International Education Week @ ODU

Join Us for IEW!

Ohio Dominican University is proud to participate in International Education Week (IEW) each year in November. Throughout the week, we celebrate the global diversity present on our campus, promote study abroad opportunities, and engage with cultural organizations throughout Central Ohio. International Education Week at ODU is co-hosted by the International Office and the World Student Club. All student organizations and departments are welcome to host and participate in IEW events.

International Education Week 2026

Join us for a wide range of events and activities to celebrate International Education Week! 

Henna Workshop & Language Cafe
Monday, Nov. 16 | 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Griffin Student Center Fireplace Lounge
Stop by the Griffin Fireplace Lounge anytime between 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. to practice your own temporary henna tattoos and learn strategies and approaches for learning new languages!

Study Abroad Fair
Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Griffin Student Center 1st Floor (Outside of the ODU Bookstore)
Interested in seeing your studies come to life outside of the traditional classroom? Stop by to meet with some of ODU’s study abroad partners and learn about options all over the world!

Passport to International Trivia
Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 7 p.m.
Aquinas Hall 1st Floor Lounge
Join RAs Meggan and Matt for a night of flags, food, and fun facts!

Arcadia Abroad STEP Summer Research Info Session
Thursday, Nov. 19 | 12 p.m.
Zoom
Discover what makes Arcadia Abroad’s STEM Summer Research program a unique, international research opportunity. We’ll highlight the 2027 research projects, the structure and expectations of the program, how to apply, and how Arcadia’s personalized advising helps students identify the best locations and projects for their academic and career goals. Register here: https://arcadia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ZNvRFuHRDm8eIGkuHbUUQ#/registration

World Student Club Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 19 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Spangler Library, Top Floor
Check out the World Student Club and make connections with people from all over the world!

 

What is IEW?

“International Education Week (IEW), is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.” Learn more at https://iew.state.gov/.

Get Involved!

Student organizations, faculty, and departments on campus are welcome to host IEW events. To get involved, email international@ohiodominican.edu Join the fun on social media with the hashtag #PanthersGoGlobal

Previous IEWs

Students visit the Study Abroad fair in the Griffin Student Center.
A student poses with Henna designs at an IEW Henna workshop.
Students and staff take part in a Chinese/Japanese calligraphy workshop.
A student displays their calligraphy from an IEW workshop.
Students take part in a Chinese/Japanese calligraphy workshop.
Panthers take a photo with the selfie frame during IEW 2019.
Panthers take a photo with the selfie frame during IEW 2019.
Hamilton Hall greeter, Donnie, takes a photo with the selfie frame during IEW 2019.
A view of the food court in the Griffin Student Center, fully decorated with flags from around the world for IEW.

International Education Week 2025

Schedule of Events

Nov. 17 - 21, 2025

Brains and Beauty Around the World
Monday, 6:30 p.m. | Sansbury Lounge

Calligraphy, Origami, and Chinese Paper Lantern Workshop
Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Griff Fireplace Lounge

Study Abroad Information Session – Prague
Wednesday, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Griff 276

Miss ODU Pageant
Thursday, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Matesich Theatre

Global Bites
Throughout the week at lunch | Hamilton Hall

International Education Week 2024

Schedule of Events

Nov. 18 - 22, 2024

Donuts & Destinations - Study Abroad Open House
Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Griff 215

Chinese/Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Griff Fireplace Lounge

Miss ODU Pageant
Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Matesich Theatre

International Education Week 2023

Schedule of Events

Nov. 13 - 17, 2023

Study Abroad in South Africa Information Session
Tuesday, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Online

Global Bites
Tuesday, 11 a.m. | Hamilton Hall

World Student Club Meeting
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. | Aquinas Hall Lounge

Family Feud International
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. | Griff Lower Level

Chinese/Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Griff Fireplace Lounge

International Education Week 2022

Schedule of Events

Nov. 1 - 5, 2022

Study Abroad Fair
Tuesday, 10 a.m. | 1st Floor of Griff

World Student Club New Members Night
Tuesday, 7 p.m. | Sansbury Lounge

North Market Dinner with IFI
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. | RSVP to theresa@ifiusa.org

Global Bites
Thursday, Lunch | Hamilton Hall

World Student Club Fashion & Culture Night
Thursday, 7 p.m. | Community Room

Henna Workshop
Friday, noon | Griff Fireplace Lounge

"Fragmented Lives" Book Launch & Signing
Saturday, 3 p.m. | Matesich Theatre

International Education Week 2021

Schedule of Events

Nov. 15 - 19

Study Abroad Info Session
Monday, 3:30 p.m. | Griff 258

Zumba
Tuesday, 7 p.m. | Colonial Room in Sansbury Hall

Operation Christmas Child
Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. | Griff Fireplace Lounge

International Movie Night
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. | Panther Plaza

Global Fest: Culture & Fashion Night
Friday, 7 p.m. | Community Room

Flag Scavenger Hunt
All week

Instagram Takeover
All week @engageatodu

 

@ODUInternationalEd #PanthersGoGlobal #IEW2021

11/9 – Multilingual Monday with Mary hosted by Campus Ministry

11/9 – African Drum Lessons hosted by Work Student Club

11/9 – Going Pro Abroad (Virtual) with ODU alumna Jackie Oestreich '17

11/10 – Byzantine Catholicism: Educational Conversation & Byzantine Mass hosted by Campus Ministry

11/10 – So You Want to Talk About Rights hosted by Multicultural Affairs

11/11 – Commuter Appreciation hosted by the International Office

11/11 – Global Bites & Trivia Night hosted by Sodexo and the International Office

11/12 – International Arts Workshops hosted by World Student Club

11/12 – Latin Rhythms Zumba hosted by World Student Club

All Week: Flag Photo Hunt hosted by IFI

All Week: Career Development Instagram Takeover by the International Office

11/18 – Japanese Calligraphy Workshop hosted by the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio

11/19 – Fulbright Student Program Info Panel hosted by the Central Ohio Chapter of the Fulbright Association

11/19 – Hot Chocolate & Hot Topics: International Edition hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs

11/20 – Global Bites hosted by World Student Club

11/20 – Fulbright Information Panel for Staff & Faculty hosted by the Central Ohio Chapter of the Fulbright Association

11/21 - #IEW2019 Photo Booth

11/21 – Exotic Eats hosted by ODU Dining Services (SODEXO)

11/22 – Game Night: International Edition hosted by Campus Ministry

All Week: Waving of the Flags, IEW Challenge

11/13 – Dance Fiesta

11/14 – Global Bites hosted by World Student Club

11/16 – Cultural Dress Up Date

11/16 – Runway Ready

All Week: Waving of the Flags

11/13 Country Profile: Saudi Arabia

11/14 – Global Bites

11/14 – Study Abroad Open House

11/15 – Intercultural Dating

11/16 – Japanese Glass Artist

All Week: Waving of the Flags