Gleeson Library | Geschke Center celebrates International Education Week

International Education Week is a global event that encourages everyone to learn about the benefits of international education. The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education came together and initiated an effort to promote international learning as it would motivate more people to learn and want to get involved with facilitating this … Continue reading Gleeson Library | Geschke Center celebrates International Education Week

International Education Week 2015

  This week (November 13-21st) is International Education Week at USF, and across the United States. IEW is a national celebration of education exchange. International Education Week encourages American students to consider studying abroad and welcomes international students who are studying abroad here. The week reminds us that we are a global community that learns from the meaningful connections … Continue reading International Education Week 2015

International pictures (vote on your favorite!), food and culture this week — don’t miss it!

Culturescape is one of my favorite things about USF. The annual signature event of the International Student Association brings amazing music, dance, and athletic performances to Presentation Theater followed by a fantastic dinner with cuisine from around the world in the McLaren Complex. You can get a glimpse of last year’s performances for a taste, … Continue reading International pictures (vote on your favorite!), food and culture this week — don’t miss it!

USF In the World: Japan Spotlight, Photo Contest, & more

At Gleeson Library we’re proud to be co-sponsors of International Education Week at USF, a celebration of international culture and education exchange. Thirty-one wonderful images reflecting this year’s theme of “USF in the World” were submitted to the photo contest by USF students and staff engaged in learning and teaching around the world. Cast your … Continue reading USF In the World: Japan Spotlight, Photo Contest, & more

The World at our Doorstep– with a photo contest

Here at the library we’re proud to co-sponsor USF’s celebration of International Education Week 2009. Now in the lobby we’re featuring film, recent fiction and poetry by international newcomers to the Bay Area and across the U.S., in honor of IEW and our international students. You might have already spotted photos from the IEW photo … Continue reading The World at our Doorstep– with a photo contest

Spotlight on world cinema for International Education Week

Gleeson’s video collection is an eclectic mix of documentaries and feature films on DVD and VHS. Although they’re all in the catalog, they’re somewhat hidden because you have to ask for them at the circulation desk. We’re featuring some of them in connection with USF’s celebration of International Education Week. Along with films from Africa, … Continue reading Spotlight on world cinema for International Education Week

Library staffers compete in International Education Week photo contest — updated

Two of our library staff members and 32 other USF students, staff, and faculty have entered USF’s IEW 2008 photo contest. Depicting “Global Citizens in Action,” the photos illustrate how the USF community has been touched by cultural exchange. All USF staff, faculty and students are invited to vote this week on your favorites. See … Continue reading Library staffers compete in International Education Week photo contest — updated