International Education Week

Pre-IEW Activities

Wednesday, November 13
Maryland Veteran Small Business Week Celebration
Cosponsored by the Center for Global Business
5 - 7 p.m.
Capital One Tech Incubator
7878 Diamondback Dr.

Thursday, November 14
International Business Student Organization Presents: International Business Trek
1 - 6 p.m. | On-site company locations
Visit companies with global operations and learn about concepts in international business while highlighting the Capital Region. The trek will depart from VMH at 1:15 p.m. and return by 6 p.m. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Visits include the Medtronic and the International Monetary Fund.

International Education Week

Monday, November 18

'Explore with CGB' Kick-Off
9-11 a.m. | Employer Desk | Van Munching Hall
Stop by the Employer of the Day desk at the front of Van Munching Hall for treats and learn more about IEW events.

Language House Chats
4 - 5:30 p.m. | Multipurpose Room and Lounge, St. Mary's Hall
All are welcome to come practice, improve, or share their language skills in a casual setting at the Language House Language Chats in St. Mary's Hall. The Language Chats provide you with the opportunity to meet with native speakers of each language and to find conversational partners of varying proficiency levels. Languages available this semester are: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Careers Crossing Borders Speaker Series: A Global Career in Sports
5 - 7 p.m. | Room 2333, Van Munching Hall
More information coming soon.

Tuesday, November 19

Explore with CGB
10 - 11 a.m. | Atrium, VMH
Visit the CGB table for treats and learn more about IEW events.

Global Advantage Workshop: Leveraging LinkedIn for Global Connections
12 - 1 p.m. | Global Crossroads, H.J. Patterson
Learn expert tips on maximizing your profile's impact and strategically building connections that can open doors to career opportunities where you can leverage your global skills.

Faculty and Support Staff: Supporting Academic Belonging for International Students
2 - 3:30 p.m. | ESJ 0201, TLTC's Instructional Development Studio
Learn about UMD’s international student population and practice strategies for increasing belonging, explicitly articulating academic culture, and supporting a diverse global student population in the classroom.

Cross-Cultural Role-Playing Game
4:30 - 6 p.m. l Location TBD
Communication is vital in today’s business world. Through this interactive exercise, learn how to communicate with different people and develop tools for successful communication in various situations. Pizza and Smith School swag will be provided to participants after the game. This activity is hosted by the Center for Global Business, ISSS, MPO, SMSA, and SUSA to celebrate International Education Week.

Wednesday, November 20

Global Summer Internship Info Session
4 - 5 p.m.
More information coming soon.

Thursday, November 21

Global Consulting Associate Program Info Session
12 - 1 p.m.
More information coming soon.

International Coffee Hour
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | St. Mary's Hall
Connect with other students & scholars (both domestic and international), meet UMD staff and faculty, and enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks.

Friday, November 22

Strategic Export Planning for Startups
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Zoom
This session will highlight why strategic planning is crucial for scaling your startup internationally and guide you through essential steps for identifying target markets, developing effective export strategies, and navigating compliance requirements. We’ll also discuss resources and assistance available to support your efforts, along with key risk management strategies to safeguard your business.