International Education Week
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Dates & Overview
October 30—November 3, 2023
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Education and Wright State University Center for International Education is part of our 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.
2023 Event Schedule
Monday, October 30
Time | Event |
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3 to 5 p.m. |
Nepalese Dashain Festival: Student Union Atrium Have you ever heard of Dashain festival? Join us to celebrate this festival with Nepalese performances and food! |
Tuesday, October 31
Time | Event |
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3 to 5 p.m. |
Halloween Pumpkin Carving & Costume: 224 Student Union Come if you dare! Carve pumpkins to take home with you and enjoy candies from all around the world. Do not forget to wear your costume to show off! |
Wednesday, November 1
Time | Event |
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Noon to 2 p.m. |
Dia de los Muertos by Amigos Latinos Student Association: Student Union Atrium Enjoy FREE FOOD, live music by mariachi LF, games, and meeting new friends in honor of Dia De Los Muertos! |
3 to 4:30 p.m. |
WSU President Reception: Student Union Atrium President Sue Edwards will recognize the successful efforts of members of the Wright State community involved in strengthening international education! |
4:30 to 6 p.m. |
Welcome Dayton: Allyn Hall Atrium Join us to meet representatives from "Welcome Dayton" and learn more about these exciting initiatives! |
Thursday, November 2
Time | Event |
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3:30 to 5 p.m. |
Language Workshop (Japanese & Korean): 224 Student Union Are you interested in learning Japanese or Korean? Get to know more about the two languages with games and activities with Japanese/Korean snacks! |
Friday, November 3
Time | Event |
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1 to 2 p.m. |
International Brownbag Seminar: "Developing an Ambassador Study Abroad to Germany - FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences": 224 Student Union Come and honor Dr. Wakiuru Wamwara from Marketing as she shares her experience in developing an ambassador program for studying abroad in Germany at FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences! |
3 to 5 p.m. |
Diya Painting & Heena with Asian Student association & Indian Student Association: Student Union 019 Destress by painting diyas and get your hands painted with heena! |
Thursday, November 9
Time | Event |
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5:30 to 10 p.m. |
Festival of Lights by Indian Student Association: Apollo Join and celebrate Festival of Lights organized by Indian Student Association. Learn more about Indian culture with food, activities, performances, and more! |