International Education Week (IEW)

International Education Week (IEW) is a yearly event co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate international education and exchange, and to prepare students and future leaders to thrive in the global environment. This year the activities are being held during the Fall 2023 semester!

International Education Week Fall 2023

Monday, November 13, 2023 (Service Learning)

  • 10 a.m.- Noon: Join us for Blossoming Braves at the Belk Hall Courtyard where we will plant flowers in our new flower fountain!
    • Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement (OGE)
  • 2–6 p.m.: Join us for Indoor Cultural Bazaar Fest in the University Center Annex for performances and fun! There will be Traditional Cuisines provided!
    • Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement (OGE)

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (Expanding Globalization)

  • 10 a.m.-Noon: Join us for the Study Abroad Expo in the Student Center (SC) Mall to learn more information about studying abroad.
    • Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement (OGE)
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Join us for Cultural Bingo in Old Main, Room 124 for an evening of prizes and culture.
    • Hosted by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (International Languages)

  • 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Join us for Coffee and Culture at the new Dunkin' Donuts! Domestic and International students will have guided conversations about their respective cultures. There will be free coffee provided!
    • Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement (OGE)
  • 6-7 p.m.: Join us for SignatureScript Board in the Student Center (SC) Mall! 
    • Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement (OGE)

Thursday, November 16, 2023 (Cultural Development)

  • 10 a.m.–Noon: Join us for Local Culture, Museum Tour at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian at Old Main for an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous people and UNC Pembroke history! 
    • Hosted by Office of Global Engagement
  • 2 p.m.-3 p.m.: Join us for Student Panel: Best Practices for Supporting International Students in Old Main, Room 124!
    • Co-Hosted by Office of Global Engagement and Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity
  • 5 p.m.-9 p.m.: Join us for the ESport FIFA Tournament in the Hawks Nest!
    • Hosted by Office of Global Engagement

Friday, November 17, 2023 

  • 2 p.m.-3 p.m.: Join us for Lunch and Learn Immigration Employment Session in the James A. Thomas Building Trading Room (Main Computer Lab) 
    • Hosted by Office of Global Engagement; Sponsored by Career Center

IEW is sponsored by the Office of Global Engagement, Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, the International Education Week Committee, Career Center, Financial Aid, and Sodexo.

For more information about IEW, please contact Rosa Ball with the Office of Global Engagement at 910.775.4718 or rosa.ball@uncp.edu.

IEW 2023 Calligraphy
IEW 2023 Calligraphy Crashcourse
IEW 2023 Buttons
IEW 2023 - Name Translation Buttons
Lunar New Year Celebration 2023
Lunar New Year Celebration 2023
International Students
Global Engagement Fair 2017
Students playing Ligretto
International Festival 2017
International Students
Global Engagement Fair 2017
Black and Abroad Presentation
Black and Abroad- International Education Week 2017
Student Organizations
Global Engagement Fair 2018
Students playing chopstick game
International Festival 2018
Games and registration
International Festival 2018