International Education Week
IEW 2023 - November 13-17, 2023
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.
The purpose of IEW is to promote the benefits of international education and cultural exchange. IEW is celebrated across the United States on an annual basis during the third week of November.
This year, IEW will occur November 13-17, 2023. At the University of Houston, IEW is an opportunity to showcase the various global programs and international opportunities as well as celebrate our cultural diversity.
Join us for the IEW Opening Ceremony, Monday, November 13th 11:30am-1:30pm in the NEW Rain Location, Student Center South Houston Room! We will have free IEW t-shirts and food, cultural performances, and lots of tables showcasing the many ways to go global at UH.
Week-long International Opportunities
Global Dining Options at Moody Towers & Cougar Woods Dining Halls, Asado and Mondo Subs
Global Social Media
IEW Photo Contest - Vote for your favorite travel photos on @uhlearningabroad
Global Food Insecurity Series on @uhcupbrd
Hygiene Around the World Series on @uh_issso
International Education Week 2023 Schedule |
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Monday, November 13 |
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| Time | Event | Host(s) | Location |
| 11:30am-1:30pm | IEW Opening Ceremony | IEW Committee | Student Center Plaza |
| 3:00-4:00pm | Learning Abroad 101 Information Session | Learning Abroad | Virtual on Teams, Register at bit.ly/LA101IEW |
Tuesday, November 14 |
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| 10:00am-4:00 pm | International Education with Navarro Middle School | International Student and Scholar Services Office | Navarro Middle School |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Around the World with Peace Corps | Institute for Global Engagement | Student Center South Skyline Room |
| 5:30-7:30pm | Learning Abroad for All | Learning Abroad | Rockwell Pavilion, M.D. Anderson Library |
| 5:30-7:30pm | Language Exchange Challenge | Modern and Classical Languages, Hispanic Studies, & International Student and Scholar Services Office | Language Commons, Agnes Arnold Hall Rm 217 |
Wednesday, November 15 |
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| 11:00am-12:30pm | Bridging Worlds Through Translation and Creative Writing: UH's Poetry Showcase 2023 | Hispanic Studies | Student Center South Bayou City Room |
| 11:00am-1:00pm | Why Global Coogs Love UH? | International Admissions | Student Center South Table 4 |
| 11:00am-2:00pm | Unwind with Wellness: Massage Therapy | UH Wellness | Student Center South Legacy Lounge & Red Room |
| 11:30am-1:30pm | Involvement Blast | Center for Student Involvement | Student Center Plaza |
| 12:00-2:00pm | Guess the Flag with Global Guides | Global Guides | Butler Plaza |
| 1:00-1:55pm | South America and the Caribbean: Dances, Lullabies, and Songs | Moores School | Moores Opera House Lobby |
| 1:00-3:30pm | International Teaching Kitchen | UH Dining Services | Student Center South Skyline Room |
| 2:00-3:00pm | The Human Side of Partnerships: University Partnerships Wkshop | Institute for Global Engagement | Teaching Unit 2, Rm. 144 |
| 3:00-4:00pm | Conversations with Global Peers and ISSSO | International Student and Scholar Services Office | Student Center South Downtown Room |
| 2:00-3:00pm | First to Go: First Gen Students Abroad | Center for Student Empowerment & Learning Abroad | Student Center South Heights Room |
| 4:30-6:30pm | Phi Beta Delta International J-1 Scholars Reception | Phi Beta Delta | Rockwell Pavilion, M.D. Anderson Library |
| 6:00-7:00pm | Convergence Research Works-in-Progress: Memories of the Subsoil & Transformation | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center | Blaffer Art Museum |
Thursday, November 16 |
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| 11:30am-1:00pm | German Studies Information Tabling | German Studies with Modern and Classical Languages | Student Center South |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | 100 Amazing Things to Do in Houston-A Global Destination | International Student and Scholar Services Office | Rockwell Pavilion, M.D. Anderson Library |
| 3:00-6:00pm | Global Opportunities for Students Tabling & Info Sessions | Institute for Global Engagement | UH Sugar Land Academic Building Lobby |
| 4:00-5:00pm | Bauer Learning Abroad Program Info Session | Bauer Global Initiatives | Melcher Hall, Rm. 114 |
| 6:30pm | Cultural Explosion | Council for Cultural Activities | Student Center South Houston Room |
Friday, November 17 |
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| 10:45am - 12:45 pm | Hygiene Around the World | International Student and Scholar Services Office | Student Center South Table 1 |
| 11:30am - 4:00pm | International Karaoke and Games | Student Government Association | Student Center South Skyline Room |
| 12:00pm | Announce IEW Photo Contest Winners on Instagram | Learning Abroad | @uhlearningabroad on Instagram |
| 1:30-2:20pm | Global Food Nutrition Workshop | Cougar Cupboard with the Center for Student Advocacy and Community | Student Center South Downtown Room |
| 3pm-8pm | Indian Culture Night | Graduate Indian Student Organization | Student Center South Heights Room |
| 3:15 - 5:45pm | Hygiene Around the World with Cougar Cupboard: Hygiene Here, There, and In-Between! | Center for Student Advocacy and Community & International Student and Scholar Services Office | Student Center South Circle Drive |
To view past IEW schedules, visit the UH International Student and Scholar Services website.