Celebrate International Education Week
We’re looking forward to celebrating International Education Week (IEW) 2024 from November 18 to 22! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
This joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education aims to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
International education is about expanding global horizons, making connections, and establishing mutual understanding between people in the United States and other countries. To sum it up – we want you to EXPLORE.
Explore opportunities to study abroad for American students, explore exchange programs for international students to come to the United States, explore fields of study that need bright minds, explore the great minds that are changing the world after having been part of a study abroad or exchange program, explore languages and cultures new to you, and explore all the opportunities international education offers.
Got questions? Contact Brooke Hewson
International Education Week Events
Marketing Your International and Cross-Cultural Experience: Career Center Presentation
Monday, November 18
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Classroom Office Building (CLO) 153 – Multipurpose Room
Learn how to leverage your global skills in the job market. Discover how to highlight international study and cross-cultural experiences on your resume, cover letters, and during interviews. Gain practical tips from Career Center advisors and unlock your global potential to stand out to employers!
Global Groove: International Education Week Kick-Off Event
Tuesday, November 19
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Alumni Hall
Get your Global Groove On during one of PNW’s largest campus-wide international and cultural celebrations. Experience a showcase of culture and dance and enjoy an international tasting of authentic dishes from all over the world. Custom event t-shirts will be given to the first 100 PNW students who attend. All guests can receive custom Global Groove posters and other giveaways. We will have a live DJ, dance performances, and photo booth.
Passport to PNW: Explore the International Student Experience
Tuesday, November 19
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CLO 153 – Multipurpose Room
Ever wonder about the journey to the U.S. for our international students? This interactive discussion will be guided by our experts in International Enrollment Management, who will talk about their work in international recruitment, admissions, and immigration services. International students also will share their stories, challenges, and experiences of studying at PNW. Don’t miss this chance to connect, ask questions, and broaden your understanding of the world without leaving campus!
Explore the Study Away Experience: Expanding Global Horizons
Wednesday, November 20
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CLO 153 – Multipurpose Room
Curious about studying away? Join our interactive discussion led by experts from International Programs and Partnerships, who will share their experiences in study away and how they help students achieve their global education goals. Learn from students who have studied across the U.S. and abroad and get practical tips on how to make the most of your own global adventure. Discover how stepping out of your comfort zone can expand your academic and personal horizons and find out how study away can shape your future and enrich your college experience!
Cultural Conversations: Things that make you go, “Hmm… “
Thursday, November 21
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CLO 153 – Multipurpose Room
Join us as we explore the surprising, funny, and thought-provoking moments of culture shock and differences experienced both in the U.S. and abroad. Hear firsthand stories from students and staff and engage in an open discussion about navigating new cultural norms. Whether you’ve traveled internationally or are curious about global perspectives, this event will broaden your understanding of how culture shapes our worldviews.
Explore the Study Away Experience: Expanding Global Horizons
Thursday, November 21
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Dworkin Student Service and Activities Complex (DSAC) 1021
Curious about studying away? Join our interactive discussion led by experts from International Programs and Partnerships, who will share their experiences in study away and how they help students achieve their global education goals. Learn from students who have studied across the U.S. and abroad and get practical tips on how to make the most of your own global adventure. Discover how stepping out of your comfort zone can expand your academic and personal horizons and find out how study away can shape your future and enrich your college experience!
#GlobalRoar T-Shirts
Friday, November 22
10 a.m. until supplies run out
CLO 151 – Multicultural Lounge
Includes Global Roar t-shirt, free pizza and game ticket in the International Programs/Global Ambassadors section at the 1 p.m. basketball game on Saturday, November 23.
Go Global at John Friend Court
Saturday, November 23
12:30 p.m.
Fitness and Recreation Center
Get ready to experience a Global Roar at John Friend Court! Join us for an International Education Week celebration during the Pride women’s basketball game, where cultures from around the world meet on the court. Enjoy global-themed entertainment, music, and activities as we cheer on our team. Don’t miss this exciting fusion of sport and culture—come show your Global Roar pride! Group photo will be taken on the court at half-time. Line-up begins at 12:30pm for check-in and free pizza.
International Education Week Photo Contest Submissions
All Week
IEW Photo Contest Categories:
- Powering Onward around the Globe: Share a photo of you showing off your PNW Pride as an international student in the US or participating in one of the Study Away programs
- Global Friendships: Global Ambassadors bring the world to PNW and share PNW to the world. Share your favorite moments with captured with friends from around the world
- Exploring Local Cultures, Tastes, and Traditions: Share your experience immersing yourself in a new and different culture
- A Day in the Life: Share a glimpse of the more ordinary moments, from cooking on a Study Away program in Peru, to building a snowman as an international student in the U.S.
All PNW students are eligible to participate.
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.