International Education Week - November 18th - 21st, 2024
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International Education week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education which celebrates expanding horizons, making connections, and establishing mutual understanding between people in the United States and other countries. A student’s ability to engage globally during their academic career provides opportunities for transformative experiences while preparing students for global careers.
The Office of International Affairs is proud to serve the internationalization goals of both CU Denver and CU Anschutz. This fall, more than 1,500 international students from 75 countries ranging from Argentina to China to Ghana to Vietnam to Zambia enrolled at CU Denver. CU Anschutz enrolled 160+ international students from 38 countries, including Brazil, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Zimbabwe, and more.
International students enrich campus life, bringing global perspectives and cultural diversity into our classrooms. Their presence also contributes to the economy and to sustaining jobs; for every three international students, one U.S. job is created or supported. International students studying at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $40+ billion and supported 368,333 jobs for the U.S. economy during the 2022-2023 academic year. In Colorado, international students contributed $359.2 million to the state economy and supported 3,617 jobs. This included bringing $39.1 million and support for 389 jobs to CU Denver and $5.5 million with support for over 25 jobs at CU Anschutz. (Source: NAFSA: Association of International Educators)
In addition to international students coming to our campuses, more CU Denver and CU Anschutz students are expanding their knowledge through short-term and semester-long studies and experiences abroad. Study abroad programs bring global learning experiences within reach for the university’s diverse student population, including first-generation, veterans, transfers, and students from diverse backgrounds.
International partnerships are also a critical aspect of our international engagement. There are over 90 active international partnerships between CU Denver and CU Anschutz which facilitates opportunities for academic collaboration, faculty exchange, collaborative research, study abroad, joint publications, training, and much more.
There are multiple events during 18 – 21 November that celebrate International Education Week and the international engagement at CU Denver and CU Anschutz. View the November 18-November 21 Schedule of Events below:
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GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
Global Partnerships: Strong Framework for International Student Success
For decades, productive relationships between the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus and international sponsors and university partners have resulted in educational opportunities for students throughout the world. From regions as diverse as the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, the university’s Office of International Affairs has worked with university departments, government sponsors and partner institutions to explore and develop academic and research partnership opportunities.
A highlight in 2024 is that this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ successful International College Beijing partnership program. This important milestone for CU Denver’s longest and most productive international partnership is being celebrated on 18 November.
“The information I learned in University of Colorado Denver classes applies to not only industry standards in the United States, but also to the international job market. A degree from CU Denver led me to contacts and job opportunities. Alumni can take their knowledge and experiences with them on their chosen career trajectory back in their home country and in other countries.” -- Yang (Brandon) Zhou, PhD; alumnus; originally came to CU Denver as part of the partnership program with Northeast Forestry University, China.
GLOBAL EDUCATION: STUDY ABROAD
Study Abroad Photo Showcase
From Fall 2023-Summer 2024, 442 learners studied abroad across the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, & Oceania. This upbeat event is featuring award-winning photos from the Summer 2024 Photo Contest, a panel of study abroad alumni will share their global perspectives, and the 2024 Outstanding International Educator will be recognized. Exciting new program destinations in Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Netherlands will also be highlighted.
“My friend, Gurmehar, and I are still in close contact. She was from India, but now lives with her family in Thailand and I hope to be able to visit her someday - all because we met in that CU Denver study abroad program in China!” – Sarah Shoulak, alumna.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & SCHOLARS
Friendsgiving 2024 Luncheon – CU Anschutz campus
Hosted by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of International Affairs
In this season of giving, the successes of international students are being acknowledged, as well as those of the faculty and staff who support students on the diverse, inclusive CU Anschutz campus.
““I want to enhance my English skills and be a good dentist one day. I have a better communication, have new friends, new skills, new information about another country, and know how to deal better with people from another countries.” -- Layla Almubarak, alumna
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & SCHOLARS
Friends of International: Friendsgiving Luncheon – CU Denver campus
The Office of International Affairs will be thanking their strategic partners who are supporting international student success at CU Denver. Through these efforts and collaborations, more international students from diverse global regions are able to meet their moment, graduate with honors ,and land jobs worldwide.
“Being an international student can feel difficult sometimes. I advise other students to use the university’s resources. I did, and there was always a faculty or staff member to answer my questions and help me.” -- Vy Nguyen Tuong Vo, alumna
