International Education Week
🌍 GO GLOBAL AT GSU ALL WEEK from November 10 to 14, 2025!
🌍 24,634 Panthers attended 383 events during the year-long 25th Anniversary celebration of IEW!🌟
Join Georgia State’s annual celebration of IEW. Choose from a variety of signature events to attend.
Since 1999, Georgia State has celebrated IEW by hosting hundreds of events that range from cultural performances, international food and dance, lectures, study abroad panels, a flag parade, and much more. Events are open to the entire GSU community and take place on all campuses.
Follow #IEW25 to join the conversation. Post your favorite IEW moments, show off your culture and share why you support international education.
TYPES OF EVENTS:
- Signature Events = internationally-themed events specifically promoted by the Office of International Initiatives. Signature events.
- Non-Signature Events = internationally-themed events happening across campuses.
Note: Perimeter Campus events are labeled with their respective campus. Perimeter Campus students are welcome to attend events downtown. Free parking is available at the Green Lot at Center Parc Stadium and all shuttles are free.
IEW 2025 Signature Events (Atlanta Campus)
Flag Parade: IEW 2025 Kick-Off
Date: Monday, November 10th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location:Dahlberg Hall Lobby (30 Courtland Street SE)Kick Off International Education Week 2025, join the parade, and carry a flag of your past or future study abroad program, your family’s heritage, your home country, a country you aspire to visit, have a great affinity for, or more!
Leaders Communicate Showcase - LE360
Date: Monday, November 10th
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Speakers Auditorium (Student Center East)Join an engaging and fun-filled experience where student leaders from LE360 and other teams lead interactive activities designed to sharpen public speaking, relationship-building, delegation, and intercultural conflict skills.
Plus, celebrate alongside LE360 Fellows as they receive their completion pins and showcase their capstone projects after a semester of growth in global competency, career readiness, and leadership development.
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Date: Tuesday, November 11th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Rialto Center for the ArtsLed by Dr. Stuart Gerber and Dr. Kellen King, the Georgia State University Percussion Ensemble presents a vibrant program that highlights the ensemble’s rhythmic precision and global reach. The evening features music by Japanese composer Yo Goto, Australian composer Nigel Westlake, and French-Slovenian composer Vinko Globokar, alongside spirited arrangements of Three Mexican Folk Songs from Chiapas. Flute professor Jessica Petrasek will join the ensemble as soloist, adding another dynamic voice to the program.This performance is not only part of the Scholarship Series, with proceeds directly supporting student scholarships, but also serves as a preview of the ensemble’s upcoming PASIC performance, showcasing the artistry and innovation of GSU’s percussion students on a national stage.🎟 Tickets: $12 general admission | $5 students
Global Health Horizons: Certificate, Careers & Change
Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: OnlineThis event invites students to explore the opportunities and impact of the graduate global health certificate. Learn about the skills you’ll gain, career pathways in global health and beyond, and the evolving challenges shaping the field. Discover how you can prepare to make a difference—locally and globally.
Culture and Healthcare in Latin America
Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Student Center West, Room 103Speaker on the topic of culture and healthcare in Latin America with the CEO of Communidad Connect, Jon Thompson. Communidad Connect is an NGO that services healthcare and community building in regions like Nicargua and the Dominican Republic.
Panther's Passport: An International Education Week Dinner Series
Date: Monday November 10th – Friday November 14th
Time: Evenings (Dinner Hours)
Location: Patton Hall, Piedmont Central, Piedmont NorthGet ready to travel the world without leaving campus! PantherDining is excited to celebrate International Education Week across all three dining halls. From Monday through Friday, each evening will feature a unique dinner menu highlighting the flavors, traditions, and cuisines of countries around the globe. With dishes representing 15 different nations, this week is designed to bring our diverse community together through the universal language of food.Students are invited to join the journey with their Panther Passport. Each time you dine at a hall and experience a featured country, your passport will be stamped. The goal is to “visit” as many countries as possible throughout the week—encouraging exploration, connection, and fun along the way.Whether you’re tasting something familiar or discovering a new favorite, International Week is your chance to celebrate culture, community, and cuisine right here on campus. Don’t miss it!
Register for Patton: Monday, November 10th
Register for Piedmont North: Monday, November 10th
Register for Piedmont Central: Monday, November 10th
Tea Time
Date: Tuesday, November 11th
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Student Center East, State BallroomJoin us for a relaxing and culturally enriching Teatime as part of International Education Week at Georgia State University!Discover the unique flavors, traditions, and stories behind some of the world’s most beloved teas. From Japanese matcha to Indian chai, Moroccan mint to British afternoon tea — this is your chance to taste a variety of international teas and learn about the rich cultural practices that surround them.Whether you’re a tea enthusiast or just curious, come sip, socialize, and celebrate global cultures with us!Free and open to all GSU students. While supplies last.
AYS International Pathways
Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: 55 Park Place NE, Room 903/904Discover the international opportunities that make the Andrew Young School a gateway to the world. Hear from students, fellows, and faculty about their experiences with Study Abroad in South Africa, the Mandela Washington Fellows program, the Fulbright Scholars program, and policy research experiences abroad.Learn how you can take part in these programs, build global connections, and expand your academic journey. A panel discussion will be followed by time for Q&A and networking. Lunch is provided.
Global Horizons: Exploring Cultures and Careers in International Business
Date: Thursday, November 13th
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Student Center East Court SalonThis signature event highlights how global education and international business shape careers, open opportunities, and prepare students to thrive in today’s interconnected world.Join us for a dynamic panel featuring International Business Minor students and alumni, who will share their personal journeys of studying abroad, developing a global mindset, and building meaningful international careers.The event will also showcase the richness of global culture with foods from around the world and live cultural performances—an immersive experience that celebrates diversity and cross-cultural learning.
IEW 2025 Signature Events (Perimeter Campus)
Film Screening: Wax Print
Date: Tuesday, November 11th
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Decatur SF 2100Film description: From the villages of Indonesia to the cotton fields of America, from the European industrial mills to the bustling markets and sewing schools of West Africa, the story of one fabric and how it came to symbolise a continent, it’s people and their struggle for freedom.
Explore Africa
Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Newton 2N Atrium and AuditoriumThis all-day event will include multiple sessions including a presentation on the Cape Town Study Abroad trip. a student poster session on Ghana, “Write Like an Egyptian” hieroglyphs and travel tales, dance, soccer, and Honors student presentation, and a cooking demo of an African dish. There will be a Study Abroad table, also.
Film Screening: Ringu (1998)
Date: Thursday, November 13th
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Jim Cherry LRC 1100 Auditorium (Clarkston Campus)A prominent entry from the J-horror canon that left a lasting influence on Western and global horror cinema. A brief audience discussion is planned afterwards.
GSU ranks among the most ethnically diverse university in the U.S. with students from more than 150 nations and territories.
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