The Office of International Programs is excited to invite Wayne students, faculty and staff to participate in an informative and interactice week of events to celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 18-22, 2024!

“International education is all about expanding 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.” - iew.state.gov

International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that focuses on the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The goal is to prepare U.S. students for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

EXPLORE the IEW schedule of FREE events below. For all events, RSVP if you plan to attend so that we have an accurate count for space and refreshments.

Schedule of Events (RSVP at links below):

Monday, November 18

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Free giveaways at the IEW information table!
  • Student Center, 1st floor, North Commons Literature Table
• 12-1 p.m.: IEW Peace Corps and Pizza (students)
  • Student Center, 2nd floor, Hilberry EF

Tuesday, November 19

• 9-11 a.m.: Free giveaways at the IEW information table!
  • Student Center, 1st floor, North Commons Literature Table
• 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: IEW Student Fellowships Panel Luncheon (students)
  • Undergraduate Library, 2nd floor, Rm 2145
• 12-2 p.m.: IEW Language Tables: Spanish (students)
  • Manoogian 199
• 2:30-3:15 p.m.: International Opportunities for New Faculty (academic staff, faculty)
  • Virtual (Zoom) 

Wednesday, November 20

• 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Coffee and Teas from Around the Globe (students, academic staff, faculty)
  • Student Center, OMSE office
• 2-3:15 p.m.: Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Group Presentation Session (students)
  • Virtual (Zoom)
• 3-4 p.m.: Global Career Readiness Panel (students)
  • Student Center, 7th floor, OMSE conference room

Thursday, November 21

• 10-11am: IEW Global Ties Detroit Info Session (students, academic staff, faculty)
  • Student Center, 2nd floor, Hilberry EF
• 2-7 p.m.: Arab American Museum Tour and Dinner (students)
  • Meet at Manoogian 199 (bus leaves at 2pm)

Friday, November 22

• 12-12:30 p.m.: Virtual Lunch and Learn: Global Self-Awareness (academic staff, faculty)
  • Virtual (Zoom) 

Other globally-themed events on and off campus: 

Sept. 22-Jan.5: The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World 
Nov. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.: Friday Night Live! Debashis Bhattacharya
Nov. 17, 2-3:45 p.m.: 2024 Margaret Herz Demant African Art Award
Nov. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: European Paintings Council's Autumn Lecture
Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m.: The Pursuit of Happiness: An Interfaith Perspective
Nov. 21, 12-1 p.m.: Country Presentation: Pakistan - Culture, Diversity, and Heritage
Nov. 21, 2-3 p.m.: Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Internship Application Workshop

For questions about IEW, contact OIPengage@wayne.edu