International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, provides an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Through IEW, WKU aims to provide events and programs that encourage the WKU community to experience diverse cultures, engage in intercultural dialogue, and learn about internationalization resources and opportunities.
In addition to
co-curricular events
, faculty are also hosting Dialogue Series sessions throughout the week. The Dialogue Series consists of classroom-based activities, projects and conversations intended to foster international dialogue, spark students’ interest and curiosity in cross-cultural issues, and provide opportunities to learn about global communities.
Events begin Saturday (Nov. 9) with
storySLAM: Home
from 5 to 7 p.m. at Spencer's Coffee as students share five minute-stories about a time they found "home" while studying abroad.
