International Education Week
Instructions: How to Submit An Event
November 17-21, 2025
Discover The World in Arkansas, Arkansas in the World
International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of the University of Arkansas' efforts to prepare students for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences in the United States.
The week includes opportunities to share experiences in person, on social media and through virtual events. We welcome our students, scholars, alumni, faculty, staff, community and world travelers to participate.
Use #UARKIEW2025 to share your IEW experience
Directions on how to submit your IEW program or event here
See a full list of IEW Programs at iew.uark.edu
IEW Signature Programs:
MONDAY | Celebrating Cultures, Celebrating Community
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | IEW Kickoff and ISO Bazaar | Union Ballroom
Launch International Education Week with cultural performances, displays, and activities hosted by International Student Organizations.
3:00 – 4:00 PM | Flag Parade NEED LOCATION
Celebrate our campus’s global diversity with a colorful parade of flags representing the home countries of our students and scholars.
TUESDAY | Global Learning & Academic Engagement across the Colleges
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | International Research Poster Session | Union Rooms 507-511
Explore research conducted abroad or in collaboration with international partners through dynamic student and scholar posters.
12:00 – 2:00 PM | International Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch | #206 Gearhart Hall
A special gathering to celebrate and honor our international faculty and staff for their contributions to the campus community.
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Building Global Careers: Alumni Perspectives | virtual event; link available at iew.uark.edu
Hear from alumni about how international experiences shaped their career paths and professional success.
5:00 – 7:00 PM | Scholars at Risk Presentation | Location TBA
WEDNESDAY | Study Abroad & International Exchange: Expanding Horizons
9:30 – 10:30 AM | Rome Center Q&A | virtual event
Discover opportunities and ask questions about studying and teaching at the University of Arkansas Rome Center.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Study Abroad Alumni Student and Faculty Panel | Location TBA
Gain insights from students and faculty who have studied or taught abroad as they share their experiences and advice.
4:00 – 5:30 PM | Exchange Student Mixer | #206 Gearhart Hall
Connect with incoming, outgoing, and former exchange students in an informal and friendly setting.
THURSDAY | International Students & Scholars: Pathways, Perspectives, and Play
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Immigration & Career Workshop | Location TBA
Learn about employment opportunities, OPT, CPT, and immigration resources for international students navigating career pathways.
1:30 – 3:00 PM | International Student Speed Presentation | Location TBA
Enjoy fast-paced, engaging presentations from international students introducing their home countries.
6:00 – 8:00 PM | International Game Night| Location TBA
Join students, scholars, and staff for an evening of fun through games from around the world.
FRIDAY | A Reflection on Global Citizenship
All day | Reflection & Global Gratitude Bulletin Board | Location TBA
Share reflections of gratitude for international experiences and celebrate global connections across campus.
10:00 – 11:00 AM | What is Global Citizenship Panel | Location TBA
Engage in a conversation with experts about what it means to be a global citizen in today’s interconnected world.
4:00 – 5:30 PM | International Education Awards IEW | Location TBA
Celebrate faculty, staff, and students who have made outstanding contributions to advancing international education.
This is your opportunity to get students excited about expanding their world and to encourage them to seek study abroad and travel opportunities. At the same time, you can connect with new resources and find opportunities to engage new students within your college.
You can promote IEW within your college, RSO, across campus and around the world in the following ways:
- Have a group of international visitors in town during IEW? Advertise the connection! Arrange a short meet and greet or a brief presentation that is open to the student body.
- Invite a member of the International Culture Team to present about their country! See ict.uark.edu for more information about this team and make a presentation request here International Culture Team Request Form
- Arrange a presentation for advertising your college’s study abroad programs. Encourage students to apply for a passport and if they are eligible, share the information about Study Abroad scholarships. Contact the Study Abroad Office for more information.
- Share this IEW toolkit and list of resources with faculty and administrators in your departments and encourage them to incorporate activities into their curriculum during IEW. And start thinking about next year!
- Talk to media outlets on campus like the UA Traveler, Newswire, KXUA UATV, or to those in our community like KUAF, 40/29 or the Fayetteville Flyer. Tie IEW to your departmental mission with stories of your planned activities and international connections.
- Host an International Career Day by inviting alumni and/or local international experts as speakers.
- Organize a presentation on campus or in the community with an "international" theme.
- The importance of foreign language study
- International exchange and study abroad opportunities
- International education as the key to homeland security
- The internationalization of higher education
- The internationalization of business and global food systems
- The global classroom: Internet exchange and distance learning.
- Intercultural communication
- Dealing with culture shock
- Host an International Career Day by inviting alumni and /or local international experts as speakers.
- Recruit local citizens or alumni with overseas experience (Fulbright students, scholars and teachers, former diplomats, Peace Corps volunteers, business leaders, or journalists) to discuss their international careers and the importance of international education and exchange. This can be as formal as a panel presentation or speech or as informal as a coffee hour or brown bag lunch.
- Produce and/or screen a video about the experiences of international students in your department and/or students back from a semester or year abroad. We have included a great template for this project in this IEW College toolkit.
- Screen a film highlighting the impact of your field of study on the global stage. Allow time for group discussion after the movie.
- Host live performances, art exhibits or interactive elements utilizing student or faculty talent of your department
Let us know information about your events and activities by submitting them to our IEW calendar. We will also publish your event on the national IEW website, once it has been submitted to us. If you have any other questions
International Education Week Sponsors
- The Graduate School & International Education
- International Students & Scholars
- The Office of Study Abroad & International Exchange
- Sponsored Students & Special Programs
- International Admissions
- University of Arkansas Rome Center
- The Graduate School
- International Culture Team
- iFriend Programs
International Education Week Event Sponsors
- The Graduate School & International Education
- International Students & Scholars
- The Office of Study Abroad & International Exchange
- Sponsored Students & Special Programs
- International Culture Team
- iFriend Programs
- International Students Organization
- Peace Corp Prep Program
- Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Pantry
- Ozark Catering
- University Housing