Because Congress has not yet enacted appropriations legislation for the Department of Education for FY99, the Department can only estimate the amount of funds available for the new awards. The Department of Education published the notice in the Federal Register without exact funding information so that interested parties could begin the application process on time. The application process began this week and will end in late October or early November, depending on the program. The Department of Education notice contains more information about the Fulbright-Hays awards, including which applications will be given priority in funding. An international banquet can be an effective kick-off or conclusion to international week.
Students can serve as hosts, help set the menu, and provide entertainment.
Be sure to invite faculty, staff, and administrators. A brown bag lunch series featuring international and education abroad students and faculty is easy to arrange. You can choose a theme or let presenters pick their own topic. Lunches are informal and can be a good way to reach a wider section of the student body. Set a theme for International Week and host a series of lectures presenting different views.