{"id":112088,"date":"2026-11-12T18:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T18:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=112088"},"modified":"2026-11-12T18:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T18:44:45","slug":"uri-to-celebrate-international-education-and-intercultural-exchange-during-international-education-week-nov-16-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/11\/uri-to-celebrate-international-education-and-intercultural-exchange-during-international-education-week-nov-16-20\/","title":{"rendered":"URI to celebrate international education and intercultural exchange during International Education Week. Nov. 16-20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Nov. 12, 2026 \u2013 The University of Rhode Island community is a global one, with students coming to URI\u2019s Kingston and Narragansett Bay campuses from more than 67 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To celebrate these students\u2019 diverse paths to URI and their educational journeys here, the University will host several events as part of International Education Week from Nov. 16 through Nov. 20. The observance provides all at URI the opportunity to celebrate global engagement with other institutions, scholars and partners around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A range of events will celebrate international education and intercultural exchange and offer information on global learning opportunities at URI; shown, Johanna Torres-Reina, international admissions advisor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A variety of events and programs to engage all members of the campus community is being offered during URI’s International Education Week celebration, according to URI\u2019s Office of Global Initiatives<\/a>. The week\u2019s roster of events offers an opportunity for community members to come together in support of research, connections, and celebrate URI\u2019s international student community and all they bring to the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights of this year\u2019s International Education Week include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think Global, Act Local<\/a>: Transforming Education Through Global Perspectives, Wednesday, Nov. 18<\/strong>, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Feinstein College of Education and the Technical University of Braunschweig, this event will bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and students from around the world to explore how global perspectives can meaningfully transform teaching and learning locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhody Abroad: Student Stories<\/a>, Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.<\/strong> This student-led panel will highlight firsthand experiences from students who have participated in Rhody Abroad programs in Ireland, South Korea, Spain and Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultural Fest<\/a>, Thursday, Nov. 19, from noon to 2 p.m.<\/strong> This campus-wide celebration of culture, connection, and community will feature music, dance, and interactive activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Soni Pradhanang attended last year\u2019s Cultural Fest with students in URI\u2019s Nepali group and hopes to see more students attend. \u201cCultural festivals are more than celebrations of traditional food, music, dance, and attire,\u201d she said. \u201cThey create opportunities for cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and connection. On a university campus, they bring together students with diverse histories, identities, and experiences, creating space for stories and perspectives that might otherwise go unheard.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For student organizations like URI\u2019s Nepali Student Group, she says that occasions like this allow students to share not only their traditions but also the values, histories, and meanings behind them. \u201cThese kinds of festivals challenge stereotypes, foster a sense of belonging, and encourage meaningful engagement across cultures,\u201d she said. \u201cUltimately, the value of a cultural festival lies not simply in its food, performances, or attendance, but in the conversations it sparks, the assumptions it challenges, and the understanding it builds. A university’s learning environment extends beyond classrooms and laboratories; it also grows through the exchange of cultures, perspectives, and experiences among its students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other offerings at this year\u2019s International Education Week include information and programs on travel insurance, collaborative online learning, crafting applications for study abroad programs, hiring and supporting international students and their visas. The URI community is also invited to this year\u2019s fourth annual Language Celebration, which celebrates and offers information on opportunities for students at URI in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Classics and American Sign Language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week concludes with URI Women\u2019s Basketball\u2014which includes six international student athletes from Canada, Spain and Romania\u2014playing the University of New Haven at the Ryan Center on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the International Education Week webpage<\/a> for a list of all featured events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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