International Education Week

International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. The Alamo Colleges District’s Office of International Programs leads the event in cooperation with its five colleges.

Each year San Antonio College participates in International Education Week to celebrate diversity, increase awareness of international learning experience benefits, and to promote a global worldview to students.

This year’s International Education Week events at SAC:

International Film Screening

Monday, Nov. 13
12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
LSC Fiesta Room

Join us for a foreign film screening of Persepolis, winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Writer and director Marjane Satrapi draws a poignant story about a young girl in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, when people’s hopes were dashed as fundamentalists took power.

International Programs at Alamo Colleges

Tuesday, Nov. 14
11 to 11:30 a.m.
LSC Fiesta Room

Come enjoy a global experience and learn from classmates and guest speakers about study abroad opportunities through Alamo Colleges. There will also be a virtual walk around the world, a photo booth with an international theme, and a global trivia competition on world culture, languages, and flags.

Parade of Nations

Wednesday, Nov. 15
10:50 to 11:30 a.m.
SAC Mall

Cheer on SAC’s international students as they represent their home country and carry their nations’ flags  across the SAC Mall.

World on a Plate

Wednesday, Nov. 15
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LSC Fiesta Room

Faculty, staff, and students will decorate a table and provide a taste of traditional foods from around the globe. If you would like to help serve at a table, fill out this form.

Fulbright Fellowship Information Session

Thursday, Nov. 16
9 to 11 a.m.
LSC Fiesta Room

Join Dr. Barbara Hong, Vice President for Student Success, for a presentation on the prestigious Fulbright Scholar programs. Come learn how to become a Fulbright Scholar, Fulbright Specialist, and Fulbright Hays Fellow. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Music and Dance Showcase

Thursday, Nov. 16
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LSC Fiesta Room

Stop by and enjoy music and dance from across the world. Watch a performance by the Ballet Folkórico de Santa Monica from noon to 12:30 p.m. Listen as a DJ spins popular music from different countries. The showcase is sponsored by the music program and the Center for English Language Learning.

International Potluck

Friday, Nov. 17
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Empowerment Center

Everyone is invited to an international potluck luncheon. Bring your favorite dish from your country and share your favorite recipe. Let us know what dish you will bring by filling out this form.