From November 17-21, 2025, the Center for Global Engagement will celebrate International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that promotes programs preparing Americans for a global environment and attracting future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and share experiences. The selected theme for this year is Think Global. Act Local.
Throughout the week, events will showcase global learning, cultural exchange, and the international community on Rocky Top. IEW reflects the university’s commitment to building a globally engaged campus and provides opportunities for students, faculty, and community members to explore global perspectives, opportunities and career paths.
To submit an event to the week’s calendar of activities, email cge_comm@utk.edu and/or use the IEW25 tag when submitting an event to the events calendar.
Examples of past activities: 2024 Schedule, 2023 Schedule
2025 International Education Week Schedule
Schedule in progress…
Monday, November 17
10 –11:30 a.m. – Cocoa and Cookies with the Vice Provost for International Affairs
4-5 p.m. – International House Photo Contest Awards & Exhibit
Tuesday, November 18
10-11 a.m. – The COIL Café: Brewing Global Connections (Virtual: Register here)
11:30 a.m. -12 p.m. – Fulbright Scholars Information Session
4-6 p.m. – Paint the Rock for International Education Week
Wednesday, November 19
1-2:30 p.m. – Passport to Possibility: Global Stories from UTK Faculty and Students
1-3 p.m. – International Coffeehouse
4:30-6:30 p.m. – Keynote Presentation with Frank Twum-Barimah
Thursday, November 20
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Academy for Global Engagement (Former Global Catalyst) Faculty Fellow Program Interest Meeting
3:30-5 p.m. – Global Immersion Showcase
5-7 p.m. – Vol Dining: The World on a Plate
Friday, November 21