For students
This year the University of Saskatchewan celebrates International Education Week by showcasing the tremendous contribution international education makes in preparing Canadians for the global world. Canada joins more than 85 countries worldwide to celebrate the week.
For more information on how Canada is celebrating International Education Week, visit the official International Education Week website.
NovFri23
2nd Annual Shine a Light Gala
November 23, 2012 at 6:00 pmLouis' - U of S Campus
- International themed dinner
- Special guest speakers
- Amazing performances including Argentine tango, Nepalese dance and more
Tickets: $30 or $20 (for students), to purchace email wusc.uofs@usask.ca or stop by the International Student and Study Abroad Centre in Lower Place Riel.
All proceeds go to World University Services Canda (WUSC), Shine A Light Campaign for girls' education in Kenyan refugee camps. Find us on facebook!
For faculty and staff
This year the University of Saskatchewan celebrates International Education Week by showcasing the tremendous contribution international education makes in preparing Canadians for the global world. Canada joins more than 85 countries worldwide to celebrate the week.
For more information on how Canada is celebrating International Education Week, visit the official International Education Week website.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the events listed for students. Below is a list of events specifically for staff and faculty.
DecMon03
Study Abroad Assessment: Online Webcast by Academic Impressions
12:00 - 1:30 pm (11:30 am - 2:00 pm with introductions and post-session discussion)ISSAC Training Room, Room 70.4, Lower Place Riel
Are your study abroad programs making a difference in your students' personal, social, and academic success?
Learning objectives for this session include:
- Ariculating assessment goals
- Understanding drawbacks to typical study abroad evaluation methods
- Examining methods for assessing study abroad outcomes
- Using results for program improvement and advocacy
Photo Contest
International Education Photo Contest
In October we asked international students at the U of S and students who have participated in U of S programs outside of Canada to submit photos they took during their time abroad.
The top-voted photos were displayed during International Education Week (IEW), November 12 to 16, in the ISSAC Global Connections Lounge in Lower Place Riel. The campus community has voted for their favorites. The winners are:
Architecture & Landscape: Tanis Cheston - Three Sisters
Food & Celebration: Nathan Jones - Spain Fries
People & Lifestyle: Mohammad Rafati - Waskesiu Lake
Congratulations to all the winners! Prizes can be picked up at the International Student and Study Abroad Centre, Room 80 in Lower Place Riel.
ISSAC would like to thank all participants for submitting their photos and the campus community for voting. Over 900 votes were cast during the contest.
Eligibility
The contest is open to all international students who are studying at the U of S and all students who have participated in any of the following U of S programs or activities abroad:
When submitting photos, please provide:
- Your name and NSID
- Description of your photo and where it was taken
- Name of the contest category
- An explanation whether you are entering the contest as an international students in Canada or as a student who studied abroad through the U of S
- Photos should be 3 megabytes or larger and in their original size
- Student Exchange
- Short-term study abroad (Term and Taught Abroad Programs)
- Internships and Externships
- International Co-op placements
- International competitions, seminars and workshops
Submitting Photos
- Students can submit one photo per category. International students can submit photos that have been taken in Canada. Study Abroad students can submit photos that have been taken abroad. Categories are:
- People and Lifestyle
- Architecture and Landscapes
- Food and Celebration
- Deadline for photo submissions in 2012 has passed.
By entering the contest, you agree that you have the permission of all people portrayed in the photos to use and distribute their photos. All photos submitted to the International Education Photo Contest may be used for promotional purposes at any time by the International Student and Study Abroad Centre and the University of Saskatchewan.
