George Mason’s academic and University life departments organize various cultural events during International Week. Each department event is carefully planned to highlight important global issues. These events commonly include guest lectures, films, food, and other activities of an international flavor. The following department events will be featured this year:
If you would like to submit an event for iWeek 2019, please complete this form. We are happy to add your event to the iWeek website and online calendar.
The events below are from iWeek 2018. The Full iWeek 2019 Calendar will be updated by March 1, 2019.
Friday, April 6
Tai Chi
10 - 11am, The MIX@Fenwick
Confucius Institute
Chinese Coins Hands-on Crafts
12pm - 1:30pm, East Building, Room 129
Confucius Institute
Chinese Games 2 - 3:30pm
East Building, Room 129
Confucius Institute
Chinese Martial Arts Movie: ‘The Final Master’
3:30 - 5pm, East Building, Room 129
Confucius Institute
iWeek Squash Tournament
4 - 9pm, RAC Banister Creek Court
Mason Recreation
iWeek Badminton Tournament
5 - 10pm, RAC Banister Creek Court
Mason Recreation
iWeek 7v7 Soccer Tournament
5 - 11pm, West Campus Field 3
Mason Recreation
iWeek Zumba Party
5:30 - 8pm, Aquatic Fitness Center
Mason Recreation, iWeek
Sat/Sun, April 7 - 8
iWeek 7v7 Soccer Tournament
10am - 8pm, West Campus Field 3
Mason Recreation
Monday, April 9
iWeek Flag pick-up & Parade Pre-Party
10am - 12pm, SUB I, Patriot's Lounge
OIPS, Student Involvement
iWeek Parade
12 - 1 pm, North Plaza
OIPS, Student Involvement
Get Your Art On!: Self-Care Around the World
12 - 2pm, SUB I Quad
Counseling and Psychological Services
Tuesday, April 10
Chinese Calligraphy
10 - 11am, East Building, Room 129
Confucius Institute
AnyOne Can StepUP!
1 - 2pm, SUB I, 3008
Student Support and Advocacy Center
Dear World VIP Shoot
3 - 5pm, HUB Ballroom
University Life
2018 Polyglot Performances
4 - 8pm, JC Cinema
Modern and Classical Languages
Refugees and Displaced Populations: We Were There! Same challenge..... different countries
7 - 8pm, JC Gold Room
School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Wednesday, April 11
"What is Islam? Conventional Views and Contemporary Perspectives" Conference
9am - 5pm, Research Hall Room 163
Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies
Rosetta Stone Workshop
11am - 12pm, Fenwick 1014A
University Libraries
Dear World Workshops & Open Photo Shoot
12 - 1pm; 2 - 3pm, JC Dewberry
University Life
Chinese Painting
2 - 3:30pm, East Bldg Room 129
Confucius Institute
Korean Film Night at Your Library
5 - 8pm, Fenwick 1014A
University Libraries
Dear World Story Telling and Photo Reveal
7 - 8pm, JC Dewberry
University Life
Thursday, April 12
"Racism, Racialization, and African-American Islam in the Americas" Conference
9am - 5pm, JC George's
Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies
iWeek Kiosk Day
10am - 3pm, JC Atrium
Various Campus Partners
iWeek Closing Reception
5:30pm, Center for the Arts
Student Involvement, OIPS
International Dance Competition
7pm, Center for the Arts
Student Involvement, OIPS
Friday, April 13
Tai Chi
10am - 11am, East Building, Room 129
Confucius Institute
Dos and Doughnuts of Online Dating
10:30am - 12pm, SUB I 3311
Student Support and Advocacy Center
Chinese Scrolls Hands-on Crafts
12 - 1:30pm, East Building, Room 129
Confucius Institute
Chinese Games
2 - 3:30pm, East Building, Room 129
Confucius Institute
Chinese Martial Arts Movie – ‘Hero’
3:30 - 5pm, East Building, Room 129
Confucius Institute
iWeek Cricket Tournament 2018
6 - 11pm, Field 3 - West Camps Fields
Mason Recreation
Sat/Sun, April 14 - 15
Saturday, April 14
iWeek Cricket Tournament 2018
10am - 10pm, Field 3 - West Camps Fields
Mason Recreation
el Festival del Libro Hispano de Virginia (Hispanic Book Festival of Virginia)
12 - 6:30pm, JC Cinema
Student Media
Sunday, April 15
iWeek Cricket Tournament 2018
10am - 2pm, Field 3 - West Camps Fields
Mason Recreation