In honor of Pepperdine’s commitment to fostering global awareness and preparing students
for leadership in an interconnected world, the University will celebrate International
Education Week from November 18 to November 22, 2024. A collaborative initiative between
the Seaver College International Studies and Languages Division—celebrating its 20th
anniversary this year—the Office of International Student Services, International
Programs, and the Office for Community Belonging, International Education Week at
Pepperdine highlights the personal and communal benefits of international education
and cultural exchange.
Through a series of engaging events and discussions, Pepperdine's International Education
Week events will shine a light on the value of cross-cultural understanding and global
awareness to enrich our community, enhance academic excellence, and prepare our students
to thrive in a global environment. Join us for the following opportunities that highlight
international perspectives and broaden our community's understanding of global citizenship.
Participate in (or celebrate) the world’s most popular sport in the world.
Gather or join a growing team in the OISS World Cup! Students can wear their favorite
jersey and join one of eight teams (5-8 players per team). Each game will be 20 minutes
and each team will play at least twice.
Hosted by the Office of International Student Services & International Ambassadors
with thanks to Athletics.
From November 18-22, Bon Appetit will be highlighting cultural cuisines that represent
study-abroad opportunities that Seaver College students can apply to today. Enjoy
delicacies from Buenos Aires, Argentina; Heidelberg, Germany; Madrid, Spain and more!
Seaver College students can apply now to more than 15 programs accepting applications.
Hey, international students, need a job? As part of International Education Week,
join us for this interactive lunch and learn workshop designed to help international
students and those interested in remaining in the U.S. or working abroad. Lunch will
be provided for all students.
Learn how Interstride can help you navigate the job search process, find international-friendly
companies for jobs and internships, and stay up-to-date on visa and work authorization
information.
Highlights:
Discover the tools to find jobs and internships in the US and around the world
Hear from international alumni who have made it in their fields
Learn tips to improve your resume and interview skill.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical skills and resources to boost your job
search confidence.
Hosted by the Office of International Student Services and the Seaver College Career
Center.
Dr. Luisa Blanco from the School of Public Policy and Dr. George Carlsen from Seaver
College will moderate a conversation with Oscar Mondragon, director of the Malibu
Community Labor Exchange. Topics of discussion will include the value of centralizing
a safe place for workers and local employers to meet, the importance of outreach initiatives
conducted at the MCLE on financial and medical literacy to better the lives of day
laborers, and the impact of Pepperdine’s Service Learning initiatives to foster intercultural
connection and language acquisition for both students and workers.
The faculty of the International Studies and Languages division will join with students
and staff in an international worship service to celebrate International Education
Week. We will pray, read the Gospel and sing to the Glory of God in Spanish, French,
German, Italian, and even a little English. All are welcome.
Mixer from 4-5 PM in PLC 147 | Dancing begins at 5 PM on the PLC Patio.
Get ready to learn ‘los pasos de Salsa’ with a professional instructor on the PLC
patio with the Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society and Hispanic Studies program faculty.
We will first mingle and hear about the program while eating unos tacos deliciosos
before the lesson begins at 5 PM.
Hosted by Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society and the Hispanic Studies program.
Your Home, My Home: Annual Reception for International Students
Provost Brewster, your International Student Ambassadors and the Office of International
Student Services, are excited to invite international students to this year’s Your
Home, My Home annual reception. The reception will allow students to find others from
our home countries or regions and spend time together celebrating our intercultural
heritages. We welcome all international students and third-culture individuals from
all five of Pepperdine’s schools!
Hosted by Provost Brewster, President Gash, the Office of International Student Services
and International Ambassadors
Italian Mediterranean Diet and Culinary Roots: A Spotlight on Olive Oil and Balsamic
Vinegar
Italian Mediterranean Diet and Culinary Roots: A Spotlight on Olive Oil and Balsamic
Vinegar
In celebration of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World and International Education
Week, the Consulate General of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute, COM.IT.ES Los
Angeles, and the Italian Studies program at Pepperdine University are pleased to present
a panel discussion on “The Italian Mediterranean Diet and Culinary Roots” with a spotlight
on the health benefits of two iconic Italian staples: olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Panelists include Dr. Maura Fanti, researcher in Dr. Valter Longo’s USC Longevity
Institute; chef Tommaso Iorio, founder of “Tuscany at Home”; Fabrizio Cuomo of De
Negris balsamic vinegar; and Dr. Sunnie DeLano, professor and director of the Nutritional
Science Certificate Program. The panel will be moderated by professor Brittany Corbucci
together with Seaver Italian majors/minors. The event will include insights from each
speaker, followed by time for questions from the audience. A reception with olive
oil and balsamic vinegar tastings and pairings will precede the panel.
Chile and World Literature with Dr. Ignacio López Calvo
One of the world’s most important scholars on Latin American literature and its global
connections, Dr. Ignacio López Calvo, presidential endowed chair of humanities, professor of Latin American Literature
and Culture, UC Merced, will discuss his research on Chile and its connections to
World Literature. His recent edited volume A History of Chilean Literature includes discussion of famous authors such as Nobel prize-winning poets Gabriela
Mistral and Pablo Neruda as well as global best-selling novelist Isabel Allende. Dr.
Lopez Calvo will be introduced by interim vice provost Dr. Lila McDowell Carlsen who
will also moderate the event. Refreshments will be served.
The 2nd Annual Reading of the United Nations Declaration of Universal Human Rights
Faculty and students of the International Studies program will gather to recite together
this most hopeful of world texts, promising a world in which human rights are universally
protected by the states that make up the United Nations.
