Events Archive | International Affairs

Earn the International Center for Academic and Professional English Spring Global Learner Badge!

Attend at least 7 ICAPE Academic Literacies workshops over the Spring semester and earn a Global Learner Badge/ electronic signature!

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Participate at least 3 times during each workshop (chat, polls, discussion, etc.)

Complete each post-assessment survey

Add the badge to your email signature!

Population Health Colloquium | College of Health

The College of Health in collaboration with Lehigh's United Nations Partnership is pleased to continue our colloquium series. We invite you to join us as Dr. Nata Menabde, Executive Director, World Health Organization Office at the United Nations, New York presents "A Global Perspective: Advancing Health Outcomes Around the World."

Moderated by Beth Dolan, Interim Dean of the College of Health, the colloquium will include special guest responder, Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi, President, Medical Women’s International Association.

This event is free and open to the greater Lehigh community. Registration is required.

Earn the International Center for Academic and Professional English Spring Global Learner Badge!

Speed Friending | Lehigh After Dark

Meet other Lehigh students, make new friends, and win prizes!

Earn the International Center for Academic and Professional English Spring Global Learner Badge!

Pronunciation Brush Up for ITAs Workshop | International Center for Academic and Professional English

Pronunciation generally takes a long time to change; however, there are specific strategies that can help make your speech more comprehensible. The workshop will focus on some of the most common pronunciation challenges faced by multilingual speakers, such as syllable stress, sentence stress, and intonation. Attendees will be provided with practical strategies for classroom communication and materials for ongoing practice. *This workshop is designed for current or prospective international teaching assistants who want to improve their English pronunciation.

Classroom Communication for ITAs Workshop | International Center for Academic and Professional English

Have you experienced communication difficulties in the classroom? This workshop will discuss communication challenges in order to help the international teaching assistants identify language difficulties and improve communication in the classroom. Participants will learn strategies for sharing information, responding to questions, and understanding and modifying language for the situation. *This workshop is designed for current or prospective international teaching assistants who want to improve their classroom communication.

Lehigh Lingo Workshop | International Center for Academic and Professional English

This workshop focuses on English outside the classroom, especially as it relates to U.S. culture. Participants will discuss language usage in daily life and have opportunities to share their experience. What does someone mean when they say “Catch the Packer Express or the LANTA”? How do you respond when asked, “What’s up?” Join ICAPE’s language specialists in exploring common English phrases and idioms as well as some of the language of Lehigh.

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Self-Advocacy: The Value of Speaking up in Academic and Career Settings | International Center for Academic and Professional English

Communication skills are critical for success in college and in the workplace. It is important to understand and effectively communicate your needs to others. This workshop will focus on building your self-advocacy skills to enhance your working relationships. We will discuss strategies to clearly articulate your thoughts and needs as well as ask for and receive help from others.

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Connected Classrooms Workshop | International Center for Academic and Professional English

Learn valuable strategies for making connections with classmates and instructors on Zoom. This workshop will highlight the platforms available to you as a Lehigh student, develop new contacts, and expand your Lehigh network in 2021.

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Pesky Punctuation Workshop | International Center for Academic and Professional English

Punctuation can be pesky, but learning to use punctuation effectively can make all the difference when trying to get your point across. Join us for this useful seminar to increase the power in your writing.

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Incorporating Sources Workshop | International Center for Academic and Professional English

What does it mean to incorporate source material in an academic paper. Moving beyond the quote sandwich, participants will learn strategies to add to the academic conversation

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Source Logic: Writing Credible Essays | International Center for Academic and Professional English

Finding good, credible sources in academic writing can be very challenging. This workshop will offer strategies for finding a variety of sources needed to write a well-rounded paper by acknowledging that both primary and secondary sources are necessary.

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TOPSS Workshop | International Center for Academic and Professional English

This workshop will prepare graduate students who are ITA candidates for the TOPSS exam. Learn about the background of the TOPSS exam and resources available. Participants will also learn how to make a clear announcement,how to transition smoothly to Part II of the TOPSS, and how to make a successful presentation in an academic setting, including preparation, organization, audience interaction, non-verbal communication, visuals and clear speech.

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Intercultural Communication Workshop | International Center for Academic and Professional English

Cross-cultural communication can be especially challenging in a virtual environment. This workshop will help participants to better understand cultural differences in communication styles.

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