International Education Week (IEW) is a time we take each year to recognize and celebrate the benefits of international education and global exchange. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, universities and institutions around the globe are encouraged to create and participate in events around IEW, that promote global initiatives.
During IEW, Arizona International highlights efforts undertaken across the campus community that prepare Americans for a global environment, through study abroad programs, and engage current and future experts, leaders and scholars from abroad to study, teach and collaborate at the University of Arizona. In 2025, we will host and promote a range of events across campus including our International Talent Show.
On Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m., Arizona International Student Services will host the International Talent Show at the Berger Performing Arts Center. Participation registration is coming soon!
Provided below are more activities and events happening across IEW at the University of Arizona campus that promote international experiences and opportunities! List updated weekly.
Monday , November 17
Study Abroad Drop-in Advising - 2:00-5:00 PM
Come by the Global Center lounge and find out more about study abroad and how to get started!
Around the World in 7.5 Minutes - 6:00-7:30 PM
Students are invited to pick any global topic (region, country, culture, food, language, etc.), and present it to an audience of fellow students and presenters. This year's event will be held at Frog & Firkin. Applications open October 1.
Tuesday, November 18
Study Abroad Drop-in Advising - 2:00-5:00 PM
Come by the Global Center lounge and find out more about study abroad and how to get started!
Study Abroad 101 - 4:00-5:00 PM
Learn more about study abroad opportunities and how to start your journey today! We will cover topics like program selection, academics, finances and scholarships, and more. If you are just getting started or have specific questions, we can help you find your study abroad destination. Come by the Global Center lounge and find out how to get started!
Bollywood Movie Night with the Loft Solar Cinema - tba
Details coming soon!
Wednesday, November 19
Coffee & Donuts with Advisors - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
The U of A academic advising community is invited to the Global Center to network with the study abroad team, discuss the creation of future Global Tracks, and pick up physical fair materials for advising spaces.
Global Write Nite - 6:00-9:00 PM
Presented by International Student Services, Think Tank, and UA Libraries, Global Write Nite is your opportunity to tackle those writing assignments with the support of tutors and friends. Visit the Think Tank, located in room 211 in Global Center for coffee, snacks, and a space to complete those projects. Sign up link coming soon.
Thursday, November 20
Study Abroad Drop-in Advising - 2:00-5:00 PM
Come by the Global Center lounge and find out more about study abroad and how to get started!
Ballet BC - 7:30 PM
Ballet BC is Canada’s preeminent contemporary dance company led by Artistic Director Medhi Walerski. Presented live in Centennial Hall. $10 tickets when purchased through the Centennial Hall website.
Friday, November 21
Study Abroad Drop-in Advising - 2:00-5:00 PM
Come by the Global Center lounge and find out more about study abroad and how to get started!
Study Abroad 101 - 4:00-5:00 PM
Learn more about study abroad opportunities and how to start your journey today! We will cover topics like program selection, academics, finances and scholarships, and more. If you are just getting started or have specific questions, we can help you find your study abroad destination. Come by the Global Center lounge and find out how to get started!
International Talent Show - 7:00-9:00 PM
Held in the Berger Performing Arts Center, this free event features U of A international students from around the world. Participant registration opens mid-September, and ticket information will be available in early November.
ONGOING CULTURAL EVENTS:
International Board on Books for Young People’s 2025 Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities A new traveling exhibit featuring international books for and about young people with disabilities makes its U.S. debut in the Worlds of Words Center, located in the Education building, in time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The books in this exhibit show how children around the world can read independently, learn alongside their peers and enjoy all life has to offer. Visit the center for a self-guided tour between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit will be available to visit through December 18, 2025. For more information, including how to book a group tour, please email wow@arizona.edu or visit wowlit.org.
Online Exhibit: MANY MEXICOS: Vistas de la Frontera: A Retrospective View The Arizona State Museum hosts this ongoing exhibition that interprets Mexican history through the voices that fashioned what changes and what endures in Mexico. Travel through four time periods: Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, Forging Mexico, and Modern Times.
Online Exhibit: Ancient Mediterranean Collections The Arizona State Museum hosts this collection of some 520 ancient Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman objects. The vast majority of these were acquired in the early days of the museum’s history from the 1890s to the 1930s through exchange, donation, and less commonly, by purchase.