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.
Open the image full screen.A traditional Mexican dance group will perform at this year's IEW Opening Ceremony
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
Open the image full screen.Cultural Competency in Transborder Contexts: A Dialogue will be held in Scripps Cottage as part of IEW
10am - 2pm
Open the image full screen.Learn about study abroad and global internship opportunities at the Global Education Fair
Global Education Fair
Location: Centennial Walkway
Nearly two dozen tables will feature information on study abroad programs, global seminars and international internships.
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Open the image full screen.SDSU Saudi student shares a cultural drink with fellow students at the 2024 International Peace Village
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.
Open the image full screen.Here is a list of the cultural performances and workshops scheduled for the 2025 International Peace Village
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.
Open the image full screen.Check out a week of IEW events, which wraps up Friday with a Cultural Hour featuring El Salvador at the One World Lounge
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