International Education Week is Nov. 17-21

Published Monday, November 10, 2025

International Education Week

Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) will celebrate International Education Week from November 17–21, 2025, with a series of events designed to highlight global cultures, study abroad opportunities, and international connections.

Event Highlights:

Monday, Nov.17

Mustangs Study Abroad, 4:30 PM, Whipple Art Gallery Learn about opportunities to visit the Bahamas, Greece, Ireland, and more!

Monday, Nov. 17-Thursday, Nov. 20:

Taste of Cultures Explore global cuisines and cultures with international peers. Free and open to the first 40 participants. Sign up by emailing CIE@smsu.edu or visiting the Center for International Education in the Upper Student Center.

International Potluck: Monday, November 17 at 4:00 PM
Nepal: Tuesday, November 18 at 4:00 PM
Malawi: Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 PM
Jamaica: Thursday, November 20 at 4:00 PM
Mali: Thursday, November 20 at 4:30 PM

Friday, Nov. 21:

International Gala. 6:00–11:00 PM, Upper Conference Center Enjoy international food, entertainment, and a fashion show featuring cultural garments.

SMSU Professor of History Dr. Mike Hofstetter will present “Where’s that from? A brief history of food and trade.”

Tickets are $20 each or $150 for a table of eight. Co-sponsored by International Student Organization and Hmong Student Organization.

All Week:

International Music Fest
Enjoy international music playing in the Student Center all week long.
Global Treats & Trivia Stop by information tables in the BA/CH link to answer trivia, learn about study abroad programs, and sample international snacks.

For more information or to register for events, contact the SMSU Center for International Education at 507-537-6018 or CIE@smsu.edu