International Education Week
International Education Week is November 17-21, 2025! Be sure to check out these events for IEW so you can Think and Do, Globally.
Think and Do, Globally
Pack In Focus: Global Edition
Photography Competition
- Friday, October 24 – Thursday, November 20, 2025
Where has the Wolfpack been in the world? 🌍
As part of International Education Week, NC State Global invites students, alumni, faculty, and staff to share photos that showcase their international experiences — whether studying abroad, researching overseas, or coming to NC State from around the globe.
Submit your photos for a chance to be featured and win NC State Global swag. Show us how you Think and Do Globally!
POP-IN and Go Abroad
- Monday, November 3, 2025
- 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Caldwell Hall
Are you a CHASS student interested in studying abroad? Then, join them at the POP-IN and Go Abroad fair! This study abroad fair will engage CHASS students with study abroad programs that are available to them. The fair seeks to involve study abroad program coordinators to come share details of their programs to encourage students to enroll. The event will host a panel of students to share their experiences while abroad and how it benefited their academic and professional journey.
For accessibility accommodations, please reach out to Miroslava Colan at mcolan@ncsu.edu
Filipino Dinner
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. | One Earth
Join the Filipino American Student Association and NC State Dining for a meal that will showcase culinary traditions from the Philippines. Learn about the culture and heritage of the Filipino community while enjoying dishes inspired by their cuisine. Meals will cost normal rates, listed on the right side of the One Earth website
For accessibility accommodations, please reach out to NC State Dining nutrition and special event coordinator Destiny Hill at destiny.hill@ncsu.edu
Wisława Szymborska Digital Exposition Official Opening Ceremony
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- 6:00 p.m. | Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center, Chancellors Reception Room
Stop by the Chancellor’s Reception Room at the Park Alumni Center to celebrate the opening of “Wisława Szymborska: 30 Years After the Nobel Prize” Digital Exposition!
Wisława Szymborska mesmerized her readers with poetry that captivates the mind and captures the heart. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature on December 7, 1996 in Stockholm. The official opening of the exhibition will include remarks from the Office of Global Engagement, Honorary Consul, and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C.
The ceremony will also include hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, a short lecture on poetry in Central and Eastern Europe, and a conversation with Professor Michal Rusinek from Jagellonian University, Krakow, Poland and the President of Wisława Szymborska Foundation. Rusinek was also the personal secretary of Szymborska and will reminisce on the Nobel Prize acceptance in 1996. This event is free and open to the public. Register here.
The Wisława Szymborska Digital Exhibition will run November 7 – 11 at James B. Hunt Library’s Art Wall and Immersion Theater, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC, 27606
Global Tea & Coffee
- Thursday, November 13
- 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Fountain Dining Hall
Join us for Global Tea and Coffee! Tea and coffee are important aspects of many global cultures and are consumed daily in much of the world. Join the Office of International Services and NC State Dining at the Global Tea and Coffee to sample tea, coffee, and snacks from around the world while learning about their cultural significance. This is a free event and does not require a meal plan.
Wolf Den Pitch Competition 2025
- Friday, November 14, 2025
- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Coastal Ballroom, Talley Student Union
The Annual pitch competition at NC State returns!
Join innovators from NC State and beyond for this Shark Tank-inspired event giving students the opportunity to pitch their business concept for live judges and a live audience. Hear five bold ideas and watch as these students face the wolves’ questions and vie for “investment” dollars. Who will walk away with capital to build their ventures? Who will go home empty-handed? We will also be awarding an Audience Choice Award, so make sure you come to cheer for your favorite team!
Wolf Den will be located in the Coastal Ballroom in Talley Student Union, third floor. Parking is free at the Reynolds Coliseum deck across from Talley Student Union after 5pm. Several Wolfline routes drop off nearby as well.
Applications for Wolf Den close Nov. 2nd can be found here!
5:30 pm | Check-in and hors d’oeuvres
6:00 pm | Pitch Competition
6:40 pm | Closing Remarks and Award Presentation
RSVP to attend.
Global Perspectives on Leadership Lecture by Nagoya University faculty Dr. Akinari Hoshino
- Friday, November 14, 2025
- Time and Location TBD
The NC Japan Center and the Caldwell Fellows Program are honored to welcome Dr. Akinari Hoshino of Nagoya University to NC State for International Education Week! Dr. Hoshino, who delivered an inspiring lecture at the Caldwell Fellow–Nagoya University Student Leadership Conference in Japan earlier this year, will visit campus to continue his message of cross-cultural leadership and collaboration. During his visit, he will meet with the Caldwell Sophomore Seminar class and present a lecture for the broader NC State community, encouraging future leaders to engage meaningfully across cultures and perspectives.
In addition to his talks, Dr. Hoshino will meet with NC State and Nagoya University partners to plan the next Caldwell–Nagoya University Student Leadership Conference, scheduled for Summer 2027. This expanded two-day conference will deepen student-to-student engagement and strengthen the enduring partnership between NC State and Nagoya University.
Study Abroad 101 for Academic Advisors
- Monday, November 17, 2025
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Zoom
Join the Study Abroad Office for an overview of how NC State students plan and complete study abroad programs. We’ll walk through program types, application timelines and ways to connect global experiences to degree requirements. The session is geared toward academic advisors who want practical tools and up-to-date information to guide students through the process.
Learn more about study abroad advising at NC State!
NC State Prague Lightning Talks & Faculty Round Table
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- 1:00 -2:00 p.m. | Witherspoon Student Center, Room WSC 201
Join us for an engaging discussion where NC State faculty members affiliated with the European Center will share exciting opportunities available in Prague! Hear from those who have experienced sabbaticals, conducted research, or led faculty-led programs, and discover how you can enhance your academic journey. Lunch will be provided and VR headsets will be available to take a stroll through Prague.
To attend this event, registration is required. Please note that the registration period will close at midnight on October 29, 2025.
Global Film Series: Babylon Berlin
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | James B. Hunt Library Auditorium 1103
This epic crime drama, set during the Weimar Republic, the chaotic 15-year era that preceded the Third Reich, has become an international television sensation. Based on the best-selling novels by Volker Kutscher, the show centers on Gereon Rath, a police detective from Cologne played by Volker Bruch, who arrives in the unfamiliar capital to investigate a blackmail plot. Rated TV-MA; contains material for mature audiences. We will screen the first two episodes of Season 1; total runtime approximately 90 minutes. In German with English subtitles. The screening will be introduced by Marcel Strobel, assistant professor of German, Department of World Languages & Cultures, NC State.
The Global Film Series is a collaboration between the NC State University Libraries and NC State Global. This screening is supported by Centennial Campus Placemaking.Register for your free tickets, here.
Study Abroad Academic Advisor Meet ‘n Greet
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Global Courtyard
Stop by the Global Courtyard to meet the Study Abroad advising team and connect with colleagues from across campus. This drop-in event is a chance to share ideas, ask questions and strengthen partnerships that help our students make the most of international opportunities. Light refreshments provided.
Explore NC State Study Abroad opportunities!
Food, Fun and Geoguessr
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Venture II, Room 144
Join the Global Ambassadors and SKEMA for a night of Food, Fun and Geoguessr!
Geoguessr is an engaging online geographic discovery game that challenges players to identify their location using street view imagery and maps. The game provides players with a random street view of a location from anywhere in the world, and through careful observation and deduction based on the surroundings, players must guess their exact location on a map.
Take a study break around the world with snacks, games and fun!
Student Study Abroad 101
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
- 3:00 p.m. | Talley Student Union, Room 3210
Thinking about studying abroad but not sure where to begin? This session covers how to choose a program, apply and find funding, with advice from both study abroad advisors and students who’ve recently returned from overseas. It’s a great first step for anyone interested in going abroad during their time at NC State.
Start your journey on PackAbroad!
Prague Alumni Perspectives: Empowering Success Stories
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
- 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Talley Student Union, Room 4140
You’re invited to a stimulating panel discussion that promises to transform your understanding of studying abroad! Join us for an engaging conversation with former participants from the Prague program, who will share their firsthand experiences and insights on how immersing themselves in a different culture expanded their horizons. Discover the practical benefits of studying abroad, from personal growth to professional opportunities, and learn how you can leverage these experiences to enhance your academic journey. Connect with fellow students, ask questions, and gain inspiration that could shape your own global adventure.
Registration is NOT required for this event.
The event will be followed by a networking gathering and alumni reunion at the Global Engagement Hub in Talley Student Union.
Virtual Reality (VR) sets will be available for a virtual tour of the Center.