UBIE Utah Board of International Educatiors
2025 UBIE Annual Conference
Date: February 27-28
Location: Weber State University
- We are now accepting session proposals. Click here.
- Please submit nominations for the Kathy Firmage Excellence in International Education Award. Click here.
- Please click here to apply for a conference travel grant.
Registration coming soon!
Attendance for Thursday Workshops Only
- $50: F-1 Regulatory Round Table (12-4 PM)
- $50 J-1 Regulatory Round Table (12-4 PM)
- $50 Study Abroad: Various Topics (12-4 PM)
Attendance for Friday Sessions ONLY
- $50: Standard Registration (8:30 AM-3:00 PM)
- $20: Full-time student (8:30 AM-3:00 PM)
Attendance for BOTH Thursday and Friday
(If attending both, please indicate which Thursday Session you will be attending.)
Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends." - Maya Angelou
In 1988, seeing a need for collaboration in the Utah international educator field and deciding to act, Kathy Firmage founded the Utah Board of International Educators (UBIE). Kathy worked in K-12 education, and her three and a half decades of service in the international field is an inspiration to many. After Kathy created UBIE, she remained as part of the leadership until her retirement in 2018. The purpose of this award is to recognize those who exemplify and embrace such dedication to the international field. Click here to nominate.
Board Officer Information
The board will consist of up to twelve members from across Utah.
Chair & NAFSA Region II Rep.
Chair Elect
Conference Planner
Conference Planner in Training
Treasurer (or Co-Treasurers)
Secretary (or Co-Secretaries)
Our Mission
The Utah Board of International Educators (UBIE) plans and presents state workshops and conferences to educators in the state of Utah who work with international students, domestic students who wish to study abroad, students studying English as a Second Language, and members of local communities. Its members act as professional resources for individuals who work in the field and promote, advocate, and further the cause of international education.