International Education Week
Thriving Together: Global Perspectives on Happiness, Well-being, and Human Connection
A weeklong celebration to promote the power of global engagement and intercultural exchange developed by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. Observed Nov. 11–18, 2025, at Virginia Tech.
Confirmed Events
IEW Preview With The Chillfield
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | Noon - 2 pm
On the Drillfield
CEUTS Online Ambassador Series
Time TBD; Online
Opening Reception
(Includes: Hokie Culture Crawl Passport Pick-Up & Study Abroad Photo Contest Winner Reveal)
5-6 p.m., Perspective Gallery
Global Happiness at Watercolor Wednesday
3–5:00 p.m., Creativity & Innovation District
Guess that Vibe: A Cultural Game Day
3 – 6 p.m., 126 Squires Student Center
Supported by Black Cultural Center
5 – 6 p.m., Via Zoom
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Rhythm and Connection: Itraab Music Ensemble Workshop
6–7:15 p.m., The Cube Theater
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Supported by the Center for the Arts
The Queer and Trans International Student Experience
12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Squires 227
Presented by the Pride Center.
Defying Perpetrator Victim Stories in France and India
12:00 - 1:15 p.m., APIDA+ Center (Squires 140)
Sponsored by Women's Gender & Sexuality Studies and the APIDA+ Center.
Global Development Discussion Series
1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Via Zoom
Presented by the Center for International Research, Education, and Development and Continuing and Professional Education.
International Student Leadership Summit
3 - 6:00 p.m., By invitation
Graduate International Cafe
3:30 - 5:00 p.m., GLC
The Ingredients of Happiness: Ramen Tasting at Hefun
5:30 - 7 p.m., 428 N Main St, Blacksburg.
RSVP encouraged.
International Film Screening: Ramen Shop
7:30 - 9 p.m., The Lyric Theatre
Let's talk about dating in American culture
Noon - 1:30 p.m., Harper Hall 1025
Presented by the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention
Tea at Two
2 - 3:30 p.m., 140 Squires Student Center
Presented by APIDA+
Study Abroad 101
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | 100 McBryde Hall
Study Abroad 101
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | 100 McBryde Hall
Global Learning and Engagement Community of Practice: Discussing the Global Teaching Scholars Program
10-11 a.m.; Online
Presented by CETL and GEO.
Echoes of Japan's Past
5 - 6:30 p.m.; Newman 207a
Featuring: Music, fashion, and dance.
Guest Lecture - The Positionality of Women in Ghana’s Higher Education Institutions: Past and Present
2 - 3:30 p.m.; Johnston 304
Featuring Eugenia A. B. Anderson from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana
5:30 - 6:30 pm; Newman Library 207a
Presented by the Chinese Language and Cultural Club
Multilingual Open Mic
(Includes: Hokie Culture Crawl T-Shirt Pick-Up *While supplies last)
6 - 7:30; Harper Hall
Presented by Mozaiko
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Note: The schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, sign up for email communications.
Get ready for IEW 2025
Thank You to the IEW 2025 Committee
Led by: Rachel Fitzgerald
- Amanda Broome
- Caitlin Cook
- Maureen Deisinger
- Robert Emmett
- Ginny Ford
- Chad Hankinson
- Farida Jalalzai
- Ben Jewell-Plocher
- Theresa Johansson
- Olivia Lane
- Elsie Paredes
- Nicole Sanderlin
- Carey Stewart
- Lauren Surface
- Joshua Sweeney
- Jaelen White