Texas Tech Hosts International Week

October 3, 2019

The Office of International Affairs will host cultural events Oct. 6-12.

Texas Tech University's Office of International Affairs (OIA) will host International Week Oct. 6-12, to celebrate the many cultures represented in the Texas Tech community.

Several events will be available for students, faculty, staff and the community to expand their knowledge on different cultures. The week will feature various aspects of cultural traditions, concluding with Culture Fest on Saturday (Oct. 12).

"International Week is a time for the Texas Tech and Lubbock communities to recognize and celebrate the importance of international research, education, outreach, study abroad and different countries and cultures," said Sukant Misra, vice provost for International Affairs. "Internationalization of higher education is critically important to succeed in our increasingly connected 21st-century global economy."

Events throughout the week include:

Self Defense with an International Twist: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday (Oct. 7) in the International Cultural Center. The self-defense class will be hosted by the Texas Karate Institute.
Open House: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 8) in the International Cultural Center. Faculty and staff are invited to enjoy international cuisine from local restaurants and tour art exhibits in the galleries.
"Study Abroad: Faculty-led Program Destinations" Photography Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 9) in the International Cultural Center. The photography exhibit showcases approximately 65 inspiring photographs taken by Texas Tech faculty who have led study abroad programs. The reception will honor these dedicated faculty members.
International Trivia Night: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 10) in the International Cultural Center. Trivia night will give students the opportunity to test their knowledge in global current affairs, world history, geography and more. Refreshments will be provided.
Culture Fest: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 12) in the International Cultural Center. The festival celebrates the diverse multicultural heritage of Texas Tech's international community. Family-friendly cultural activities, international fine arts and food will be free and open to the public.

A complete list of events, exhibits and programs can be found on the OIA website.

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International Affairs

International Affairs supports and facilitates the international mission of Texas Tech University. It provides services for faculty and students and offers international educational and cultural experiences for the University and community, and is a major contributor to the globalization process of the University and its growing reputation as a major international educational and research center.

International Affairs coordinates international activities at Texas Tech and is composed of the following divisions:

Also located in the International Cultural Center is the K-12 International Education Outreach Program.

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The International Cultural Center

The International Cultural Center (ICC) is part of the Office of International Affairs at Texas Tech.

In addition to the ICC, International Affairs consists of the following divisions: International Student and Scholar Services, Study Abroad and the International Center for Arid & Semi Arid Land Studies.