International education is a dynamic, rich and significant development in higher education, transforming the way knowledge, competencies and skills are constructed. As it continues to grow, shaping the lives of millions of tertiary students, higher education institutions search for new ways to widen its benefits, and understand its impacts.
The Office of International and Global Engagement is pleased to present the International Week at UTSC. It will feature a series of free events related to internationalization of higher education. They include panel discussions on inclusive internationalization and funding opportunities for international engagement. In addition, it will also feature a food reception on intercultural skills. All events are free. Faculty, staff and students are cordially invited.
- INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONALIZATION: The Search for New Paradigms | Tuesday, Nov 14
- INTERCULTURAL LEARNING: Thursday, Oct 12 and Tuesday, Nov 14
- A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES: Exploring Funding Opportunities for International Engagement | Wednesday, Nov 15
- WORLD FOOD: The Linkage between Food, Culture and Intercultural Competencies | Thursday, Nov 16
INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONALIZATION: The Search for New Paradigms
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 2 to 4 pm
Free and Virtual event
Organized by International and Global Engagement
Open to: Public
Recordings available here
International education accelerates a wide adoption of knowledge and practices across the globe transforming the lives of millions of people who study, conduct research or learn new skills away from home. With the recent growth of the sector and the rise of complex global challenges, new debates call for an examination of its impacts and ways to advance emerging priorities. The Office of International and Global Engagement at the University of Toronto Scarborough is pleased to host International Engagement: The Search for New Paradigms.
This free virtual event will feature a panel discussion on inclusive student mobility and the role of international education as a tool for equitable relations. It will explore challenges and opportunities to address gaps in the sector and examine ways to reimagine international engagement.
Speakers
- Inclusivity in Intercultural Learning: Trends, Gaps, Realities and Opportunities
Dr. Gerardo Blanco, Associate Professor, Higher Education, Academic Director, Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, United States
- Internationalization in VUCA times (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity)
Dr. Sharon Stein, University of British Columbia, Canada
Master of Ceremony: Dr. Alexie Tcheuyap, Vice-Provost, International Student Experience, University of Toronto
INTERCULTURAL LEARNING: WITH DARLA DEARDORFF
This session focuses on Story Circles, an intercultural methodology that has been piloted in all five UNESCO regions around the world as well as in the virtual environment. UNESCO Story Circles works with any group of people in a wide variety of settings using little to no resources. This structured yet adaptable intercultural methodology is used to practice key intercultural competencies such as listening for understanding
- Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 11:00 - 12:30 (Intercultural Competence Model) | (Past Event)
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 10 to 12 (Story Circles) | (Past Event)
Speaker: Dr. Darla Deardorff, Executive Director of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
Organized by: International Student Centre, International Education Centre and Centre for International Experience
A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES: Exploring Funding Opportunities for International Engagement
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 2 to 4:30 pm
Free and Virtual event
Open to: U of T faculty, students and staff are invited to attend
Organized by International and Global Engagement in collaboration with the Centre for International Experience
Recordings available here
Interested in exploring mechanisms, services and opportunities for engaging internationally?
Organized by International and Global Engagement in collaboration with the Centre for International Experience, please join us as our colleagues share their expertise and debate future trends in international mobility funding priorities. This free virtual event will provide information on funding opportunities related to international mobility for the purpose of research, volunteering, academic training, faculty mobility, capacity building, exchanges, and more!
AGENDA
- Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Alison Mountz, Associate Vice-Principal Research & Innovation – Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships
- Programs for Talent Creation: Opportunities for Professors and Students
Dr. Wilfred de Vega, Sr. Advisor, Toronto, Business Development, Mitacs
- The Case for Capacity Building: Opportunities for faculty members to advance knowledge in the Global South
Dr. Greg Moran, Executive Director, Academics Without Borders
- Funding Your Experience Abroad: A look funding for students interested in going abroad
Mahvish Wesley, Director, Learning & Safety Abroad, Centre for International Experience, University of Toronto
WORLD FOOD: The Linkage between Food, Culture and Intercultural Competencies
Thursday, November 16 | 4 to 6 pm
Science Wing building, SW 313 (Culinaria Research Centre) University of Toronto Scarborough
Free event | In-Person
Open to: UTSC students, faculty and staff are invited to attend | Capacity is limited. Please register early
Organized by International and Global Engagement and the Culinaria Research Centre
The Office of International and Global Engagement and the Culinaria Research Centre are pleased to present WORLD FOOD: The Linkage Between Food, Culture and Intercultural Competencies. This event will feature International cuisine from four different regions; an occasion to reflect and learn about the linkages between intercultural skills, food, and storytelling.
Featuring food from:
- Abibiman Project: Chef Rachel Adjei (Scarborough, West Africa)
- Bread and Salt Fine Food: Chef Tharwat Awamleh (Jordan)
- Bao Mama: Chef Niña Abacan (The Philippines)
- Yueh Tung: Chef Joanna Liu (Hakka, China/India)
Remarks
Dr. Jeffrey Pilcher, Professor, Food Studies Program Coordinator, Historical and Cultural Studies
Please register by Wednesday, November 8: Please choose one:
- Cooking Preparation + Food Reception | Registration is now closed
Interested in interacting with Chefs during the meal preparation (4-5pm) and attending the food reception (5-6pm)?
- Food Reception only | (5-6pm) | Registration is now closed
Interested in attending the food reception (5-6pm)?
For information
Carlos Vargas
carlos.vargaspedroza@utoronto.ca