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International Education Week 2026

What is International Education Week?

International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange across campuses worldwide. At UCF, we encourage campus-wide participation in IEW; students, faculty, offices, and departments are invited to collaborate and contribute. Our events, discussions, panels, and more further our campus in flourishing as a global environment for domestic students and students from abroad. If you have a UCF event for IEW, please let us know.

President Alexander Cartwright IEW Address

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Signature Event

Monday, Nov 16, 2026

Kick-Off Celebration!

 

Join the celebration as UCF welcomes the opening of International Education Week 2026!

 

TBD

UCF Student Union

 

HOSTED BY UCF GLOBAL

Specialized Events

Stay Up to Date

Stay up-to-date with the events for the UCF's 2026 International Education Week! This page is constantly updating, so be sure to keep checking back for the latest developments.

Welcome Coffee

 Join CHPS for a welcome coffee time to hang out, meet up, and enjoy some java to start your morning during the kick-off of International Education Week!

Nov. 16

10:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

 Health Sciences I Building

 

HOSTED BY CHPS INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

Featured Lecture by Dr. Su-l Hou

Doctor of Public Health and Professor in the School of Global Health Management and Informatics (SGHMI) at UCF. Dr. Hou will share highlights of her current international initiatives and collaborations

Nov. 16

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

 Health Science I Building

 

HOSTED BY CHPS INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

Presentation by Dr. Carrie Dawson Loughran

CHPS International Incentive Award Recipient Presentation by Dr. Carrie Dawson Loughran, who will provide an overview of her 2026-2027 CHPS International Incentive Award project.

Nov. 16

12:00 P.M. – 12:30 P.M.

 Health Sciences I Building

 

HOSTED BY CHPS INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

International Showcase & Food from Around the World

This tabling event will feature CHPS departments, undergraduate organizations, and affiliated groups representing different countries and cultures. Participants will share information about their international initiatives while offering individually packaged food items from the countries represented.

Nov. 16

12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

 Health Sciences I Building

 

HOSTED BY CHPS INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

Language Speed Dating

 Language Speed Dating offering all interested students in languages the opportunity to learn basic phrases, try out writing systems, and experience pronunciation. Students will find their true language match! Instructors from the Department of Modern Languages teach fun mini-lessons simultaneously during the event. Students participate in the different mini-lessons by visiting all the instructors’ stations, which are equipped with a mobile whiteboard and a set of chairs.

Nov. 16

1:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Student Union: Key West, Room: 218AB

 

HOSTED BY MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

Promote your event during IEW!

If you or a group you know is planning to host an international centered event during International Education Week, fill out the survey below to have it promoted on the IEW 2026 webpage. Please follow the instructions in the survey so that we can post it as fast as possible. Help us show off the fun and excitement of international education!

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