[wanabidii] Press Releases: U.S. Department of State Celebrates 15th Annual International Education Week

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: U.S. Department of State Celebrates 15th Annual International Education Week 11/13/2014 12:52 PM EST U.S. Department of State Celebrates 15th Annual International Education Week Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 13, 2014 The U.S. Department of State will host a number of worldwide events in celebration of the 15th annual International Education Week (IEW), taking place November 17-21. These events emphasize the benefits of international education and exchange in preparing Americans and future leaders from abroad to collaborate and succeed in the 21st century global economy. This year, the activities around IEW will follow the theme “International Education is for Everyone.” Check our DipNote blog and ShareAmerica for new content each day, as well as our new Buzzfeed Quiz, Where Should You Study Abroad? Monday, November 17, National Press Club Press briefing on 2013-14 Open Doors Report, 12-1pm EST Remarks by Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan and Allan Goodman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of International Education. Request an electronic press kit here Tuesday, November 18, Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel Remarks by Assistant Secretary Ryan at reception following the NAFSA: Association of International Educators’ Presidential Panel on the internationalization of academic campuses, 4-5pm EST Wednesday, November 19 Foreign Policy Classroom, U.S. Department of State, 2:30-3:30pm EST International Students Day virtual college fair in partnership with CollegeWeekLive, 4am-4pm EST Thursday, November 20 Learn English with US! 15 Fun Tips from American English, webinar, 8-9am EST Friday, November 21 Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Assistant Secretary Ryan, 12pm EST Link will go live on Twitter @ECAatState. Throughout November, the State Department is working with passport agencies across the United States to promote the Passport to the World initiative to encourage U.S. students to get passports. First held in 2000, International Education Week, co-led by the Department of State and the Department of Education, is now celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide. We encourage more U.S. students to study abroad, and we continue to welcome international students to the United States. Throughout the week, students, educators and citizens will be celebrating in classrooms, on campuses, and in communities worldwide. For more information, contact ECA Press at ECA-Press@state.gov or call (202) 632-6445. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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