Join us and other study abroad returnees in the second annual Lessons from Abroad conference, where you can share your experience and learn about new ways to study, travel, and work abroad. Connect with people who share the same passions as you, hear from dynamic and motivating keynote speakers, learn how to talk about your new skills in an interview, and network with professionals in internationally-focused jobs.
We will depart by van from UMW on Saturday morning, and return in the evening on the same day. CIE will pay for the price of admission for all UMW students who register; if you are interested, please let us know and we will complete the registration for you. This event is limited to 20 attendees.
Discover international service opportunities with the Peace Corps. Discuss volunteer options, the application process, and what to expect abroad with UMW’s Peace Corps rep Shervin Stoney. Presented by CIE and the Office of Academic and Career Services.
Interested in studying abroad in the UK? Come meet with Jonathan Hope, the director of UMW’s approved study abroad program at Advanced Studies in England. This is an excellent opportunity for summer or semester abroad for English, Poli Sci, History, IA, Theatre, or Women’s and Gender Studies majors or minors.
On behalf of the Chinese Language Program, the Asian Student Association, and the Fredericksburg Chinese Community, we invite you to join us to celebrate the Chinese New Year!
When: February 20th (Saturday) 12:00-4pm.
Where: “Underground Cafeteria”, Lee Hall first floor
Cost: Free
In addition to enjoying a variety of Chinese food and meeting our UMW Chinese/Asian students & Chinese/Asian/American friends there, our celebration also includes some cultural activities, such as lantern riddles, writing Spring Festival couplets, Chinese painting & calligraphy games, Majiang games, and etc. We will serve lunch first, and then will have one-hour-performance programs by our college students and local Chinese Community (such as solo, chorus, koto, dance, piano, talk show, fashion show, and so on). Please just come to have lunch and have fun with us!
Learn your international internship opportunities at CIE’s table.
The 6th Annual Arab Culture Night will take place on Friday, March 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Chandler Ballroom, University Center. There will be Arab cuisine from Aladin’s Restaurant, a fashion show, a cultural showcase, and live music by DJ Kimo. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is $1 for UMW students and $3 for all others. It’s free for children ages 3 and under. Cash or EagleOne only.
For more information, email ccobb@mail.umw.edu. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Modern Languages and Literatures; Center for International Education; and the Arabic Culture Club.
Apply for Summer 2016, Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 awards.
Holy moly, it’s Holi!!!!!!
Hosted by your favorite house on campus: Framar!!!!!!!
Holi is an Indian festival of colors that is celebrated during the Spring. We will celebrate this amazing season by tossing colors into the air and having an amazing time!!
This event is 100%, without a doubt, FREE!!!!!
There will be food, music, a performance by Eagle Bhangra, and, of course, tons of colors to throw!
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation for students planning to participate in a study, volunteer, intern, or research abroad program during the summer, fall, and academic year. (Students participating in a summer, spring break or winter break UMW Faculty-Led program will have a separate orientation.)