International Education Week
What is International Education Week?
International Education Week recognizes the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Universities throughout the country participate in IEW each year.
Each fall, the Center for Global Education celebrates IEW through special events related to international learning, leadership, and exchange at UTC. IEW events celebrate cultural exchange, global awareness, and the value that international scholars and students bring to campus communities.
This year, IEW will occur November 17, 2025 to November 20, 2025.
| Date | Event Title | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov.15th | Atlanta Day Trip | Atlanta, GA | 8:45am-7pm |
| Nov. 17th | IEW Kickoff Event: Food & Events Overview | Lupton Hall Lobby | 12 - 1:00 p.m |
| Nov. 17th | Global Spotlight: Uzbekistan | Lupton Hall Lobby | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 18th | Study Abroad Tabling | Lupton Hall Lobby | 10:30 am - 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 18th | International Tea Time | Lupton Lobby | 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 19th | Dance Around the World: Line Dance and Belly Dance | Lupton Hall Lobby | 11 a.m. -1 p.m. |
| Nov. 19th | Language Pop-up: Multilingual Tabling | Lupton Hall Lobby | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 20th | Cooking Class: Chai | Food Lab, Metro 350 | 10:00- 11:00 a.m. |
| Nov. 20th | Passport to Culture: Passport How-to with the Chattanooga Public Library | Lupton Hall Lobby | 2 - 4 p.m. |
International Education Week events
Monday, November 17, 2025
- IEW Kick-Off Event: Food & Event Overview
Join the Center for Global Education (CGE) for a FREE lunch to kick-off International Education Week while we explore the calendar of events for the week.
Time: 12 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby- Global Spotlight: Uzbekistan
Come learn about Uzbekistan during Global Spotlight!
Global Spotlight is a platform through which UTC international students and scholars can share their culture and traditions with the UTC community. This program is very casual and may include presentations, dance performances, music, and Q&A. Global Spotlight allows for cultural exchange and learning between attendees and is open to the whole UTC community.
Enjoy snacks and treats while you learn about Uzbekistan!
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby
IEW 2025 Kick-Off Event: Food & Events Overview
Global Spotlight: Uzbekistan
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Study Abroad Tabling
Interested in learning more about Study Abroad? Want to learn about other unique opportunities for global engagement? Swing by and ask your questions during this tabling event.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Lupton Lobby- International Tea Time
Join the UTC Center for Global Education for tea, cookies, games, and good company. Come meet international and domestic students and learn more about different cultures!
Time: 3- 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby
Study Abroad Tabling
International Tea Time
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Dance Around the World: Line Dance & Belly Dance
Join us as we learn Line Dance & Belly Dance taught by UTC faculty & staff. Beginner friendly, no experience needed!
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby- Language Pop-up: Multilingual Tabling
Come pick-up introductory words and phrases in a variety of languages at this tabling event!
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby
Dance Around the World: Line Dance and Belly Dance
Language Pop-up: Multilingual Tabling
Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Cooking Class: Chai
Come join the Center for Global Education for a cooking class and learn how to make Chai from scratch!
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Food Lab, Metro 350- Passport to Culture: Passport How-to with the Chattanooga Public Library
Apply for your passport and discover study abroad opportunities.
Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Lupton Hall Lobby
Cooking Class: Chai
Passport to Culture: Passport How-to with the Chattanooga Public Library
Sponsors 2025
Thank you to all of our sponsors this year!
These Global Education events count as Beyond the Classroom Challenge Event if you fill out a brief reflection HERE (five to ten minutes total). Students who complete 10 events, including other Global Education events and more, can earn an award signed by the Chancellor along with priority registration for classes. For more information or to sign up, check out Beyond the Classsroom Challenge. You can also check out this infographic and/or email the Experiential Learning Team at [email protected] for any further questions!