International Week

International Education Week 2025

November 17-21

The Global Engagement Center (GEC) presents International Education Week 2025! Here you will find all of the information you need to know to experience all International Education Week has to offer this year.

We are the international gateway at Sam Houston State University. There are six areas of service under the office but we also work with colleges and departments to promote and highlight all international efforts and initiatives across campus.

Sponsored by the Global Engagement Center, Study Abroad, Campus Activities and Traditions, The Department of World Languages and Cultures, and the International Student Organization. Questions? Contact the Global Engagement Center at gec@shsu.edu

Schedule

Throughout the week, a variety of activities will be available to you every day. Schedule is subject to change. More specific events and times are listed below:

Monday, November 17

International Education Week Kickoff Fair // 11:00AM-1:00PM hosted by The Global Engagement Center // Frank Parker Plaza

Ask a Nurse/Preguntale a Una Enfermera // 1:00PM-2:00PM hosted by Student Health Center // Front of Student Health Center

Multilingual Karaoke // 6:00PM-8:00PM hosted by Latinos Unidos // NGL 106/110

Tuesday, November 18

World Languages and Cultures: International Delights // TBD hosted by WOLC and Study Abroad // Frank Parker Plaza

J-1 Visiting Scholars Information Session - for faculty and staff only // 2:00PM-3:00PM hosted by The Global Engagement Center // Farrington 105

Wednesday, November 19

Conchas Con Coaches // 10:00AM-12:00PM hosted by Academic Outreach & Recovery // NGL Patio

International Visiting Scholars’ Research Presentations // 12:00PM-1:30PM hosted by CJ // CJ Bates Room A-217

Faculty-Led Interest Session - for faculty only // 3:30PM-4:30PM hosted by Study Abroad // Farrington 105

Thursday, November 20

U.S. State Department Presentation with Regional Director Katherine Ho // 5:00PM-6:00PM hosted by The Global Engagement Center // Walker Education Center

10th International Community Welcome Celebration // 6:00PM-8:00PM hosted by The Global Engagement Center // Walker Education Center

Friday, November 21

International Potluck // 5:00PM-7:00PM hosted by International Student Organization // TBD

Check out ISO!

The International Student Organization is a casual group of international and American students who want to know more about each other’s cultures and lives. Joining ISO is a great way to meet students from all over the world! If you are interested in learning more about the International Student Organization or becoming involved, check out the links below:

OrgLink | @officialshsu_iso | @officialshsuiso | ISO Interest Form