International Education Week Events

International Education Week Events

November 18-22, 2024

| By: Britten, Casey

International Education Week 2024 runs from November 18-22, and is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and to attract future leaders from abroad to study in the U.S.

This year, we have 105 international students on campus, representing 38 countries. They are studying in a variety of program areas like business, manufacturing, culinary arts, information technology, early childhood education, nursing and more.

Please join us for international student meet-and-greet and presentations about clothing, sports, music, food, dance and history. Learn new perspectives, break down stereotypes and build mutual understanding.


Here at Fox Valley Technical College, we are excited to celebrate with the following events:

Monday, Nov. 18

Hall of Flags
International students’ poster boards, traditional clothing and sample some international treats (while supplies last)
10 a.m.-2 p.m., outside International Student Services office (Room G130)

Indonesia with Amar, Fitrah and Obertina
Dance performance, food and traditions
2 p.m., Room A141B

Tuesday, Nov. 19

India with Sangeeta and Jubeda
Henna, dance, snacks & culture
11 a.m., Room A134

Ghana with Kelvin
Sports & food
1 p.m., Commons area

Egypt with Youssef El Hadidy
Short films & snacks
2 p.m., Room A134

Brazil with Karine and Giovanna
Food & music presentation
3 p.m., Room A141A

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Destination: Study Abroad
Learn about upcoming FVTC programs.
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Room G234

Germany with Irina and Pauline
Traditional clothing, bread & presentation
11:30 a.m., Commons Area

Ukraine with Daria
Music, culture & presentation
12 p.m., Room A142

Mexico with Paulina and Topacio
Holidays presentation & snacks
1 p.m., Room A134

Turkey with Ugur
Games & Turkish delights
2 p.m., Commons Area

Bangladesh with Rifat
Traditional clothing, art & music
3 p.m., Room A134

Thursday, Nov. 21

Timor Leste with Avanti and Roberto
Fashion, food & music
12 p.m., Room A142

South Africa with Asanda and Veronique
Flags, food & clothes
1:30 p.m., Room A141A


Interested in learning more?

FVTC World Languages & Culture    |     FVTC Study Abroad