#YouAreWelcomeHere Week is returning virtually in Fall 2020! Join us for another whole week of globally inspired events that celebrate our international population. International and domestic students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.

This year, we’re kicking off the week with a virtual message to international students. Tune in for a special screening of a welcome video from the Temple community, including clips, photos and original graphic art. Then, chat with us about what else you can expect throughout #YouAreWelcomeHere Week! 

Sponsored in partnership by International Affairs & Student Activites

Olá! Welcome to Memorable Moments, a monthly celebration of food, travel and culture across the world. This month, we’re taking you to the beautiful country of Brazil. Join us as Brazilian students discuss local food culture, watch a cooking demonstration by a chef from the Philly-favorite Fogo de Chão steakhouse, and play games to win gift certificates and prizes.

Wednesday | October 28
Mental Wellness Day

Morning Chat: Health and Wellness, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. EST
It's time to pay attention to your mental health! Come listen to international students share their experiences with mental health, especially during a global pandemic. This session will also feature speakers from Tuttleman Counseling Services and the Wellness Resource Center to provide you with resources and strategies for coping with stress and mental health concerns.

Widely known for its benefits to health, wellness and stress reduction, tai chi began as a martial art focused on cultivating energy with natural movement. This class will present a basic short form, breathing exercises and meditations, and applications for self defense. Put on your comfortable clothes and log in to join this unique class from the comfort of your own home!

Our international students are experiencing a global health crisis at the same time that they face concerns over immigration status, separation from family and home, discrimination or targeting, and discomfort with U.S. social unrest and how to discuss it. The physical, social and emotional toll of this situation has impacted learning in significant ways. Thinking intentionally about the barriers they may face and the contributions they may have to offer can help all your students gain clarity in this complex situation. In this session, we will discuss strategies that can support your international students’ learning in these difficult times.

Temple Lingo returns for its third year this fall! Are you an aspiring food extraordinaire and love to travel? Join us as we explore foreign languages through a delicious journey of street food from around the world. Participants will be immersed in a variety of different foreign languages presented in fun and interactive 5-minute learning sessions, including a chance to win exciting prizes! We’ll also throw in a mini resource booklet to continue your language learning and global cuisine discovery.