International Education Week

International Photo and Video Contest
Vote online for your favorite photos and videos in the annual Learning Abroad Center International Photo and Video Contest. Voting is open throughout International Education Week, November 11–18; winners will be announced November 25.  

Coffee and Donuts — Open to CSOM international students only
9:00 to 10:30 a.m.; CGI Lobby
This year the University of Minnesota is celebrating 150 years of welcoming international students! The Carlson Global Institute invites international students here at the Carlson School to stop by the CGI office to grab coffee and a donut. We appreciate having you as part of our community! Coffee and donuts available while supplies last. 

Pakistan Presentation
10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.; International Lounge, Crookston Campus
A presentation about Pakistan: A Land of Diversity and Resilience.

Meet the Human Rights Center
12:15 to 1:15 p.m.; 50 Mondale Hall
Learn about transformative opportunities for hands-on training and professional development for students; our support for human rights defenders and researchers; our support for faculty excellence in research, teaching, and engagement; how we contribute to sustaining and re-imagining the human rights framework and movements with our extensive network; and opportunities to engage within the international human rights space through our formal consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC). Lunch will be provided. RSVP required.

Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of International Students at Minnesota Law
2:30–4:30 p.m.; Spannaus Commons (Mondale Hall)
Open to members of the Law School community.
In honor of International Education Week and the 150th Anniversary of International Students at the University of Minnesota, the Law School is hosting a "Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of International Students at Minnesota Law" event. Dean Bill McGeveran and many other faculty and staff will be in attendance while we spotlight our international students. Donuts will be served!

Indian movie screening: 3 Idiots
7:00 p.m.; Centennial Classroom, Crookston Campus

CEHD International Cafe
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Burton Hall Atrium
Stop by the CEHD International Cafe to mingle, savor, and immerse yourself in the world of diverse drinks hosted by international students, scholars, and educational professionals. We will provide authentic drinks and refreshments from Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Turkey, along with a booth hosted by the CEHD International Student Community. Talk with the presenters and explore the countries, regions, and traditions!

Food From 4 Corners
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Crookston Dining Services
Crookston Dining Services will be serving food from four distinct culinary locations: Nepal, Nigeria, Mexico & Ecuador, and Ukraine.

Webinar: Bridging Intercultural Divides in a Digitally Super-Connected World
2:00–3:00 p.m.; virtual webinar
This panel discussion will explore the potential of digital platforms to bridge intercultural divides and create a more inclusive global community. Event is hosted by AFS Intercultural Programs and will include a UMN panelist: Stephanie Doscher, Assistant Vice Provost for Curriculum Internationalization. Registration required.

Ireland Summer Session for First-Year CSE Students Information Session
3:30-4:30 p.m.; Lind Hall 325
Learn about an opportunity for CSE first-year students to join other Big Ten STEM students in beautiful Dublin for seven weeks during the summer of 2025 while fulfilling Physics II (PHYS 1302) and liberal education requirements in Historical Perspectives and Global Perspectives. You will also hear from past participants about their experiences in this program.

IE 101 — Open to CSOM students only
4:00–5:00 p.m.; CSOM 1-115
Carlson School students: Are you curious what your study abroad options are? Join the Carlson Global Institute for International Experience 101 where our knowledgeable advisors will walk through your program options and highlight things you should be thinking about now. 

GPS Alliance Annual Celebration
4:00–6:00 p.m. (short remarks at 5:00 p.m.); McNamara Alumni Center
Join the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance at their annual celebration to recognize collective accomplishments in international education and global engagement. All faculty, staff, or students interested in internationalization of the University are welcome to attend! Learn more and RSVP.

Fall Fling: Jazz Band and Dancing
7:00–9:00 p.m.; Bede Ballroom, Crookston Campus
Join us for Fall Fling, an evening of music, dance, and community with the U of M Crookston Jazz Band! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just want to enjoy great music in a vibrant atmosphere, this is an exciting night of live swing music and classic jazz tunes.

World Dialogue on Curriculum Internationalization: What, Why, and How?
9:00 a.m.; online via Zoom; registration required
This event is designed for faculty, staff, and internationalization officers to explore approaches to curriculum internationalization across institutions and cultures. Using the World Café method, participants will collaborate in small, interactive groups and reflect on what curriculum internationalization means to each of us, why it's important, and how we can help prepare colleagues to design and facilitate transformative internationalized learning experiences.

Around the World with CGI
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; CSOM Atrium
CSOM students: Discover exciting study abroad opportunities for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 at the Carlson Global Institute’s Education Abroad Fair! Explore our business-focused study abroad programs and connect with past participants and incoming exchange students from our partner university business exchange programs. Don’t miss this chance to learn about the options you have for your International Experience! 

Teacher's Day
12:00-2:00 p.m.; International Lounge, Crookston Campus
Teachers all over the world go through multiple challenges – from low wages, to poor working
conditions to absence of quality education. This day focuses on the problems faced by them and raises awareness about the importance of the role that teachers play in our lives. It also serves as a day when students can express their gratitude for the teachers, and how they helped in shaping the lives of the ones they teach.

CSE Abroad Information Session
4:00-5:00 p.m.; Lind Hall 325
Interested in learning more about study abroad opportunities in CSE? Attend this general study abroad overview for CSE students to explore different program types, popular destinations, costs, scholarships and more. Plus, hear from CSE study abroad alumni about how they navigated international learning, lived abroad and the impact it had on them. If you’re considering studying abroad, this is the perfect first step.

China Center 45th Anniversary featuring the 2024 Bob and Kim Griffin Building U.S.-China Bridges Lecture
5:00 p.m.; McNamara Alumni Center
Join us as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the China Center with the 2024 Bob and Kim Griffin Building U.S.-China Bridges Lecture. The lecture, The China Model at a Crossroads: Implications for U.S.-China Relations in a Shifting Global Environment, will be given by Yasheng Huang, Epoch Foundation professor of global economics and management at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Learn more and purchase tickets.

Ukrainian Movie Screening: Servant of the People
7:00 p.m.; Centennial Classroom, Crookston Campus

Africa Awaits: Encouraging Education Abroad Opportunities Across the Continent
9:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; 101 University International Center
Join the Learning Abroad Center and our affiliate partner, The School for International Training (SIT) Study Abroad, in a workshop focused on understanding and supporting students' motivations to study abroad in Africa. The workshop will facilitate conversation about study abroad in Africa for anyone committed to encouraging students to experience the continent as a hub for a deeper understanding of global issues. RSVP by November 15.

What's Happening Today?
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.; International Lounge, Crookston Campus
Visit with our students on what is happening around the world.

Student Mental Health & Wellness Abroad Workshop for CSOM Students
12:30-1:30 p.m.; CSOM 1-114
CSOM students are invited join the Carlson Global Institute to learn more about common obstacles students experience abroad, ways to prepare for your mental health prior to departure, and tips and resources to maintain mental health and wellness while abroad. 

International Poster Session
3:30-4:30 p.m.; Rapson Hall 56
The Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) will host its annual International Poster Session, which will feature international students presenting a topic from their culture. This event is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.

Around the World Together
3:30-6:00 p.m.; Lind Hall 4th floor
CSE students are invited to meet past study abroad participants and current international students studying at UMN this semester. Hear about their experiences and connect with new people. Games and international snacks will be available.

Cricket!
7:00 p.m.; Wellness Center, Crookston Campus
Learn how to play the game of cricket. Everyone is welcome!

Dream of the Red Chamber
7:30 p.m.; Ted Mann Concert Hall

University Opera Theatre is presenting a new production, and the world premiere, of a chamber orchestral version of Dream of the Red Chamber, in collaboration with the Chinese Heritage Foundation of Minnesota. Learn more and purchase tickets. There will also be a performance on November 24.

International Fry Day
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.; International Lounge, Crookston Campus