International Education Week
Join us for a week of cultural displays and exhibitions, learning and exploration, food, fun, and celebration! The entire UB community is welcome to participate.
November 18-22, 2024
International Education Week (IEW) at UB
IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This week is celebrated nationally as a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.
UB celebrates IEW to educate the UB community about diverse international perspectives and cultures. IEW increases UB community members’ cross-cultural awareness, curiosity, and knowledge through activities, discussions, presentations, displays, and exhibitions.
IEW presents the richness of cultures and promotes the benefits of international education to our UB community.
Submit an IEW Program
UB student clubs, departments, offices, faculty, staff, and other UB community members and entities are encouraged to submit programs as part of International Education Week.
Why should my group/department/unit participate?
This is a chance to showcase the work that your group/department/unit does which connects the UB community with global ideas and opportunities.
What kind of event can my group/department/unit facilitate?
IEW programs/events/activities:
- can range from events that are open to the entire UB community, to opportunities that may be targeted to specific audiences.
- can be celebratory, educational/informative, conversational, or another mode of facilitation.
- should focus on the importance of international education, international inclusion, and cross-cultural understanding.
Consider the following event ideas:
- Student club social activity in collaboration with a student cultural club
- Round table discussion and lunch
- International film viewing and discussion
- Workshops on internationally-focused topics
- Poster presentations from a globally-focused class
- Faculty panel presenting internationally focused research
- Intercultural simulations
Need help finding inspiration or developing an idea?
International Education Week Program Sponsorship
International Education Week Program Sponsorship support may be available. If you need to apply for program sponsorship, you will find the information about sponsorship requirements and the sponsorship request form in your IEW Program Submission confirmation email.
Program Submission Deadline
Help Us Promote Your Program!
Submit your programs by 10/1/2024 to ensure inclusion in IEW print materials.
Programs submitted before 10/1/2024 will be included in IEW print materials, UBLinked, and other online media. Programs submitted after 10/1/2024 will be posted on the IEW website, UBLinked, and in other online media, but may not be featured in our print materials.
The deadline to submit a program to be included in Fall 2024 International Education Week is Friday, November 1, 2024.
Fall 2024 Schedule
Coming soon!
Fall 2023 Schedule
IEW 2023 Kick-Off
- Stop by our IEW Kick-Off Table to learning about events happening throughout the week .
- Light refreshments and giveaways available (while supplies last).
- Hosted by International Student Services, UB Study Abroad, and Office of International Education
INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB students, faculty, and staff
When: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Where: Student Union Lobby
Sebastian Ebarb on Design Aesthetics of Black and Native Social Movements since the 1960s
- Sebastian Ebarb (Associate Teaching Professor, College of Arts, Media, and Design at Northeastern) is the former Design Director for the City of Boston. A member of a mixed Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb, and Boston transplant. He is co-owner of the design studio Nahi (meaning "we" in Apache). A subscriber to futuristic ideals, Sebastian works with clientele no matter their budget.
- Hosted by UB Department of Indigenous Studies
INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB students, faculty, and staff
When: 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET
Where: 209 O'Brian Hall and via Zoom
Indigenous Environmental Justice Guest Lectures: Nestle infringement on the world's water supply and Six Nations of the Grand River - Makaśa Looking Horse
- Makaśa Looking Horse has held many protests fighting for clean water for her community and has worked alongside traditional government including by handing Nestle a Cease-and-Desist Letter on behalf of the Confederacy. She has completed the Six Nations Traditional Medicine Practitioners course and is currently a student at McMaster University. She is Youth Leader of Global Water Futures and a Sundance leader for women. She is the host of a live streamed vodcast series called Ohneganos: Let's Talk Water. She is also a member of the United Nations Global Youth Caucus at the United Nations Climate Summit. Makaśa Looking Horse is known for her activism with Six Nations on water security, including the resistance to Nestle. Water access continues to remain a significant problem, as a lack of infrastructure and centralized water systems seriously hinders the lives and livelihood of many First Nations communities across the country. Nestlé has drawn what activists estimate to be 3.6 million liters of water from the aquifers of Grand River, Ontario, reselling it to Indigenous communities at artificially inflated rates as part of its bottled water operations. Makaśa Looking Horse, a Six Nations environmental activist, has been at the forefront of this issue, highlighting the many social, health, and ecological impacts of corporations' activity on water resources and Indigenous communities.
- Hosted by UB Department of Indigenous Studies
INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB students, faculty, and staff
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Where: O'Brian Hall 112
Post-OPT Employment: H-1B and Other Visa Options
- What options are available to allow you to live and work in the U.S. after completion of OPT? How do you decide which works for you? Attend this information session to learn about non-immigrant and immigrant visa options from a local immigration attorney.
- Registration is required.
- Hosted by International Student Services
INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB international students
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Tough Topics: Preserving Native American History
- November is designated to recognize the significant contributions of Native Americans have made to the establishment of the United States. Join us in the IDC as we discuss the importance of Native American history and culture!
- Hosted by Intercultural and Diversity Center
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members
When: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Student Union 240 or online
SEAS Student Studying Abroad
- This session will feature SEAS students who studied abroad in the past year. They will discuss their experiences, share stories and explain photos from their time abroad. A representative from UB Study Abroad Programs will also be at the session to answer questions.
- Hosted by UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
INTENDED AUDIENCE: SEAS students, although all majors are welcome to join the session
When: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM ET
Where: Virtual via Zoom
International Student Experience Discussion
- The International Student Experience Discussion is a discussion facilitated by the International Undergraduate Student Association where in students talk about their experiences in college as international students, educate other students about what being an international student means, and ask other students to share their experiences.
- Hosted by International Undergraduate Student Association
INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Undergraduate and Graduate Students
When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Natural Sciences Complex (NSC) 205
School of Management - Round Table Discussion on International Engagement
- School of Management Faculty, staff and students to reflect on the progress we have made on education abroad as a School in the past 100 year. Examine the future of Education abroad as the School of Management celebrates 100 years.
- Hosted by School of Management -Department of Organizational Behavior & Human Resources - Global Programs Unit
AUDIENCE: School of Management Students, Faculty, and Staff
When: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: TBA
Single-Sex vs. Coeducational Schooling: Effect on Mental Health Outcomes in Korea
- This study investigates the effects of single-sex education on students' mental health. Utilizing a national-level large scale dataset of middle school students in South Korea and employing an instrument variable approach, we find that attending single-sex schools reduces the probability of depression in female students by about 9.9 percentage points and reduces the stress associated with peer relationships, particularly for girls. These findings imply that the non-cognitive benefits of single-sex education may be stronger than previously thought.
- Dr. Seulki Kim is a Visiting Postdoctoral Researcher at UB Graduate School of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in the Economics of Education from Seogang University, Korea. Her research interests concern the issues of gender equity and non-cognitive outcomes of single-sex vs. coeducational schooling.
- Hosted by Graduate School of Education and Asia Research Institute
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members
When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Baldy Hall 415
Connecting Global Leaders, Creating Lasting Impact: An Introduction to the J-1 Student Intern Program
- Are you a faculty member who has connections to institutions abroad? Do you have interest in inviting international students to your lab or department? Then this information session is for you! This session will introduce participants to the J-1 Student Intern Program and discuss the process, considerations, and requirements of inviting an international student to UB for the purposes of a short-term internship. The session will also share success stories of past J-1 Student Intern participants.
- Hosted by International Student Services
INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Faculty and Staff
When: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Capen Hall 107
Native American Heritage Month Dessert Hour
- Continue celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a Dessert Hour!
- Dessert Hours are a ‘delicious’ way to celebrate and learn about the month’s highlighted culture. Stop by to learn about influential people and events in Native American history!
- Hosted by Intercultural and Diversity Center
When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Student Union 240
UB Men's Basketball vs. Roberts Wesleyan - International Student Game
- This basketball game will sis our International Student game. UB Athletics will highlight community, campus groups/individuals, and student-athletes that all play a part in our international culture here at UB.
- Hosted by UB Athletics
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members
When: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: Alumni Arena
Global Gallery: Photo Exhibition
- The IEW Photo Exhibition aims to celebrate Education Abroad through photos taken by study abroad alumni over the past year!
- All are welcome to admire photos, hear stories, and learn about study abroad at this IEW event.
- Refreshments will be provided.
- Hosted By UB Study Abroad
INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB students, faculty, and staff
When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Where: Flag Room Student Union (2nd floor)
International Identities: Draw and Chat Workshop
- International Identities: Draw and Chat Workshop is a creative workshop hosted by the International Undergraduate Student Association where students can express their cultural identities or their experiences as an international student through drawing. While students draw, they can talk to other students from diverse backgrounds and share what their cultural identities mean to them.
- Hosted by International Undergraduate Student Association
INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Undergraduate and Graduate Students
When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Student Union 215
Korean Speech Contest + Korean Culture Day
- This will be a Korean Speech Contests and Korean Culture Day event.
- A portion of the event will be students presenting their speeches in Korean (Top 9 finalists),
- Hosted by UB Linguistics Department / Korean Program
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Students. Most attendees will be students taking Korean language and culture courses. However, The event will be open to the public.
When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Where: Student Union Theatre (201 SU)
OPT Extension: STEM and Cap Gap
- Attend this information session to learn about the 24 Month OPT STEM Extension and Cap Gap OPT periods.
- Registration is required.
- Hosted by International Student Services
INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB international students
When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Phantom Japan: Unit Thinking, Fetish, and Productive Illusions
- Lecture by Neriko Doerr, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Cosponsored by the Asia Research Institute, Department of Linguistics, and Asian Studies Program
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members
When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Park Hall 280
SUNY’s Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success (#EmTech)
SUNY’s Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success (#EmTech) is a free online learning opportunity targeted to college students, faculty, current and career-seeking professionals, and anyone who wants to effectively use technology in today’s rapidly changing world. #EmTechMOOC & EmTechWIKI assist learners and educators to identify the value and implications of using emerging technologies for professional and personal growth.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members - Students, faculty, current and career-seeking professionals, and anyone who wants to effectively use technology in today's rapidly changing world
When: Any time
Where: Online
