International Education Week 2025
Join UNO's International Programs as we celebrate International Education Week (IEW) once again this November. Events throughout the week highlight UNO's global community and a variety of ways to experience international education in Omaha.
IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
View the schedule of events
“Eyes on the World” Photo Contest
The annual International Education Week photo contest is back, and we are excited to see your photos! We are accepting photo submissions from October 21st to November 5th. PHOTO SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED! You can now vote for one photo each in the following categories: Moment of Discovery, Connected Worlds, and From Culture to Kitchen. Voting is now open from November 6th until November 16th. One winner will be selected for each category and will receive a prize. Winners will be announced on the Thursday of International Education Week, November 20th, at our Cafe International event.
VIEW THE PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES
If you have any questions about the contest, feel free to email us at unostudyabroad@unomaha.edu or stop by our office in 241 ASH.
Schedule
Monday, November 17
Annual Gildersleeve Lecture | Barbara Weitz CEC Room 230 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
A university is filled with people who believe in ideals. Once every generation or so, a teacher steps on stage who not only personifies the ideal concept of teacher but also raises the bar on what we imagined possible. That one individual impacts generation upon generation by inspiring the new ideal. Charles Gildersleeve was one such educator. He began his career at UNO on September 1, 1964.
Charles (Charlie/Chuck) was one of the founding faculty members of the International Studies Major and a professor of Geography at UNO. He always made himself available to help students with study-abroad independent studies courses and gave permission for students who were registering late to enroll in his already overly full classes. His guest lecture each semester in the International Studies intro course was a highlight for all students.
He took it upon himself to make international students feel at home in class and on campus with his inimitable warmth and wonderful sense of humor. In memory of his contributions to International Studies Majors and to international students at UNO, since 2009, UNO International Programs has presented the Charles Gildersleeve "Know-Your-World" Lecture each year during International Education Week.
This year’s presentation will be delivered by Andrew Schilling.
Tuesday, November 18
Global Marketplace | MBSC Atrium | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Charming internationally-inspired gifts for sale. Proceeds and donations support UNO's International Student Emergency Loan Fund.
Conversation & Culture Hour | MBSC Chancellor's Room | 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Join ILUNO students for Conversation & Culture Hour with discussion and fall activities.
Tea with Jaisy | ASH 241 | 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
For international students: With new experiences come new challenges. Tea Talk with Jaisy exists to provide a safe space for our international student community at UNO. Talk about and process through your experiences in a relaxed, encouraging environment. You are not alone!
Thursday, November 20
H-1B Visa Informational Session | CEC 205/209 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Steven Daubendiek, visa/immigration specialist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will be providing information about the H-1B visa process that may benefit both international students and employers. Following OPT and/or STEM OPT, some international students may become eligible to acquire H-1B visas. This presentation will help students learn about this opportunity. The discussion will center around:
- Becoming a strong H-1B candidate
- What to ask your future employer
- Does your future job have specific requirements?
- The OPT transition
- The H-1B application process
- From H-1B to permanent residence
Café International | MBSC Ballroom | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Please join us for our signature event of International Education Week. Enjoy international appetizers and learning about other countries and cultures. Lots of fun and intercultural exchanges waiting to happen! The winners of the Eyes on the World Photo Contest will be announced.
In honor of International Education Week, we encourage all international students and international faculty/staff to wear clothing and accessories from their home country to class/work at UNO on Thursday, November 20.
Students: Register to represent your country and culture.
Global Marketplace | MBSC Ballroom | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Charming internationally-inspired gifts for sale. Proceeds and donations support UNO's International Student Emergency Loan Fund.
Saturday, November 22
International Night - Baxter Arena
Hockey Game vs. Michigan 7 pm - swag and food for international students
Check back in for updates and additional events!