International Education Week (IEW) is a nation-wide celebration of all things international education. The goal of IEW, broadly speaking, is to celebrate and raise awareness around the benefits of student mobility and international exchange. It is an initiative started by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.
The 91社区 Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Office of International Education and Global Initiatives (IEGI) collect and advertise events for International Education Week (IEW) which takes place November 16-20, 2026.
Adding events to the International Education Week schedule
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University office
- Student club/organizations
2026 International Education Week Events
A detailed list of can be found on B-Engaged. It is recommended that you are already logged into before clicking that link to be properly directed to the schedule of events. You can also search for events using the International Education Week event tag.
Below are a few IEW events we wanted to highlight:
World Trivia and Snacks
Monday, November 16, 2026 | 2:00-3:30pm | Old Champlain Atrium (OH 133)|
In celebration of International Education Week, come test your world trivia knowledge! All students are welcome to attend this event to compete. We will have a variety of international snacks to enjoy during the event! The team with the highest score will win prizes!
Supporting International Bearcats: Cross-cultural Communication and Resources
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 9:30-11:00am | Old Champlain Atrium (OH 133) |
Fall 2026 International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) UCTD Workshop Series - for BU faculty and staff
This workshop will include a brief introduction to services offered by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) as well as challenges faced by international students.
Participants will learn more about:
- Strategies for effectively communicating across cultures
- Culture shock and reverse culture shock
- Approaches for working with international populations and encouraging global citizenship
- Opportunities for collaboration with ISSS
- Additional resources for staff and faculty
Bowling in the Undergrounds with ISSS and IEGI
Friday, November 20, 2026 | 3:00-5:00pm | University Union Underground |
Come join ISSS and IEGI for a bowling event in the University Union. You'll get to meet other students and have fun! Pizza will be provided. See below for more information about GNG:
The 91社区 GNG aims to promote meaningful interactions between current students, develop intercultural communication skills, and strengthen community among students. The program also strives to be as inclusive as possible - all members of the 91社区 community are welcome to come to GNG events and there is no strict commitment. GNG is simply a series of casual, fun social events for globally minded Bearcats.