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International Education Week 2025 is almost here!

Let’s bring the world to UMBC- check out our global events!

NEXT WEEK: join the Center for Global Engagement at these international events! 


International Education Week Expo
Wednesday, November 19, 11AM – 2PM, University Center Ballroom
  • Opportunities to study, volunteer, and work abroad
  • UMBC intercultural & language majors/programs
  • "Celebrate Your Culture" Poster Fair presented by UMBC international students
  • World culture performances and games
  • International snacks and drinks provided

International Student Film Screening & Panel
Wednesday, November 19, 4PM – 7PM AOK Library Gallery
  • A SHARED STORY OF DISTANCE (2023) by Giovanna Orfali (Visual Arts, '26)
  • BRIEF TENDER LIGHT (2024) by Arthur Musah and Brook Sitgraves Turner
After the films, hear directly from UMBC international students about their experiences as Retrievers.



Global Engagement Brown Bag Series
Various times & locations
  • Passport to Possibility: Demystifying Study Abroad: Monday, Nov 17 – 12PM – Virtual
  • Getting Involved in International Student Recruitment: Tuesday, Nov 18 – 12PM – UC 310
  • F-1, J-1, and H1-B Crash Course: Thursday, Nov 20 – 12PM – UC 310
  • Global Grant Application and Fellowship Support: Thursday, Nov 20 – 12PM – UC 204
  • Intercultural Connection Games: Friday, Nov 21 – 12PM- UC 204


Thank you to our campus partners and advocates for hosting these global events!

Celebrate Global Student Athletes
Sunday, Nov 16 – CEI Arena
  • UMBC Men's Basketball vs. Wagner – 12PM
  • UMBC Women's Basketball vs. Brown – 4PM
Our international cultures- Our Identities: a Culture-giving celebration
Monday, Nov 17 – 7:30PM – 9PM – Harbor Hall Multipurpose Room

Explore Global Internship Opportunities with AIFS
Wednesday, Nov 19 – 12 – 1PM – UC310

Multilingual Tallinn: people and languages in the urban space
Thursday, Nov 20 – 1-1:50PM – FA 459

EPIK Panel: Former vs. Current Teacher Insights
Friday, Nov 21 – 5PM-6PM – Virtual (Registration required)

Posted: November 12, 2025, 4:35 PM

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