International Education Week
Global Experience, Your Competitive Advantage
November 17–21, 2025
In recognition of International Education Week 2025, the Center for Global Business invites the Smith community to reflect on, recognize, and celebrate the importance of global experience and international education and their impact on careers, economic enterprise, business innovation, and cross-cultural competence.
Throughout the week, the center will host events that connect students to global employers and opportunities for global experience, and highlight the role of international education and global expertise in creating global economic impact and building a more interconnected world.
We invite you to share your reflections and experiences on social media using the following hashtags:
#GlobalExperienceYourCompetitiveAdvantage
#IEW2025UMD
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education “to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences.”
Schedule: 2025 International Education Week
Monday, Nov. 17
Global Strategy Case Workshop
Noon–1:30 p.m. | Van Munching Hall | Room 2333
In collaboration with logistics, business and public policy professor Jon Crocker, this hands-on workshop will teach students how to strategize, analyze and best present global business cases in a competition environment. Past winning teams will share best practices on teamwork, strategy, delivery and storytelling. Open to all students. Pizza will be served.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Meet the Center at the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland Summit
8:30 a.m.–Noon | 7000 Columbia Gateway Drive
Meet Rebecca Bellinger, executive director of the Center for Global Business, at the 2025 Business Growth and Innovation Summit. The event connects and inspires C-suite executives through candid conversation and actionable advice.
Careers Crossing Borders: The Mini Roundtable on Careers in Global Fashion
5–7 p.m. | Van Munching Hall | Room 2333
In collaboration with the Smith School’s Fashion Business Association and International Business Association, the third event in this year’s Careers Crossing Borders series will feature global fashion professionals who will share their career journeys, essential skills for success and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the field. After the panel, join mini roundtables for small-group conversations where you can ask questions, gain practical insights, build connections and explore potential career opportunities in global fashion. Pizza will be served.
Cross-Cultural Simulation
6:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. | Van Munching Hall | Room 1330
Through this interactive exercise, learn key skills for being successful in today’s global business settings. Pizza and Smith School swag will be provided to participants. This activity is hosted by MPO and SMSA in collaboration with the Center for Global Business to celebrate International Education Week.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
U.S. Business Needs Survey Brown Bag Discussion
Noon–1 p.m. | Van Munching Hall | Room 2333 ABC
Join Kislaya Prasad, academic director of the Center for Global Business and research professor at the Smith School of Business, for a discussion on the outcomes of the 2024 U.S. Business Needs for Employees With International Expertise Survey and Report. This study, co-authored by Prasad, was supported by the 16 Title VI Centers for International Business Education across the country. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch. Light snacks will be served.
Global Summer Internship Info Session
4–5 p.m. | Virtual Session
Learn about the Summer Global Internship program. Earn six credits while interning abroad this summer.
Thursday, Nov. 20
International Business Student Organization (IBSO) IB Trek
8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Off-site
In collaboration with IBSO, visit companies with global operations and learn about international business concepts while exploring the Baltimore area. The trek will depart from and return to Van Munching Hall. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Visits include Under Armour and Ellicott Dredges. Additional visits and timing TBD. Transportation and lunch included. Registration is limited.
Friday, Nov. 21
BAM! – Why Exporting Is Great for Your Company
Noon–1 p.m. | Virtual
Join Rebecca Bellinger, executive director of the Center for Global Business, and partners of the MAPIT Alliance during Business, Advocacy, Mentorship (BAM!), an event of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Presenters will share information about export services and opportunities from local and state organizations.
Learn more and participate in IEW 2025 activities across the University of Maryland