2020
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
About
Join us as we celebrate International Education Week on November 16 - 20, 2020. Several events are scheduled throughout the week to help celebrate the benefits of international education and cultural exchange. This year will be the first time we will be celebrating International Education Week virtually. We highly encourage you to participate.
International Education Week (IE Week) is a national week of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
Click here for more info about IE Week activities at other University of Hawaii System institutions!
Welcome Message from Leeward CC Chancellor Carlos Peñaloza
Experience our events throughout the week!
Irresistible Bento!
Participate in our virtual events such as our Dress to Impress Contest, Fireside Chats, and Movie Night to enter to win a delicious bento from locally owned business, Nippon Bento, and other delicious international snacks!
Click over to the Dress to Impress Contest tab for instructions on how to enter the contest for a chance to win a delicious bento for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!
Schedule of Events - Live Sessions
Please note all schedule times appear in Hawaii time (HST).
Monday, November 16
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Opening Ceremony
International Trivia
Gift Giveaway
Meeting ID: 984 7527 5780
Password: IEW2020
Tuesday, November 17
3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Fireside Chat Series
Guest Speaker: Kamakanaokealoha Aquino
Gift Giveaway
Meeting ID: 975 3107 5755
Password: IEW2020
Wednesday, November 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cultural Talks
Aichi University Junior College student sessions
Gift Giveaway
Meeting ID: 981 6208 5281
Password: IEW2020
Thursday, November 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Blue Planet Foundation Workshop
Guest Speaker: Hannah Shipman
Meeting ID: 951 3966 8971
Password: wonder
Click here for Blue Planet Foundation official website
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fireside Chat Series
Guest Speaker: Ryan Hata
Gift Giveaway
Meeting ID: 995 2047 8312
Password: IEW2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
International Movie Night
Gift Giveaway
Fill out this form to sign up
Zoom information will be emailed to those who complete the above form.
Friday, November 20
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Yoga
Guest Instructor: Tami Cole
Meeting ID: 984 2032 4929
Password: iCLUB
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fireside Chat Series
Guest Speaker: Kathryn Murata
Gift Giveaway
Meeting ID: 945 9997 5444
Password: IEW2020
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Closing Ceremony
Announcement of prize winners
Meeting ID: 968 3385 2228
Password: IEW2020
VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
Guest Speakers
Click here to check out our guest speaker bios.
Dress to Impress Contest
Vote for your favorite outfit! Winners will receive a cool prize!
Click here for more information!
Movie Night
Grab a snack, enjoy, and be inspired!
Click here to register.
Check out our Instagram and Facebook to stay updated on upcoming events.
WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME?
Let us know in the map below!
Share Your Culture in English or Japanese!
IEW@ Leeward Library
Add your voice to the awesome Padlet below and check out other resources brought to you by the Leeward Library!
Also, if you've checked out our food demos and want to learn more, Leeward Library's "Global Gourmet" book display features a variety of international foods from around the world! Check it out below!
Add your answer to these fun Jamboards about International Education Week!
