International Education Week 2024

International Education Week (IEW) will be observed nationally November 18-22, 2024. WCU will start off the celebration of IEW with the Honors Global Symposium presented by the Brinson Honors College the week prior.

IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This week of events promotes programs and prepares U.S. Americans for a global environment and to attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange their experiences.

Events and Registration

All students, staff, and faculty are encourged to participate in these events! 

Date Event Time and Location

Thursday, November 14

Honors Global Symposium

A daylong showcase of Honors students' experiences abroad!

Questions? Contact Lori Oxford at lfoxford@wcu.edu

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Blue Ridge Conference Rooms

Monday, November 18

WCU Global Table

Stop by the WCU Global Table to learn more about study abroad opportunities and passport services.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

UC Fountain

(Rain location: UC 2nd Floor)

Tuesday, November 19

WCU Passport Services Information Table

 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

UC 2nd Floor

Wednesday, November 20

International Student Virtual Open House -
Prospective Undergraduate Students

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Virtual Event

Wednesday, November 20

Study Abroad 101

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

KA 136

Wednesday, November 20

Japan Night
Beyond Borders 2024

Incredible Journey of IAIDO master, Gregory Huff Sensei!

Presented by the WCU Japanese Program

6:15 PM - 8:00 PM

McKee 121

Thursday, November 21

TBD

 

Friday, November 22

Study Abroad 101

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

KA 136

WCU Global appreciates the annual support and participation from numerous departments from across campus. This collaboration helps make International Education Week possible.

is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and worldwide exchange.