Lakeland's own Dr. Eric Usatch, professor of communication studies, with present on intercultural communication and cross-cultural relationships. ... [+]Lakeland's own Dr. Eric Usatch, professor of communication studies, with present on intercultural communication and cross-cultural relationships. MORE INFO [-]
DISCUSSION WITH DR. ANASTASIA GORDIENKO, UKRAINIAN SCHOLAR OF RUSSIAN AND SLAVIC STUDIES
Provided, in part, by grant from Fox Family Charitable Foundation, Dr. Anastasia Gordienko will talk about the experience of Ukrainian refugees, who fled to Europe after the Russian invasion of Ukrain ... [+]Provided, in part, by grant from Fox Family Charitable Foundation, Dr. Anastasia Gordienko will talk about the experience of Ukrainian refugees, who fled to Europe after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She will share her personal story of evacuating her family from the Ukrainian capital to Poland through Romania, Hungary, and Slovakia in March 2022. MORE INFO [-]
DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING WITH HISTORIAN DR. ROBIN JUDD
This event, originally scheduled for April 10, has been POSTPONED. Please continue to check our website for updates! Dr. Robin Judd will discuss and sign copies of her new book, “Between Two Worlds: J ... [+]This event, originally scheduled for April 10, has been POSTPONED. Please continue to check our website for updates! Dr. Robin Judd will discuss and sign copies of her new book, “Between Two Worlds: Jewish War Brides After the Holocaust” MORE INFO [-]
Lakeland Community College is committed to preparing students to live and work in a global society and economy.
The Center for International Education is the main clearinghouse for the planning, development, and administration of programs to establish multicultural awareness on campus and in the nearby community. It serves as a channel of communication between Lakeland Community College and institutions abroad and fosters academic cooperation with individuals and organizations.
Establishes academic linkages with colleges, institutions and individuals abroad to promote faculty and student development
Organizes or assists in visits of foreign professors and college guests
Disseminates information on scholarships, grants, fellowships, etc.
Assists in the needs of foreign exchange students and faculty at the college
Coordinates with foreign cultural attaches for existing and potential academic linkages
Represents the college in meetings or functions where potential or actual academic linkages have been established
Initiates contact with prospective institutions, agencies and individuals for possible academic cooperation program
The International Studies Certificate
Lakeland Community College offers an international studies certificate that provides students with a broad base of understanding of the many influences that affect the modern world and global economies. Subject areas include history, politics, geography, economics, religion, and languages. Courses can transfer to other colleges as general education credits. Certain courses further transfer into Cleveland State University's International Relations major. Students should consult with the Counseling Center before registering for classes.
International Collaborations & Partnerships
Lakeland Community College has established formal relationships with the University of Rouen and CESi (Ecole d'ingenieurs), both in France, for study abroad opportunities and shared programming. The Center for International Education collaborates with The Ohio State University Center for Slavic and East European Studies and the Cleveland State University Center for Slovenian Studies on a variety of projects and events. To see upcoming events, click the Related Events link. For information on international trips or learning opportunities, contact:
CESi – Ecole d'ingenieurs Dr. Becky Grasser Professor of Information Technology and Computer Science 440.525.7282
Speaker Series
Each semester the Lakeland Center for International Education presents speakers for the education and enjoyment of the entire community. All events are FREE and open to the public. For more information on upcoming events, see the Related Events section of this page.