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2025 International Education Week Happening November 11 - 18

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.

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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


Dance of Nations

6–8 p.m., Haymarket Theater

Sponsored by CISO


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



Rhythm and Connection: Itraab Music Ensemble Workshop

6–7:15 p.m., The Cube Theater
Click Here to Register

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


Bubble Tea and Games

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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