Welcome! International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity for Lone Star College campuses to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

SAVE THE DATE!

2025 International Education Week
November 17-21, 2025

International Education Week 2025 Events

November 17-21, 2025

Lone Star College brings the world to you! Build your cultural competency skills for your resume while participating in engaging sessions - all through a global lens.

Questions? Contact LSC-HIE@LoneStar.edu

LSC-CyFair Events

Questions about LSC-CyFair events? Email Laura.Taggett@lonestar.edu

For All:
Nov. 17: International Cuisine and Music in the NEST!
Student Life will have cuisines from all over the world and music! Students are invited to mingle, eat, and dance!
11:00 am - 2:00 pm in CASE

Nov. 17: Evan Rothera, Civil Wars and Reconstructions in the Americas
Please join the History department for the talk "Evan Rothera, Civil Wars and Reconstructions in the Americas."
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in CENT 151/152

Nov. 18: “No Exit"
Readers Theatre dramatic reading and discussion of the classic play
4:00 pm in CASA 110

Nov. 19: “Who Are We?" presentation
ESOL students share about their native cultures and passions
10:00 am - 3:00 pm, and 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Library

Nov. 19: “No Exit"
Readers Theatre dramatic reading and discussion of the classic play
2:00 pm in CASA 110

Nov. 19: International Student Potluck
Please join us for an international student potluck! If interested in bringing a dish, please reach out to Laura Taggett
3:30 - 5:30 pm in CASA 111-112

Nov. 20: “Airplane Mode" book discussion
Books Without Borders Book Club discussion of the book by Shahnaz Habib
1:00 pm in LRNC 215

LSC-Kingwood Events

Questions about LSC-Kingwood events? Email Shuang.Xu@LoneStar.edu

For All:
Nov. 18: Finding Hope and Purpose Through Education: What A Genocide Survivor Can Teach Us
Finding Hope and Purpose Through Education: What a Genocide Survivor Can Teach Us
This inspiring talk shares the remarkable journey of a genocide survivor who rebuilt their life through the transformative power of education. Drawing from personal experience, the speaker reflects on resilience, global citizenship, and the role of learning in healing and rebuilding communities. Students, faculty, and community members are invited to explore how education can serve as a bridge to hope, understanding, and purpose across cultures.
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm in SCC 106

Nov. 19: Cultural Food Day
Cultural Dessert Day is an International Education Week event where students can taste sweet treats from around the world. Featuring desserts prepared or presented by international students, campus clubs, and faculty, the event highlights the unique ingredients, traditions, and stories behind each delicacy. This celebration of global flavors invites everyone to indulge their sweet tooth while learning about diverse cultures and culinary heritage.
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm in SCC Patio

Nov. 20: World Parade
The World Parade is a lively International Education Week event where student clubs proudly represent countries from around the globe. Each group showcases their chosen nation through flags, traditional attire, and music as they march across campus in a celebration of culture and unity. This colorful parade highlights the diversity of our college community and invites everyone to join in the spirit of global connection.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm in Large Quad
 

LSC-Montgomery Events

Questions about LSC-Montgomery events? Email Mark.Marotto@LoneStar.edu

For All:
Nov. 18: Global Awareness Day
Experience the cultures of our students from around the world through country tables, exhibits and performances. Free food will be provided. Sponsored by International Student Organization, Spanish Club and Asia American Association.
11:00 am -1:00 pm

For Faculty:
Nov. 19: IS Faculty Gathering - Oh la la!
Discover how Montgomery College faculty are bringing the world into their classrooms! Hear from colleagues who have internationalized their teaching and explore fresh ideas for global engagement. Oh là là! Special Feature: Professor Sunny Zhao (Speech and Communications) will share insights from her Faculty International Experience in Lyon, France and how it transformed her approach to teaching and learning.
1:30 pm -2:30 pm

LSC-North Harris Events

Questions about LSC-North Harris events? Email Janice.Hartgrove-Freile@LoneStar.edu 

For All:
Nov. 17: Contrasts of Latin America: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
Presentation by Prof. Rafael Donoso, Professor of Economics, about the legacy of Latin America, including the positive and negative aspects of the varied cultures that are part of Latin America
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in CMED-101

Nov. 18: Globalizing Workforce Programs Through International Education
Presentation by Osvaldo Caballero, Faculty International Exploration grant recipient and Cruz Casiano, Director, Career and Applied Technology Division at LSC-North Harris. The presentation concerns the internationalization of workforce courses and programs with a tour of the state-of-the-art Construction Trades facility. 
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm in CT-112

Nov. 19: Life in the Middle Kingdom
A discussion of Professor of Art Gary Connors' faculty exchange experience in China
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in ACAD-126

Nov. 20: Stories from Elsewhere: The Stories I Tell and the Places They Are From
Readings by Prof. Gemini Wahhaj, Professor of English,  from her recently-published book of short stories, with discussion of the context and locale of the stories.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in CMED-101

Nov. 20: Anime!
The culture of anime and the cultures from which it comes, including an anime film. Presentation by Prof. Danel Olson, Professor of English,
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in CMED-101

Nov. 21: Bridges Not Walls: A Celebration of Culture
Games & puzzles with focus on culture; international & ESOL student opportunity to engage in activities with larger student body. This is an excellent chance for cultural and language exchange.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm in SSB-208A

LSC-Tomball Events

Questions about LSC-Tomball events? Email MSJL@LoneStar.edu

For All:
Nov. 17: Come Hear One Family's Story of Escape! Exclusions May Apply: A WWII Story of Autism
Dr. Margaret Jelinek Lewis will describe how her grandparents escaped Nazi Germany with a child with autism. Dr. Jelinek Lewis will outline the history of autism and describe how her grandparents developed the idea of inclusion before the world understood what autism is. It is a story of planes, trains, and boats, smuggling, chickens, wildfires, and a family's love and determination
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in E253

Nov. 18: Join us for an Interdisciplinary Panel: What Are You Prepared to Do?
LSC-T professors will debate what it means to be prepared within their respective disciplines. Each one will attempt to answer the question "what are you prepared to do?" both professionally and personally. We'll hear different perspectives, from philosophy to environmental science.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in E100

Nov. 19: Come Enjoy International Treats! Treats Around the World
Stop by and visit our table in the commons and pick up an international treat to sweeten your day.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm in Commons

Nov. 20: Are YOU prepared? Join us for our annual community resource fair and find out!
Learn about community resources that will help you be prepared -- to vote, to deal with an emergency, for a flood, to protect yourself, to feed yourself, and. more! This is a come-and-go event for the entire campus community. We will have VR experiences, a raffle, and swag to take with you.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm in Commons

LSC-University Park Events

Questions about LSC-University Park events? 

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LSC-System Office Events

Questions about LSC-System Office events? Email Kimberlee.H.Ball@LoneStar.edu or Laura.Taggett@LoneStar.edu

For All:
Nov. 17: A Two-State Solution? Understanding Israel and Palestine
Learn about the conflict of Palestine and Israel and a possible two-state solution.
4:00 - 5:00 pm on Zoom

Nov. 17: Global Adventures in History - Revolutionary Leaders in Latin America
7:00 - 8:00 pm on Webex

Nov. 18: International Evening - Building Intercultural Relations and Balancing Cultural Expectations on Social Media
We will discuss the psychological impact of international social media pressures - Janice Hartgrove-Friele and understanding the historical expectations of other societies with Kimberlee Ball.
6:30 - 7:30 pm on Webex

Nov. 18: Geeks Who Think Trivia Hour
Have fun with a game of International Trivia with our best geeks!
4:00 - 5:00 pm on Zoom

Nov. 18: International Evenings: Social Media & Cultural Expectations
Enjoy a nice evening with a conversation about social media and its cultural expectations.
6:30 - 7:30 pm on Zoom

Nov. 21: International Education Symposium
Support your fellow scholars as they present their internationalized research, Intro to International Studies posters, and more!
All Day at LSC-University Park Conference Center