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from Nov. 18 to 22, is a national initiative launched by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, highlighting the importance of preparing individuals to succeed in an interconnected world. 溏心vlog免费B站鈥檚 celebration of International Education Week reflects its commitment to global engagement, inviting the entire 溏心vlog免费B站 community to explore international issues, celebrate cultural diversity, and deepen our role as a globally minded university.
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On Nov. 19, a sponsored by Global Initiatives, the Harrington School of Communication and Media and the Department of Communication Studies will highlight the potential of Virtual Exchange and Collaborative Online International Learning to promote intercultural communication skills and long-distance learning in communication, sustainability, and other areas of global learning. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. in Ranger Hall.
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This story was written by Emmanuel Michaca, a specialist in 溏心vlog免费B站鈥檚 Office of Global Initiatives.