Events Archive | International Affairs

International Week 2018 - Our Voice, Our World | Global Union

Presented by Comparative and International Education Club, International Voices, and the Global Union

There’s an open floor where all Lehigh members can share their poetry, creative writing, songs, and stories etc in any language.

Please sign up here.

International Week 2018 - Desserts around the World | Global Union

Presented by the International Business Club and the Global Union

Desserts from different countries are offered to Lehigh students! Please come and find them out.

International Week 2018 - International Movie Night | Global Union

Presented by International Voices and the Global Union

Please come to “Bringing the World to Lehigh” on November 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the STEPS Concourse to vote for your favorite movie to be shown on this night!

International Week 2018 - LU Cultural Artifacts Self-Guided Exhibit | 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 self-guided tour to learn more about the artifacts from different nations. Don't miss it!

International Week 2018 - Conversations with International Students | Global Union

Presented by the Council for Equitable Community and the Global Union

Please join the conversations with international students to learn more about their unique experiences at Lehigh!

International Week 2018 - Loy Krathong: Make & Take | Global Union

Presented by Thai Student Association and the Global Union

Students will learn to make traditional Thai lanterns for the lantern floating festival, Loy Krathong.

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 - 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 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 - International Flag Parade (by RSVP) | Global Union

Presented by OISS and the Global Union

The Flag Parade carries the International Week on at 5pm on Nov. 12, starting at Coxe Hall and ending at STEPS. Traditional clothes are strongly encouraged! OISS will provide flags.

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 - 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 - Latin Carnival | Global Union

Presented by Latin Student Association, Black Student Union, and Engineers without Borders, the Global Union, and the Dean of Students Office

The Latin Carnival is an experience that educates the entire Lehigh body about Latin American culture, food, music, dance, and traditions through guest performances, games, and food stands. The guest performances will last approximately 30 minutes each and will include a mariachi band and a salsa dance instructor. There will be a monopoly game with monopoly properties from locations throughout all Latin american countries that students can play throughout the night. There will be food stands throughout the room providing guests with free food representing various Latin countries.

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!

International Week 2018 - F.U.S.I.O.N. (Fostering Unity Staged In One Night) | Global Union

Presented by Latin Student Association, Black Student Union, and Engineers without Borders, and the Global Union

Fusion, also known as Fostering Unity Staged In One Night, is a multi-cultural event hosted by Asian Cultural Society and Black Students Union. Various dance teams of different cultural backgrounds are invited to perform a dance.

Lehigh in Shanghai Info Session Summer 2019 | Study Abroad

Interested in studying abroad and engaging in an internship this summer? Then attend this information session to learn more about the Lehigh in Shanghai study abroad program led by Professor Yao. This program focuses on learning about Chinese culture and business protocol in a Chinese company. Students have the opportunity to take 6 credits, 3 of which consist of an internship experience. While at internship placements, students will be working in various types of environments in Shanghai, including multinationals, joint ventures, state-owned companies, foreign-owned companies, hospitals, NGOs, schools, or government offices.