International Education Week at WLU (November 17 – 21, 2025)

The International Education Week, or IEW, is an annual nationwide tradition among schools and organizations to celebrate the power of international education and exchange. Over 26 years, IEW has grown to be celebrated in more than 100 countries every year. West Liberty University celebrates the International Education Week (IEW) with the following events open to the community:

The WLU IEW events calendar can be downloaded here: International Education Month Nov. 2025

November 17

Pierogi Making Workshop

Presented by Eda Maja Biesiada
12:00 – 2:00PM
Location: Ballroom

November 17

Studying “The Lost Generation” in Paris

Presenter: Dr. Cecilia Konchar Farr
3:00 – 4:00PM
Student Leadership Center SLC (Student Union Building, across from Starbucks)

November 18

It’s International Tea Time!

Presented by the Rollie Williams International Center
11:00 AM – 1:00PM
Ballroom/ Student Union Building

November 18

Why should you live/travel abroad?

Presenter: Dr. Kody Fisher
1:00 – 2:00PM
Student Leadership Center SLC (Student Union Building, across from Starbucks)

November 18

Diwali Workshop

Presented by Ishika Agarwal
5:00  – 6:30PM
Student Leadership Center SLC (Student Union Building, across from Starbucks)

November 19

Japan Study Abroad: 5 Cities in 12 Days

Presented by Dr. Jeff Grubbs
12:00 – 1:00PM
Elbin Library, 2nd Floor, Alumni Wall of Honor Alcove

November 19

Chinese Knots

Presentation by Dr. Lihua Chen
2:00- 3:00 PM
Student Leadership Center SLC (Student Union Building, across from Starbucks)

November 19

Taste of Home: PERU

Presented by Ignacio Giurfa
6:00 – 7:00PM
Location: Shotwell Hall, 1st Floor in the Rollie Williams International Center

November 20

Make a German Adventskranz/ Advent Wreath

Presented by Dr. Miriam Douglas
11:00 AM – 12:00PM
Center for Arts and Education/ Main Hall 1st floor

November 21

Mochi Workshop

Presented by Jojo Chang
12:00 – 1:00PM
Location: Chapel Social Room