International Education Week celebrates the many ways international education and exchange opportunities prepare citizens for community building in both national and international settings.

The University of Iowa celebrates International Education Week (IEW) each year, serving as an example of our commitment to preparing Americans for a global environment and to attract future leaders from abroad to come to the U.S.  IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with universities around the country.

At the University of Iowa, we are #GrowingGlobalHawks through our commitment to all students in their growth, learning, networking, and expansion of knowledge and capacity for what’s new. We hope this week provides space and opportunities for the greater campus community to participate and engage in growing as global Hawks. 

While IEW officially takes place November 13-17, 2023, UI IEW events may take place in the weeks leading up to IEW.

International Education Week Events

More events will be added as International Education Week approaches.

Demarginalizing Race, Class, and Gender in International Education in the Post-COVID World promotional image

Demarginalizing Race, Class, and Gender in International Education in the Post-COVID World

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:30pm to 5:00pm
University Capitol Centre
In the post-COVID world, there is a continuing and growing need to make sure American students going abroad include people of color, those from poorer backgrounds, and all genders. Similarly, diversity is needed at the other end as well in terms of the variety of people that our students encounter when abroad.
WorldCanvass: 2023 International Impact and Global Student Awards promotional image

WorldCanvass: 2023 International Impact and Global Student Awards

Thursday, November 2, 2023 5:30pm to 7:00pm
MERGE
As part of the University of Iowa’s annual celebration of International Education Week, International Programs will host a WorldCanvass program to present both the International Impact Award and the Global Student Awards for 2023.

IEW in the News

Linda Baker with husband Dale

Philanthropist Linda R. Baker to receive UI International Impact Award at Nov. 2 WorldCanvass

Thursday, August 24, 2023
As part of the University of Iowa’s annual celebration of International Education Week, International Programs will host a WorldCanvass program to present both the International Impact Award and the Global Student Awards for 2023.
Adrien Wing

Dean Adrien Wing to give Commitment to Internationalization Lecture focused on increasing diversity in study abroad

Monday, July 24, 2023
Adrien Wing, associate dean for International and Comparative Law Programs and the Bessie Dutton Murray Professor in the UI College of Law, will explore diversification in international education as part of International Programs’ annual Commitment to Internationalization Lecture Series. 
Ryann Hubbart in Jordan

Photos celebrate UI global experience during International Education Week

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
See the winning images selected for the 2022 International Programs annual photo contest as part of International Education Week—a way to inspire greater awareness of the many ways the UI community can experience international education.
student working with robot arm, woman with hawk, and teacher standing in front of blackboard

Fulbright Program presentation to be offered during International Education Week, Nov. 14

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Learn about types of Fulbright awards, receive application tips, and get your questions answered.
student walking street in Korea

UI students to share the value of studying in Asia-Pacific region, Nov. 15

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Join us as students from different disciplines share their experiences studying abroad in the Asia-Pacific region.