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International Parade

Participant check-in at 10:30 am, parade at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Starts at the Laura Lee Blanton building 

Come celebrate our community's global diversity at SMU's International Parade! ҹɫÍõ³¯international students are encouraged to represent their countries by proudly parading with their national flags. This is your chance to be part of a beautiful, vibrant display of cultures and to share your pride with the campus community.

For those who register after the November 13th deadline, we cannot guarantee we will have your flag available. However, we still encourage you to join and parade with us! Please check your ҹɫÍõ³¯email for additional important information about the event.

Hosted by the ҹɫÍõ³¯International Student & Scholar Services Office

 

 

Networking 101

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Blanton 110

Are you an international student looking to expand your professional network? Join us for an interactive Networking 101 workshop, tailored to help you navigate networking in a new cultural context. This workshop, led by career professionals from the Hegi Family Career Center, will cover essential skills and strategies to kickstart your networking journey and build valuable connections.

 In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• Skills for effective networking

• Strategies to initiate meaningful conversations

• How to identify opportunities for connections

• Ways to build a strong professional network

Don't miss this chance to gain confidence in networking and take your professional journey to the next level!

Hosted by Hegi Family Career Development Center and the International Student & Scholar Services office

International Mix & Mingle

5:00 - 7:00 pm

James M. Collins Executive Education Center, Hillcrest Commons

 

This event is a collaborative effort with the Hegi Family Career Development Center, Cox Career Management Center, Lyle Career Development Center, Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, and International Student & Scholar Services.

Diplomatic Soirée at SMU

By invitation only

The International Students & Scholar Services office will host General Consuls from the Dallas-Fort Worth Area in an evening of diplomacy, cultural exchange, and community at SMU. This event will bring together consulate officers from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and ҹɫÍõ³¯students from your respective countries, fostering meaningful connections with our vibrant international student community.

Hosted by the ҹɫÍõ³¯International Student & Scholar Services office

 

International Film Festival

TBD

TBD

Eva (Spain/France, 2011, 1h 34m, in Spanish)

Synopsis: Set in a futuristic world where robots are part of everyday life, a robotics engineer reunites with his brother’s daughter Eva, who inspires his latest creation. This sci-fi drama explores complex human emotions and artificial intelligence. 

No registration required.

 

Hosted by Department of World Languages

Mother Language Day Celebration

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Varsity, Hughes-Trigg Student Center

Join us for SMU’s annual International Mother Language Day celebration! This is your chance to celebrate the language(s) you speak—whether as a Native, Learner, or Heritage speaker!

 

Enjoy free pizza, music, and interactive tabling while connecting with fellow Mustangs and learning about the many languages spoken on campus. Add your voice to our community language board, discover fun facts about different languages, and celebrate the beauty of multilingualism in a welcoming space.

 

Hosted by Dedman College of Humanities and Science, Department of World Language, and International Student & Scholar Services office

 

 

ҹɫÍõ³¯International Cuisine 

Call for Recipes!

Do you miss your family’s home-cooked meals? Here’s a chance to bring a taste of home to SMU! Share your cherished family recipe, and it could be featured in the ҹɫÍõ³¯Dining Halls during International Education Week, November 18th-22nd. We’ll be selecting 5 traditional family recipes to showcase, celebrating flavors from around the world. Plus, dessert recipes submitted will be served at the “Around The World” event on Thursday, November 21st, from 5:00-7:00 pm. Submit your recipe and let’s bring your culture to campus for everyone to enjoy!

Deadline to Submit Recipes: Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Hosted by ҹɫÍõ³¯Dining/Aramark 

 

Spotlight on International Student-Athletes

Cheer on and spotlight our international student-athletes are their games and during the week! 

Hosted by ҹɫÍõ³¯Athletics 

History of Mother Language Day

Did you know that every year on February 21st, the world comes together to celebrate International Mother Language Day? Let's dive into the story behind this special day and see how you can be part of the festivities at SMU!

A Bit of History:

Back in 1952, in what is now Bangladesh, students protested to have their mother tongue, Bengali, recognized as an official language. Tragically, some lost their lives during these protests. To honor their sacrifice and promote linguistic diversity, UNESCO declared February 21st as International Mother Language Day in 1999.

Why It Matters:

Language is more than just words; it's how we share our stories, traditions, and cultures. Celebrating our mother languages helps keep these rich heritages alive and fosters understanding among diverse communities.

Join the Celebration at SMU:

ҹɫÍõ³¯is excited to host its annual International Mother Language Day event on Friday, February 21st, at the Hughes-Trigg Student Center in "The Varsity." Whether you're a native speaker, a language learner, or someone with a heritage language, there's a place for you! Come share your language, learn new phrases, and connect with fellow students through various fun activities.

Let's honor the beauty of our diverse languages and the stories they tell. See you there!