International Education Week - International Student Services - Truckee Meadows Community College

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. For more information, visit the official IEW website.

This year’s International Education Week will be held from Nov. 14–18, 2023! We hope you can join us throughout the week and be sure to check if an event is in person or via Zoom.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Time: 1–2 p.m.

International Coffee Hour: Génesis Alvarez-Cortez

Presenter: Génesis Alvarez-Cortez

Location: RDMT 114

Description: Join Génesis, a first-generation Latina and transfer student(TMCC to UNR), as she shares her transformative study abroad experience in London, England. Explore her unique journey, which intertwines her cultural identity and the challenges faced by first-generation and transfer students studying abroad. Discover the cultural immersion, academic growth, and personal insights she gained while navigating London's historic streets. This event provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection of identity and international education, making it a must-attend for those interested in global experiences and the stories of resilient students.

Time: 2:30–4 p.m.

Careers Representing America

Location: RDMT 256

Description: In collaboration with TMCC Career Hub, TRIO SSS presents *Antoinette Hurtado, the Diplomat in Residence of Southwest (Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico) U.S. Department of State. She will share her professional journey and give a presentation about all the U.S. Department of State's great opportunities such as internships, study abroad scholarships, and career opportunities.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

Time: 11 a.m.–Noon

Ask Us Anything: Fulbright Program

Location: RDMT 114

Description: Facilitated by TMCC Communications Instructor Gwen Clancy.
Welcome to the world of Fulbright! We look forward to having you at our upcoming webinar: Ask Us Anything: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2025–26. Did you know that the prestigious Fulbright Program offers scholarships for students, faculty, artists and administrators? Please join us to see if it's for you!

Thursday, Nov. 16

Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

International Education Week Celebration Event

Location: Student Center

Description: Come join us for TMCC’s annual celebration of International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education featuring: on and off-campus resources at our Tabling Event, Musical and Dance Performances, Art Activities, a keynote speaker, free ethnic food and refreshments, and more! With Emcee Jocelyn Cabrera

Schedule:

11 a.m.–Noon

Tabling Event: On and Off-Campus Resources
Live Performance by Musical Band Ceol A’lainne²
Origami Art: Learn how to fold beautiful origami cranes
Make buttons: Write your name in Hangul and we'll turn it into a "button" for you
Play Japanese board games

Noon–12:30 p.m.

Keynote Speaker: Antoinette Hurtado¹, Diplomat in Residence, Southwest (Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico), U.S. Department of State

12:40 p.m.

Dance performances by Reno Chinese Dance Club³

1:15–2 p.m.

Tabling Event Continues

These events are sponsored by the City of Reno and TMCC's Foundation and Grants Office.

Food and Beverages provided by Bawarchi Indian Cuisine, Josef's Vienna Cafe, Starbucks and TMCC Cafe Verde.

¹ Antoinette Hurtado, Keynote Speaker: Antoinette Hurtado is a career Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) in the U.S. Department of State with 19 years of service. She has served in a number of countries including Australia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Italy, and has studied Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Antoinette joined the State Department after graduate school as a recipient of the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship. She has a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University. She currently serves as the Diplomat in Residence for the Southwest Region.

² Ceol A'lainne, Band: The band consists of four time Nevada State Champion fiddler Holly Sternberg and multi-instrumentalist Dayleen Goclon. Holly and Dayleen first met at Ceol Irish Pub in Reno, Nevada, and they have hence become close friends and have been creating music together now for many years. Holly and Dayleen have performed across the Pacific Northwest, as well as overseas in Scotland. They play a variety of music inspired by the six Celtic Nations, and sometimes you can even catch them playing some Canadian, Appalachian, and Swedish tunes. Their music is poignant and dynamic, vibrant and spirited. Between Holly’s fiery hot fiddle and the multitalented Dayleen on the Irish bodhran and bouzouki, you won’t be able to keep your feet from tapping. If you’re lucky, you may also get Dayleen to show you how to do an Irish jig - she also happens to be a fabulous dancer! Together, Holly and Dayleen form the group Ceol A’lainne, named for the beautiful music that inspires them.

³ Reno Chinese Dance Club: The Reno Chinese Dance Club was established in 2013. Initially, it was focused on ballroom dances, and it gradually changed its focus to Chinese folk dances. The club has performed various styles of folk dances in local community events, including the 2019 International Symposium held at TMCC.