International Education Week Kicks Off Today!

Join us starting Nov. 16 for International Education Week (IEW), a campuswide celebration of international engagement and exchange. Organized by UNLV Global with partners across campus, IEW invites students, faculty, staff, and alumni to share stories, explore cultures, and build connections that reach well beyond Las Vegas.

Schedule of Events:

Monday, November 16 

UNESCO Story Circles Workshop for Faculty & Staff

3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. • BEH 240

Tuesday, November 17

UNESCO Story Circles Workshop for Students

3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. • BEH 235

Sport Tuesday: Belly Dance with Baklava & Tea

5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. • BEH 240

Wednesday, November 18

Internationalization Fireside Chat with the Deans for Faculty and Staff

1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. • BEH 235

Exploring International Diplomatic Careers

3 p.m.–3:30 p.m. • BEH 240

Games Around the World

3:30 p.m.–5 p.m. • BEH 240

International Faculty & Staff Appreciation Reception

4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. • Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art

Midweek Dinner with International Students, Faculty & Staff

5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. • Dining Commons

Thursday, November 19

Global Connections Fair

11 a.m.–2 p.m. • Alumni Amphitheater

Global Thursday: Salsa Dancing Lesson

3 p.m.–5 p.m. • BEH 240

International Alumni Mixer

5 p.m.–7 p.m. • The Doberman Drawing Room (Off Campus)

1025 S 1st St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Friday, November 20 

International Student Thanksgiving Potluck

5 p.m.–7 p.m. • BEH 240

Full details and the complete event calendar are available online. Questions? Email global@unlv.edu.

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