International Education Week
Be a Part of IEW!
International Education Week (IEW) takes place yearly the 3rd week of November. IEW 2025 will take place November 17 - 21. It is an opportunity to celebrate 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 an effort to promote programs that prepare citizens for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Every year, International Affairs compiles a robust schedule of events that take place virtually and across campus. All events are open to our entire campus community to highlight San Diego State's engagement in International Education. Take a look at some of the events from prior years and considering participating next year. New events will be added and updated closer to November in the upcoming year.
International Education Week
Opening Ceremony and IEW Photo Exhibit
Cultural Competency in Transborder Contexts: A Dialogue
Global Education Fair
International Peace Village
Schedule
11:30am - 12:00pm
Opening Ceremony
Location: Scripps Patio
Join International Affairs at the International Education Week opening ceremony. Opening remarks will be made by Associate Vice President of International Affairs Dr. Cristina Alfaro, where we highlight the theme this year, Many Cultures, One Vibrant Community. Light refreshments will be provided.
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cultural Competency in Transborder Contexts: A Dialogue
Location: Scripps Cottage
Join this session that thatis dedicated to enhancing cultural competence through the powerful stories of speakers sharing their tranborder. journeys and experience in the field. Speakers include:
David Quadalupe Toledo Sarracino-Professor and Researcher, UABC
Cristina Alfaro-Associate Vice President, SDSU International Affairs
Yara Amparo Lopez-International Migration Specialist, The Colegio de la Frontera Norte
Sandra Garcia Cervantes-University Seal of Biliteracy and Cultural Competency (USBCC) Recipient, Transborder SDSU Student
Colleague who may be involved in transborder initiatives may find this session of particular interest. Registration is required and space is limited.
10am - 2pm
Global Education Fair
Location: Centennial Walkway
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Peace Village
Location: Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Part of the International Education Week, International Peace Village is the annual fall celebration of international cultures. It features cultural displays, music, songs, dances, and performances from all over the world. Sign-up to host a cultural table at this sign up link. View a video example of the International Peace Village at this link.
12:00pm – 1:00 pm
International Student Center Cultural Hour - El Salvador
Location: One World Lounge, 5520 Hardy Ave.
Enjoy a presentation of culture, music, and more presented by students celebrating SDSU's Many Cultures, One Vibrant Community.