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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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

Contact

  • International Admissions & Student Services
  • Bayou Building B2123
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 225
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

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  • Office Hours
    Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

     

    Phone: 281-283-2740
    Fax: 281-226-7038
    intladvising@uhcl.edu