International Education Week

November 5-9, 2012

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International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This annual initiative promotes international understanding and builds support for international education and exchange. IEW encourages programs that prepare citizens to live and work in a global environment. This joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education is celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide. Here at Babson, International Education Week is recognized as an important part of our identity. It is an opportunity to share our individual and collective culture. This year we mark our 8th year of participation in the celebration of International Education Week.  

 
The Fall 2012 Education Abroad Photo Contest is in full swing! 
We received 63 photos from 36 photographers in the Babson Community! 
The photos will be on display from November 5 – 9 on Reynolds Main Street. 

This year, the Babson Community can vote online for the photo that deserves the title of, “Viewer’s choice”.   Please, only one vote per person!  To vote for the photo that you believe deserves the title of “Viewer’s Choice”, please click here.  

Winners will be announced on November 21 via Facebook/Education Abroad website: http://educationabroad.babson.edu Vote today!
IEW Events
Monday, November 05, 2012
IEW/GEW: Spotlight: Babson Entrepreneurs M...
IEW/GEW: Spotlight: Babson Entrepreneurs Making Their Global Footprint Full Details [X]
11/05/2012 - 11/16/2012 All Day Event
Babson Campus
Babson students and alumni representing ventures abroad, including family businesses, will be showcased during the Spotlight: Babson Entrepreneurs Making Their Global Footprint, sponsored by the Blank Center. The Babson community will learn about entrepreneurs with businesses abroad during Babson’s International Education Week (November 5-9) and Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 9-16).
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11/05/2012 - 11/16/2012 All Day Event | Babson Campus
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IEW: International Business Etiquette Lunc...
IEW: International Business Etiquette Luncheon Full Details [X]
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Babson Campus - Olin Hall - Needham/Wellesley Room
Learn about Business Etiquette around the world by dining with Babson student representatives from select countries. Attendees will “travel” among tables of their choice to learn each country’s customs.

Registration can be found on Life@Babson on a first come, first served basis: https://life.babson.edu/form/start/15742
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Babson Campus - Olin Hall - Needham/Wellesley Room
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IEW: Multicultural Fair
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Babson Campus - Knight Auditorium
 
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Babson Campus - Knight Auditorium
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Tuesday, November 06, 2012
A Day of Fast
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All Day Event
We invite you to be in solidarity with those who experience hunger. A day of fast begins on Tuesday from dawn to dusk and we urge everyone who is willing to participate.
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All Day Event
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Hunger Banquet
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Please join us to engage in awareness about hunger and homelessness and hear from the Faces of the Homelessness special guest speaker.
Tuesday, November 6,2012 at 5pm in the Glavin Family Chapel.
All is welcomed!
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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IEW: Scholarships and Grants for Semester ...
IEW: Scholarships and Grants for Semester Study Abroad Full Details [X]
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join Student Financial Services and the Glavin Office of Multicultural and International Programs to learn more about scholarships and grants for study abroad!  Each year undergraduate students who are participating on a multitude of programs for semester-long study win scholarships and grants from program providers, regional organizations, and national organizations to help defray the cost of study abroad.  Learn how to find scholarships and grants and what to do to apply.  If you are thinking about studying abroad during the fall 2013 semester or for academic year 2013 - 2014, this session is for you!

When: Tuesday, November 6
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Gerber 213
Who: Any student who is considering semester study abroad or has applied for semester study abroad

Looking forward to seeing you there!
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
A Day Without Shoes
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All Day Event
This program is about taking a day and going barefoot for however long you can. Ideally it is for the whole day, but for a few hours or even minutes could have an impact. the reason is to do this is about raising awareness to teh fact that many people, especially children, do not have shoes.
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All Day Event
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IEW: New Employee Coffee (International Te...
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Babson Campus - Hollister Hall

Here at Babson, International Education Week is recognized as an important part of our identity. It is an opportunity to share our individual and collective culture. This year we mark our 8th year of participation in the celebration of International Education Week.

Join President Len Schlesinger & your colleagues (new and old) at the New Employee Coffee/International Tea at the Glavin Office of Multicultural & International Education!

Come celebrate International Education Week with a variety of international foods & teas and learn more about all of the events happening on campus this week! Hope to see you there!
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Babson Campus - Hollister Hall
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IEW: Turkmenistan Globetrotter
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Babson Campus - Olin Hall - Needham Room
 
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Babson Campus - Olin Hall - Needham Room
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IEW: Babson Abroad 101 for Undergraduate S...
IEW: Babson Abroad 101 for Undergraduate Semester Abroad Full Details [X]
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Babson Campus - Forest Hall
 

Babson Abroad 101 will help you understand the steps in researching and applying for study abroad as well as your responsibilities in the process. Attending Babson Abroad 101 is a requirement for participation in undergraduate study abroad at Babson.  Fall 2012 sessions are open to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors!

More than 175 Babson students will study abroad on one of our 70+ programs during the 2012-2013 academic year.  Join a growing trend on the Babson Campus!

For more information, check out of our website at: http://educationabroad.babson.edu

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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Babson Campus - Forest Hall
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IEW: Food for Charity
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Babson Campus - Reynolds Campus Center - Global Lounge

More than 5,300 people have died since suspected separatists resumed their armed campaign to seek independence for the three southern Muslim-majority provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala eight years ago.

The militants are rebelling against a history of perceived discrimination against ethnic Malay Muslims by successive Thai governments and alleged rights abuses by the army.

All proceeds of this event will be donated to Soldiers and Casualties in Southern part of Thailand.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Babson Campus - Reynolds Campus Center - Global Lounge
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Thursday, November 08, 2012
8th European Conference on Management, Lea...
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11/08/2012 - 11/09/2012 All Day Event
ECMLG 2011 8th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance Neapolis University Pafos, Cyprus 8-9 November 2012
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11/08/2012 - 11/09/2012 All Day Event
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IEW: Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale a...
IEW: Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale and Fundraiser! Full Details [X]
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Babson Campus - Reynolds Campus Center

Do you enjoy unique, handmade crafts, jewelry, home decor, art, etc?
Are you looking for gifts for the holidays?

SHOP WITH JOY & PURPOSE at the

Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale and Fundraiser!

Part of the proceeds will go towards a new scholarship to send a Babson student abroad!
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Babson Campus - Reynolds Campus Center
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I am Grateful For.....Luncheon
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Please join us for our annual I am Grateful For ..... Luncheon, held in the Glavin Family Chapel on November 8, 2012 from 12:30-2pm!
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Friday, November 09, 2012
Babson Entrepreneurship Forum
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Babson Campus
Wellesley College
The BEF brings together students, faculty, professionals, and entrepreneurs from the community to learn, find inspiration, and make connections.This year's keynote speakers include Katie Rae, Franz Johannson, and Jonathan Bush. The day also features a number of panels, with topics ranging from Global Entrepreneurship to Breaking Down Barriers.
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Multiple Locations
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IEW: Undergraduate Education Abroad Region...
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Babson Campus - Reynolds Campus Center - 241
Babson Campus - Reynolds Campus Center - 244

 
Reynolds 241 – S. Stanley

12:00PM Asia – Alliance, CIEE
1:00PM France – API, CIEE, IES
2:00PM Spain/Latin America – IES, IFSA-Butler, CIEE
3:00PM Africa/Middle East –CIEE
4:00PM Netherlands/Austria/Germany/Switzerland – IES

Reynolds 244 – J. Crisafulli

12:00PM Russia, Poland, Czech Rep, Sweden – CIEE
1:00PM Italy/Greece/Turkey – CIEE, Arcadia
2:00PM UK/Ireland/LSE – IFSA-Butler
3:00PM Australia/NZ – Arcadia
4:00PM BRIC – Babson-sponsored
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Multiple Locations
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Babson Abroad 101 for Undergraduate Semest...
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Babson Abroad 101 will help you understand the steps in researching and applying for study abroad as well as your responsibilities in the process. Attending Babson Abroad 101 is a requirement for participation in undergraduate study abroad at Babson.  Fall 2012 sessions are open to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors!

More than 175 Babson students will study abroad on one of our 70+ programs during the 2012-2013 academic year.  Join a growing trend on the Babson Campus!

For more information, check out of our website at: http://educationabroad.babson.edu

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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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