Florida State University will highlight its internationalization and global awareness efforts during its Celebration of International Education from Oct. 27 through Dec. 5.
With more than 100 international agreements, including cooperative agreements and bilateral exchange agreements, FSU fosters faculty collaborations and student exchanges across the globe. FSU’s international impact is significant, with European study centers in England, Spain and Italy, a branch campus in the Republic of Panama, global exchanges in 21 different countries and 2,790 enrolled international students on campus this semester representing over 125 countries.
Featured events include:
MONDAY, OCT. 27
Urban Resilience and Reconstruction in Ukraine: Monitoring, Transformation, and Adaptation
4:30 p.m., Bradley Reading Room, Strozier Library
Join FSU Libraries and FSU’s Ukraine Taskforce for a lively discussion with visiting Ukrainian scholars on geography, urban spaces and resilience.
TUESDAY, OCT. 28
Ukrainian Witches vs. Romanian Vampires
3-4:15 p.m., The Globe Auditorium
Join the Center for Global Engagement, the Department of Modern Languages, and FSU’s Ukraine Task Force for a captivating and spooky discussion exploring two of Europe’s most enduring folkloric figures: witches and vampires.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29
Study Abroad Fair
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Landis Green
Join International Programs for an opportunity to meet with faculty and staff about programs they offer.
THURSDAY, OCT. 30
Broad Lecture on International Affairs delivered by Justice Albie Sachs
4:30 p.m. reception, 5 p.m. lecture, College of Medicine Auditorium
Albie Sachs, former justice of South Africa’s Constitutional Court, will speak on “Presidents & Power: How South Africa’s Highest Court Held Nelson Mandela and Two Other Presidents Accountable to the Constitution.” A reception at 4:30 p.m. will precede his talk, and a book signing will follow. This lecture is presented as part of FSU’s Ruth K. and Shepard Broad International Lecture Series.
Middle East Center Open House
5-7 p.m., Kellogg Building (KRB), Room 317
Join the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics and The Middle East Center to learn more about the Middle Eastern Studies program.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31
International Coffee Hour: Arab Student Union
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for its signature event, featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. The Arab Student Union will serve baklava. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4
Going Global: A Student Panel of FSU Education Abroad Opportunities
4-5 p.m., The Globe Auditorium
Join student representatives from International Programs, Global Exchanges, Global Scholars, and the Tyler Center for Global Studies as they share their education abroad experiences. This is a great opportunity to hear about first-hand experiences with each of these FSU education abroad opportunities.
FRIDAY, NOV. 7
International Coffee Hour: Alpha Kappa Delta Phi
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for their signature event featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. Alpha Kappa Delta Phi will serve samosas. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
The World Comes to Landis
1-3 p.m., Landis Green
Join the Center for Intensive English Studies (CIES) for a meet and greet to show FSU students, faculty and staff how CIES supports the academic mission of FSU.
FRIDAY, NOV. 14
A World of Support: Stories of International Grants and Fellowships in the Arts & Humanities
10-11 a.m., virtual
In this panel talk, four faculty members from the Arts and Humanities will discuss their experiences with securing funding support for international research and creative initiatives.
Global Cafe: Central America (CALOR)
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Globe Dining Room
Join the Center for Global Engagement and the Central American LatinX Organization (CALOR) for Global Cafe: Central America. The menu will feature an entree, sides, drink and dessert from the featured region. A portion of the proceeds goes to the co-hosting student organization. Each meal is $12, credit card only.
Global Exchanges Fair
3-5 p.m., The Globe Auditorium
Join the Center for Global Engagement to learn more about FSU’s Global Exchange programs and meet international students from FSU’s partner universities and FSU students who have recently been abroad on an exchange program.
International Coffee Hour: Sri Lankan Student’s Association
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for their signature event featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. The Sri Lankan Student Association will serve coconut pancakes. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18
World Music Performance – Mas ‘n’ Steel and Old Time Ensemble
7:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
Feel the energy of Trinidadian steelpan with Mas ‘n Steel and experience the lively sounds of Appalachian-style fiddle tunes and dance with the Old Time Ensemble.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19
Explore International Experiences: A Networking Event
1:30-4:30 p.m., The Career Center
Join the Career Center for a networking event featuring external providers that connect college students with undergraduate research, service-learning engagements, job shadowing and more around the globe.
World Music Performance – Balinese Gamelan and Chinese Music Ensemble
7:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
Experience rich music from across Asia with performances by Sekaa Gong Hanuman Agung Balinese Gamelan and the Chinese Music Ensemble.
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
Tyler Center for Global Studies Virtual Summit
4-6 p.m., virtual (register here)
Join the Tyler Center for Global Studies for its annual virtual summit, where 12 Tyler Fellows from 12 different institutions will showcase their research and experiences abroad.
Narratives at War: Ukraine’s Media, Russian Propaganda and Political Culture
5 p.m. reception, 5:30 p.m. lecture, The Globe Auditorium
Serhiy Kvit, president of the National University of Kyiv Mohayla Academy and former Ukrainian Minister of Education and Science, will deliver the lecture “Narratives at War: Ukraine’s Media, Russian Propaganda and Political Culture.” This lecture is sponsored by the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s Anderson-Ashby Lectureship on Public Policy Journalism, The Ukraine Task Force, FSU’s Learning Systems Institute and the Center for Global Engagement’s Engage Your World Speaker Series.
World Music Performance – Modern Pop and Brazilian Ensembles
7:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
Enjoy a variety of vocal works and modern pop band instruments through traditional and contemporary Brazilian music performed by the Modern Pop and Brazilian Ensembles.
FRIDAY, NOV. 21
World Music Performance – Indian and African Music Ensembles
7:30 p.m., Opperman Music Hall
Hear music from across Africa with the African Music and Dance Ensemble and enjoy a range of Indian musical traditions with the new Indian Music Ensemble.
LSI Around the World – Panel Discussion and Q&A
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., The Globe Auditorium
Join Learning Systems Institute (LSI) for a panel discussion and Q&A with LSI staff as they share firsthand stories, challenges, and insights from months spent working all over the world.
International Coffee Hour: Slavic Student Association
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for their signature event featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. The Slavic Student Association will serve Transylvanian donuts. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
Global Scholars Showcase
3-5 p.m., Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House – Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall
The Global Scholars Showcase is a culminating symposium event celebrating the community research projects of the 2025 Global Scholars. At the showcase, you will hear the stories of travel, community, and adventure that our Global Scholars experienced over the summer. This event is sponsored by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement.
International Coffee Hour: Sigma Lambda Beta
5 p.m., The Globe
Join the Center for Global Engagement every Friday classes are in session for their signature event featuring refreshments from a featured culture and interaction with students, scholars and faculty from around the world. This event is open to all current FSU students, faculty, staff and their invited guests that accompany them.
For more information, visit global.fsu.edu/celebration-of-international-education.