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ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, PROGRAMS
Social Events
A joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and
Education, International Education Week (IEW) (November 16th - November 20th) was first held in
2000 and today, is celebrated in more than 100 countries
worldwide. IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of
international education and exchange worldwide. This annual
initiative aims to promote international understanding and build
support for international educational exchange by encouraging
the development of programs that prepare Americans to live and
work in a global environment and attract future leaders from
abroad to study in the United States.
International Education Week is going to be celebrated at George
Mason University by a series of related events. More information
will be posted soon.
In celebration of this year's , OIPS, Office of the Provost, Center for Global Education and Global Certificate Program are staffing informational kiosks at the Johnson Center aimed at increasing awareness of International Education Week, as well as sharing facts and benefits of international education. Students will be given a chance to take a Global IQ Quiz.
Come to celebrate International Education Week at Prince William
campus at the informal reception on Thursday, November 20 in the Bull Run
Hall atrium from 12 to 2 pm. Meet other international students, faculty and staff, enjoy international food from
California Tortilla and New Beijing, view the International
student & staff slideshow and visit the informational kiosks!
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International Week 2009 (April 4 to 11)
 International Week is a well established tradition at George Mason University to celebrate the presence of the university's international and multicultural student population. For immigrant students International Week at Mason provides an opportunity to share their cultural heritages. Many of Mason's students are involved in more than 20 International/Multicultural Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) in the Office of Student Activities. These organizations cover a variety of ethnic groups, and a number of these organizations sponsor International Week events. Students are responsible for all the programs happening during the week from the fashion show to the cricket tournament. Good ethnic food and superlative international music and dance performances draw attention of the local community since the very inception of the International Week. The International Week Chair and Vice Chair (selected among the qualified and interested students) oversee the entire student planning process, with cabinet members working specifically on the individual events. International Week leadership positions are now available through the Office of Student Activities. If you are interested, please fill out an Application form.
International Week 2008 (April 5 to April 12) Mason: One Community, Many Identities
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On-going Programs
The International Association
 The International Association is a recognized student association that promotes understanding between nations/cultures and helps Mason community from all nations across the globe (particularly those newly arrived to the United States) adjust to and enjoy all this area has to offer! If you are interested, join the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION and invite your friends!!! ( http://gmu.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5165589933)
This group is for openminded people of ALL cultures who are interested in sharing their culture and learning about others. Members are dedicated to having fun as well as helping those newly arrived. The group stand for tollerance, understanding and the appreciation of all cultures.
International Association will be balancing fun/social activities with cultural awareness and helping the newly arrived/adjusting.
Conversational Club that OIPS launched in Fall 2007 semester started as a club for fun and useful discussions on a range of vital topics (students' choice); students explore their own culture in regards to its similarities and contrasts to American culture and other foreign cultures. Informal setting, snacks and drinks, interactive activities at the club meetings give students the chance to get to know other people.
International Leadership Conference
 JMU and Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) partner together to offer an
annual leadership conference to international students studying at
universities in the United States. Various workshops focused on
leadership development are combined with evening activities and a
special keynote speaker. Students from a five-state regional area attend
this conference.
The International Student Leadership Conference has its own web site
within the oIP site. Please click on the following link to visit:
www.jmu.edu/international/islc.
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Campus Programs for International Students
Peer Empowerment Program has an "International Component "
for international students where international students meet up and explore
areas of interest, make acquaintances, experience the American culture and hobbies.
It provides support and resources to international students dealing with personal and academic concerns as well as the unique challenges posed by culture-shock and acculturation. It features such programs as International Chat, the Celebration of the United Nation Day in October 24, International Student Mentoring Program, Forum for International Students, "Friends, Food & Film", and "A Taste of Cultures". For more information, contact Peer Empowerment Program,
Student Union Building 1, room 221 or call 703-993-2380.
THE ENGLISH CONVERSATION PROGRAM
The English Conversation Program offers non-native speakers of English the chance to improve their spoken English by meeting for conversation for an hour each week. Participants are organized into small groups, each led by an American graduate student. Meetings are held on the Fairfax campus at various times throughout the week.
Free.
To sign up for the conversation program or for more information on the conversation program or workshops, contact Melissa Allen at malle2@gmu.edu or 993-3642.
English language improvement programs are also offered at the Prince William and Arlington campuses. For more information about the Prince William program, contact Valerie Ruiz at vruiz@gmu.edu; for more information about the Arlington program, contact Carol Auerbach at cauerbac@gmu.edu.
The Writing Center offers English as a Second Language (ESL) resources and a popular series of workshops designed to help
students working on research papers.
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Community Connections
Friends In Deed (FID) is a Christian organization designed to assist international students of all races, nationalities, and religions at George Mason University by promoting friendship and hospitality. Please, refer to OIPS calendar for events organized and sponsored by the Friends In Deed.
Truro International Programs and Services (TIPS) is sponsored by Truro Episcopal Church of Fairfax, VA. Its purpose is to promote friendships between Americans and internationals. It is open to people of all nationalities and religious backgrounds. TIPS seeks to be a resource to meet the cultural and personal needs of our community's international friends and newcomers.
Most TIPS activities are free, and people of all nationalities, religious, and cultural backgrounds are welcome. For more information about programs, activities and services call the TIPS office at 703-273-1300, ext. 530. Or send an email to TIPSTRURO@juno.com. website is http://www.trurochurch.org
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