University at Buffalo (UB)
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.
International Education Week (IEW) at UB
November 16 - 20, 2026
IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
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.
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
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.
The program submission deadline for Fall 2026 International Education Week is October 31st.
If you have questions about hosting a program for IEW, email iss@buffalo.edu to connect with an IEW Planning Group member.
Fall 2026 Schedule
The Fall 2026 schedule will be available during the Fall 2026 semester. Please check back after October 1st.
International Education Week Kick-Off
- 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: TBD
Where: TBD
Global Gallery: Photo Exhibition
- 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: TBD
Where: TBD
Past Programs and Hosts
| Program | Host(s) |
|---|---|
| International Education Week Kick-Off | IEW Planning Group - Office of International Education Units |
| Film Screening: The Olive Tree (Spain, 2016), and Salamanca Study Abroad Info Session | UB Department of Romance Languages and Literatures |
| Pura Vida & Public Health: Insights from Costa Rica | Office of Global Health Initiatives in the School of Public Health and Health Professions |
| International Students Day Celebration | International Student Services |
| First-Time Traveler's Workshop | Education Abroad |
| Together We Are Stronger Tuesday | UB Athletics - Stronger Together Task Force |
| Strong Women, Informed Choices: A Family Planning Initiative for African Refugee Communities | School of Nursing |
| International Award Alumni Panel | Office of Fellowships and Scholarships |
| Let's Fika!: Global Connections Cafe | International Student Services |
| IEW Friendsgiving Social | International Undergraduate Student Association |
| Wellness Wednesday | UB Athletics |
| IEW Snack and Chat | IEW Planning Group - Office of International Education Units |
| SILENCING IN THE ICE AGE AND HOW COMMUNITIES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE - Department of Sociology and Criminology Colloquial Speaker: Dr. Joanna Dreby, University at Albany, SUNY | UB Department of Sociology and Criminology |
| Climate Justice Perspectives from International Students: Zine Making! | UB Office of Sustainability |
| Safe & Budget-Friendly International Travel Hacks for Students | Education Abroad and the SUNY Risk Assessment and Mitigation (RAM) Committee |
| Film Screening: Baseball Harmony | 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 |
| Global Gallery: Photo Exhibition | Education Abroad |
| Cap Gap OPT Information Session | International Student Services |
| Through Their Eyes Thursday | UB Athletics |
| Friends without Borders | UB Counseling Services |
| Networking with Fulbright US & Visiting Scholars | Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs |
| Semester Exchange Abroad: Cost and Academic Advantages | Education Abroad |
| French Film Screening & Cheese Tasting - Cultural Experience and Info Session for Summer Study Abroad in Dijon, France | Department of Romance Languages and Literatures |
| Telling Your Science Story: A Workshop for Non-Native English Speakers | Office of Postdoctoral Scholars and The Graduate School |
| Understanding the Thanksgiving Holiday: Learn and Craft | International Student Services |
| Fieldwork Across Regions: Methods and Reflections from China and Southeast Asia | UB Asia Research Institute, Department of Geography, School of Architecture and Planning, and the Nila T. Gnamm Fund |
| Flavors of Home Friday | UB Athletics - Stronger Together Task Force |
| Program/Event | Host(s) |
|---|---|
International Student Conference information Session: Connecting Young Leaders in South Korea, Japan, China, and the US
| Asia Research Institute |
| Asserting Haudenosaunee Sovereignty through Art and Creativity | Department of Indigenous Studies |
| Film Screening: Fancy Dance | Department of Indigenous Studies |
| Global Gallery: Photo Exhibition | Education Abroad |
| Study Abroad in Japan! | Education Abroad |
| First-Time Traveler's Workshop | Education Abroad |
| Let's Fika!: Global Connections Cafe | International Student Services |
| Post-OPT Employment: H-1B and Other Visa Options | International Student Services |
| IEW Snack and Chat | International Student Services |
| Understanding the Thanksgiving Holiday: Learn and Craft | International Student Services |
| Fulbright Faculty Networking Event | Office of Faculty Affairs |
| Discover the World of Batik | Office of International Education |
| International Education Week Kick-Off | Office of International Education |
| RLL International Showcase: Research Mentorship, Study Abroad, and Internships | Romance Languages and Literatures |
| Successful Risk Assessment Strategies for International Faculty-Led Program Development | SUNY CIE Risk Assessment and Mitigation (RAM) Subcommittee and UB Education Abroad |
| Making your Message Clear: A Workshop for Non-Native English Speakers | The Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars |
| Friends without Borders | UB Counseling Services |
| New Books, New Feminist Directions: Transforming School Food Politics Around the World | UB Gender Institute and UB Communities of Care |
| Engineering Students Study Abroad | UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| UB's 10 in 10- 10 Strategies to Carbon Neutrality by 2030, An International Student Perspective | UB Sustainability |
| Flavors of Unity: A Community Cookbook Celebration | University Libraries |