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Recapping International Education Week 2026 at UW–Madison

From classroom stories in local libraries to policy discussions at the heart of campus, International Education Week (IEW) at UW–Madison was a celebration of the Wisconsin Idea without borders. With more than 20 events spanning academic departments, student services, and public venues, the week highlighted how international education strengthens our broader Madison community, connects local …

Message from the Dean-November 2024

November is here, and with it comes one of my favorite times of the year: International Education Week (IEW)! The week is a time to celebrate achievements in international education and exchange, and the activities highlighted on the IEW website showcase the ways that the International Division and our campus partners connect Wisconsin to the …

International Division Proud to Welcome Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams for International Education Week

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s International Division was proud to host former Peace Corps director Aaron Williams (MBA ’73) to deliver a keynote discussion Monday on his new book, “A Life Unimagined,” to kick off International Education Week and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps. The discussion was held online, with an in-person viewing …

Author and TV host Rick Steves to headline International Education Week 2018

Rick Steves, guidebook author, television host, columnist and European travel expert will present this year’s International Education Week keynote lecture “Travel as a Political Act.” The lecture will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 15, at Wisconsin Union Theatre, Shannon Hall, as part of the events planned to celebrate International Education Week (IEW). …

Ariela Suster, Sequence founder, to headline International Education Week

Madison, WI—Sequence Founder and Creative Director Ariela Suster will discuss how she is disrupting the cycle of violence plaguing at-risk youth in El Salvador through her fashion and jewelry brand. The lecture will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 13, at the Gordon Dining and Event Center, as part of the events planned …

Passport Drive gets students ‘travel ready’

UW–Madison is making sure its students are ready to pursue opportunities across the globe. That was the goal of Wednesday’s Passport Drive, held as part of International Education Week (IEW). Students were able to stop by locations across campus for tips on the passport application process and receive coupons for passport photos. Students and staff, were …

Wajahat Ali headlines Global Engagement Fair

UW–Madison launched its celebration of International Education Week with the Global Engagement Fair on Monday, November 14. Students, faculty, and staff gathered for live music and dance, food, and to chat with campus and community organizations about global opportunities at UW–Madison. “International Education Week is celebrated not only at UW–Madison, but at institutions across the …

International Education Week celebrates global learning

The University of Wisconsin–Madison will celebrate the campus’s commitment to international education and cultural diversity through a week of lectures, programs, fairs, and other activities during International Education Week, November 14–18. The week will kick off with a Global Information Fair, featuring live music, dancing, and food, followed by a keynote lecture by Wajahat Ali. …