Events Archive | International Affairs

Global Union: Snapshots Around the World | 2020 Virtual Family Week

Join the Global Union Executive Board for a discussion of culture and events around the world!

This event is part of the 2020 Founder's Celebration and Family Week. View the complete schedule for the Virtual Family Week >

Lehigh University's Partnership with the United Nations | 2020 Virtual Family Week

So what does it mean to be a United Nations-accredited Non-Governmental Organization(NGO)? What benefits does it offer our students, alums, and others? During this session you will hear from staff and students who represent Lehigh and other NGOs at the United Nations. You'll also get an insider's look at our upcoming virtual UN programs.

This event is part of the 2020 Founder's Celebration and Family Week. View the complete schedule for the Virtual Family Week >

LU Global Experiences: Internships, Study, Volunteer, Research, Fellowships and more! | 2020 Virtual Family Week

Global Experiences offered by Lehigh include many types of experiences and formats! Hear an overview of the basics: program options, policy, procedure, funding, and process for planning and executing a successful experience. Session followed by Q&A.

This event is part of the 2020 Founder's Celebration and Family Week. View the complete schedule for the Virtual Family Week >

Managing Online Conflict | International Center for Academic and Professional English

Online collaboration can be really challenging. These
potential challenges could lead to conflict. Effective
collaboration requires negotiation, persuasion and
conversation skills. This workshop will address sources of cultural misunderstanding and the art of compromise from a multilingual perspective. Join us as we explore the do’s and don’t of successful online conflict resolution.

Register in advance here or on Handshake and join us via Zoom:

https://lehigh.zoom.us/j/94047314190

Global Union Meet and Greet | International

Come learn more about the Global Union!

Speed Friending | Lehigh After Dark

Join us for a night of meeting new friends from around the world!

Around the World: A Discussion of Gender and Culture | Center for Gender Equity

Join us for a discussion on gender, gender roles, and gender expectations around the world!

What I Wish I Had Known In My First Semester of Grad School | Graduate Education & Life

Need advice on how to have a great first semester of graduate school? Join us to learn tips and tricks from current grad students and faculty on how to succeed in grad school!

5x10: Work Smarter, Not Harder: Skills and Strategies for Effective Learning

Join us and learn your personal learning style. Heightened self-awareness about how YOU learn best will help you engage and perform more effectively in the classroom. This interactive session includes a student discussion panel who will focus on learning styles and learning expectations based on prior experiences and culture. A diverse group of panelists will share their experiences and offer tips on how to thrive in the American academic setting.

Developing Networking Skills | International Affairs

Making connections is important, but how do you initiate contact with someone you don’t know? This workshop will offer networking tips and let participants expand their networks.

Cross-cultural Communications in Virtual Collaborations | International Affairs

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

Speaking with Authority | International Affairs

Speaking confidently in English is a skill that you can learn. This interactive workshop will offer tips for speaking with authority.

International Voices E-Board Election

As the year comes to an end, International Voices Student Club is holding our end of the year executive board elections! If you are interested in becoming a part of our Eboard, please complete this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbiA271DgAY5__w5ZSNaSEzVHPmRuPK3r_jBnqlFusG7O6Cg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank you!