The annual UNMC International Education Week is a campuswide event held during the fall semester and features customs, foods and attire from a variety of ethnicities and cultures represented at UNMC. Join the festivities Nov. 16-20.
To find more details and register for events: https://unmc.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/globalengagement/events (Users may need to sign into ENGAGE to see the content.)
Monday, Nov. 16
Opening Celebration
4:30 p.m., Sorrell Center, second floor commons
Kick off International Education Week with one of UNMC’s most vibrant celebrations.
The highlight of the event is our Global Parade, where all students are invited to represent their home countries and cultures.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Culture Expo
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wigton Heritage Center
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the UNMC community at the International Culture Expo. Explore cultural displays, foods, clothing, music and traditions from around the world, all shared by fellow students, faculty and staff. Walk through a global experience on campus and discover what makes each culture unique, while also finding the connections that bring people together.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Study Abroad Session: All About Fulbright
12-1 p.m., Sorrell Center, Room 2018 and Zoom
Join Sara Pirtle, program manager in the UNMC Office of Global Engagement, for an introduction to study abroad opportunities available to UNMC students. Students can learn about service-learning experiences, global health programs, international travel opportunities and ways to gain valuable cross-cultural experience while advancing their academic and professional goals.
The session will also include information about the prestigious Fulbright Program and other opportunities that can help students pursue international research, study and cultural exchange.
See the ENGAGE link above for further details and Zoom link.
International Student Association (ISA) Game Night
5 p.m., Center for Healthy Living
Join the International Student Association for an evening of board games, laughter and community at its ISA Game Night.
No experience is necessary and all are welcome. Bring your favorite game-night snacks and get ready for an evening of fun, conversation and international friendship.
Watch your email and ENGAGE for further details.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Floating Doctors Panama: The Experience, the impact, the reflection
12-1 p.m., Sorrell Center, Room 3002 and Zoom
Join students who participated in the 2026 Floating Doctors program in Panama as they share stories from their unforgettable journey delivering medical care to underserved communities. Learn about the challenges, cultural experiences and rewarding moments they encountered while working in remote villages and discover how global health experiences can make a lasting impact on both patients and providers.
Faculty are especially encouraged to attend. Each UNMC Floating Doctors service trip includes one or two faculty leaders who travel with and mentor students, making faculty involvement critical to the success of the program.
See the ENGAGE link above for further details and Zoom link.
Friday, Nov. 20
Global Rice Showcase and Potluck
6 p.m., DRC Commons
Bring a taste of home to UNMC and help us close out International Education Week with one of our most delicious events. The Global Rice Showcase and Potluck celebrates the incredible cultures represented on our campus through one ingredient found in cuisines around the world: rice.
Students are invited to prepare and present a rice dish that represents their home country, region or culture and compete for top honors. Dishes will be evaluated by a panel of expert judges, who will select winners based on taste, presentation, creativity and cultural significance.
The Global Rice Showcase is also a community potluck, so even if you don’t compete in the rice competition, please bring a dish to share at the potluck.
Sign up here to participate in the Global Rice Showcase!
These events are presented by the International Student Association and the UNMC Office of Global Engagement, in collaboration with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders UNMC Student Association, Graduate Student Association and Student Alliance for Global Health.