International Education Week 2023 – Schedule of Events

November 14 - 17

Join NIC’s Office of Global Engagement this November for a week of snacks, coffee, activities and learning from students and staff from across the world.

Event name

Event date and time

Location

Event description

International Gallery Walk

Tuesday, Nov. 14

11:30 am to 12:45 pm

Comox Valley campus Student Lounge (Tyee Hall)

Learn about different countries and local Indigenous customs as you walk around Tyee Hall to view displays and meet students and NIC staff from different cultural backgrounds.

Culinary Tour of the World

Tuesday, Nov. 14 to Friday, Nov. 17

Lunchtime (see individual campus cafeterias for hours of operation)

Comox Valley cafeteria (Tyee Hall); Campbell River campus cafeteria

You can’t celebrate international education week without tasty and new food options, right? Drop by the Campbell River and Comox Valley cafeterias this week and sample special menu items from across the world.

Coffee Social and Celebration of Diversity – Campbell River

Wednesday, Nov. 15

10:30 am – 12 pm

Campbell River campus Student Commons

Enjoy free coffee and snacks while participating in a vision board activity with NISU to discuss and celebrate cultural diversity.

International Gallery Walk – Campbell River

Wednesday, Nov. 15

10:30-11:30 am

Student Commons, Campbell River campus

Learn about different countries and local Indigenous customs as you walk around Tyee Hall to view displays and meet students and NIC staff from different cultural backgrounds.

International Story Circles – Comox Valley

Wednesday, Nov. 15

12-1 pm

Comox Valley campus

Library and Learning Commons

Come join the conversation as international students from around the world share their stories of coming to live and study in Canada.

Port Alberni Coffee Social

Wednesday, Nov. 15

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Port Alberni Cafeteria

Enjoy free coffee and snacks while mingling with international students, domestic students, faculty and staff.

Coffee Social and Celebration of Diversity – Comox Valley

Thursday, Nov. 16

11:30 am – 1 pm

Comox Valley campus Student Lounge (Tyee Hall)

Enjoy free coffee and snacks while participating in a vision board activity with NISU to discuss and celebrate cultural diversity.

International Story Circles – Campbell River

Thursday, Nov. 16

12- 1 pm

Campbell River campus

Library and Learning Commons

Come join the conversation as international students from around the world, share their stories of coming to live and study in Canada.