Members of the UB community can see the world without leaving Buffalo, share a bit of their cultural heritage and be inspired to make a connection during IEW.
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 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
International Education Week 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 the Office of International Education
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Where: Capen Hall, Ground Floor (Near 1 Capen)
Asserting Haudenosaunee Sovereignty through Art and Creativity
Courtney Alyssa Skye is a Six Nations Mohawk activist scholar whose work focuses on policy development foregrounding Indigenous knowledge, rights, and jurisdiction.
She will discuss the importance of political mobilization through creative and artistic practices including her recent co-curated art exhibit "We Shall Remain" and her work with youth for Protect the Tract.
Traveling internationally can seem daunting, especially if it's your first time or you're traveling alone!
This session will discuss booking flights, navigating airports, and more!
Strongly encouraged for students who are about to study abroad for the first time; students interested in studying abroad in the future are also welcome!
Can't make the event but want to know more? Stop by Education Abroad Drop-In Advising Hours anytime Monday-Friday, 11am-4pm, Monday-Friday in Talbert 201!
Questions? Email us at educationabroad@buffalo.edu
For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Anna Biuso at annabius@buffalo.edu.
UB's 10 in 10- 10 Strategies to Carbon Neutrality by 2030, An International Student Perspective
The University at Buffalo's climate action plan details ten strategies and three themes or integrators to get to carbon neutrality by 2030. These range from transportation and energy to food systems and carbon pricing. In an effort to reach a broader audience with this work, UB Sustainability would like to host a focus group / presentation on this work. This engagement session will provide international students with a structured learning experience related to climate change and how our university is doing its part to lessen emissions. It will also provide space for international students to voice their unique concerns through focus groups and facilitated conversations. The program will cover the following key components:
Understanding Climate Change in Western New York: An overview of climate-related challenges and concerns facing this region.
Advocacy: Encouraging students to be vocal about their climate concerns both here in WNY and in their home countries.
Building Self-Efficacy: Providing tools and resources for navigating the complexities of climate action.
Promoting Collaboration: Fostering connections among international students, encouraging cross-cultural dialogue, and emphasizing collective responsibility for climate solutions.
Hosted by UB Sustainability
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Students
When: 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Where: Student Union 210
RLL International Showcase: Research Mentorship, Study Abroad, and Internships
Come hear from students and faculty about opportunities for international research, internships, and study abroad through the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures! In recent years, RLL students have studied or done research and credit-bearing internships in Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Puerto Rico, Senegal, and Spain.
Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Hosted by Romance Languages and Literatures
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Students
When: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Where: Clemens 904
Let's Fika!: Global Connections Cafe
"Fika" is a Swedish tradition of taking a break to relax and connect with others, while also enjoying some tasty treats. The Global Connections Cafe is a great opportunity for international and internationally-minded students to meet, play games, relax, and enjoy a treat and beverage.
During each Global Connection Café, two speakers will provide a short presentations on a cultural topic about their home culture, or the culture where they studied abroad. Topics can include traditions and culture, history, geography, government, art, music, theatre, food and more.
The Global Connections Cafe welcomes international and domestic students from across the campus to meet and get to know each other!
Free treats and beverages available (while supplies last).
Hosted by International Student Services
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members
When: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Where: Student Union 235
Study Abroad in Japan!
Are you interested in studying abroad in Japan? Join us for an info session where the Education Abroad team will explain your options, how to apply, and hear from UB students who have recently returned from their study abroad experience in Japan!
All are welcome!
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Students
When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Where: O'Brian Hall 210
Post-OPT Employment: H-1B and Other Visa Options
As an F-1 Student, 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.
Flavors of Unity: A Community Cookbook Celebration
Since the fall of 2023, the University Libraries have been collecting and compiling recipes for a community-sourced cookbook, Flavors of Unity. Featuring international recipes from students, faculty, staff, and alumni, Flavors of Unity is a celebration of the vibrant diversity of our university. Join us on November 19 to celebrate this project and its contributors.
There will be light refreshments, and attendees will have the opportunity to preview recipes from the cookbook and mingle with each other as we commemorate the culmination of this project.
Hosted by University Libraries
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Law Library, 2nd Floor
Film Screening: Fancy Dance
Please join us for a public screening of 2023 film Fancy Dance!
Written and directed by Erica Tremblay of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation and starring Peigan Blackfeet /Nez Perce academy award nominee Lily Gladstone.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members
When: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Screening Room, Center for the Arts 112
Engineering Students Study Abroad
This event will feature photos and commentary from School of Engineering undergraduate students who participated in study abroad experiences within the past academic year.
Hosted by School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
INTENDED AUDIENCE: School of Engineering Undergraduate Students