International Education Week
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International Education Week (IEW) is celebrated across the U.S. the week of November 18 - 22, 2024. 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
Saturday , November 16
Bollywood Night -
Come and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with perfomances, delicious Indian food, dance, and music.
At Hokona Ballroom
GEO Sponsored and UNM Department Event
Monday , November 18
Global Yoga -
Kick off International Education Week by celebrating the power of global connection through a series of yoga practices guided by one of GEO's International Education Advisors! Participants of all skill levels are invited to this yoga session promoting wellness, mindfulness, and community across campus (mats provided, or bring your own). Bring your open mind and a spirit of collaboration as we move together towards global wellness!
At SUB Scholars Room 3026
GEO Sponsored Event
Cultural Collaborative -
Want to learn more about cultural differences, challenge biases, and discover the richness of cultural identity? We invite you to Cultural Collaborative, an exciting event where students from around the world can come together to explore these important topics in a fun and open environment.
This interactive event will provide a safe space to engage in thoughtful discussions, share personal stories, and learn from peers with diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re curious about different cultures or want to deepen your understanding of your own, Cultural Collaborative will offer valuable insights that foster respect, empathy, and connection in our global community.
Food will be provided
At Honor's College Forum
GEO Sponsored Event
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 of 5-8 people can register on the form listed above.
Please gather your team as soon as possible; there is a limit of 8 teams that can join. Students and Alumni ONLY.
You MUST have a team to play. All students are welcomed.
LOCATED at Johnson Field starting at 3pm. (Tournament time 3pm-6pm) Please look for the big tent and get there 30 minutes before so that we may start on time.
At Johnson Field
GEO Sponsored Event
The Future of US-Mexico Relations -
Join the UNM Latin American and Iberian Institute, the Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque, and the National Hispanic CulturalCenter for a panel discussing the future of US-Mexico relations.
The purpose of this panel is to discuss the nature of the current relationships between Mexico and the United States. The participants will also try to foresee the perspectives of the future interaction between both countries. As the relation embodies both promising opportunities and reasons for alarm, the panel will explore the context of the two political regimes and the links between their sociecties and economics.
At National HIspanic Cultural Center: Wells Fargo Theater
UNM Department Event
Tuesday , November 19
Study Abroad Fair -
Join us to explore study abroad opportunities, scholarships and funding, and learn about global cultures. Meet with representatives from host schools to ask questions and learn more about studying at their school or talk with UNM groups leaders about opportunities for short term faculty led programs.
At UNM SUB 2nd floor and Atrium
GEO Sponsored Event
NALCAP Info Session -
Join the Latin American & Iberian Institute as a representative from the Spanish Consulate presents on NALCAP Spain. Discover how NALCAP can enrich your academic journey and broaden your global perspective. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to learn, network, and celebrate the vibrant connections between cultures. Mark your calendars and be part of this transformative experience!
At Latin American & Iberian Institute
UNM Department Event
Karaoke -
Dive into a world of music and culture at our Global Karaoke night! Experience the joy of singing beloved songs from around the globe while connecting with friends and making new ones. Whether you're a shower singer or a karaoke superstar, everyone is welcome! Let’s celebrate the diversity of voices and cultures that enrich our community. Don’t miss out—come sing your heart out!
At Draft and Table
GEO Sponsored Event
Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below -
Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below, explores subversive representations of embodied resistance by Indigenous and Black Oaxacan communities in Mexico and the United States through collaborative artmaking practices and largescale relief prints, on view in the Hibben Center and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico.
UNM Department Event
Wednesday , November 20
Info Session: Foreign Language and Study Abroad Funding Opportunities -
Join the LAII and GEO to learn more about the foreign language and study abroad funding opportunities listed below.
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship: The FLAS Fellowship supports the study of less-commonly taught languages, area studies, and international competencies related to Latin America. Boren Awards: Boren Awards support the study of critical languages and cultural field studies of world regions that are underrepresented in study abroad.
Critical Language Scholarship:CLS provides opportunities for American college and university students to study languages and cultures essential to America’s engagement with the world. Benjamin A. Gilman
International Scholarship: The Gilman Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant.
Freeman-Asia Program: The Freeman-Asia Program supports U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
At LAII Conference Rool
GEO Sponsored and UNM Department Event
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, international students and faculty explain their research projects and cultural experiences in a compelling and easily digestible way, using simplified language and engaging delivery for a broad audience.
Sign Up NOW! Deadline Nov. 15th
At Draft and Table
GEO Sponsored Event
Sharing Your Study Abroad Story -
For anyone who has studied abroad or is interested in studying abroad. There will be a Passport to Professionalism workshop, followed by pizza and games!
At GEO
GEO Sponsored Event
Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below -
Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below, explores subversive representations of embodied resistance by Indigenous and Black Oaxacan communities in Mexico and the United States through collaborative artmaking practices and largescale relief prints, on view in the Hibben Center and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico.
UNM Department Event
Thursday , November 21
GEO Open House -
Discover the services the Global Education Office (GEO) offers at our Open House! Stop by to learn about Study Abroad and National Exchange programs, International Student Services, International Admissions and the Center for English Language and American Culture (CELAC). Meet the GEO team, ask questions, and explore resources GEO has to offer. Whether you're planning to study abroad or simply curious about international student support, this is the perfect chance to connect and get inspired. We look forward to welcoming you!
At Global Education Office
GEO Sponsored Event
Flamenco in Motion: A Lunchtime Performance with the National Institute of Flamenco -
Join us for a captivating performance by the National Institute of Flamenco! Experience the passion and artistry of world-class flamenco music and dance outside the Student Union Building (SUB) from 12-1 PM. Celebrate the rich heritage of this internationally renowned organization as they bring the vibrant rhythms of flamenco to life. Don’t miss this chance to witness a unique cultural showcase that has enriched Albuquerque and beyond for over four decades! Come and enjoy the beauty of flamenco—free and open to all!
At Cornell Mall
GEO Sponsored Event
Study Abroad 101 -
Join us to explore study abroad opportunities, scholarships and funding, and learn about global cultures. Meet with representatives from host schools to ask questions and learn more about studying at their school or talk with UNM groups leaders about opportunities for short term faculty led programs.
At GEO
GEO Sponsored Event
International Games Night -
Join us for an exciting evening of games from around the world at International Game Night! This event offers a fun, casual way to meet new friends, learn about different cultures, and try your hand at games that are popular across the globe. Whether you're a board game enthusiast or just looking to unwind, there's something for everyone. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Don't miss out on this night of friendly competition and global connections!
At Draft and Table
GEO Sponsored Event
International Movie Night: Anatomy of a Fall -
"For the past year, Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their eleven-year-old son Daniel have lived a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead in the snow below their chalet, the police question whether he was murdered or committed suicide. Samuel's suspicious death is presumed murder, and Sandra becomes the main suspect. What follows is not just an investigation into the circumstances of Samuel's death but an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of Sandra and Samuel's conflicted relationship."
At SUB Theater
GEO Sponsored Event
Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below -
Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below, explores subversive representations of embodied resistance by Indigenous and Black Oaxacan communities in Mexico and the United States through collaborative artmaking practices and largescale relief prints, on view in the Hibben Center and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico.
UNM Department Event
Friday , November 22
GEO Book Club -
"The Spanish Daughter" by Lorena Hughes, a University of New Mexico alumna from Ecuador
Join us for our inaugural meeting with Ecuadorian author and UNM alumna, Lorena Hughes. No minimum reading required to participate! Book is available in English or Spanish.
"Set against the lush backdrop of early twentieth century Ecuador and inspired by the real-life history of the coastal town known as the birthplace of cacao, this captivating novel from the award-winning author of The Sisters of Alameda Street tells the story of a resourceful young chocolatier who must impersonate a man in order to claim her birthright.
As a child in Spain, Puri always knew her passion for chocolate was inherited from her father. But it’s not until his death that she learns of something else she’s inherited—a cacao plantation in Vinces, Ecuador, a town nicknamed “París Chiquito.” Eager to claim her birthright and filled with hope for a new life after the devastation of WWI, she and her husband Cristóbal set out across the Atlantic Ocean. But it soon becomes clear, someone is angered by Puri’s claim to the plantation.
When a mercenary sent to murder her aboard the ship kills Cristóbal instead, Puri dons her husband’s clothes and assumes his identity, hoping to stay safe while she searches for the truth of her father’s legacy in Ecuador. Though freed from the rules that women are expected to follow, Puri confronts other challenges at the plantation—newfound siblings, hidden affairs, and her father’s dark secrets. Then there are the dangers awakened by her attraction to an enigmatic man as she tries to learn the identity of an enemy who is still at large, threatening the future she is determined to claim."
At History Dept. Commons, Mesa Vista Hall, Room 1104
GEO Sponsored Event
Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below -
Other Resources
US State Department International Programs (Partner Resource, Virtual)
Learn more about these scholarship programs any day of the week through these 3 short videos:
Alumna English Teacher Program South Africa
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program - CBYX
Benjamin Gilman Scholarship Program