International Education Week

November 1-22, 2022 International Education Week at Nebraska

Featured Events View the 2021 Recap

2021 Global Cafe and Connections Sandhya Karki dancing Nepalese dance
Students attend an International Education Week event in 2018.

What is International Education Week?

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, it showcases programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States. The annual event also highlights international diversity and promotes the opportunity to experience new cultures. To learn more about IEW, visit the Department of State website. Use the hashtag #IEW2022 to join the discussion and learn about upcoming events!

This year, the official celebrations run from November 14 to 18, 2022. However, to provide additional flexibility for students schedules and to further elevate the power of a global education, IEW at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln celebration has been extended to a month-long celebration from November 1 to 22, 2022. Join the celebration with the hashtag #IEWatUNL!

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View the 2021 Highlights

As we continue to emerge from a global pandemic, Nebraska was thrilled to once again host in-person and hybrid events to celebrate the world of opportunities available to students. IEW 2021 was Nebraska's largest-ever celebration, with more than 100 events hosted by 40 campus partners during the month of November to celebrate international education and multicultural diversity.

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2022 Calendar of Events

Interested in hosting an event for IEW 2022 at Nebraska? Email Chris Heselton at christopher.heselton@unl.edu for more details.

Tuesday, November 1

   
Human-Climate Dynamics in the Anthropocene: The Connection between Climate Extremes and Social Unrest
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Climate change is not just about extreme weather events and disasters. The domino effect it creates has existential implications for people around the world, because it drives migration waves (“climate refugees”), competition over resources (food, water, shelter), public health threats, and even political instability. This CAS Inquire lecture by Regina Werum, professor in the Department of Sociology, introduces the audience to fundamental social science concepts that help explain how both climate-based and social conditions can affect protests, while using climate and computer science tools to illustrate these dynamics in India and neighboring countries.
Nebraska Union, Swanson Auditorium or register via Zoom at https://unl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rmcLOqdWTGS4HBHZW4VvQw
  

Wednesday, November 2

2022 Symposium: New Patterns of Trade Integration *FEATURED*
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The drivers of international trade policy are shifting. Geopolitics, a retreat from multilateralism, and the intersection of trade with other policy areas have all combined to erode the traditional assumptions underlying trade policy. What will take their place? We tap experts from near and far to find out. To register, visit https://yeutter-institute.unl.edu/2022-cme-group-foundation-symposium-yeutter-institute
Nebraska Innovation Campus, Conference Center
 
Onigiri Action
11:00 - 1:30 a.m.
Join us for a FREE Onigiri (Japanese Rice Ball) lunchtime activity. Learn how to make Onigiri... then eat them!
Louise Pound Hall, Atrium (1st Floor)
 
Arabic Conversation Hour
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Learn Arabic and Middle Eastern and North African culture every Wednesday with Arabic studies.
Hosted via Zoom; Contact fmahdi2@huskers.unl.edu and halmokhreq2@huskers.unl.edu
 
Huskers Abroad 101
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad! This session will cover researching program options, selecting a program, funding and the timeline for the process. Email the Global Experiences Office at globalexperiences@unl.edu for additional details.
Louise Pound Hall, 137
  

Thursday, November 3

Japanese Culture Day (Bunka no hi) *FEATURED*
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join the Kawasaki Reading Room for Japanese prints and origami to try out!
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Kawasaki Reading Room (3rd Floor)
 
Huskers Abroad 101
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad! This session will cover researching program options, selecting a program, funding and the timeline for the process. Email the Global Experiences Office at globalexperiences@unl.edu for additional details.
Louise Pound Hall, 137
 
  

Friday, November 4

Tea Time Friday
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join the Kawasaki Reading Room each Friday for tea and snacks, and a chance to explore more about Japanese culture! 
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Kawasaki Reading Room (3rd Floor)
  

Monday, November 7

Coffee Talks: Conversations between International & Domestic Students
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
A weekly gathering for casual and social conversation between international and domestic students. Grab a beverage and join the chat to explore cultures, meet friends and learn about campus.
Nebraska City Union, in the areas across Subway
 
E.N. Thompson Forum: The Craziest Thing We Can Do is Nothing *FEATURED*
7:00 p.m.
Join the next installment of the E.N. Thompson Forum featuring Tyler Riewer, '04 as he discusses the future of solving complex global challenges related to water and climate. Tyler Riewer is the Creative Director at charity: water, a $100M nonprofit organization rooted in innovation and transparency. Charity: water uses data and storytelling to connect donors to their impact and dream up new ways to think about sustainability in the water sector. As of today, charity: water has funded 91,414 projects to bring clean and safe water to 14,762,215 people around the world. Tyler leads a brilliant team of designers and storytellers who are working hard to reinvent charity. He also has the incredible privilege of traveling the globe capturing stories about their local partners and the people they serve.
Lied Center, Tickets available at https://www.liedcenter.org/event/tyler-riewer-craziest-thing-we-can-do-nothing
 
Global Professional Language Cafe: Swahili *FEATURED*
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join the CASNR Global Learning Hub in practicing your Swahili language skills! Unajua kuongea Kiswahili? Fluent native speakers, heritage speakers, language learners—all are welcome to stop by Ag Hall 202, grab a coffee, tea + treats, network with others on campus, and talk about your studies/work/research in Swahili!
Agriculture Hall, 202 (East Campus)
  

Tuesday, November 8

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session *FEATURED*
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a cross-cultural engagement program offered in over 140 countries to fund one academic year for the conduct of an original project, including graduate degree study, specialized study, independent research or arts projects, or English teaching. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Join us to learn more about the award and how the fellowships team supports applicants.
Hosted via Zoom; go.unl.edu/fulbrightinfo
 
  

Wednesday, November 9

CAST's World DownSideUp
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Join the Center for Academic Success and Transition to learn about how you can get outside of your comfort zone and seeing the world in a new way through an interactive upside-down map trivia game. There will be a chance for you to win a prize! 

Nebraska Union, in the areas across Subway

 
Arabic Conversation Hour
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Learn Arabic and Middle Eastern and North African culture every Wednesday with Arabic studies.
Hosted via Zoom; Contact fmahdi2@huskers.unl.edu and halmokhreq2@huskers.unl.edu
 
Huskers Abroad 101
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad! This session will cover researching program options, selecting a program, funding and the timeline for the process. Email the Global Experiences Office at globalexperiences@unl.edu for additional details.
Louise Pound Hall, 137
 
French Club Fall Study Group
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad! This session will cover researching program options, selecting a program, funding and the timeline for the process. Email the Global Experiences Office at globalexperiences@unl.edu for additional details.
Burnett Hall, Language Lounge 
   

Thursday, November 10

Huskers Abroad 101
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad! This session will cover researching program options, selecting a program, funding and the timeline for the process. Email the Global Experiences Office at globalexperiences@unl.edu for additional details.
Louise Pound Hall, 137
  

Friday, November 11

CAST's World DownSideUp
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Join the Center for Academic Success and Transition to learn about how you can get outside of your comfort zone and seeing the world in a new way through an interactive upside-down map trivia game. There will be a chance for you to win a prize! 

Nebraska Union, in the areas across Subway

 

Global Hot Drinks *FEATURED*
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Let’s celebrate cultures and traditions of students that make Husker a global community, with traditional hot drinks from around the world! All are welcome to grab a complimentary drink and learn about the story behind each cup! 

Louise Pound Hall, 130

  
Lunch 'n' Learn with Big Red Resilience and Well-Being
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Join the Kawasaki Reading Room for Lunch 'n' Learn as they host Big Red Resilience and Well-Being event over tea. Must RSVP by November 3.
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Kawasaki Reading Room (3rd Floor)
 
Qi Gong
4:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Come learn Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) at three week class taught by Campus Recreation. Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. These classes will cover the basic concepts of Qi Gong. Posture (stances), relaxed deep breathing, flowing movement and a basic understanding of the mind-body connection. Classes are designed to improve body awareness, increase focus and improve balance and flexibility, it also helps to lower stress & anxiety. $15 to register. To register for class, visit the Campus Recreation website. 
Campus Recreation, Combative Arts Room
 
  

Saturday, November 12


Cultural Bazaar
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Attention multicultural lovers! The Asian Community and Culture Center will be hosting a Cultural Bazaars on November 12th! The Cultural Bazaar is an opportunities for our community members to bring diverse and traditional cuisine, jewelry, clothing, decorations, and handicrafts to share with the community. Part of the proceeds go directly to supporting the Asian Center! For more info, visit the Asian Community and Culture Center facebook page.
144 N. 44th st. Ste. A, Lincoln, NE

Sunday, November 13

French Club Brunch
(TBA)
Join students from the French Club for brunch at the Green Gateau.
Green Gateau

Monday, November 14

Coffee Talks: Conversations between International & Domestic Students
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
A weekly gathering for casual and social conversation between international and domestic students. Grab a beverage and join the chat to explore cultures, meet friends and learn about campus.
Nebraska City Union, in the areas across Subway
 
Nebraska Research Days
All Day
Join the Office of Research and Economic Development in celebrating the solutions Nebraska is working on to solve complex global challenges. Visit the ORED website for more details.
Additional details at https://research.unl.edu/fallresearchdays/
  

Tuesday, November 15

Nebraska Research Days
All Day
Join the Office of Research and Economic Development in celebrating the solutions Nebraska is working on to solve complex global challenges. Visit the ORED website for more details.
Additional details at https://research.unl.edu/fallresearchdays/
 
Book Talk: "Social Justice at Apartheid's Dawn: African Women Intellectuals and the Ques to Save the Nation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Join the Nebraska Research Days for a special book talk at the Mill Coffee Shop on Innovation Campus as Professor Dawne Curry discusses her new book Social Justice at Apartheid's Dawn: African Women Intellectuals and the Quest to Save the Nation. Her book examines the role of African women in the conversation on nationalism during South Africa's era of segregation.
The Mill, Innovation Campus
 
Peace Corps Prep Booth
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Integrating UNL coursework, hands-on experience, and professional development, the Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) program prepares undergraduates for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service. Stop by the booth to learn more, before the next application deadline on January 1, 2023. For more infor visit, https://events.unl.edu/globalexperiences/2022/11/15/168740/
Nebraska Union, Promotional Booth near Food Court
 
Global Career Chat with Georgina Bingham *FEATURED*
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Hub is also excited to feature Georgina Bingham as our upcoming speaker for the next Global Careers Chat, which will take place November 15 at 1:00 p.m. as a virtual discussion, with an in-person meet and greet in the Global Hub (Ag Hall 202) immediately after. Dr. Bingham will be sharing about her unique and world-spanning career in industry, research and academia that has taken her from her roots in rural England across continents finally to Nebraska.
Agriculture Hall, 202 (East Campus)
  

Wednesday, November 16

Nebraska Research Days
All Day
Join the Office of Research and Economic Development in celebrating the solutions Nebraska is working on to solve complex global challenges. Visit the ORED website for more details.
Additional details at https://research.unl.edu/fallresearchdays/
 
Peace Corps Prep Booth
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Integrating UNL coursework, hands-on experience, and professional development, the Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) program prepares undergraduates for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service. Stop by the booth to learn more, before the next application deadline on January 1, 2023. For more infor visit, https://events.unl.edu/globalexperiences/2022/11/15/168740/
Nebraska Union, Promotional Booth near Food Court
  
UK Graduate Scholarships Information Session
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Join us to learn more about diverse fellowship options for pursuing graduate degree study in the United Kingdom, including the Marshall Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, Gates Cambridge and Churchill Scholarships, and Fulbright U.S. Student Program graduate study grants. We will also discuss how the fellowships team supports applicants.
Hosted via Zoom; link coming soon
 
Arabic Conversation Hour
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Learn Arabic and Middle Eastern and North African culture every Wednesday with Arabic studies.
Hosted via Zoom; Contact fmahdi2@huskers.unl.edu and halmokhreq2@huskers.unl.edu
 
Huskers Abroad 101
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad! This session will cover researching program options, selecting a program, funding and the timeline for the process. Email the Global Experiences Office at globalexperiences@unl.edu for additional details.
Louise Pound Hall, 137
 
Utica: The Last Refuge - Film Screening and Conversation with the Director *FEATURED*
6:00 p.m.
Join us for a screen of the documentary Utica: The Last Refuge, which follows a refugee family who arrives to Utica, NY in 2017, the challenges they face, and the work of the refugee empowerment community center in Utica. After the film, a panel will discuss the film with the director, Loch Phillips.
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center
 

Thursday, November 17

Nebraska Research Days
All Day
Join the Office of Research and Economic Development in celebrating the solutions Nebraska is working on to solve complex global challenges. Visit the ORED website for more details.
Additional details at https://research.unl.edu/fallresearchdays/
 
Global Student Showcase
12:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Join the intensive English Program students sharing various aspects of their respective cultures. Join us to experience different cultural games, language, and arts.
Louise Pound Hall Atrium
  
Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs: Promoting Religious Freedom in an Age of Intolerance *FEATURED*
2:00 p.m.
The Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs along with student human rights organizations are hosting Barbara Flanagan for a vitual book talk on "Promoting Religious Freedom in an Age of Intolerence."
To register, visit https://unl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yAmXxx9PSQ2i4EPJSodRHQ
 
Huskers Abroad 101
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad! This session will cover researching program options, selecting a program, funding and the timeline for the process. Email the Global Experiences Office at globalexperiences@unl.edu for additional details.
Louise Pound Hall, 137
 
My Experience Studying Abroad (& how you can apply for the Gilman Scholarship!) *FEATURED*
6:00 p.m.
Hear from Horticulture major Claire Gillespie about her impactful study abroad experience exploring food security in Zambia last summer, partially supported by the Gilman Scholarship. She'll share about her time in Zambia, plus tips on how to successfully apply for the Gilman in order to help fund your travels. Join the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources online to ask your questions live!
Register via Zoom at go.unl.edu/gilmanclaire
  

Friday, November 18

Tea Time Friday
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join the Kawasaki Reading Room each Friday for tea and snacks, and a chance to explore more about Japanese culture! 
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Kawasaki Reading Room (3rd Floor)
 
Nebraska Research Days
All Day
Join the Office of Research and Economic Development in celebrating the solutions Nebraska is working on to solve complex global challenges. Visit the ORED website for more details.
Additional details at https://research.unl.edu/fallresearchdays/
  

Monday, November 21

Working toward the Global Goals: SDG Scholar Program Info Session *FEATURED*
10:30 a.m.
Students from across the university are invited to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals Scholars program, an innovative co-curricular group that creates opportunities for students to engage with local and global experts, ideate with peers, and create original professional work around these major world challenges. More information about SDG Scholars Program, including the digital badge options, can be found at https://ianr.unl.edu/sustainable-development-goals.
Register via Zoom, https://unl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcuqrrz8jG9bVin46X3k_ZRF17oJgTrEc
 
Coffee Talks: Conversations between International & Domestic Students
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
A weekly gathering for casual and social conversation between international and domestic students. Grab a beverage and join the chat to explore cultures, meet friends and learn about campus.
Nebraska Union, in the areas across Subway
 

Tuesday, November 29

World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian *FEATURED*
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Join the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs for a talk with Jane Olson on her latest book, "World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian," discussing her decades traveling the world to champion peace and humanitarian intervention.
International Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St.

Wednesday, November 30

 
Study Abroad Story Slam
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Come learn about students stories from studying abroad and look at artwork and photos taken from their time abroad. 
Nebraska Union, The Crib
  
Are you planning an event during International Education Week, or do you have questions about IEW? Email the Global Affairs team at christopher.heselton@unl.edu.