International Education Week
Celebrating International Education Week through language, food, and art
International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, is a weeklong celebration of the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, part of the U.S. government's efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and to attract future leaders from abroad to study in the United States. International Education Week 2025 will be celebrated at UIC from November 17-21.
Students, get your "passport" to UIC's international education activities!
This year, students can pick up an event passport at any of the events listed below. All students who collect stamps for their participation in at least three International Education Week events will be eligible for a prize. The event passport must be submitted by 5:00 pm, Friday, November 21, in the Daley Library lobby. The drawing will take place at noon on Monday, November 24, at the same location.
International Education Week 2025 Events
11:00 am: Chinese Tea Time
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
Relax and chat over tea while exploring Chinese language and culture
1:00 pm: Arabic Conversation Hour
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
Practice Arabic in a casual, welcoming environment
11:15 am: English Language Hour
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
Join fellow learners and native speakers for conversation and connection.
12:00 - 6:00 pm - Study Abroad Symposium
Location: Student Center East, Cardinal Room
The Study Abroad Symposium showcases the learning, intercultural experiences, growth, and impact of participating in study abroad programs.
2:00 pm: Polish Tea Time
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
Enjoy Polish tea and conversation – no experience required!
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: German Conversation SprachCafe
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
We’ll play games and discuss German, Swiss, and Austrian Culture, and chat about studying abroad this summer. No knowledge of German needed.
1:00 pm - Meet and Eat: French Crêpes
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
We’ll make and eat French crêpes, while learning some French vocabulary related to food and recipes. Everyone welcome!
4:00 pm - Movie Night
Location: 1-470 Conference Room (Daley Library)
Watch the globally acclaimed film “The Price” (2017) by Nigerian-American filmmaker Anthony Onah, and join a post-screening discussion.
11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Faculty Directed Study Abroad Expo
Location: Student Center East Concourse
Join the Study Abroad Office to learn about the faculty-directed study abroad programs UIC offers during spring break and summer. UIC faculty leading programs will be in attendance to share information about their exciting programs.
2:00 pm: Global Art Workshop
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
Create traditional crafts like Wycinaki (Polish paper cutting) and “Calligraphy is a Transcultural Art” (Chinese, Japanese, & Korean calligraphy).
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Italian Cooking Class Online
Location: Zoom
Cook Italian the healthy and affordable way. Join our Simple Healthy Italian Cooking Class!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Taste of the World
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
A multi-lingual event where students enjoy international treats and songs from around the world.
2:00 pm: Spanish-ish Conversation Workshop
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
A playful, bilingual session for Spanish learners and speakers of all levels.
3:00 pm: Russian Tea Time
Location: 308 Grant Hall, Language Oasis
Wrap up the week with tea, conversation, and cultural exchange in Russian.
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