International Education Week (IEW)

Each year, Shippensburg University celebrates initiatives and programs that help bring a multitude of opportunities to learn about international themes to members of our campus and community.

Whether it be through our students, through our faculty and staff, or through the study abroad programs and courses that we offer on a regular basis, Shippensburg University is connected to the region, the country, and the rest of the world. So please join us as we celebrate International Education and all of the wonderful opportunities that exist here at Shippensburg University.

Check out what's happening at this year's 
International Education Week Celebration

International Education Week is packed full of events that will give students multiple opportunities to have unique experiences. The events vary in nature and include culture, diversity and a variety of food.

Calendar of Events

Monday, October 27, 2025

International Flag Display, International Film and Discussion

6:30 p.m.
Stewart Hall

Flags have a deep meaning for all of us. Seeing the flags all in one place at the heart of campus is symbolic of our proudly celebrated diversity and a renewed visual demonstration of how important international students, faculty and administrators are to Shippensburg University. The flags celebrate all of us and remind us that we must embrace and celebrate each other during IEW and all year round.

A film will be shown and refreshments will be served.  Details forthcoming.

Hosted by Dr. Sean Cornell, Associate Professor of Geography and Earth Science

Sponsored by the International Studies Program and Center for Global Education

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Study Abroad Panel Discussion

6:30 p.m.
Orndorff Theater, Ceddia Union Building

Where did you go, what did you do and would you do it again? Students will discuss their recent personal overseas study and travel experiences to countries around the world.

Hosted by Dr. Mark Sachleben, Professor of Political Science

Sponsored by the International Studies Program and Center for Global Education

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Immersion Afternoon

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Ceddia Union Building MPR A

Spend an afternoon experiencing world cultures. Language, culture, food and fun await you! Have you ever wanted to learn about various countries in Latin America, Spain, France, Germany, and more? Come and interact with faculty and students who are experts on these countries. International food will be served.

Hosted by the Department of Global Languages and Cultures.

Sponsored by the Office of Inclusion, Belonging and Social Equity and a grant from the Commission on Human Understanding.

Going Global; Working Internationally

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Zoom

Professionals are no longer confined to a local geography when working in non-profits/ businesses—the world can be their market from day one! Come experience the various stories that highlight different countries, cultures, and traditions. Learn how to identify advantages and liabilities of working internationally, how to manage it locally and globally, and build partnerships and personal networks.
Hosted by the Career Center.

IEW Advisory Board

Planning for International Education Week is a year-long process and requires the time and energy of numerous individuals who work together with students to make each week a success. This year's advisory board includes the following individuals:
•    Buchbauer, Victoria – Career Center, Senior Executive Director
•    Burnett, Mary - Global Education Center, Director
•    Cornell, Sean - Department of Geography & Earth Sciences
•    Mitaut, Blandine - Department of Global Languages and Cultures
•    Morana, Ana - Department of Global Languages and Cultures
•    Sachleben, Mark - Department of Political Science
•    Skaff, Jonathan – International Studies Program, Director and Department of History and Philosophy 
•    Wildermuth, David - Department of Global Languages and Cultures