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 2025 Menu

Appetizer
Pakistan - Chicken Kofta

Soup
Ecuador - Locro de Papa

Soup
Tunisia - Lablabiv

Salad
Turkey - Tomato Saladv

Entrées
Bangladesh - Homey Chicken Korma with Biriyani Rice

Dessert
Brazil - Brigadeirov

Japan - Matcha Green Tea White Chocolate Chip Cookie

Beverage
India - Mango Lassiv

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If you have special dietary requests, please submit them to internationalbanquet@uwlax.edu by Monday, April 6, 2026. All menu items are processed in the same facility. We will try to honor your requests; however, menu items may come into contact with wheat, eggs, nuts, soy, and dairy.

2025 Intl Banquet

2025 International Banquet Videos & Photos

PHOTOS:  Visit IEE Facebook and Instagram to see photos

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  2026 International Banquet - April 18, 2026

General Admission:  TBA
Student Admission: TBA
Table Sponsorship:  TBA (includes 8 banquet tickets - more information)*

You can purchase tickets using the following methods:

  • In person at the Information Center, Student Union (general and student admission only)
  • Purchase them online here. Tickets are not available online the day of show.
  • By phone by calling 608.785.8877. Tickets can be mailed at no additional charge if time permits.
  • Payment by debit or credit only.  No cash or checks accepted.
  • *For Table Sponsorship tickets click here.

Tickets purchased online or by phone can be picked up at the Information Center during regular business hours. All sales are final. There will be no refunds or exchanges for ticket sales.

FREE PARKING

Guests should park in lots C-12 (Cleary Alumni lot), streets around Union, or Level 1 of the Ramp.

2026 International Banquet

Saturday, April 18, 2026 

Global Citizenship Showcase
Union Bluffs Ballroom, Student Union | 5–6 p.m.

Banquet
6–9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Union Bluffs Ballroom, Student Union, UWL

Featuring food from around the world and performances by local musicians and dancers.

Purchase Tickets Today!

2026 marks the 61th anniversary of the International Banquet. The UW-La Crosse International Education & Engagement (IEE) invites the La Crosse community to attend the 2026 International Banquet!

The International Banquet began as a celebration and an opportunity to share the rich diversity and culture the international students & scholars bring to UW-La Crosse and the community and is now a celebration of all our international connections. The banquet includes entertainment performed by international students/staff/faculty/community members and an internationally themed menu. A variety of meat and vegetarian options are provided as a buffet.

Global Citizenship Showcase

Join us ahead of time for a poster session and display of our area's global reach. While socializing with each other and our international students, take time to peruse the posters and displays in the Union Bluffs Foyer. Our international students, study abroad students, faculty, and community are invited to showcase their international experiences and international projects to the community. Interested in showcasing your project or experience? Click here!

Altman & Wimberly Award Nominations due March 15, 2026

Nominations are being sought from the UWL community for the following awards to be announced at the 61th International Banquet. The nomination period closes on March 15, 2026. We appreciate you taking the time to nominate others for their efforts!

  • Altman Award:  Recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of international education at UW-La Crosse in three categories:
    • Leadership (UWL faculty/staff/department) - Past recipients include Haixia Lan, John Porcari, Adam Van Liere, Ruthann Benson, and Gary Gilmore
    • University Service (UWL faculty/staff/department) - Past recipients include Nathan Schlavensky & Abby Wojahn, It Make$ Cents,  David Anderson, and UWL Information Technology Services.
    • Community Service (UWL affiliated or community member) - Past recipients include Beth Franklin, Global Initiatives Week Planning Committee, Ale Quartiroli, Ayesha Patnaik, Ron Kind, and Ron Rada
  • Wimberly Award - Recognizes an outstanding UWL/community individual or organization that has contributed to the development of long-term excellence in international programming at UW-La Crosse.  Past recipients include Tim McAndrews, Academic Programs International (API), Mao Zheng, and CEA Study Abroad.

Please complete the following survey to submit nominations for these awards, including 3-4 sentences about why you feel the nominee is worthy of the award.

International Student Academic Excellence/Internationalization Award Nominations due March 15, 2026

This award recognizes one outstanding international student for academic achievement and contributions to the internationalization of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. This award is only offered to graduating international  students that have met all graduation requirements. 

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