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International Week 2018 - Friendsgiving (RSVP Required) | Global Union

Presented by the Office of International Students and Scholars, RHA, Student Auxiliary, Center for Equitable Community, and the Global Union [Space is limited, RSVP is required] Join us for a free traditional Thanksgiving meal with fellow Lehigh students, faculty, staff and community members. Make some friends and enjoy a uniquely American tradition!

International Week 2018 - LU Cultural Artifacts Scavenger Hunt | Global Union

Presented by the Global Union, Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG), and Asian Studies It is the first time ever to have this event in the International Week! You will go through a fun scavenger hunt to learn more about the artifacts from different nations. Simple lunch and refreshments will be served.

International Week 2018 - Casino Night | Global Union

Presented by Chinese Students and Scholars Association, International Voices, Southeast Asia Club, and the Global Union Students will earn chips by playing different games. The event will feature 15 different games. Each participant will be given a “passport”, and every time they play a game, they will get a stamp on their passport. In order to use their chips to get gifts, they will have to have enough stamps on their passports. During the second half of the event, the players will be able to use their chips to get gifts.

International Week - Iranian Delight | Global Union

Presented by Lehigh University Iranian Student Association, Global Union, Graduate Student Senate, Graduate Life Office, Lehigh After Dark, Dean of Students, Student Auxiliary Services, and the Division of Student Affairs LUISA has a great opportunity to introduce of Iran in terms of culture and tradition with interesting details of Iranian citizens, cities, customs, food, and lifestyle. LUISA is also going to provide a joyful afternoon by live performance and music. They have designed two games for guests as well to make the night memorable!

International Week 2018 - Amazing Race | Global Union

Presented by the Global Union and the Residence Hall Association (RHA) The Global Union, Student Senate, and RHA are coming together to host the Amazing Race. This event is made up of mini challenges that teams of five must complete to lead them to different locations around Lamberton and Coxe Hall. The goal is to complete the challenges as quickly as possible to move onto the next location and reach the end. At each location, a different club/organization involved will have a chance to teach other students about their club and the diversity on campus. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd team to finish all the challenges and reach the finish line will each receive a special prize!!! Additionally, at the end of the race participants will be able to enjoy some international snacks! Clubs sign up here Teams sign up here

International Week 2018 - ACIREMA | Global Union

Presented by Global Partnerships, OISS, and the Global Union ACIREMA (America spelled backward) is a workshop that includes a simulation exercise designed to sensitize participants to the months of difficulties that international students encounter in their quest for a U.S. education. It acquaints participants with the procedures and obstacles students must follow from the initial contact with a U.S. educational institution to their arrival on campus. A facilitated discussion takes place after the simulation to address the specific issues at stake, as well as what participants can do in the future to help support international students at Lehigh University.

International Week 2018 - Bringing the World to Lehigh | Global Union

Presented by the Global Union member clubs, Fulbright Association, and different administrative departments Come and join Lehigh Fulbright Association, Member Clubs, and other departments for this big event and get your Global Passport in every booth to learn more about countries, cultures, and business practices around the world!! Mark your Calendars. BRINGING the WORLD to Lehigh! Fulbright students from Afghanistan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Russia, and Turkmenistan are going to showcase their cultures through their cuisines and music. You will also meet people from Chaplain's Office, Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Comparative and International Education Club, Center for Gender Equity, Career Services, International Voices, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Turkish Students Association, and UNICEF Club!

International Week 2018 - Diwali | Global Union

Presented by the India Club, South Asian Student Association, and the Global Union Diwali, translated to English meaning "the festival of lights", is the most important and well-known festival in Hinduism. Our main event is a skit performed by both South Asian Student Association and India Club members focusing on the different backgrounds and cultures of both Indian and American students, and how they are working hard to achieve their goals despite any difficulties they may face along the way. Diwali event will also feature singing, dancing, Indian music, food, and more!