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Join us in celebrating the International Education Week, a vibrant opportunity to honor the transformative power of education worldwide. Let’s come together to appreciate the value of education in shaping a brighter future!
The OIA will lead and contribute to three events open to faculty and staff:
The OIA Town Hall: McMaster’s 2024-2030 Global Engagement Strategy
We invite you join us for an important town hall meeting where we will unveil our newly developed Global Engagement Strategy Draft, shaped by extensive consultations with the university community. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with colleagues across McMaster and to gain insight into the vision that will guide our institution’s future. Your feedback and participation are vital as we work together to foster a vibrant and inclusive global engagement. Come share your thoughts and be part of this exciting conversation—your voice matters!
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 12:00- 1:00 PM
Location: The Loft A
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Limited in-person registration available. Online attendance is also available.
Registration Deadline: October 15, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Light lunch will be provided.
The Why and How of McMaster Exchange Agreements
Curious about the McMaster Exchange Program and McMaster’s portfolio of international exchange agreements? This session is for faculty leaders, members and staff to learn about the exchange agreement creation process. Presenters will discuss how partner institutions are chosen, alignment with McMaster’s Global Engagement Strategy, reciprocity considerations, and support for students choosing to study abroad through the McMaster Exchange Program. The session will conclude with a discussion period to receive questions and further input from faculties on additional considerations for the exchange agreement process.
Date: October 18, 2024
Time: 12:00- 1:00 PM
Location: Gilmour Hall Room 102- Office of International Affairs
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Limited in-person registration available. Online attendance is also available.
Registration Deadline: October 18, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Inbound Research & Study Scholarship Opportunities with Global Affairs Canada
Discover the exciting opportunities offered by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) through their short-term scholarships for inbound exchange and visiting students in the 2025-26 academic year. These scholarships play a crucial role in advancing McMaster University’s internationalization efforts, enhancing student mobility, and promoting both Canada and McMaster as premier study destinations. By welcoming these students, we enrich the McMaster community with diverse perspectives and innovative ideas, benefiting our classrooms, discussions, and research projects.
By the end of today’s presentation, you will gain comprehensive insights into three GAC scholarships: Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP), Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) and Study in Canada (SIC). You will learn about the McMaster departments involved in promoting, selecting, and supporting scholarship recipients. Specifically, we will cover the eligibility requirements for each scholarship, the available funding, the distinctions between undergraduate and graduate applicants, and the general timeline for each scholarship.
Date: October 18, 2024
Time: 9:30- 10:30
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Registration Deadline: October 18, 2024 @ 1:00 AM
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In the last few months, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) has engaged in environmental and institutional scans to gain an understanding of the internationalization landscape within McMaster and compared with its U15 peers.
For International Education Week, the OIA invites McMaster faculty and staff to join the OIA town hall where we will share the outcomes of these scans.
Our presentation will not only gauge the depth, scope, and coordination of our internationalization efforts but will also highlight areas where gaps exist.
Understanding the status of internationalization and global education initiatives is critical for planning our strategic future goals and achieving meaningful milestones.
Your participation in this session will contribute to our collective efforts in shaping the international landscape at McMaster. We look forward to your presence and engagement in this important discussion.
In-person space is limited. Light refreshments will be available.
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