International Education Week
We're Looking Forward to International Education Week (IEW) November 18-22, 2024
International Education Week (IEW) celebrates international education and exchange worldwide.
This joint effort of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education helps promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad.
Learn more about International Education Week at iew.state.gov
IEW Event Details
We invite the UHCL community to celebrate international efforts in their areas through the following sponsored events for International Education Week.
Monday, November 18
What is an F-1? A Primer on International Students at UHCL
Location: Bayou Building 1313 or Online via Zoom
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hosted By: Office of International Admissions & Student Services
UHCL faculty, students, and staff are invited to learn more about the types of international students on the UHCL campus, government regulations pertaining to them, and what the UHCL community can do to support the international population.
Tuesday, November 19
Peace Corps Information Session and Coffee Chat
Location: Bayou 1311
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Hosted By: Education Abroad and Scholar Services
Global Games
Location: SSCB 1203, CSAC Suite
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Hosted By: Center for Student Advocacy and Community
Join the Center for Student Advocacy and Community in playing a variety of games about countries around the world and showcasing your culture.
Wednesday, November 20
Appy Hour: Apply for an Education Abroad Program!
Location: Bayou 1133
Time: 12-3 p.m.
Hosted By: Education Abroad and Scholar Services
International Student Safety Table
Location: Delta Building
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Hosted By: UHCL Police Department
Thursday, November 21
Discover UHCL: International Edition
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Hosted By: Office of International Admissions and Student Services
Education Abroad Information Table
Location: Recreation Center Lobby
Time: 12-3 p.m.
Hosted By: Education Abroad and Scholar Services
Taste of Nigeria
Location: Hunter Hall Kitchen/Lobby
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Hosted By: Residence Hall Association and the Black Student Association
Friday, November 22
Study Texas Ethiopia
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 6-7 a.m.
Hosted By: Office of International Admissions and Student Services
Taste of Mexico
Location: Hunter Hall Kitchen/Lobby
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Hosted By: Residence Hall Association and Latinos Unidos
Past IEW Events
Questions
Contact the International Student Services at intladvising@uhcl.edu.
Special Accommodations
Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to participate should contact International Student Services at 281-283-2740 or intladvising@uhcl.edu at least one week prior to the event to arrange for the accommodation.