The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the International Students & Scholars Office presents International Education Week 2018 from Nov. 11 through Nov. 16!

International Education Week Events

Students grab food at the Cultural Carnivale

Sunday, Nov. 11: Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering
4:30-6:30 p.m. @ Anjuman-E-Ezzi 246 Rangeway Road, Billerica, MA
Celebration of many faiths with activities and a light meal. Sponsored by GLILA 

Nour Khreim takes a selfie with a group of students in Prague
Tuesday, Nov. 13: International Experiences & Study Abroad Fair
4:30-6:30 p.m. @ UCrossing Atrium (1st Floor)
Sponsored by the Office of International Experiences & Study Abroad
graphic from the movie "From The Land of Ghandi"
Wednesday, Nov. 14: Film Screening: Land of Gandhi
5:30-7:30 p.m. @ University Suites, Room 106 
High-skilled immigration crisis film followed by Q&A. Sponsored by the ISSO & OMA
Students sort donated bags of dorm supplies at University Crossing Image by Ed Brennen
Thursday, Nov. 15: Winter Clothing Drive
4-6 p.m. @ ETIC Atrium, North Campus 
Open for all students to collect free donated winter clothes. Sponsored by OMA
Clark Lacossade smiling while sitting next to piano
Thursday, Nov. 15: Sowing Seeds of Sustainability through Song Teach-in
4:30-9 p.m. @ University Crossing 
Sponsored by the Climate Change Coalition, Office of Sustainability and Climate Change Initiative
Students pour tea at the Cultural Carnivale where University Crossing was transformed as clubs and groups host a cultural experience of activities, games, performances, food, etc.

Friday, Nov. 16: Annual Cultural Festival
7-10 p.m. @ UCrossing 2nd floor, Moloney Hall 
Experience a night of cultural performances, fashion, food and more. Sponsored by OMA

For more info., programs, and activities, visit International Programs & Services.

Meet Some of Our International Students

Kristin Kahla, env image
Kristin Kahla ’19
Biology

Perseverance and support from UMass Lowell helped Kristin Kahla ’19 reach her goal of getting accepted into medical school.

The fact that UMass Lowell offers pre-health advising to students and alumni is very important.
Read More About Kristin Kahla 

By the Numbers

  • 120+
    Nations Represented by UML Student Body
  • 32%
    Students That Identify As Ethnically Diverse
  • 300+
    Study Abroad Options Across Six Continents

Get Social

International student Shruti took over UMass Lowell's Snapchat on Nov. 7! Watch her takeover to learn more about student life at UML and join her for a Diwali celebration.

and...

Follow @UMassLowell on Instagram and check out our Story on Tuesday, Nov. 13 to see up-to-the-minute coverage of the Study Abroad Fair.