Center for International Studies and Programs

weekLong programs

International Experience Survey

Help us understand more about your experience with international education at UToledo. You will have the opportunity to win a $20 gift card! Click here to access the survey.

Social Media Hashtag

Use #IEW2024UT on your social media posts as you participate in the International Welcome Week events! 

International Launch Board

Stop by the CISP office during International Education Week and pinpoint where you are from or where you have studied abroad. We would like you to be part of this map project!

Starbucks and Frogtown Coffee - International Beverages

Starbucks and Frogtown Coffee will offer a special international menu to celebrate International Education Week! Make sure you get to try them all!

Paper Lantern and Tu Taco - IEW Special Offering

Paper Lantern and Tu Taco will offer a special menu during IEW. Stop by and grab a bite!

Thanksgiving Dinner Program

Host an international student for Thanksgiving Dinner. Celebrate this holiday with international friends and make it a special one to remember.

More information visit the Thanksgiving Dinner Website.

Monday, NOVEMBER 18TH

Open doors annual data release

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education were pleased to release new findings from the Open Doors® Report on International Educational Exchange. Experts presented data on international student enrollments in the United States during the 2023/24 academic year and U.S. students studying abroad during the 2022/23 academic year.

This event is being held in conjunction with the worldwide observance of International Education Week and the 75th anniversary of the Open Doors report.

Watch The Release Here | Open Doors International Educational Exchange Data

Explore Countries - Africa & Oceania

Stop by the Center for International Studies and Programs and explore cultures from countries in Africa and Oceania. Learn about study abroad opportunities in these countries through UToledo.

• Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 
• Location:  Snyder Memorial 1000

H-1B and Permanent Residency Process for Sponsoring Stakeholders 

Please join us for this virtual session if your department is interested in hiring an international employee or you are a stakeholder in the hiring process. We will explain the immigration process and answer questions you might have.

• Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
• Location:  Microsoft Teams. Sponsoring department workshop sign up. 

Favorite Freaky Food

We are celebrating International Education Week with "Freaky Foods" from around the world! Try favorite dishes from different countries/cultures that might seem quirky to you, such as chicken feet from Trinidad and Tobago, natto from Japan, and chicken stomach from China! Prizes will be awarded for freakiest food and tastiest freaky food.

• Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Location: Carlson Library 1005

The Middle East Forum

• Time: 5:30 pm
• Location: Field House 2420

Tuesday, NOVEMBER 19TH

Explore Countries - Asia

Stop by the Center for International Studies and Programs and explore cultures from countries in Asia. Learn about study abroad opportunities in these countries through UToledo.

• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Snyder Memorial, Room 1000

Maintaining H-1B Status & Employer Sponsored Permanent Residency 

Please join us for this virtual information session if you are a UToledo employee on H-1B status or in the process of getting Permanent Residency. 

• Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Location:  Microsoft Teams.  H-1B employee workshop sign up. 

Art, Anime, and Activism: How Anime Set a Stage to Stand Against Injustice

University Libraries is hosting a special edition of our Carlson Conversations Lecture Series to celebrate the life and works of Akira Toriyama on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. in CL2024. There will also be a showing of select episodes from Toriyama’s catalog of work. This lecture discusses how the influence of anime laid the foundation for what would eventually lead to a fulfilling career as both an Artist and educator and how it continues to inform his work today despite the continued evolution and departure from its aesthetics.

• Time
  • 11:00 am - Lecture
  • 12:00 pm - Dragon Ball (1^st episode)
  • 12:30 pm - Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (movie)
  • 1:30 pm - Dragon Ball Daima  (1^st episode)
• Location: Carlson Library, CL2024

Wednesday, November 20th

ISA I-VILLAGE 

Come and join the International Students Association and all the international organizations for this fun event. You will be able to try international food and learn about different cultures.

• Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Location: Student Union Auditorium

Arab World Insights: Culture & Society

Presentations by Students in ARBC 1090

• Time: 11:10 am - 12:30 pm
• Location: Field House Atrium

Explore Countries - Europe

Stop by the Center for International Studies and Programs and explore cultures from countries in Europe. Learn about study abroad opportunities in these countries through UToledo.

• Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Snyder Memorial, Room 1000

thurSDAY, NOVEMBER 21TH

International Education Expo

Join us for the first annual international education expo and learn about the resources available to students, faculty and staff to internationalize your experiences. There will be over 30 offices/organizations attending this event. We will also have people onsite to write your names in more than 10 languages!

• Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
• Location: Student Union Auditorium

WLC Colloquium - The War on Lebanon: Facts and History

• Time: 12:30 pm
• Location: Field House 2420

Network Smart: Your Guide to Networking

Ready to sharpen your networking skills? Join us for Network Smart: Your Guide to Networking, where you’ll practice the art of mixing and mingling in a fun and interactive setting. This workshop offers hands-on learning and practical tips to boost your confidence in professional networking. You'll explore key cultural competencies and effective communication strategies, all while enjoying delicious international finger foods. Whether you're preparing for career events or just want to expand your connections, this event is your stepping stone to success!  

• Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Location: Student Union Ingman Room
• Register Here

Immigration: Open or Closed? A Moderated Discussion

Join the Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership for a moderated discussion on the topic of immigration. Our panel includes Kit Wellman, a Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis, and Ilya Somin, a Professor of Law at George Mason University.

• Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Location: Law School - McQuade Auditorium

Holidays Around the World

Celebrate holidays around the world and enjoy FREE food, giveaways, and fun activities brought to you by MKST and IHouse RAs. Showcase your tradition by wearing traditional clothes!

• Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
• Location: Presidents Hall
• Invonet Event Page

FriDAY, NOVEMBER 22TH

Explore Countries - North & South Americas

Stop by the Center for International Studies and Programs and explore cultures from countries in North and South Americas. Learn about study abroad opportunities in these countries through UToledo.

• Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Snyder Memorial, Room 1000

CPT/OPT/H-1B workshop for International Students

From CPT/OPT to H-1B, come and learn all aspects of being ready for a job as an international student. Rocket Career Center will also be on site to review your resumes!

• Time:  12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Location:  Carlson Library Room 1005