International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW) is celebrated across the U.S. the week of November 16 - 20, 2026. At the University of New Mexico, IEW is coordinated by the Global Education Office.
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to recognize the global exchange environment between the United States and other countries.
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Calendar of Events
Monday , November 16
*International Week at LaPo* -
At La Posada Dining Hall
GEO Sponsored and UNM Department Event
*Lunch & Learn: COIL & FLIP* -
Faculty and students are invited to enjoy lunch while learning about Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and Faculty-Led International Programs (FLIP). Hear from UNM faculty members who have implemented successful virtual exchange and faculty-led courses and explore exciting possibilities for international exchange!
At Jackson Student Center
GEO Sponsored
*Mini World Cup* -
Join us for the Mini World Cup Tournament, a lighthearted game to honor the great impact soccer has on the world!
Choose a country to represent and compete against other students in a 5 v 5 soccer tournament. There will be two tournaments, and teams limited to 5-8 students and alumni only can register using the link below. Please gather your team as soon as possible! You MUST have a team to play. All students and alumni are welcome.
Tournament begins promptly at 3:00 PM. Please look for the big tent and arrive 30 minutes before so we may start on time.
At Johnson Field
GEO Sponsored Event
Tuesday , November 17
*International Week at LaPo* -
At La Posada Dining Hall
GEO Sponsored and UNM Department Event
Around the World in 80 Minutes -
At UNM SUB (Atrium)
UNM Student Group Event
Wednesday , November 18
*International Week at LaPo* -
At La Posada Dining Hall
GEO Sponsored and UNM Department Event
*Nations Exchanging Dialogue (NED) Talks* -
Nations Exchanging Dialogue (NED) Talks are short-format presentations about multi-disciplinary international research projects and cultural experiences, similar to the trademarked TED talks. In three minutes or less with a single slide as a visual aid, faculty and graduate student researchers explain their international projects in a compelling and easily digestible way, using simplified language and engaging delivery for a broad audience.
At Draft and Table in the SUB
GEO Sponsored Event
*Global Pub Quiz* -
Test your international knowledge at our Global Pub Quiz! Engage in friendly competition while meeting new people, with snacks and prizes provided!
Draft & Table in the SUB
GEO Sponsored Event
Thursday , November 19
*International Week at LaPo* -
At La Posada Dining Hall
GEO Sponsored and UNM Department Event
*International Movie Night* -
SUB Theater
GEO Sponsored and UNM Department Event
Friday , November 20
*International Week at LaPo* -
At La Posada Dining Hall
GEO Sponsored and UNM Department Event
Saturday , November 21
*Bollywood Night* -
🪩 Join Us for Bollywood Night 2026! 🪩
The Indian Student Association, Global Education Office and UNM Residence Life are excited to invite you to Bollywood Night on Saturday, November 21st, 2026!
This vibrant evening will be filled with dazzling performances, electrifying music, delicious Indian food, and the culture of Bollywood.
Event Details:
Date 📅: November 21, 2026
Time 🕔: 5 PM onwards
Location 📍: SUB Ballrooms
At SUB Ballrooms
GEO Sponsored and UNM Department Event
Other Resources
US State Department International Programs
Learn about federally funded international scholarship programs through the following short videos that you can watch at your convenience:
Alumna English Teacher Program South Africa
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program - CBYX
Benjamin Gilman Scholarship Program
Partner Resource (Virtual)
