International Education Week
Celebrate International Education Week 2025 at Maryland Nov. 17–21
From Nov. 17–21, 2025, Maryland will celebrate International Education Week (IEW)—a campus-wide showcase of global learning, cultural exchange, and our international Terp community. IEW highlights how global collaboration enriches Maryland, prepares students for leadership and career readiness, and contributes to solutions for the grand challenges of our time.
Across campus, departments, programs, and student organizations will host panels, performances, workshops, cultural festivities, film screenings, research spotlights, and more. Events can be small or large, in-person or virtual—all are welcome on the IEW calendar.
How to Participate
- Explore the calendar: Check back as IEW gets closer to discover what events take place that week.
- Submit an event: Hosting something with an international or cross-cultural focus? Add it to the IEW calendar so our community learns about it and knows how to participate.
- Help amplify IEW: Share Maryland Global social posts and tag your partners to reach more Terps; include a calendar link in your newsletter.
Venue option: Need a space? The Global Crossroads atrium in H.J. Patterson Hall is available at no charge for IEW events. Email Folami Young at fyoung22@umd.edu to check availability.
IEW Featured News
From College Park to Kyiv: A Scholar’s Fight to Protect Culture and Truth
UMD alum Viktoriia Savchuk Kennet applies lessons from Maryland to strengthen communication, culture and hope in wartime Ukraine.
German Fulbright Students Dive Into U.S. Culture and Leadership With UMD
This summer, the University of Maryland (UMD) welcomed 24 undergraduate students from across Germany for a month-long journey of discovery, dialogue and leadership.
Global Terps for a Greener Future: Building Sustainability Through Intercultural Collaboration
New ISSS initiative integrates sustainability into international education, linking student experiences with environmental responsibility at UMD.
IEW 2025 Events
Check back as we continue to add upcoming events.
Monday, Nov. 17
Global Health Initiative (GHI) Coffee Hour
11 a.m. - Noon | School of Public Health Lobby
School of Public Health | Global Health Initiative
Stop by the SPH Lobby for fun global health activities, coffee and sweet treats. Meet the GHI team, learn about our interactive global health map, and opportunities for global experiential learning.
Noon-1:30 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 2333
Smith Center for Global Business
In collaboration with logistics, business and public policy professor Jon Crocker, this hands-on workshop will teach students how to strategize, analyze and best present global business cases in a competition environment.
4-5:30 p.m. | St Mary's Hall Ground Floor
SLLC Language House
Join the ongoing Language Chat series to practice your Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish. Open to all members of the UMD community. Drop in, enjoy coffee and conversation, and share your love of languages.
Language House International Film Series: Miss Granny (Korean Cluster)
6-8 p.m. | 0107 St. Mary’s Hall, International Film Lounge
College of Arts and Humanities | Language House | School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
As part of the F25 LH International Film Series, the Korean Cluster presents Miss Granny (수상한 그녀). Experience Korean language and culture through cinema and join for an evening of cross-cultural dialogue and community engagement.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Supporting International Students in Your Classroom
2-3 p.m. | 0201 Edward St. John
Teaching & Learning Transformation Center | Maryland Global
Learn strategies to support international students and foster belonging at UMD. Explore ways to integrate multicultural perspectives into curricula, articulate academic culture clearly, and create inclusive classrooms that drive success for all learners.
Careers Crossing Borders: The Mini Roundtable on Careers in Global Fashion
5-7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 2333
Smith School of Business | Center for Global Business
Explore global careers in fashion! Hear from industry professionals, join small-group discussions, and gain insights on essential skills, challenges, and opportunities in the field—all while enjoying pizza and making new connections.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
U.S. Business Needs Survey: Brown Bag Discussion
Noon-1 p.m. | Van Munching Hall, Room 2333 ABC
Smith School of Business | Center for Global Business
Join Kislaya Prasad, academic director of the Center for Global Business and research professor at the Smith School of Business, for a discussion on the outcomes of the 2024 U.S. Business Needs for Employees With International Expertise Survey and Report. This study, co-authored by Prasad, was supported by the 16 Title VI Centers for International Business Education across the country. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch. Light snacks will be served.
Interning and Studying in the Global Community
2-3 p.m. | 2407 Marie Mount Hall
UMD Fellows Program
This in-person panel event is for undergraduate students interested in globally oriented internships, study abroad, and language learning programs. A wonderful alumni panel will discuss their experiences with the U.S. Department of State Internship Program, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and DOS Study Abroad Scholarships!
Coffee & Conversations: Study Abroad and Language Immersion
3:30-5 p.m. | St Mary's Hall MPR
The Language House | Education Abroad | Maryland Global
Join us for Community Coffee Hour, a casual event for students interested in language immersion and study abroad. Hear from alumni about their experiences abroad, connect with peers, and learn about language scholarship opportunities over coffee and light refreshments.
Smith Global Summer Internship Info Session
4-5 p.m. | Zoom
Smith School of Business | Center for Global Business
Learn about the Smith School of Business Summer Global Internship program. Earn six credits while interning abroad this summer.
Thursday, Nov. 20
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Global Crossroads, H.J. Patterson Hall
International Student & Scholar Services | Maryland Global
International Coffee Hour is a great way to connect with other students & scholars (both domestic and international), meet UMD staff and faculty, and enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks!
U21 Sustainable Micro-internship Kick-off
5-6 p.m. | 2242 H.J. Patterson Hall
Global Learning Initiatives | Maryland Global
Kick-off event for UMD students recently accepted into the U21 Sustainable Micro-internships program. Participants will meet their UMD cohort, hear from alumni, and learn what to expect as they begin this international, sustainability-focused internship experience.
Words Around the World: Language House Short Film Festival
6-8 p.m. | St. Mary's Hall Multipurpose Room
College of Arts and Humanities | Language House | Maryland Language Science Center | School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Come watch short films created by the Language House clusters about the stories behind interesting words from languages and cultures around the world! Films will be presented in the target language with English subtitles. Everyone is welcome to attend!
#GlobalTerps Instagram Takeover
CC, a Maryland-in-Copenhagen student, is taking over @maryland.global today! Follow along as we live and learn alongside CC in Denmark! Get to know our host:
My name is CC Lizas and I am studying abroad in Copenhagen for my final semester before graduating in December. I am a Philosophy, Politics, & Economics Major with a Minor in LGBTQ+ Studies. At UMD, I was very involved with Intramural Basketball–captaining a team, playing in the Unified league, and working as a referee. I am loving my time abroad, in which I travel, learn Danish, sing karaoke and lead meetings for the Recess Club I started. I am looking forward to sharing some of this with you during my takeover!
Follow along on instagram!Friday, Nov. 21
BAM! – Why Exporting Is Great for Your Company
Noon - 1 p.m. | Virtual
Smith School of Business | Center for Global Business
Join Rebecca Bellinger, executive director of the Center for Global Business, and partners of the MAPIT Alliance during Business, Advocacy, Mentorship (BAM!), an event of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Presenters will share information about export services and opportunities from local and state organizations.