The University of Wyoming will join institutions nationwide in celebrating International
Education Week Monday-Friday, Nov. 17-21.
For 25 years, International Education Week has provided an invaluable platform for
showcasing the people, places and power of global connection, while also fostering
deeper understanding and cultural exchange among students, faculty and staff.
Historically a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department
of Education, International Education Week is now run by NAFSA: Association of International
Educators, The Forum on Education Abroad and the Association of International Education
Administrators.
Throughout the week, UW will host a variety of events, including cultural showcases,
discussions on global research and workshops on study abroad opportunities. These
events will give students, faculty and staff a chance to learn about international
programs, connect with peers across cultures, and celebrate the vibrant work that
enriches the university community.
During International Education Week, the university encourages students to explore
and get involved in global opportunities and events across campus.
“Global Engagement happens in every corner of UW, from classrooms and student celebrations
to research,” says Isa Helfgott, vice provost for global engagement. “International
Education Week gives us a great chance to showcase our students’ interests and achievements
and celebrate the extraordinary connections our faculty bring to Laramie from all
over the world. Every year during this time we learn something new about the breadth
of UW’s global impact. We hope the interactions that occur over the course of the
week’s events will light new sparks that bring even more global opportunities to everyone
in our community.”
At UW, the celebration of International Education Week is open to all, with events
designed to fit the campus community's interests and schedules.
Learn more about UW’s International Education Week events and get involved at the International Education Week website.
