Students wearing cultural outfits during International Education Week

Please join the Office of International Education as they host International Education Week at IUP from October 6 through October 11, 2025.

IEW is a joint initiative between the United States Department of State and the United States Department of Education to promote cross-cultural awareness, prepare students for a global environment, and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

Funding is provided by the OIE and IUP Student Co-Operative Association. All events are free and open to the community unless otherwise noted.

Schedule of Events

Monday, October 6

International Lunch Hour and Culture Fair

  • Noon–1:15 p.m., Sutton Hall, Blue Room

  • Join us for a free lunch to kick off this year’s International Education Week events. We will also highlight some of the awesome staff, faculty, and student stars that make International Education work at IUP. Thank you for all that you do! 

IUP Library Special Collections with Dr. Wick

  • 4:00 p.m., Stapleton Library 302

  • Limited to 20 registrants only!

IUP Six O’Clock Series for Study Abroad Scholarships and Sponsored Programs

  • 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Elkin Hall, Great Room

  • The Six O’Clock Series provides IUP students, employees, and community members an opportunity to learn about current issues and approach familiar topics from a new perspective. 

  • All lectures are free and available to the public as well as the campus community. The lectures are targeted at an audience of college students and employees, so not all topics may be appropriate for children.

Tuesday, October 7

International Poetry Night 

  • 7:00–9:00 p.m., Elkin Hall Great Room

  • Poetry offers a unique look into different cultures and is a great way to share your culture and interests with the campus community. As participants read poetry, the poems will be shared in the original language with English translation available. All are welcome. 

Wednesday, October 8

Education Abroad Fair 

  • Time 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Leonard Hall Atrium

  • Learn about opportunities to study in another country as part of your IUP experience. All are welcome.

Thursday, October 9

Culture Cafe: International Karaoke Night 

  • 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Folger Student Center.

  • A good chance to make some friends and sing your favorite songs from your country!

The Allenwood: International Dinner 

  • 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Ackerman Hall. (Not a free event; make a reservation

  • Fine dining in a casual setting from cuisines around the world.

Friday, October 10

Options After F1 with Serratelli Mijal PLLC

  • Zoom, 1:30 p.m.
    Register 

  • A webinar to discuss options to discover after completing the F1 program. 

Saturday, October 18

Washington, DC Trip 

  • 5:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Bus departs from KCAC at 5:30 a.m.

  • International students and scholars must register for this event at the Office of International Education. Payment must be made at the time of registration. The cost of this event is $60, and we only accept cash payments. This trip is nonrefundable and nontransferable.