International Education Week
November 17-21, 2025
The Foremost opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange.
“This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of the nation’s efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.”
United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education. The week was created in 2000 and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide. The objective is to promote educational programs that prepare Americans, as well as international students, to succeed in a world that is becoming increasingly globalized. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs describes International Education Week as “an opportunity to celebrate diversity and the many opportunities and benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.” It also encourages the active participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange programs.
- Learn more about International Education Week.
- Submit an event to add to the calendar.
“In today’s world what happens in Rio de Janeiro, Jeddah, and Jakarta impacts our lives as much as events and trends in Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati,” says Kent State University President, Todd Diacon. “International Education Week reminds us of our global mission at Kent State, and facilitates our learning about other people, places and political systems.”
2025 Schedule
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Student & Scholar Services, Office of Global Education | Cultural Cafe | Join the Office of Global Education for the final Cultural Café of the Fall 2025 semester! This session will feature a student from Angola, sharing their country’s rich traditions, history, cuisine, and more through an engaging presentation. Attendees will also get to enjoy authentic Angolan dishes prepared by University Dining Services using recipes provided by the presenter—a true taste of their home culture. This event is free and open to the public—don’t miss it! | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Location: Kent Student Center 218 |
Education Abroad, Office of Global Education
| KSU Freeman Fellows Internship in Asia Information Session | Learn how to receive up to $6,500 to intern abroad in Asia in Summer 2026! We will review the award application process and internship programs options in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. | 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Microsoft Teams |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Abroad, Office of Global Education | Going Global: Graduate Students Abroad | Are you a graduate student interested in studying abroad? Learn more about program options and decorate a luggage tag to take with you! | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Location: Bowman 110 |
| Education Abroad, Office of Global Education | Florence, Fact or Fiction? | Test your knowledge with an afternoon of trivia about Florence, Italy and learn about opportunities for students to spend a summer or full semester studying abroad there. | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location: CVA 140 |
| International Student & Scholar Services, Office of Global Education | International Cook-Off | The Office of Global Education invites you to its signature event, the International Cook-Off! Come sample delicious dishes prepared by student culinary teams representing their home countries or regions. Teams will compete for first place, judged by a panel of notable Kent State University judges. Attendees can taste the dishes and vote for their favorite team and recipe for the People’s Choice Award. Winners will be announced around 7:20 PM. This exciting event is free and open to the public—don’t miss it! | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Kent Student Center Ballroom |
Schedule of Live and Pre-recorded Events
SPONSOR | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TIME & LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Abroad, Office of Global Education | Paper Fan Painting | Join a Summer 2025 KSU Freeman Fellow who interned in Japan to paint paper fans and learn more about the KSU Freeman Fellows Internship in Asia program, a scholarship of up to $6,500 to intern in Asia for Summer 2026. | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: TBA |
Would you like to help run an event?
If you’re interested in showcasing your culture by hosting an event or volunteering to help out behind the scenes and gain hands-on project management experience, then contact International Student and Scholar Services by either phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: isss@kent.edu
Phone: 1-330-672-7980
Stay Connected All Year Long
Follow us for important announcements, program updates, fun activities, and new opportunities to make connections at Kent State.