International students and alumni
International Student Thanksgiving
International Student Thanksgiving is an annual dinner that is designed for the College to show its appreciation of the contributions and perspectives brought by international students. All College international students are welcome!
Distinguished International Alumni Award
Jointly presented by the college and the CEHD Alumni Society to honor distinguished accomplishments by college alumni in their home countries. Nominations are made by the college's International Education Work Group.
Dean Jean Quam presents
Dr. ShuChing Kao with the 2008
Distinguished International
Education Alumni Award
- 2008: ShuChing Kao, Taiwan
- 2007: Ahmad Ajarimah, Saudi Arabia
- 2006: Geraldene Hodelin, Jamaica
- 2005: Frosso Motti-Stefanidi, Greece
- 2003: Tong-In Wongsothorn, Thailand
- 2002: Huann-shyang Lin, Taiwan
- 2001: Abdulaziz Kamal, Qatar, and Yong-lin Moon, Korea
- 2000: Sam Hwan Joo, Korea, and Elizabeth Vukeh Tamajong, Cameroon
University of Minnesota Distinguished Leadership Award for International Students
This is a University-wide award for alumni, former students, and friends of the University who have distinguished themselves in their post-university work as leaders in their professional careers. [Nomination information]
- 2009: Muhammed Haj-Yahia, Miki Horie
- 2008: Fouzia Saeed
- 2004: Shigeo Tajima
- 2003: Myrza Karimov
University Outstanding Achievement Award
This award is conferred on graduates or former students of the University who have attained unusual distinction in their chosen profession or in public service, and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership on a community, state, national, or international level. Nomination information »
- 2004: Ismael Abu-Saad and Somwung Pitiyanuwat
