International Education Week

• Stop by our IEW Kick-Off event to learn more 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:  215 Student Union (Social Hall)

• World map activity with pins for each student-athlete’s home country. 
• International athletes can pin where they're from and write "go bulls" in their native language. 
• The map will be displayed in the Student Athlete learning center.
• Hosted by I-Bulls (International Bulls) and the Stronger Together Task Force

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Athletes and UB Athletics Staff

When:  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where:  Student-Athlete Learning Center (Alumni Arena)

• Join the Spanish program from the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures for snacks and a movie! 
• Watch The Olive Tree, directed by Iciar Bollain in 2016, about a tree that gets moved from Spain to Germany and a young woman who tries to get it back.
• A discussion will follow the film, including information about summer study abroad in Salamanca, Spain.
• Hosted by the UB Department of Romance Languages and Literatures

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  UB Undergraduate Students and All UB Community Members

When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Where: Clemens Hall 904

• Interested in global health and immersive learning? Join us for an info session on the upcoming study abroad program in Costa Rica, where students will explore public health systems, community wellness initiatives, and the country’s unique approach to sustainable healthcare.
• Learn how Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” philosophy influences its public health strategies, and discover how this experience can enhance your academic and professional journey. We’ll cover program details, travel logistics, academic credit, and cultural highlights.
• Hosted by the Office of Global Health Initiatives in the School of Public Health and Health Professions

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff

When: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Where: Zoom

• International Students Day is a celebration of diversity and cooperation among students from around the world. Join us as we recognize and celebrate our international students and the vibrant global perspectives they bring to UB!  
• Snacks and refreshments available (while supplies last).
• Hosted by International Student Services

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB students, staff, and faculty.

When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where: Student Union 215 (Social Hall)

• 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. All students are welcome - even if you are not currently planning to study abroad! 
• Can't make the event but want to know more? Stop by Education Abroad Drop-In Advising Hours anytime Monday-Friday, 12pm-3pm, Monday-Friday in Talbert 201! 
• For questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Anna Biuso at annabius@buffalo.edu
• Hosted by UB Education Abroad

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Students

When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Zoom (Virtual)

• Gratitude posts/thank you cards/video recording where teammates, coaches, faculty, and staff write messages about what they’ve learned from their international teammates, sharing how diverse backgrounds and traditions have enriched team culture, campus, or their classroom, etc.
• Hosted by UB Athletics - Stronger Together Task Force

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Athletes and UB Athletics Staff

When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Student-Athlete Learning Center (Alumni Arena)

• This presentation will discuss the development of a family planning educational intervention designed for African immigrant women with low literacy in the U.S. It will highlight the unique reproductive health challenges faced by this population and the importance of culturally appropriate education.
• Register to attend via Zoom
• Hosted by School of Nursing

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members

When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Where: Wende Hall 103 or Zoom

• Interested in traveling abroad to take courses, conduct research, study a language, or teach English? Join us for a panel of students and alumni who have received international awards such as Fulbright, Gilman, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) and Boren. The panelists will share about their experiences abroad as well as more information about the awards and tips for applying. 
• Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to attend.

• Hosted by the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships
  

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Students

When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Where: O'Brian Hall 212

• "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, craft, and enjoy a treat and beverage.
• 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:  3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET

Where: Student Union 215

• Join IUSA for an evening of conversation, desserts, and beverages.
• The International Undergraduate Student Association hosts weekly general body meetings for international students and other students from diverse backgrounds to bond over shared experiences. 
• Get to know UB students from all backgrounds and learn more about the world around you! 
• Together, we can discover different perspectives and celebrate the beauty of each other's cultures.
• Hosted by the International Undergraduate Student Association

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  UB Undergraduate Students

When:  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: Knox Hall 20

• Social Media campaign and a Q and A with our international student athletes about their transition to the USA, what they do for self-care in the U.S. vs. back home, and advice for incoming international student athletes.
• This is also a wellness tabling event with stress balls and other informational handouts.
• Hosted by UB Athletics

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Student Athletes

When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Student Athlete Success - Alumni Arena

• Join the Office of International Education (OIE) during International Education Week (IEW) for a relaxed and delicious "Snack and Chat" event!
  
• Come by to learn more about the OIE and the exciting international opportunities and services we offer. Plus, you'll get to sample a variety of snacks from around the world! 
• We'll also have a fun craft available to unleash your creative side.
• Hosted by IEW Planning Group - Office of International Education

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members

When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: Student Union 215 (Social Hall)

• In 2003, the US federal government established the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE). What has happened to a generation of young people raised at a time when a centralized agency began enforcement actions throughout the interior of the country? 
• Based primarily on 99 in-depth interviews with young adults with foreign born parents born and raised in New York, Surviving the ICE Age explains why silencing about migration is common among the second generation today. It addresses some of the long-term impacts of their past childhood experiences with “enforcement episodes,” but also how communities take actions to lessen some of the worst generational impacts from restrictive immigration policies. New Yorkers’ stories from the first 20 years of the ICE age identify the types of actions that best support children, youth and families and help to determine how to manage this new phase of enforcement.
• Hosted by the UB Department of Sociology and Criminology

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members (Graduate and Undergraduate Students, and UB Faculty and Staff)

When: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Where: Park Hall 280

• UB Sustainability is continuously working to center Climate Justice (CJ) through the work of the Climate Justice Committee (CJC) in advising the 10 working committees of the UB Climate Action Plan (CAP). CJ is an equity-based approach to understanding the impacts of climate change, which is why centering the perspectives and leadership of underrepresented communities is critical. A community that is often overlooked in higher education conversations of CJ is that of international students. International students are affected by marginalization. Moving from their home country to the United States often leads to weakened support networks and a need to adjust to language barriers, encounters with racism and ethnocentrism, and instruction lacking a multiculturalist approach. International students have also been made marginal to CJ in higher education. Their experiences are not often paid attention to, and the importance of their global perspective is overlooked or undermined.
• This event would begin a dialogue with international students and their perspectives on CJ. For the University at Buffalo to truly enact a justice-centered approach the CAP through CJ, international students must be valued as contributors and experiencers of global climate change. 
• Students will finish a mini collage and answer the questions on a zine template. After this they will exchange their zine with a peer and share the differences and their thoughts with the group. At the end we will hand out UB Sustainability handouts and collect the zines to go analyze their responses, giving students the option to pick them up or receive a scanned version via email.
• Hosted by UB Office of Sustainability

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members

When: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Where: Student Union 215 (Social Hall)

• During this workshop, the SUNY Council on International Exchange (CIE) Risk Assessment and Mitigation (RAM) Committee will share tips and tricks for safe and budget-friendly international travel. 
• Whether you plan to study abroad and do some independent travel while abroad or whether you are just looking to travel abroad independently, this workshop is for you! We will guide you on how to research your destination to stay safe and how to save money while you are at it.
• Hosted by UB Education Abroad and the SUNY Risk Assessment and Mitigation (RAM) Committee

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Students

When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where: Online

• Director Amy Hutchinson will screen and discuss her film Baseball Harmony. The film tells the story of Young-do Kim, an African Korean American baseball player and his struggles with identity and acceptance in Korea and the U.S.
• Hosted by UB Asia Research Institute, Department of Africana and American Studies, Department of Media Study, Department of Sociology and Criminology,  and the School of Social Work Immigrant and Refugee Research Institute

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members and members of the larger Buffalo community

When: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Where: Screening Room, 112 Center for the Arts

• Come one, come all to celebrate student stories through photos taken on UB study abroad alumni's journeys! Reminisce about your study abroad experiences with other study abroad alumni, or perhaps get inspired by the photos to start planning your time abroad! Bring your friends and enjoy the global showcase!
• Refreshments and light fare available (until gone). 
• Hosted by UB Education Abroad
  

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  All UB Community Members

When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Where: 215 Student Union (Social Hall)

• The OPT Cap Gap Extension automatically extends F-1 students’ immigration status and/or work authorization in order to bridge the gap between the end of their F-1 status and the start of their H-1B status. Attend to learn about the Cap Gap OPT period.
• Hosted by UB International Student Services 

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB International Students

When: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Where: Zoom

• Lunch and Learn, I-Bulls panel for coaches/staff/teammates/faculty, on their experience as an international student-athlete.
• Hosted by UB Athletics

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Faculty and Staff, and UB Athletics Staff Members/Student-Athletes

When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Where:  Alumni Arena - Bullpen

• Play games, have great conversations, and lots of fun, while making friends from around the world. 
• Come to relax and play non-competitive, get-to-know you games that allow you to form cross-cultural friendships. 
• Event is open to all UB international and domestic students from all cultures and backgrounds.
• Hosted by UB Counseling Services

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  All UB Students

When: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Where: Student Union 210

• The Office of Faculty Affairs is hosting a social hour and networking event for faculty interested in the Fulbright US Scholar Program and Fulbright alumni who have received Fulbright Scholar and Fulbright Specialist awards in the past. 
• Join us to casually connect with colleagues and Visiting Fulbright Scholars to share experiences abroad and possible ideas for a project. Learn from conversations with Fulbright recipients about how they identified a suitable host country, developed a compelling application, and how they planned and prepared for their time away from UB.
• Please RSVP to attend.
• Hosted by Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Faculty and Staff

When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where: Location shared when you RSVP

• Come and chat informally with international exchange students from UB's overseas partner universities and UB's own students who have studied at those universities. 
• Learn about the significant cost savings a semester abroad at one of UB's 30+ partners can offer, compared to UB's cost of attendance, as well as the academic benefits of studying in another country. 
• Global treats will be provided (while supplies last).
• Hosted by UB Education Abroad

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Students

When: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: Capen Hall 240

• Celebrate INTERNATIONAL WEEK by planning your next adventure and learning about a place where both the wine and the wit are dry! 
• Join us at 3:30 pm for an information session on UB Study Abroad in Dijon, France. Attendees will be treated to refreshments and a screening of the 2004 award-winning documentary Mondovino.
• In the documentary, Director Jonathan Nossiter follows the world of wine and charts the impact of globalization on the world's different wine regions. It also leans into sarcasm and satire when it pits big wine consultants, influential wine critics, and large commercial producers against the smaller, dedicated band of believers in tradition and terroir.
• Come understand the business of wine and food in a global, late-stage capitalist world while you consider studying abroad in Burgundy, the powerhouse region of gastronomy in France.
• Hosted by the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members

When: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Where: Clemens Hall 904

• This 4-hour intensive workshop is designed to assist participants in communicating their science to broad audiences. Participants will analyze example components of effective storytelling about scientific research, frame their ideas to tell their own story, practice telling their story to peers, and give and receive feedback on their story. The facilitators will review best practices when discussing one’s research to a broad audience and the various pitfalls postdocs and scholars might encounter as they communicate outside of their lab.
• Included topics:
  • The importance of and framing research for both scientific and non-scientific audiences 
  • English language and rhetoric of storytelling 
  • Use of analogies 
  • Hooking the audience – making the story interesting and memorable 
  • Organizing the story – a 4-step approach 
  • Strategies and components of effective delivery
• Seating is limited to 50 participants 
• Pre-registration is required
• Light refreshments will be provided.
• Hosted by The Office of Postdoctoral Scholars and The Graduate School

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  PhD students and Postdoctoral Scholars only

When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where: Capen Hall 305 (Silverman Library)

• The UB Athletics Stronger Together Task Force invites student-athletes to share dishes from their home countries for a potluck and to provide international recipes to attendees.
• Hosted by UB Athletics - Stronger Together Task Force

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB Athletes and UB Athletics Staff

When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Where:  Alumni Arena - Bullpen

• Students are invited to attend our information and craft activity session to learn more about the Thanksgiving Holiday in the U.S.  During the program, we will learn about the history of Thanksgiving, different ways Thanksgiving is celebrated, and some cultural norms associated with the holiday.  Participants will also create a Thanksgiving-themed craft to keep (while supplies last) and enjoy some tasty treats.  Please RSVP if you plan to attend (space is limited.)
• Hosted by UB International Student Services

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UB students

When: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Where: Student Union 215

• As global political and economic currents shift, the practice of fieldwork in China and Southeast Asia faces new uncertainties and new possibilities. How do scholars continue to produce grounded, critical, and comparative research when mobility, access, and transnational collaboration are being redefined? What does it mean to study “the field” when state institutions, infrastructures, and global capital increasingly shape its contours? 
• This dialogue brings together Jun Zhang, Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Toronto, and Xuanyi Nie, Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University at Buffalo. The research of both professors examines the territorial operations of state power, infrastructure, and governance in China and Southeast Asia. Drawing on field experiences in China’s Greater Bay Area and technology sectors, as well as healthcare and civic infrastructures in China, Indonesia, and Singapore, they will discuss how shifting regional dynamics and methodological challenges are reshaping the ways scholars understand knowledge production, expertise, and urban change. 
• The conversation will be moderated by Jessie Poon, Professor of Geography at the University at Buffalo, whose scholarship on globalization and Asian political economies offers a comparative lens for situating these transformations.
• Hosted by UB Asia Research Institute, Department of Geography, School of Architecture and Planning, and the Nila T. Gnamm Fund

INTENDED AUDIENCE: All UB Community Members

When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: Academic Center Room 170, Ellicott Complex