Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) will celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 17-21, 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 p.m., 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, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m.

• Nepal: Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m.

• Malawi: Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m.

• Jamaica: Thursday, Nov. 20 at 4 p.m.

• Mali: Thursday, Nov. 20 at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 21:

International Gala. 6-11 p.m., 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 and 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