
The Bunche Center is proud to announce our fourth HBCU Symposium on Internationalization. Stakeholders are invited to this two-day symposium to share best practices for strengthening internationalization at their institutions. This symposium is primarily for faculty, staff and administrators at HBCU’s, however, students are welcome to attend. The symposium will feature insightful keynote speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions, and engaging workshops.
Registration is now live, please stay tuned for a detailed program!
For any immediate questions, please send an email to: BuncheCenter@howard.edu and follow us on social media (HUBuncheCenter) for the most up to date information.
Notional Program Schedule
| Sunday, October 26 | |
| 6:00 PM | Opening Reception 7th Floor, 1805 7th St. NW Host: Bunche Center |
| Monday, October 27 Location: Digital Auditorium, Blackburn University Center |
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| 9:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 AM | Current Challenges to and Opportunities for Internationalization at HBCUs |
| 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM | Open Mic! Updates Since Last Symposium |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Location: Hilltop Lounge |
| 1:00 PM | Black Women in Internationalization |
| 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:30 PM | Black Men in Internationalization |
| 3:45 PM | Reflections on the Day |
| 6:30 PM | Evening Networking Reception Location: 8th Floor, 1805 7th St. NW Co-Sponsor: ISEP |
| Tuesday, October 28 | |
| 9:00 AM | Funding the Future |
| 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:30 AM | Action Planning Session |
| 11:30 AM | Reporting Out on Action Planning |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Student-Centered Session: Global Careers: Navigating International Opportunities Across Industries |
| 2:45 – 3:45 PM | Student-Centered Session: Increasing Your Chances of Landing an International Jo |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Student-Centered Session: Scholarships and Fellowships in International Affairs |
Hotel Accommodations Near Campus
Below are hotel suggestions for attendees joining from outside of the DC region.
Hotel Options for Symposium Attendees
May be of Interest to Professionals:
Hyatt House Washington DC/Downtown/Convention Center
Currently $97/night, but prices vary
899 O St NW, Washington, DC 20001 | +12022991188
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
Currently $109/night, but prices vary
465 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 | +12026284663
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM
Currently $123/night, but prices vary
1842 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 | +12026670300
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM
Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol
Currently $151/night, but prices vary
33 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 | +12022895599
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Currently $182/night but prices vary
1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009 | +12025880525
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
May be of Interest to Students:
$50/night for one person
1610 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 | +12026219344
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM
DC International Hostel 2
$43/night
1418 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 | +12025183160
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM
1931 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 | +12028921122
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM
$43/night
Duo Housing, 1223 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 | +12028082195
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM