International Education Week 2025

IEW Schedule of Events 2025 - Coming Soon

West Chester University joins various colleges, universities, and community organizations around the world to celebrate International Education Week (IEW). This year, International Education Week at WCU will be commemorated from November 10 – 14, 2025.

WCU will host a week-long series of dynamic cultural experiences, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive events designed to highlight our campus' global connections. Together, we will celebrate the diversity that enriches WCU and inspire the next generation of globally minded leaders.

Whether you are looking to share your culture, explore new perspectives, or collaborate across borders, IEW offers something for everyone.

To learn more about International Education Week, visit: https://iew.state.gov/

Call for Event Proposals

The Global Engagement Office invites faculty, staff, administrators, and student organizations from all disciplines and backgrounds to host events or programs that celebrate global education and intercultural exchange, both inside and outside the classroom.

Your event could be:

  • Information Session
  • Workshop
  • Performance
  • Film Screening
  • Lecture
  • Open House
  • Game Night

Submit your proposal here

Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025

IEW Event Guidelines

  • Plan & Manage Your Event: Hosts are responsible for all event logistics, including venue, technology, and costs.
  • Be Inclusive: Choose times and locations that allow for broad participation across campus.
  • Share Your Event: Co-host with other departments or organizations to boost engagement.
  • Promotion: Hosts are encouraged to promote their own events. GEO will share all approved events via the GEO social media and campus communications, and post the final IEW schedule in the last week of October.
  • Capture the Moment: Share event photos with GEO for future promotions.

For questions about IEW at WCU, contact Dr. Matheeha Majeeth, International Programs Coordinator. Include "IEW 2025" in your email subject line for a prompt response.

The Global Engagement Office encourages faculty, staff, and student organizations from all academic and administrative units – from all races, ethnicities, and nationalities – to host any type of event or program that celebrates global education inside and outside the classroom. If you would like to submit a proposal, please do so here by Friday, October 10, 2025.

IEW events may include:

  • Information Sessions
  • Movie Nights
  • Open House
  • Lectures
  • Workshops
  • Performances
  • Game Nights

IEW Event Guidelines

  • The hosting faculty, staff, administrator, or student organization executive board members are responsible for all details concerning the event.
  • The Global Engagement Office will serve as the coordinating body, creating energetic promotion of all IEW events, and will post a final schedule of the events during the last week of October.
  • If you have any questions about IEW at WCU, please email Dr. Matheeha Majeeth, International Programs Coordinator. Include "IEW 2025" in the subject line.