Harper College will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
From Monday, October 19th to Friday, October 23rd, the Center for Global Education and Engagement will be celebrating all things international with our annual International Education Week! Learn more about international exchange opportunties (for you too, faculty!), how to utilize your study abroad international experience on a résumé and interview, and engage with the world right here on campus.
Ready to get started? Explore our events below!
| Date | Event | Time and Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 19 | Build Your Own Study Abroad (Faculty Only) | 11:00am, Building D Room D174 |
| Monday, October 19 | Armchair Travel Series - Iceland | 1:00pm, Building F (Library) Room F226 |
| Tuesday, October 20 | Oktoberfest | 11:00am - 1:00pm, Building A Atrium |
| Tuesday, October 20 | International Experience Resume Workshop | 12:00pm, Building D Room D139 |
| Tuesday, October 20 | Armchair Travel Series - Costa Rica | 1:00pm, Building F (Library) Room F226 |
| Wednesday, October 21 | International Exchange FOR Faculty (Faculty Only) | 1:00pm, Building F (Library) Room F226 |
| Wednesday, October 21 | Be a Global Scholar! | 5:00pm, Building D Room D174 |
| Thursday, October 22 | Armchair Travel Series - Morocco and Tunisia | 1:00pm, Building F (Library) Room F226 |
| Thursday, October 22 | Global Trivia | 3:30pm - 5:00pm, Building A Atrium |
| Monday - Thursday | Language Tables: Where Can Harper Take You? | 11:00am - 1:00pm, Avanté |
| ALL WEEK | Global Perspectives Book Display | Library |
| ALL WEEK | DIY Global-Themed Craft | Makers Space - Library |
Always dreamt of seeing the world? Now you can...from Harper!
In the Armchair Travel Series experienced travelers will detail the ins-and-outs of your top bucket list destinations. Get coveted tips, travel hacks, and hidden gems few others know about. Our speakers should know, each has personally traveled to the destination being presented.
Come curious, ask questions, leave with the travel bug and ideas for your own itinerary. The Library will also display books set in the country being presented on and written by authors native to each country so you can continue exploring on your own.
2026 Series:
Love maps? Have a hankering for vexillology? Really like to win?
Come test your knowledge with Global Trivia! This trivia competition with an international twist will have a little bit of everything. Four rounds, five questions each, but only one winner. Questions related to every continent and spanning geography, language, and even flags will be asked. Get a team together, or compete on your own! Open to staff, faculty, and students alike, it is really anyone's game!The top two teams will get prizes!
Be sure to sign up before October 14th for an extra point, and see you on Thursday, October 22nd at 3:30pm in the Building A Atrium!
Wondering how to include your international experiences such as study abroad, employment, projects, volunteering, service learning, and education on your resume? Do you need a resume for study abroad scholarships? If so, join the Job Placement Resource Center on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 12:00 pm, Building D Room D139 to learn how to showcase your skills, experience, and accomplishments. Participants will receive practical tips, resume best practices, and guidance on creating a polished, professional resume. Whether you are job searching or preparing for future opportunities, this workshop can help you prepare to stand out.
Studying a language is more than grammar and vocabulary, it is diving into the cultures and peoples that speak it.
From 11:00am to 1:00pm on Monday, October 19th to Thursday October 22nd in Avanté,, stop by our Language Tables to learn how gaining foreign language skills can help you land a job, enrich your traveling experience, and open doors for international job, internship, and service opportunities. Plus, see how languages give you insights into people, places, and cultures far beyond Harper's campus. Learn about classes you can take, faculty-led study abroad trips you can apply for (with scholarships!) and the many ways languages at Harper can bring the world right to you!
Celebrate the largest folk fest in the world right here on campus! Test out a real Alphorn, learn Oktoberfest do's and don'ts, and get 2027 study abroad info. You can also hear great music, try out some Bavarian dances, learn essential Oktoberfest German, and- back by popular demand- participate in the annual Maßkrugstemmen (stein holding) competition. Food, drinks, and prizes will be available while supplies last. Join Deutchklub for the iconic annual Bavarian celebration of Oktoberfest on Tuesday, October 20th from11:00am to 1:00pm in the Building A Atrium.
Join Harper faculty who participated in a professional development experience in Costa Rica as they share what they learned about designing and leading meaningful study abroad programs. Through their experiences with experiential learning, community engagement, group dynamics, and risk management, they'll reflect on best practices, common challenges, and practical strategies for creating impactful learning experiences abroad.
Whether you're considering leading your first program or looking for fresh ideas to strengthen an existing one, come learn from your colleagues' experiences!
Build your Study Abroad on Monday, October 19th at 11:00am in Building D Room D174.
International exchange is not just for students! Fellow faculty member Professor Marie Lapidus is joined by her Finnish colleague Heikki Paivenen to share an exciting opportunity for faculty: the 2-Week Exchange through the Illinois Consortium of International Studies and Programs (ICISP). As part of this program, Heikki is visiting Harper from his native Finland for two weeks to learn about the community college structure, US culture, and develop professional partnerships he can take back home. In May of 2027, Marie will do the same thing in Finland. This is a special program through ICISP and available to faculty of any discipline. Come to the Library, Room F226 on Wednesday, October 21st at 1:00pm to learn more about this exciting opportunity!