Flag Parade

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Building 124 to Union Ballroom

Hosted by International Student & Scholar Services, the flag parade recognizes the breadth and diversity of the international student community at the U. Students may carry the flag of their country or their choice (provided by ISSS) and will parade a short distance from ISSS' office in Building 124 to the East courtyard of the Marriot Library. A marching band will accompany the flag bearers, and a short speech will be given once arrived. Flag bearers will choose flags on a first-come-first-served basis.

Kick-off Party

12:30–2:30 p.m. | Union Ballroom

Drop by Library Plaza for lively ethnic, folk, historical, national, and popular dances from around the world. Internationally focused offices from across campus will be tabling. Featuring: • VIVA PERU DANCE • University of Utah Character Dance Ensemble • Raices D’Sudamerica.

Global Beverages Hour

12:30–2:30 p.m. | Union Ballroom

Stop by the International Student & Scholar Services table during the Kick-off Party to try out drinks and snacks from around the world while meeting people from around the world too! A great opportunity to network and meet the ISSS staff along with other international and domestic students.

International Student Networking Best Practices

3:45–5:45 p.m.

Career Services will present a workshop on "Networking Best Practices" to help students build effective connections. Then, hear from David Eccles School of Business international alumni as they share their networking experiences and how they successfully landed jobs in the United States.

Global Intern Q&A

12–1 p.m.

Students who have returned from Hinckley Global Internships will share their tips and tricks with fellow students. Learn how to meet kangaroos in Melbourne, Australia, get cheap tickets to a West End show in London, and how to get the best ice cream you've never heard of Thailand. Plus, learn how incredibly affordable it actually is to do a global internship! Pizza provided

Learning Abroad Social

4–5 p.m. | Gardner Commons, Room 2900

Connect with past and current students, swap travel stories, and dive into the excitement of global adventures. Bringing friends is highly encouraged!

Around the World at the U

12–3 p.m. | Student Union Patio and Ballroom

Join the International Students Association for a celebration of the many countries that our University of Utah students come from. Students will be at booths representing their countries. Come learn about the cultures of students from all across the university!

2024 Going Global Career Panel—Jewel Box

3:15–5:30 p.m. | CTIHB Jewel Box/143

Join International and Area Studies as we bring together panelists to highlight global careers, international experiences, and language skills and how those tools and experiences can benefit you in the workplace.

Navigating Financial Wellness for International Students

10–11 a.m. | Zoom

Learn about the services of the Financial Wellness Center and how to navigate finances as an international student or scholar. Then understand the complexities of the US credit system and how credit scores and reports affect you.

U Asia Campus Student Experience Panel

12–1 p.m. | CTIHB 101

Are you interested in studying at the U Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea? Want to know more about it? Join us to hear from your peers about their experiences at the U Asia Campus! There will be a Q&A session at the end where you can be sure any additional questions you may have get answered. Space is limited to 50 participants.

Financial Wellness: Student Loan Debt and International Taxes

2–3 p.m. | Union, 323

Confused by student loans? Hate doing taxes? Come to the Financial Wellness Center’s session on navigating student loans and debt, and get important information about taxes and how to file to make next year’s tax season much easier.

Global Opportunities with ONCS and Hinckley

12–1 p.m. | Hinckley Institute, Room 2018

Learn about international educational opportunities supported by the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (ONCS) and the Hinckley Institute of Politics. Alison Shimko and Susan Anderson, ONCS, will discuss scholarship opportunities for students who want to pursue postgraduate study or conduct research internationally, learn or work abroad, acquire foreign language or leadership skills, and train for careers in public service or STEM fields that have a global focus. Jean Oh, Hinckley Institute, will introduce and answer questions about the Hinckley Institute's global internship program. FREE PIZZA will be served.

Prosperity U Global Showcase: Exploring Prosperity in Ghana

5–6 p.m. | Impact and Prosperity Epicenter

Hear from students who participated in the Prosperity U Global Experience as they present their projects and share first-hand stories of promoting health, economic development, and sustainable prosperity in Ghana. This event offers a chance to gain insight into global challenges, see change-making in action, and learn how you can get involved in future trips. Step into your Changemaker Era and discover new ways to make a difference globally!

Learning Abroad Faculty Fellows Program: How to Develop a Faculty-Led Program

Two sessions:

4–5 p.m. | Marriott Library, Frances H. Hoopes Seminar Room, Library - Room 2130N

5–6 p.m. | Via Zoom

Faculty are invited to meet with Learning Abroad's Director and Associate Director to learn more about our Faculty Fellows Program, which will launch in Spring 2025 and will support faculty who are interested in leading new Learning Abroad programs in 2026 and beyond. We will discuss how to bring your program concept to life, review the proposal process, introduce workshops and trainings to support you, go over incentives, and reserve time for questions.

MPower Financing Webinar: Student Loan Application Walkthrough

10–11 a.m. | Zoom

Learn about MPower Financing’s services and loans for international students. Find out about eligibility requirements and how to complete a loan application successfully. Kickstart your financial planning for the Spring 2025 semester!

Friday Night Hype: International Night

6–9 p.m. | Union Ballroom

An annual favorite, hosted by the International Student Council and the International Student and Scholar Services Office, this event celebrates the diverse student population at the University of Utah. Participants share their cultural heritage through song, dance, and other media. All University of Utah and community members are welcome to attend this fabulous event! Open to the public. Dinner tickets are now sold out. Students without dinner tickets are welcome to attend the performances and view booths but will not be guaranteed seating. Student ID Required.

Filmexico

November 14 – November 20

The Center for Latin American Studies are active partners in the annual, weeklong Filméxico film tour hosted by the Salt Lake Film Society. Filméxico offers viewers the opportunity to engage with contemporary films from up-and-coming Mexican film makers.

Inti Coffee

November 18 – November 22

Enjoy a taste of Peru at Inti Coffee in the Union. Owner Julio will join us in celebrating International Education Week by offering tasty food and drink specials including chicha morada (an invigorating beverage made from purple corn) and lomo saltado (mouthwatering beef sandwiches)!