2025 International Education Week

Monday, November 17, 2025: International Students' Day

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2025
Where: Virtual; Join the student panel.
What: Hear from recently returned study abroad and international students as they share their experiences navigating challenges abroad and how they overcame them.

When: 4 to 5:15 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2025
Where: Virtual; Register for the information session.
What: Funding for Research, Teaching English, Studying Abroad. Open to U.S. Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students and Alumni.

When: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2025
Where: Massry BB 205
What: Test your international knowledge and guess the country by the emoji combination!

When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Where: LC 3A
What: Explore teas and tea rituals from different countries and share any tea memories you may have.

When: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Where: Virtual; Join the mapathon.
What: Celebrate GIS Day and SUNY Coil but supporting humanitarian efforts across the globe through mapping. No experience required. Hosted by Montgomery Community College’s Office of Student Life and Leadership Development.

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Where: Virtual; Register for the SUNY COIL panel.
What: This year is the twentieth anniversary of SUNY COIL! Join SUNY to reflect, connect and inspire future global learners. Listen to the SUNY COIL panelists. Consider doing COIL and adding this experience to your global resume.

When: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Where: Virtual; Join the travel hacks session.
What: During this workshop the SUNY Council on International Exchange (CIE) Risk Assessment and Mitigation (RAM) Committee will share tips and tricks for safe and budget friendly international travel. Whether you plan to study abroad and do some independent travel while abroad or whether you are just looking to travel abroad independently, this workshop is for you! We will guide you on how to research your destination to stay safe and how to save money while you are at it. Hosted by SUNY Brockport.

When: 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025
Where: Humanities Room 290
What: Spend an hour getting to know others on campus who share your interest in French, with informal conversations in French for the campus community All levels are welcome. Organized by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

When: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, November 21, 2025
Where: Virtual; Register for the COIL and Career Idea Hub.
What: The SUNY COIL & Careers Idea Hub is hosting June Prieto from San Pedro College in the Philippines for Connecting COIL with your Career Center, especially in relation to documenting the COIL experience and career readiness for COIL students and alumni.

When: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025
Where: Science Library, Barnes & Nobles Reading Room
What: Intensive English Language Program and Albany International Representative (AIRS) students share stories about their home and study abroad countries.

When: 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025
Where: Humanities Room 131
What: Come join us Fridays to share your interest in Italian language and culture outside the classroom. All levels welcome!
Organized by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

When: 3 to 4:20 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2025
Where: Humanities Building Room 354
What: Engage with members of the UAlbany community in a thoughtful discussion, reflecting on the experiences, challenges, and meanings of citizenship, migration and belonging. This roundtable will be moderated by the students of AHIS 312: History of American Foreign Policy.

Are you an international student? Share some highlights of your UAlbany story in 90 seconds or less and tag us on Instagram @ualbanyglobal. We will share your story on our social media throughout the week!
Please check the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) November 2025 Newsletter for information about this week’s Work Visas Beyond OPT Workshops and the One-on-One consultations with Immigration Art.
International students and visiting scholars are also invited to the Annual ISSS Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Please check the ISSS November 2025 Newsletter for details.