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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.

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Think and Do, Globally

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. To celebrate our Think and Do attitude, the Office of Global Engagement is excited to host a series of events to recognize our university’s global connections. No matter who you are or where you’re from, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate international education and exchange worldwide.

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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!

Mr. and Mrs. Wuff at the airport showing Wolfies symbols with their hands, and three students taking selfies around the world with Wolfies hand signals. Text reads: "NC State Global and the Alumni Association present: Wolfies Around the World: It's international education week and we want to celebrate NC State, globally! Whether you're studying abroad, traveling for research, or exploring the world, send us your Wolfies from around the globe.

Wolfies Around the World

  • November 11-21, 2025

It’s International Education Week and the Alumni Association & NC State Global want to celebrate NC State, globally! Whether you’re studying abroad, traveling for research, or exploring the world, send us your Wolfies from around the globe. Submit your photos using this form and we will share them on social media!

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Wisława Szymborska Digital Exposition Official Opening Ceremony

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

LOTS of illustrations of tea, coffee, squiggles, asterisks and tea leaves. Text reads: Global Tea and Coffee: Thursday, November 13th 2:00 - 4:00 pm Fountain Dining Hall. Come Try Tea & Coffee From Around the World! Free Event - No Meal Plan Required

Global Tea & Coffee

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. 

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Wolf Den Pitch Competition 2025

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. 

A red and white graphic image that has a background of India with a white cutout of a Bollywood dancer. Text reads: NC State College of Management International Education Week Cultural Showcase: South Asia. Monday, November 17; Join us for an unforgettable evening to learn about South Asian culture! We're bringing the energy of Bollywood with dazzling dances, delicious South Asian cuisine, and the rhythm of innovation with traditional and contemporary Indian Music. Nelson 3400; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sponsored by the India Study Abroad Program.

Poole Global Cultural Showcase: South Asia

  • Monday, November 17, 2025
  • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Nelson Hall, Rm. 3400

Join Poole Global for an unforgettable evening to learn about South Asian culture! They’re bringing the energy of Bollywood with dazzling dances, delicious South Asian cuisine and the rhythm of innovation with traditional and contemporary Indian music.

RSVP here.

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An Evening Talk by Margot Carrington: Public Diplomacy, Cross-Cultural Leadership and Global Understanding

  • Monday, November 17, 2025
  • 5:30 p.m. | Lampe 218

The NC Japan Center and the College of Humanities & Social Sciences present An Evening Talk by Margot Carrington: Public Diplomacy, Cross-Cultural Leadership and Global Understanding in celebration of International Education Week. Margot Carrington is a former U.S. diplomat with a 25-year career in the Dept. of State, including 4 tours in Japan and service as Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs under Ambassador Kennedy.

Contact Dr. Kyung Hee Ha for more information and any accessibility needs at kha3@ncsu.edu

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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!

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NC State Prague Lightning Talks & Faculty Round Table

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.

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Global Film Series: Babylon Berlin

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.

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Study Abroad Academic Advisor Meet ‘n Greet

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Global Courtyard (weather permitting)

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. If the weather doesn’t allow for this event to be in the Global Courtyard, it will be held in the 1911 Atrium.

Register Here

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Poole Global Job Search Strategies

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  • 1:00 – 2:00  p.m. | Virtual

Join Poole Global for their virtual session on Global Job Search Strategies! Interstride is a career platform designed to help international students find jobs and internships, navigate visa processes and build their professional network. It provides tools and resources such as a job board for visa-sponsoring employers and a community for networking with other students and alumni.

RSVP here.

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Poole Global Trivia

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  • 6:00 – 8:00  p.m. | Nelson Hall, Rm. 2405

ABSU and Global Corps are teaming up to host an exciting trivia night where NC State students can test their knowledge across categories like Global Locations, Business and Pop Culture! Come compete in this fast-paced trivia challenge against fellow Wolfpack Students.

Add it to your calendar

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Food, Fun and Geoguessr

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!

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Student Study Abroad 101

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!

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Prague Alumni Perspectives: Empowering Success Stories

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.