SCSU celebrates International Education Week

St. Cloud State University’s Center for International Studies is hosting a series of events this week in celebration of International Education Week.

International Education Week is a time to reflect on the significant internationalization work that has been a part of St. Cloud State for the last five decades and to create new and exciting initiatives as the University moves into the next decade of international work. There are a variety of great events to get engaged with during this year’s International Education Week.

Some highlights from this week’s events include: 

Monday 

• 2-3 p.m. Tapas and Talk hosted by API in the Atwood Gallery Room
• 5-9 p.m. Chinese Dinner and Dialogue, JJ Garden’s Restaurant, Centennial Plaza
• 7-9 p.m. “God’s Own Country” International Film Series showing in the Atwood Little Theatre

Tuesday

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Education Abroad Photo Contest, Atwood Main Lounge
• 12-3 p.m. Okonomiyaki Cooking! with JP Network, Case Hill Kitchen
• 1-3 p.m. Culture Fest, Atwood Main Lounge 
• 6-7 p.m. South Africa Spring Break Info Session, Atwood Glacier South
• 7:30-9:30 p.m. Harvest Dinner, Education Building A226
• 7:30-9 p.m.Dance Class with Dynasti, Atwood Dance Studio

Wednesday

• 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Short Term Study Abroad Fair!, Atwood Main Lounge
• 6:45-9 p.m. Movie Night With ASA, Atwood Voyageurs South
• 6- 7 p.m. South Africa Spring Break Information Session, Atwood Glacier South
• 7:30-9:30 p.m. “Far Away” Theatre production by Caryl Churchill, Center Stage, Performing Arts Center

Thursday

• 10-11 F-1 Immigration Update, Miller Center 122
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Masinyusane Silent Auction, Atwood Main lounge
• Noon- 1 p.m. South Africa Spring Break Info Session, Atwood Glacier South
• 7:30-9:30 p.m. “Far Away” Theatre production by Caryl Churchill, Center Stage, Performing Arts Center

Friday

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Masinyusane Silent Auction, Atwood Main lounge
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Education Abroad Photo Contest, Atwood Kiosk
• 5-7 p.m. LASA Fiesta En La Playa, Atwood Quarry
• 7:30-9:30 p.m. “Far Away” Theatre production by Caryl Churchill, Center Stage, Performing Arts Center

Saturday

• 5-10 p.m. African Night, Atwood Ballroom

In honor of International Education Week, here are some exciting facts about the Minnesota and St. Cloud State University’s engagement in International Education as reported by Open Doors 2019 data and shared by the Institute of International Education (IIE) :

• Minnesota ranks 19^th in the United States for number of international students
• There are 15,279 international students studying at institutions in Minnesota
• St. Cloud State University is ranked second in the state  for the highest number of international students with 1,714 international students
• St. Cloud State University is ranked 11^th in the nation among master’s granting institutions for the number of international students
• The top five leading places of origin for international students in Minnesota are:
  • China
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Nepal
  • Vietnam
• In 2018, international students brought in an estimated $482,542,587 into Minnesota’s economy
• St. Cloud State is ranked 39^th in the top 40 Master’s Colleges and Universities for study abroad nationwide
• 8,490 American students studied abroad through Minnesota institutions in 2017-18 including 346 students from St. Cloud State