International education week

Panels, Global Foods Headline International Education Week

Sofia Laboy and Elizabeth Schwab • November 22, 2021

Boston College celebrated International Education Week—spanning from Nov. 15 to 19—with 41 campus-wide events throughout the month of November.

‘Who Runs the World?’ Discusses Women in International Justice

Bianca Tjoeng • December 1, 2018

The panel featured Brinton Lykes, co-director of the Center for Human Rights and International Justice; Elista Molles, professor of international studies and political science; and Maheen Haider, a Ph.D. student in the department of sociology.

Sophia University President Gives IEW Keynote Address

Danny Flynn • November 19, 2018

The first event in International Education Week (IEW), organized by the Office of International Programs and the Office of International Students and Scholars, was an hour-long keynote presentation by Yoshiaki Terumichi, the president of Sophia University in Tokyo.

Noorani Hosts Immigration-Focused Fireside Chat

Celia Carbone • November 19, 2018

Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, addressed issues surrounding immigration during a “fireside chat” as part of International Education Week.

Panelists Credit BC With Global Careers

Celia Carbone • November 19, 2018

Five Boston College alumni working in global careers spoke about the experiences at BC that influenced their paths after graduation during the Social Impact Careers panel for International Education week.

FACES Facilitates Dialogue on Racism

Cassandra Perez • November 18, 2018

Members of the FACES Council gave a presentation on Tuesday about the importance of having challenging conversation on race and racism on campus, as well as the strategies and practices the organization uses as it goes about facilitating these conversations.

Peace Corps Volunteers Share Their Stories

Cassandra Perez • November 18, 2018

Boston College Peace Corps recruiter and returned volunteer Lori Dunn, along with three BC graduate return volunteers, gave a presentation on the benefits of joining the Peace Corps has in the workplace and beyond.

Students, Professors Share Stories from Croatia, Chile

Madison Haddix • November 17, 2018

A panel of students and professors reflected on their time spent in summer programs in Croatia and Chile as part of the third day of International Education Week.

Faculty Encourage Difficult Classroom Conversations

Emily Browder • November 17, 2018

Susan Tohn, a professor in the Boston College School of Social Work, and Sarah Castricum, senior instructional developer at the Center for Teaching Excellence, collaborated on “Cultivating Courageous Classroom Conversations," part of BC’s International Education Week.