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UT Tyler Holds ‘International Education Week’ Activities for International Student Population, Campus Community

November 17, 2014

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
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Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
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November 17, 2014



The University of Texas at Tyler recognizes International Education Week with various celebrations and global activities, Dr. Teresa Kennedy, Office of International Programs executive director, announced.

International Education Week 2014, a joint celebration of international cultural and educational exchange sponsored by the U.S. Departments of State and Education, begins today (Nov. 17) and continues through Friday, Nov. 21.

The UT Tyler Office of International Programs will hold a study abroad fair 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day in the UT Tyler University Center. A selfie contest allows international students to win a prize for the best selfie photo with a professor, administrative official, adviser – or at the Riter Bell Tower.

“International Education Week is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the importance of the diverse population on the UT Tyler campus. Bringing students together for International Education Week activities provides them with an opportunity to connect with one another during an intensely busy time in the semester,” Kennedy said.

For a complete list of events at UT Tyler, visit the UT Tyler IEW homepage.

UT Tyler serves more than 300 international students from 49 countries.

The UT Tyler Office of International Programs leads, champions and serves the university’s mission through several cross-functional units including international research and engagement, study abroad as well as international recruitment and marketing and international student, scholar and faculty services.

For more information, visit the UT Tyler Office of International Programs homepage.

One of the 15 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 8,000 high-ability students. UT Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.