International Education Week

IEW Flag Exhibit - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the SEC Concourse and Mezzanine

Enjoy a showcase of the many flags of UIW! Stop to take a photo by one of the country flags that represent the diversity of UIW students. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Wanderlust Photo Booth - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Red's Pub

Get a little taste of travel in a photo booth with fun quotes, unique backgrounds. Stop by Red's Pub to snap a photo. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact campusengagement@uiwtx.edu

Faculty Memories from Abroad: Photo Contest- 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the SEC Concourse

Vote for your favorite photo from UIW faculty's travel abroad. Check out their favorite memories and explore photos from around the world.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

International Bazaar - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at AT&T Circle and West Gate Circle

Local businesses will feature gifts, clothing, jewelry, and more from around the world! Shop Local, Experience Global.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

UIW Parade of Nations and IEW Opening Ceremony - 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at AT&T Circle

UIW will host its first annual UIW Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony of UIW International Education Week. Led by a local Mariachi Band, UIW international student-athletes, exchange students, and more will carry their home country flag with pride during the campus parade to showcase campus diversity. The parade will start at the SEC and end in West Gate Circle for the UIW IEW Opening Ceremony, with guest speaker VP of International Affairs Marcos Fragoso. We will also recognize an office that has shown outstanding service to UIW international students.

Stop by to take a photo of the students and flags that represent the diversity of UIW students. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Lebkuchen: A German Holiday Tradition. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at AT&T Circle and West Gate Circle

Lebkuchen - pronounced LAYB-kue-chn - and sometimes called Pfefferkuchen is a German baked Christmas treat similar to gingerbread. Get a takeaway decoration kit to create your own design on your Lebkuchen.

Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Global Eats at the Caf - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the UIW Dining Hall

Join Sodexo at the UIW Cafeteria and experience a taste of international Cuisine! Monday features cuisine from South Korea!

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Study Abroad 101 - 1 -2 p.m.

Study Abroad 101 is a virtual session to inform students of study abroad basics such as types of programs available, how to apply, and allow for in-person advising and questions. Hosted by Study Abroad.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week, for more info contact paynter@uiwtx.edu

IEW Flag Exhibit - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the SEC Concourse and Mezzanine

Enjoy a showcase of the many flags of UIW! Stop to take a photo by one of the country flags that represent the diversity of UIW students. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Wanderlust Photo Booth - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Red's Pub

Get a little taste of travel in a photo booth with fun quotes, unique backgrounds. Stop by Red's Pub to snap a photo. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact campusengagement@uiwtx.edu

Faculty Memories from Abroad: Photo Contest- 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the SEC Concourse

Vote for your favorite photo from UIW faculty's travel abroad. Check out their favorite memories and explore photos from around the world.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Indigenous People Bazaar- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at AT&T Circle and West Gate Circle

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Tuesday's international bazaar focuses on vendors with a connection to indigenous people around the world and throughout North America. Learn about indigenous and Native American causes and history. Local businesses will feature gifts, clothing, jewelry, and more from around the world! Shop Indigenous, Experience Global.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Global Eats at the Caf - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the UIW Dining Hall

Join Sodexo at the UIW Cafeteria and experience UIW Cafeteria and experience tasty dishes from around the world! Tuesday's feature is cuisine from the United Kingdom.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Int'l Travel Signature Day - 12 a.m. - 1 p.m. at West Gate Circle

Are you an F-1 student traveling back home for the Thanksgiving holiday or Winter Break? Usually, travel endorsements take 2-3 weeks to process. Get same-day service on all travel endorsement during Travel Signature Day. Students must have cleared all business office, registrar holds, and be enrolled have their most recent I-20, passport, visa, and space for a valid travel endorsement to qualify. Hosted by International Student and Scholar Services.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu.

Nahua Culture in the Huasteca Region: Contemporary Language and Religious Devotions - 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Guest speaker: Abelardo de la Cruz, Ph.D. candidate in Anthropology, University of Albany, SUNY

This past August 13 marked the 500th anniversary of the Conquest of Mexico. In this lecture, doctoral candidate and native Nahuatl speaker Abelardo de la Cruz will offer a presentation on Nahua language and culture. His talk will include a short history of the Nahuatl language that was spoken in Mexico before and after the conquest of 1521. Moreover, he will discuss his research on contemporary religious devotions of Nahua people in the Huasteca region in Veracruz, Mexico.

Study Abroad 101 Session for Family and Friends - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Study Abroad 101 virtual sessions inform family and friends who will support a student looking to go abroad of study abroad basic such as types of programs available, how to apply, how to support your student, and allow for in-person advising and questions. Hosted by Study Abroad.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week, for more info contact paynter@uiwtx.edu

International Education Mixer with Prospective International Students - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Volunteer opportunity for current students to attend a mixer event to introduce prospective international students to UIW. Register to join this virtual session and meet with prospective international students, play a fun icebreaker game and talk about your student experience.

Register to volunteer for the Mixer

IEW Flag Exhibit - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the SEC Concourse and Mezzanine

Enjoy a showcase of the many flags of UIW! Stop to take a photo by one of the country flags that represent the diversity of UIW students. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Wanderlust Photo Booth - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Red's Pub

Get a little taste of travel in a photo booth with fun quotes, unique backgrounds. Stop by Red's Pub to snap a photo. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact campusengagement@uiwtx.edu

Faculty Memories from Abroad: Photo Contest- 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the SEC Concourse

Vote for your favorite photo from UIW faculty's travel abroad. Check out their favorite memories and explore photos from around the world.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Global Eats the Caf - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the UIW Dining Hall

Join Sodexo at the UIW Cafeteria and experience UIW Cafeteria and experience tasty dishes from around the world! Featured cuisine: American Thanksgiving

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Study Abroad Fair and Snacks Around The World - 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at AT&T Circle and West Gate Circle

Come learn about how YOU can study abroad! Booths will be hosted by UIW faculty leading Spring and Summer 2022 programs, visiting exchange students about their UIW Sister School, and other Study Abroad guests!

Enjoy pre-wrapped candies and snacks from around the world (while supplies last)!

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week, for more info contact paynter@uiwtx.edu

DiversiTEA: Indigenous Cultures - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at AT&T Circle and West Gate Circle

Come learn about how YOU can study abroad! Booths will be hosted by UIW faculty leading Spring and Summer 2022 programs, visiting exchange students about their UIW Sister School, and other Study Abroad guests!

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week, for more info contact campusengagement@uiwtx.edu

International Medical Tourism and the Health of the Local Community - 3 p.m. at ICC Board Room

Explore Medical Tourism and its impact on local communities with Dr. David G. Vequist. Dr. Vequist is the Founder and Director of the Center for Medical Tourism Research (CMTR) and part of the UIW Liza and Jack Lewis III Institute of the Americas. He is also managing editor of the Journal of Healthcare Management Standards (JHMS)

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week, for more info contact vequist@uiwtx.edu

Virtual Study Abroad Fair- 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join UIW Sister School representatives LIVE from their home countries to learn more about their campus and community. Where do you want to study abroad?

Virtual Study Abroad Fair:

• 9 - 9:30 a.m. - Universidad Argentina de la Empresa, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
• 10 - 10:30 a.m. - University of Arts London (U.K.)
• 10:30 - 11 a.m. - The Hague University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands)
• 12 - 12:30 p.m. - The American University of Cairo (Egypt)

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week, for more info contact paynter@uiwtx.edu

IEW Flag Exhibit - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the SEC Concourse and Mezzanine

Enjoy a showcase of the many flags of UIW! Stop to take a photo by one of the country flags that represent the diversity of UIW students. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Wanderlust Photo Booth - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Red's Pub

Get a little taste of travel in a photo booth with fun quotes, unique backgrounds. Stop by Red's Pub to snap a photo. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact campusengagement@uiwtx.edu

Faculty Memories from Abroad: Photo Contest- 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the SEC Concourse

Vote for your favorite photo from UIW faculty's travel abroad. Check out their favorite memories and explore photos from around the world.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Global Eats the Caf - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the UIW Dining Hall

Join Sodexo at the UIW Cafeteria and experience UIW Cafeteria and experience tasty dishes from around the world! Featured cuisine: Argentina

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

ISSS Update: Holiday Travel, Vaccines and Arrival Planning - 4 - 5 p.m.

Open to international students to help plan to meet new U.S. Federal travel regulations from the CDC and Department of State. Updates followed by open Q&A with ISSS, Housing and Health Services

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Faith Around the World - 6 - 8 p.m. at the SEC Ballroom

Join us for Faith Around the World! A celebration of different holidays, religions, and celebrations that occur in the months of November and December. From cookie decorating to Rangoli making, Dreidel Games to Kwanzaa bracelets, Bodhi Day reflections, and more. We hope to see you there!

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week, for more info contact housing@uiwtx.edu

IEW Flag Exhibit - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the SEC Concourse and Mezzanine

Enjoy a showcase of the many flags of UIW! Stop to take a photo by one of the country flags that represent the diversity of UIW students. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Wanderlust Photo Booth - 10 - 9 p.m. at Red's Pub

Get a little taste of travel in a photo booth with fun quotes, unique backgrounds. Stop by Red's Pub to snap a photo. Be sure to tag #UIWintl #IEW2021 and @intluiw

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact campusengagement@uiwtx.edu

Faculty Memories from Abroad: Photo Contest - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the SEC Concourse

Vote for your favorite photo from UIW faculty's travel abroad. Check out their favorite memories and explore photos from around the world.

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Global Eats the Caf - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the UIW Dining Hall

Join Sodexo at the UIW Cafeteria and experience UIW Cafeteria and experience tasty dishes from around the world! Featured cuisine: India

Part of UIW Int'l Education Week for info, contact intl@uiwtx.edu

The ACIREMA Experience - 12 - 2 p.m. at SEC Room 2051-2052

ACIREMA (America spelled backward) is a workshop that includes a simulation exercise designed to sensitize participants to the months of difficulties that international students encounter in their quest for a U.S. education. It acquaints the participants with the obstacles students must overcome to arrive on campus.

A facilitated discussion takes place after the simulation for insights, questions, and takeaways.

Hosted by Int’l Affairs, Part of UIW Int'l Education Week, for more info contact intl@uiwtx.edu

Register for ACIREMA