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International Week Events
With a wide variety of events and activities being planned this year, International Week is for everyone - students, faculty, staff and the London community.
Drop by our promotions and activity booths November 10-21 from 10 am to 3:30 pm in the UCC Atrium to see our amazing International Week volunteers, play some games, and to learn more about International Week and Western International’s programs and services. There will also be some sweet treats for booth visitors!
This year, we’ll be starting the celebration early! Don’t miss the pre-International Week activities and events taking place the week of November 11!
Event Passport Contest
Join us for this year's Event Passport Contest! Look for participating events (marked below with a purple "Passport Contest" ribbon) and scan a QR code at the event to be entered for the chance to win a $250 gift certificate at the location of your choice or 1 of 3 Western swag packs! The more events you attend, the better your chances of winning. Come join the adventure and make every event count!
Winners will be notified early December.
Signature Events
Don’t miss these annual and signature events hosted by Western International and our campus partners.
Cultural Showcase
November 17, 1:30 - 4 pm, Mustang Lounge
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Songs of Many Lands
November 21, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, von Kuster Hall, Music Building
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Cultural Cooking Showdown
November 20, 4 - 8 pm, Instagram Stories
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Global Café
November 13 and 20, 3 - 5 pm, IGAB Atrium
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Learn about opportunities to take part in education abroad programs.
Go Abroad Information Sessions
- Go Abroad Info Session (presented by Western International staff & volunteers) - November 13, 12:30-1:30 pm, IGAB Atrium
- Study Abroad in Germany – Info Session (presented by the Department of Languages and Cultures) - November 18, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, UC 3325
- Study Abroad in Italy – Info Session (presented by the Department of Languages and Cultures) - November 20, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, UC 3325
Don’t miss these workshops to help you learn about different immigration processes and employment.
Immigration-Related & International Student Workshops
- Pathways to Permanent Residency - November 11, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Online via Zoom
- Study Permit Essentials: A Workshop for International Students - November 12, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Online via Zoom
- Co-op Work Permit Workshop for International Students - November 13, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Online via Zoom
- International Student Connect: Labour Market and Employment - November 19, 3:00 pm, Online via Microsoft Teams
International students are encouraged to take part in the International Student Career Workshop Series to learn about best practices in relation to the job search experience from the lens of an international student.
Personal Branding: Building & Marketing 'You' Inc.
November 11, 12:30 - 2 pm, Chu Centre, IGAB
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Resumes & Cover Letters: Creating Compelling Correspondence
November 12, 12:30 - 2 pm, Chu Centre, IGAB
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Networking: It's Easier Than You Think!
November 13, 12:30 - 2 pm, Chu Centre, IGAB
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LinkedIn: Setting up, Utilizing and Optimizing your Profile
November 18, 12:30 - 2 pm, Chu Centre, IGAB
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Interviewing Excellence
November 20, 12:30 - 2 pm, Chu Centre, IGAB
Learn MoreParticipate in interactive sessions that explore culture, identity, and global citizenship — and build skills for engaging across differences.
Bringing Our Values Elsewhere
Monday, November 17, 12:30 - 2 pm, Thames Hall 3194
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Dating Across Differences
Tuesday, November 18, 1 - 2:30 pm, Thames Hall 3118
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Poetry Writing: A Gathering of Voices
Wednesday, November 19, 2:30 pm, Chu Centre, IGAB
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Colour and Connect
Thursday, November 20, 2 - 4 pm, Thames Hall 2177
Learn MoreLearn Italian!
Join for an Italian language class experience! Drop in to any of these sessions during International Week to get a taste of learning Italian.
- Monday, November 17, 4:30-6:30 pm, UCC 54A
- Tuesday, November 18, 1:30-3:30 pm, AHB 1B04
- Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, AHB 1B02
- Wednesday, November 19, 9:30-11:30 am, TC 341
- Wednesday, November 19, 4:30-5:30 pm, UCC 54A
- Thursday, November 20, 1:30-2:30 pm, AHB 1B04
- Thursday, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, AHB 1B02
- Friday, November 21, 10:30-11:30 am, TC 341
La Tertulia – Converse in Spanish
- Tuesday, November 11, 4:30 pm, UC 3320
- Tuesday, November 18, 4:30 pm, UC 3320
Explore events with a global focus organized by our campus partners and students.
The Telenovela Archives: Opening Reception
November 13, 7 - 8 pm, FNB Atrium
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Payadora Tango Ensemble: A Short History of Tango Music
November 18, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, von Kuster Hall, Music Building
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Research Spotlight Series: Subverting Journalistic Constraints in El Salvador & Exploring Queer and Trans In/Security in India
November 18, 12:30 - 2:00 pm, Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, Room 6111
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The Persian Whirl of Sound
November 18, 6:00 pm, Von Kuster Hall, Don Wright Faculty of Music
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Film Screening and Discussion: Borderland: The Line Within
November 19, 12:00 - 2:30 pm, Social Science Centre Room 5406
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Lessons in Resilience: Navigating the Academic Journey Between Two Worlds (Africa and Canada)
November 20, 10:00 am, Online
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Research Spotlight Series: The Legitimate Language of Threats to International Peace and Security & Exploring Peace within Curatorial Practice
November 20, 12:30 - 2:00 pm, Western Interdisciplinary Research Building, Room 6111
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