International Education Week returns in person this October, and with a dozen events to participate in, students, scholars, faculty, staff, and community members will have an opportunity to experience the importance of international education.
IEW celebrates the broad impact of international education, cultural exchange, and scholarship uniquely experienced at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and within the local community.
The celebration is comprised of numerous educational, cultural, and recreational events hosted by student groups, centers, colleges, units, and local partners.
IEW is coordinated by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), and aims to raise awareness about the wide range of international education activities and resources available in the community.
A full list of events and more details can be found at https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/1215, but here's a quick look at what to expect.
Monday, Oct. 17
Tuesday, Oct. 18
- Food for Thought: Diwali lecture starting at noon at the Asian American Cultural Center.
- International Student Career Series Workshop (“Effective Job Search Strategies and Resources for International Students”) will be in person from 3:30-5 p.m. inside Classroom 1002 at the Siebel Center for Design.
- International Cook-Off from 5-7 p.m. at Illinois Street Residence Dining Center.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
- International Cook-Off from 5-7 p.m. at Illinois Street Residence Dining Center.
- Japanese Tea Ceremony from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Japan House, located at 2000 S. Lincoln Ave. in Urbana. Event is $14 for students ($18 for the general public) and reservations are required. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japanese-tea-ceremony-tickets-396696518967?aff=intweek.
- International Karaoke Night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Illini Union.
Thursday, Oct. 20
- Taste of Language from noon to 1 p.m. inside the Foreign Language Building Atrium.
- “Preparing for a Career in the U.S. as an International Student” workshop starting at 5 p.m. via Zoom.
- International Cook-Off from 5-7 p.m. at Illinois Street Residence Dining Center.
- International Trivia starting at 6 p.m. at Orchard Downs Community Center located at 510 George Huff Ct. in Urbana.
Friday, Oct. 21
- Returning Home/Global Careers Series with a focus on India from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom.
- International Cook-Off from 5-7 p.m. at Illinois Street Residence Dining Center.
Saturday, Oct. 22-Sunday Oct. 23
- Indoor World Cup XXV all day on both days at the Campus Recreation Center East. Registration is $100 per team. Register at https://go.illinois.edu/IWC25.
