International Education Week 2025
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International Education Week (IEW) is a time to unite and celebrate international activities across our Colleges, fostering global competence. This year, IEW will be November 17-21, 2025, and we’re excited to join The Forum for Education Abroad, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) in celebrating globally minded learning across the Alamo Colleges District!
IEW Events
Monday, November 17 - Friday, November 21
| Mon. Nov. 17, 2025 | Tues. Nov. 18, 2025 | Wed. Nov. 19, 2025 |
| Thurs. Nov. 20, 2025 | Fri. Nov. 21, 2025 |
Saturday, November 15, 2025
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Event Name: Threads of Compassion Global Virtual Gala @NVC |
Time: 6:00 pm Date: 11/15/2025 |
Join a global community to partake in the Charter for Compassion's Threads of Compassion Gala. There will be food, entertainment, and awards!
Location: Northwest Vista College (NVC), Manzanillo Hall 204 Audience:
In Person
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Monday, November 17, 2025
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Event Name: International Education Week @ WCOE |
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
World Map Pinboard & Texas/Greater San Antonio Map to capture local communities
Global Soundtrack Hour w/ QR code(s)
Local International Markets Map to incentivize exploring San Antonio's local international markets/stores
Location: SWC BLDG 8, WCOE RM100 Audience:
In Person
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Event Name: Global Soundtrack Hour @ EETC |
Time: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21//2025 |
Global Soundtrack Hour: Curate a world-music playlist for your lobby; add QR codes so visitors can explore the artists later
-Below is the link for our playlist:
Location: Eastside Education and Training Center RM B100 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: One World Many Stories @ SETC |
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/20/2025 |
Students will be invited to partake all week, ending with samples of foods from various countries & Regions. Mon-Thurs: Hands-on Heritage: A demonstration and display of a craft that is associated with a country’s cultural heritage. A QR code will provide the origin and easy-to-follow instructions.
Mon-Thurs: Echoes Around the Globe: Music & literature with a global impact. A display of various artists, authors, and musicians. A QR code will explain the respective origins and list the various artists' work and biographies.
Mon-Thurs: Global Village: An interactive world map pinboard for the SETC community to show their ancestral country of origin, where they have traveled, and where they are interested in going next.
Wednesday: Global Spotlight: Learners and/or their families will share their personal story of their country, culture, and their goals as SETC learners.
Thursday: Flavors Without Borders: Foods from various countries and regions, with specific food on the last day to share. A QR code will explain the food’s origin.
Location: Southside Education and Training Center - Multipurpose room Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Maintaining Partnerships, Poised for Student Success @ Virtual |
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Date: 11/17/2025 |
Maintaining Partnerships, Poised for Student Success is a virtual roundtable discussion highlighting the role of Sister City connections within the higher education field. The roundtable is an Alamo Colleges District kickoff event for International Education Week (IEW) 2025. The discussion will feature Her Excellency Margaret Mensah-Williams, Namibian Ambassador to the U.S., and representatives from the higher education sector of three San Antonio Sister City locations, including Chennai (India), Gwangju (S. Korea), and Queretaro (Queretaro). Location: https://alamo.zoom.us/meeting/register/dEIlKoIZS1GaWcxQOAuR-Q Audience:
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Event Name: Parade of the Nations/Global Village @SAC |
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Date: 11/17/2025 |
The Parade of Nations and Global Village celebrates the vibrant cultural diversity of San Antonio College and our global community. As part of International Education Week, this event aims to promote intercultural understanding, global awareness, and a sense of unity among students, faculty, and staff.
Join us as students, employees, and community members proudly represent countries from around the world through flags, traditional dress, and music. Following the parade, explore the Global Village—an outdoor celebration featuring cultural displays, food tastings, and interactive activities that highlight the traditions and stories of our international and multicultural communities. Come celebrate the world at SAC—where every culture has a voice, and every story matters.
Location: San Antonio College (SAC), Oppenheimer Academic Building Audience:
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Event Name: Global Learning Faculty Meet & Greets @NLC |
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Date: 11/17/2025 |
Drop by the Global Learning Meet & Greets on your campus to enjoy some light refreshments, meet the Office of International Programs Team, and hear from your faculty peers about how they engage with Global Learning!
Location: Northeast Lakeview College| ACA 304H
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In Person
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Event Name: Be Our Guest: Explore International Cuisine 2025 @ SPC and SWC |
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/17/2025 |
Join us for the kickoff of International Education Week at the library! Take a trip to Spain with our Culinary department as we sample paella, learn how to make the popular Spanish dish, and explore a recipe swap of other international dishes. Don’t miss our international culinary display and libguide for inspiration on your next cooking adventure! (CLR-MLK) Location: MLK CLR 1st Floor Library South West Campus ITC, Building 1, Lobby Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Country Spotlights: “Stories from Around the Globe” @ NLC Panama with Dania – Discover the crossroads of the Americas. |
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/17/2025 |
Join our international presenters as they share personal experiences and insights into their home countries and heritage.
• Panama with Dania, Monday 11:00 – Discover the crossroads of the Americas. • Korea with Mya 11:00 Tuesday – Explore culture, food, and modern life in South Korea. • England with Sylvia & Emma 11:00 Wednesday – Learn about London and study abroad experiences. • Italy with Estella 11:00 Thursday – Learn about Italy and study abroad experiences. • Ancestry Presentation with Ofelia – “Tracing Our Roots: How Global Connections Shape Who We Are.” Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union, STCM 135 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Be Our Guest: Explore International Cuisine @SPC |
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/17/2025 |
Join us for the kickoff of International Education Week at the library! Take a trip to Spain with our Culinary department as we sample paella and get educated on how to make the popular Spanish dish and explore a recipe swap of other international dishes. Don’t miss our international culinary display to find inspiration for your next cooking adventure! (CLR-MLK)
Location: St. Philip's College, MLK, Center Learning Resources 1st floor Lobby Audience:
In Person
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Event Name: 🍴 Global Flavors Showcase: “A Taste Around the World” @ NLC |
Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
Each day, explore a new region’s cuisine and culture! Sample global dishes, learn fun facts, and collect your “passport stamps” to enter our IEW prize drawing.
📍 Brazos Student Union Cafeteria | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Day Region Theme Title Highlight Description
Monday, Nov. 17 Latin America ¡Sabor Latino! Celebrate Latin American culture with vibrant flavors, music, and traditions from across the region.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 Asia Taste of the East From spicy to sweet, experience the colorful tastes of Korea and the Philippines.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 United Kingdom Tea & Tradition Step into London life with British classics like Fish & Chips and stories from abroad.
Thursday, Nov. 20 Italy La Dolce Vita Discover the art of Italian cuisine, language, and la dolce vita—the sweet life!
Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Sounds of the World: Global Music Exploration @ NVC |
Time: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Date: 11/17/2025 |
Take your ears on a journey around the globe! Visit our Listening Lounge and explore the incredible range of international music available through the library’s Naxos Music Library streaming database. Come experience how music connects us all.
Location:Northwest Vista College| Redbud Learning Center RLC| 118 Audience:
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Event Name: International Education Week - Kick-Off Event @ ACCESS |
Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Date: 11/17/2025 |
Join us for international entertainment and the presentation of the 2025 Outstanding Efforts in Internationalization Awards!
Location: Alamo Colleges District, Broadway 100 & Meadow
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Event Name: International Education Week @ WCOE |
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
World Map Pinboard & Texas/Greater San Antonio Map to capture local communities
Global Soundtrack Hour w/ QR code(s)
Local International Markets Map to incentivize exploring San Antonio's local international markets/stores
Location: SWC BLDG 8, WCOE RM100 Audience:
In Person
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Event Name: Global Soundtrack Hour @ EETC |
Time: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21//2025 |
Global Soundtrack Hour: Curate a world-music playlist for your lobby; add QR codes so visitors can explore the artists later
-Below is the link for our playlist:
Location: Eastside Education and Training Center RM B100 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: One World Many Stories @ SETC |
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/20/2025 |
Students will be invited to partake all week, ending with samples of foods from various countries & Regions. Mon-Thurs: Hands-on Heritage: A demonstration and display of a craft that is associated with a country’s cultural heritage. A QR code will provide the origin and easy-to-follow instructions.
Mon-Thurs: Echoes Around the Globe: Music & literature with a global impact. A display of various artists, authors, and musicians. A QR code will explain the respective origins and list the various artists' work and biographies.
Mon-Thurs: Global Village: An interactive world map pinboard for the SETC community to show their ancestral country of origin, where they have traveled, and where they are interested in going next.
Wednesday: Global Spotlight: Learners and/or their families will share their personal story of their country, culture, and their goals as SETC learners.
Thursday: Flavors Without Borders: Foods from various countries and regions, with specific food on the last day to share. A QR code will explain the food’s origin.
Location: Southside Education and Training Center - Multipurpose room Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Global Learning Faculty Meet & Greets @PAC |
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 Date: 11/18/2025 |
Drop by the Global Learning Meet & Greets on your campus to enjoy some light refreshments, meet the Office of International Programs Team, and hear from your faculty peers about how they engage with Global Learning!
Location: Palo Alto College| PERF 116
Audience:
In Person
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Event Name: My Global Journey: From Blog to Junk Journal Workshop @ NVC |
Time: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Date: 11/18/2025 |
Join us for My Global Journey: From Blog to Junk Journal Workshop, an engaging International Education Week event hosted by the Office of International Programs. Study Abroad Ambassador Nala Knight will share her inspiring experience studying in London and transforming her travel blog. Participants will explore how storytelling, reflection, and art can capture the essence of international experiences in a creative junk journal.
Location: NVC-Tuesday San Antonio Peace Center-Live Oak Hall 206 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Study Abroad Fair @SPC |
Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Date: 11/18/2025 |
Study Abroad Fair - Attendees can learn about different Study Abroad Programs offered at Alamo Colleges. Experience different cultures while earning college credit. Learn how to apply to programs and scholarships to offset program costs. Location: St. Philip's College (SPC) MLK Campus Student Center Lobby Audience:
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Event Name: International Student Roundtable & Panel Discussion and Lunch @ PAC |
Time: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Date: 11/18/2025 |
The International Student Roundtable highlights the voices and stories of Palo Alto College’s international students. As part of International Education Week, this event provides a platform for students to share their experiences, celebrate cultural diversity, and build connections across the campus community.
Audience members will hear personal stories, explore global perspectives, and have an opportunity to engage in open dialogue that promotes cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
Location: Palo Alto College (PAC) Student Center Annex (Lunch included) Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: ✈️ Workshops: “Your Passport to the World” @ NLC |
Time: 11:00 am Date: 11/18/2025 |
Practical, inspiring sessions for students and faculty ready to go global!
Student Study Abroad Workshop – Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11:00 AM -STCM 204
Learn how to turn your dreams into reality! Hear tips on scholarships, choosing a program, and preparing to study abroad.
Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union - STCM 204 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Country Spotlights: “Stories from Around the Globe” @ NLC Korea with Mya - Explore culture, food, and modern life in South Korea. |
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/18/2025 |
Join our international presenters as they share personal experiences and insights into their home countries and heritage.
• Panama with Dania, Monday 11:00 – Discover the crossroads of the Americas. • Korea with Mya 11:00 Tuesday – Explore culture, food, and modern life in South Korea. • England with Sylvia & Emma 11:00 Wednesday – Learn about London and study abroad experiences. • Italy with Estella 11:00 Thursday – Learn about Italy and study abroad experiences. • Ancestry Presentation with Ofelia – “Tracing Our Roots: How Global Connections Shape Who We Are.” Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union, STCM 135 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: 🍴 Global Flavors Showcase: “A Taste Around the World” @ NLC |
Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
Each day, explore a new region’s cuisine and culture! Sample global dishes, learn fun facts, and collect your “passport stamps” to enter our IEW prize drawing.
📍 Brazos Student Union Cafeteria | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Day Region Theme Title Highlight Description
Monday, Nov. 17 Latin America ¡Sabor Latino! Celebrate Latin American culture with vibrant flavors, music, and traditions from across the region.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 Asia Taste of the East From spicy to sweet, experience the colorful tastes of Korea and the Philippines.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 United Kingdom Tea & Tradition Step into London life with British classics like Fish & Chips and stories from abroad.
Thursday, Nov. 20 Italy La Dolce Vita Discover the art of Italian cuisine, language, and la dolce vita—the sweet life!
Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Global Learning Faculty Meet & Greets @NVC |
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Date: 11/18/2025 |
Drop by the Global Learning Meet & Greets on your campus to enjoy some light refreshments, meet the Office of International Programs Team, and hear from your faculty peers about how they engage with Global Learning!
Location: Northwest Vista College| Peace Center
Audience:
In Person
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Event Name: ✈️ Workshops: “Your Passport to the World” @ NLC |
Time: 12:30 pm Date: 11/18/2025 |
Practical, inspiring sessions for students and faculty ready to go global!
Study Abroad Application Workshop - Step-by-step guidance for completing your application and writing a standout essay.
Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union - STCM 135 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Books Without Borders: From Page to Screen @ NVC |
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm Date: 11/18/2025 |
Step into a world where love, passion, and tradition simmer together! Join us for a book talk and film screening of Laura Esquivel’s internationally acclaimed novel. Experience how this magical tale brings Mexican tradition, family, and food to life in ways that leap from the page onto the screen.
Location: Northwest Vista College Redbud Learning Center RLC 118 Audience:
In Person
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Event Name: International Education Week @ WCOE |
Time: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
World Map Pinboard & Texas/Greater San Antonio Map to capture local communities
Global Soundtrack Hour w/ QR code(s)
Local International Markets Map to incentivize exploring San Antonio's local international markets/stores
Location: SWC BLDG 8, WCOE RM100 Audience:
In Person
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Event Name: Global Soundtrack Hour @ EETC |
Time: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21//2025 |
Global Soundtrack Hour: Curate a world-music playlist for your lobby; add QR codes so visitors can explore the artists later
-Below is the link for our playlist:
Location: Eastside Education and Training Center RM B100 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Global Soundtrack Hour |
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Date: 11/19/2025 |
Will create a world music playlist to play on our radio located in the lobby area.
Location: Westside Education and Training Center Lobby Area
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Event Name: One World Many Stories @ SETC |
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/20/2025 |
Students will be invited to partake all week, ending with samples of foods from various countries & Regions. Mon-Thurs: Hands-on Heritage: A demonstration and display of a craft that is associated with a country’s cultural heritage. A QR code will provide the origin and easy-to-follow instructions.
Mon-Thurs: Echoes Around the Globe: Music & literature with a global impact. A display of various artists, authors, and musicians. A QR code will explain the respective origins and list the various artists' work and biographies.
Mon-Thurs: Global Village: An interactive world map pinboard for the SETC community to show their ancestral country of origin, where they have traveled, and where they are interested in going next.
Wednesday: Global Spotlight: Learners and/or their families will share their personal story of their country, culture, and their goals as SETC learners.
Thursday: Flavors Without Borders: Foods from various countries and regions, with specific food on the last day to share. A QR code will explain the food’s origin.
Location: Southside Education and Training Center - Multipurpose room Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Parade of Flags @ SPC |
Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am Date: 11/19/2025 |
The Parade of Flags is a vibrant celebration of unity within our educational community. Students, faculty, and staff proudly carry the flags of various nations represented on campus, showcasing the rich cultural heritage that makes our institution unique. This event promotes global awareness, respect, and inclusion while fostering a sense of belonging and pride among all participants.
Location: St. Philip's College (SPC), Outdoor stage (green area) Audience:
In Person
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Event Name: Internationalization at Home: Connecting Diasporas and Student Communities @ SAC |
Time: 10:30 AM -12:00 PM Date: 11/19/2025 |
Internationalization at Home: Connecting Diasporas and Student Communities is an demonstrative dialogue between members of local San Antonio diaspora communities and international students from the five colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.
The event promotes dialogue and reflection between community members and students with a focus on the diasporas of Peru, Cameroon, Viet Nam, and Czechoslovakia. Attendees will engage each other through thoughtful discussion centered on the Alamo Global Competencies of Social and Personal Responsibility, Global and Cultural Openness, and Global and Cultural Self-Awareness.
Location: San Antonio College, Empowerment Center Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Country Spotlights: “Stories from Around the Globe” @ NLC England with Sylvia & Emma - Learn about London and study abroad experiences |
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/19/2025 |
Join our international presenters as they share personal experiences and insights into their home countries and heritage.
• Panama with Dania, Monday 11:00 – Discover the crossroads of the Americas. • Korea with Mya 11:00 Tuesday – Explore culture, food, and modern life in South Korea. • England with Sylvia & Emma 11:00 Wednesday – Learn about London and study abroad experiences. • Italy with Estella 11:00 Thursday – Learn about Italy and study abroad experiences. • Ancestry Presentation with Ofelia – “Tracing Our Roots: How Global Connections Shape Who We Are.” Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union, STCM 135 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Move the World - Kickboxing @SAC |
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: 11/19/2025 |
Experience a global-inspired wellness event that celebrates movement, music, and mindfulness from around the world. Join us for energizing Kickboxing, Yoga, Meditation, and Belly Dancing sessions that promote health, culture, and community during International Education Week!
Location: San Antonio College, Loftin Student Center - Fiesta Room
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Event Name: International Bazaar @ SPC🔵 |
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm Date: 11/19/2025 |
The International Bazaar is a vibrant campus celebration that highlights the rich culture within our educational community. Students, faculty, and staff come together to showcase traditions, music, art, and cuisine from around the world. Through interactive booths, performances, and cultural displays, the event fosters understanding, respect, and unity among participants—creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our shared global community.
Location: St. Philip's College (SPC), Turbon Student Center Lobby, Floor 1 Audience:
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Event Name: Faculty Study Abroad Showcase: Exploring Global Learning Opportunities @ PAC |
Time: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Date: 11/19/2025 |
As part of International Education Week, this event highlights the global learning opportunities available to students through Alamo Colleges Study Abroad Programs. Two faculty presenters will share insights into the culture, history, and academic focus of their upcoming study abroad destinations — Cameroon and South Korea — and discuss how students can get involved.
This session aims to inspire global curiosity, promote cultural understanding, and provide firsthand information about how studying abroad can enrich a student’s personal, academic, and professional growth. (Lunch included)
Location: Palo Alto College - Student Center Annex Audience:
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Event Name: Italy & Korea, Summer Study Abroad, Faculty Information Table @SAC |
Time: 11:30 am-1:30 pm Date: 11/19/2025 |
The faculty for the Korea and Italy Summer Study Abroad trips will host a table in the Loftin to meet students and answer questions about study abroad and the application process on Wednesday, November 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come by to say hello and sample some treats from each country!
Location: San Antonio College (SAC), Loftin Student Center, Faculty will host an information table. Audience:
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Event Name: 🍴 Global Flavors Showcase: “A Taste Around the World” @ NLC |
Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
Each day, explore a new region’s cuisine and culture! Sample global dishes, learn fun facts, and collect your “passport stamps” to enter our IEW prize drawing.
📍 Brazos Student Union Cafeteria | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Day Region Theme Title Highlight Description
Monday, Nov. 17 Latin America ¡Sabor Latino! Celebrate Latin American culture with vibrant flavors, music, and traditions from across the region.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 Asia Taste of the East From spicy to sweet, experience the colorful tastes of Korea and the Philippines.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 United Kingdom Tea & Tradition Step into London life with British classics like Fish & Chips and stories from abroad.
Thursday, Nov. 20 Italy La Dolce Vita Discover the art of Italian cuisine, language, and la dolce vita—the sweet life!
Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Global Learning Faculty Meet & Greets @SAC |
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Date: 11/19/2025 |
Drop by the Global Learning Meet & Greets on your campus to enjoy some light refreshments, meet the Office of International Programs Team, and hear from your faculty peers about how they engage with Global Learning!
Location: San Antonio College| Welcome Center - FAC212
Audience:
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Event Name: 🔊Sound Bath 🛀🏿 @ ACCESS |
Time: 3:00 am-4:00 pm Date: 11/19/2025 |
A sound bath is a form of meditation that uses vibrational sound from instruments like singing bowls, gongs, and chimes to induce deep relaxation and a meditative state. Participants lie down and allow the sounds to wash over them, which can help reduce stress, anxiety, and tension, and promote feelings of well-being. Please bring a towel, blanket, or yoga mat.
Location: ACCESS - Broadway 100 Audience:
In-Person Event |
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Event Name: International Education Week @ WCOE |
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
World Map Pinboard & Texas/Greater San Antonio Map to capture local communities
Global Soundtrack Hour w/ QR code(s)
Local International Markets Map to incentivize exploring San Antonio's local international markets/stores
Location: SWC BLDG 8, WCOE RM100 Audience:
In Person
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Event Name: Global Soundtrack Hour @ EETC |
Time: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21//2025 |
Global Soundtrack Hour: Curate a world-music playlist for your lobby; add QR codes so visitors can explore the artists later
-Below is the link for our playlist:
Location: Eastside Education and Training Center RM B100 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Global Learning Faculty Meet & Greets @SPC |
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Date: 11/20/2025 |
Drop by the Global Learning Meet & Greets on your campus to enjoy some light refreshments, meet the Office of International Programs Team, and hear from your faculty peers about how they engage with Global Learning!
Location: St. Phillips College| Sutton Learning Center Lobby
Audience:
In Person
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Event Name: One World Many Stories @ SETC |
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/20/2025 |
Students will be invited to partake all week, ending with samples of foods from various countries & Regions. Mon-Thurs: Hands-on Heritage: A demonstration and display of a craft that is associated with a country’s cultural heritage. A QR code will provide the origin and easy-to-follow instructions.
Mon-Thurs: Echoes Around the Globe: Music & literature with a global impact. A display of various artists, authors, and musicians. A QR code will explain the respective origins and list the various artists' work and biographies.
Mon-Thurs: Global Village: An interactive world map pinboard for the SETC community to show their ancestral country of origin, where they have traveled, and where they are interested in going next.
Wednesday: Global Spotlight: Learners and/or their families will share their personal story of their country, culture, and their goals as SETC learners.
Thursday: Flavors Without Borders: Foods from various countries and regions, with specific food on the last day to share. A QR code will explain the food’s origin.
Location: Southside Education and Training Center - Multipurpose room Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Global Soundscapes Sound Bath @ NVC
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Time: 9:30 am Date: 11/20/2025 |
A Sound Bath offers a cross-cultural experience of mindfulness and holistic well-being, inviting participants to pause, listen deeply, and connect with global traditions of healing and reflection through sound.
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Northwest Vista College (NVC), LOH 229 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Country Spotlights: “Stories from Around the Globe” @ NLC Italy with Estella - Learn about Italy and study abroad experiences.
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Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/20/2025 |
Join our international presenters as they share personal experiences and insights into their home countries and heritage.
• Panama with Dania, Monday 11:00 – Discover the crossroads of the Americas. • Korea with Mya 11:00 Tuesday – Explore culture, food, and modern life in South Korea. • England with Sylvia & Emma 11:00 Wednesday – Learn about London and study abroad experiences. • Italy with Estella 11:00 Thursday – Learn about Italy and study abroad experiences. • Ancestry Presentation with Ofelia and Alex– “Tracing Our Roots: How Global Connections Shape Who We Are.” Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union, STCM 135 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Country Spotlights: “Stories from Around the Globe” @ NLC Ancestry Presentation with Ofelia and Alex– “Tracing Our Roots: How Global Connections Shape Who We Are”
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Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/20/2025 |
Join our international presenters as they share personal experiences and insights into their home countries and heritage.
• Panama with Dania, Monday 11:00 – Discover the crossroads of the Americas. • Korea with Mya 11:00 Tuesday – Explore culture, food, and modern life in South Korea. • England with Sylvia & Emma 11:00 Wednesday – Learn about London and study abroad experiences. • Italy with Estella 11:00 Thursday – Learn about Italy and study abroad experiences. • Ancestry Presentation with Ofelia and Alex– “Tracing Our Roots: How Global Connections Shape Who We Are.” Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union, STCM 135 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name:📸 IEW Photo Contest: “The World Through Our Lens”@ NLC🟢 |
Time: 11:00 AM Date: 11/20/2025 |
Celebrate global perspectives through photography! Student and faculty photos will be displayed all week in the STCM building as a digital slideshow.
📍 Vote in person at the Brazos Student Union!
🗳️ Vote for your favorite photo!
A ballot box will be available throughout the week.
🏆 Winners Announced Thursday, Nov. 20!
Location: Northeast Lakeview Collge (NLC) - STCM 135 Audience:
In-Person Event |
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Event Name: Hunger Banquet @NVC |
Time: 11:00 pm - 12:30 pm Date: 11/20/2025 |
The Hunger Banquet is an interactive event designed to showcase the global disparities in food distribution and poverty. Participants are randomly assigned to represent various income levels, and the meal they experience reflects the everyday inequalities faced by people around the world. Come learn how you can take action and create a more just world.
Location: Northwest Vista College (NVC), Live Oak Hall 229 Audience:
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Event Name: International Table Talk @ SPC |
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Date: 11/20/2025 |
The title "Table Talk" and the prompt to "Take your seat at the table to debate" strongly suggest a format that moves beyond passive listening. Students are expected to contribute their views, challenge ideas, and engage in constructive dialogue on complex topics like "Food Security" and "Cultural Traditions."
Location: St. Philip's College - Turbon Student Center 216 Audience:
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Event Name: 🍴 Global Flavors Showcase: “A Taste Around the World” @ NLC |
Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
Each day, explore a new region’s cuisine and culture! Sample global dishes, learn fun facts, and collect your “passport stamps” to enter our IEW prize drawing.
📍 Brazos Student Union Cafeteria | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Day Region Theme Title Highlight Description
Monday, Nov. 17 Latin America ¡Sabor Latino! Celebrate Latin American culture with vibrant flavors, music, and traditions from across the region.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 Asia Taste of the East From spicy to sweet, experience the colorful tastes of Korea and the Philippines.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 United Kingdom Tea & Tradition Step into London life with British classics like Fish & Chips and stories from abroad.
Thursday, Nov. 20 Italy La Dolce Vita Discover the art of Italian cuisine, language, and la dolce vita—the sweet life!
Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union Audience:
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Event Name: Taste of Study Abroad @ SWC |
Time: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Date: 11/20/2025 |
Study Abroad Fair
Location: Southwest Campus- ITC, Building 1 Audience:
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Event Name: Move the World - Yoga @SAC |
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Date: 11/20/2025 |
Experience a global-inspired wellness event that celebrates movement, music, and mindfulness from around the world. Join us for energizing Kickboxing, Yoga, Meditation, and Belly Dancing sessions that promote health, culture, and community during International Education Week!
Location: San Antonio College, Loftin Student Center - Fiesta Room
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Event Name: Move the World - Meditation @SAC |
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Date: 11/20/2025 |
Experience a global-inspired wellness event that celebrates movement, music, and mindfulness from around the world. Join us for energizing Kickboxing, Yoga, Meditation, and Belly Dancing sessions that promote health, culture, and community during International Education Week!
Location: San Antonio College, Loftin Student Center - Fiesta Room
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Event Name: My Global Journey: From Blog to Junk Journal Workshop @ SPC |
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Date: 11/20/2025 |
Join us for My Global Journey: From Blog to Junk Journal Workshop, an engaging International Education Week event hosted by the Office of International Programs. Study Abroad Ambassador Nala Knight will share her inspiring experience studying in London and transforming her travel blog. Participants will explore how storytelling, reflection, and art can capture the essence of international experiences in a creative junk journal.
Location: St. Philip's College - Turbon Student Center 216 Audience:
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Event Name: Move the World - Belly Dancing @SAC |
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Date: 11/20/2025 |
Experience a global-inspired wellness event that celebrates movement, music, and mindfulness from around the world. Join us for energizing Kickboxing, Yoga, Meditation, and Belly Dancing sessions that promote health, culture, and community during International Education Week!
Location: San Antonio College, Loftin Student Center - Fiesta Room
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Friday, November 21, 2025
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Event Name: International Education Week @ WCOE |
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
World Map Pinboard & Texas/Greater San Antonio Map to capture local communities
Global Soundtrack Hour w/ QR code(s)
Local International Markets Map to incentivize exploring San Antonio's local international markets/stores
Location: SWC BLDG 8, WCOE RM100 Audience:
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Event Name: Global Soundtrack Hour @ EETC |
Time: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21//2025 |
Global Soundtrack Hour: Curate a world-music playlist for your lobby; add QR codes so visitors can explore the artists later
-Below is the link for our playlist:
Location: Eastside Education and Training Center RM B100 Audience:
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Event Name: Global Perspectives on Peace: Stories of Hope in a Divided World @Virtual Session💻 |
Time: 9:30 AM-11:00 AM Date: 11/21/2025 |
Join global peace practitioners as they share powerful stories of courage and compassion from divided communities around the world. Their experiences invite us to imagine new ways to build understanding and sustain hope across borders.
Location: https://alamo.zoom.us/j/94038328350?pwd=fg226utDvwwAPRay2FdmtI8kvaIASm.1 Audience:
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Event Name: ✈️ Workshops: “Your Passport to the World” @ NLC |
Time: 11:00 am Date: 11/21/2025 |
Practical, inspiring sessions for students and faculty ready to go global!
Student Study Abroad Workshop - Learn how to turn your dreams into reality! Hear tips on scholarships, choosing a program, and preparing to study abroad.
Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union - STCM 204 Audience:
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Event Name: Flavors of the World @NVC |
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Date: 11/21/2025 |
Explore the taste of international cuisine and learn about the cultures and stories behind each dish.
Location: Northwest Vista College (NVC), Live Oak Hall 229 Audience:
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Event Name: 🍴 Global Flavors Showcase: “A Taste Around the World” @ NLC |
Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Date: 11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025 |
Each day, explore a new region’s cuisine and culture! Sample global dishes, learn fun facts, and collect your “passport stamps” to enter our IEW prize drawing.
📍 Brazos Student Union Cafeteria | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Day Region Theme Title Highlight Description
Monday, Nov. 17 Latin America ¡Sabor Latino! Celebrate Latin American culture with vibrant flavors, music, and traditions from across the region.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 Asia Taste of the East From spicy to sweet, experience the colorful tastes of Korea and the Philippines.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 United Kingdom Tea & Tradition Step into London life with British classics like Fish & Chips and stories from abroad.
Thursday, Nov. 20 Italy La Dolce Vita Discover the art of Italian cuisine, language, and la dolce vita—the sweet life!
Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union Audience:
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Event Name: ✈️ Workshops: “Your Passport to the World” @ NLC |
Time: 12:00 pm Date: 11/21/2025 |
Practical, inspiring sessions for students and faculty ready to go global!
Faculty Study Abroad Proposal Workshop - Interested in leading a program abroad? Learn how to design an engaging, globally-focused course proposal.
Location: Northeast Lakeview College - Brazos Student Union - STCM 204 Audience:
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Event Name: NVC - Presentation of Student Research from Costa Rica |
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Date: 11/21/2025 |
Three students who attended the study abroad program to Costa Rica, summer 2025, designed and performed research on sea turtle nesting behavior, mosquito vectors of dengue virus, and behavioral changes of wildlife around tourist areas. Come learn about their research in a modified three-minute-thesis (https://threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au) format! Light refreshments will be provided to in-person attendees.
Location: Cedar Elm STEM Center, Room 207 at Northwest Vista College
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Our focus on promoting these activities is to prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. As the number of activities grows, we are excited to populate a calendar that will allow all members of the Alamo Colleges District to participate in these enriching events. We encourage you to submit your IEW activity by completing the form below.
Below is a button that takes you directly to the activity form. In addition, you will find a QR code that will take you to the activity form. The deadline to share any activities is October 23rd to be promoted on the IEW2025 website.
Thank you for helping make IEW an inspiring, district-wide celebration!
