to Lehigh through emerging technologies. Discover how Extended Reality (XR) is being integrated into classes across campus, transforming the way students learn and engage with global issues. Try on a Meta Quest VR headset to explore new cultures, travel to destinations around the world, or practice a new language. Go beyond the headset with ArcGIS Online—a powerful mapping platform that allows you to create and explore global data while visualizing international trends, history, and culture through interactive maps.

The Global Language of Music: A Lecture & Piano Performance

The Global Language of Music: A Lecture & Piano Performance

12 pm - 1 pm in Zoellner Arts Center, Room 145

Join Eugene Albulescu, Lehigh University Professor of Music and award-winning conductor and pianist, for a special International Education Week event exploring the global nature of music and the value of international education in music. Prof. Albulescu will perform a Baroque suite featuring dances from across Europe—Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and Ireland—culminating in an Argentinian tango. His performance and lecture will highlight the value of international education in the arts. This event is open to the public, and attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch; light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Youth Voices for Health & Gender Equity: Shaping CSW 70 Recommendations at the United Nations

Join Youth Representatives from CLAN and the Center for Public Health un Nigeria as we highlight the voices of influential youth leaders from around the world in the field of health. We will discuss concrete actions students can take to further health equity, with a focus on the critical intersection of gender equity. We encourage the development of recommendations to present at CSW70 (the 70th Commission on the Status of Women) at the UN, from youth voices on these intertwined issues

Fireside Chat with Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra

Join us for a fireside chat with Vinay Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 4:15 p.m. at the Clayton University Center Boardroom 375.

Ambassador Kwatra will discuss U.S.-India relations and Lehigh University’s role in global engagement, offering insights into diplomacy, education, and international collaboration

This event is open to Lehigh faculty, staff, and students.

The conversation will be facilitated by Richard Verma ’90, former U.S. Ambassador to India and Lehigh’s inaugural President’s Distinguished Fellow.

This event is part of the LU/UN Partnership’s Ambassadorial Speaker Series. The LU/UN Partnership which provides opportunities for Lehigh students, faculty, and staff to engage directly with global leaders and United Nations initiatives.

Iacocca Leadership Talk: Transforming Education in Africa

Join Dr. Babs Omotowa, President of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM), for a conversation on innovation, leadership, and the future of higher education in Africa.

This event will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, at 4:30 p.m. at HST 101, and is open to Lehigh faculty, staff, and students. Pre-registration is required; visit here to register.

It is part of the Iacocca Global Leaders Speaker Series, hosted by the Lee Iacocca Institute for Global Leadership.

NUTM is a new private university in Lagos that is quickly gaining recognition as a disruptor in African higher education, with a mission to develop the continent’s next generation of leaders in technology and management.

Its model—emphasizing employability, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact—has drawn global attention and parallels the success of India’s Ashoka University, a Lehigh partner institution. Dr. Omotowa will share insights on NUTM’s ambitious growth strategy.