Western Celebrating International Education Week Nov. 16-20

Western Washington University will offer a series of events in support of International Education Week (IEW) beginning Monday, Nov.16 and running through Friday, Nov. 20. 

WWU sponsored events include a Korean cooking class, a Fulbright workshop for faculty, a virtual expedition to magnificent Mongolia with Psychology professors David Sattler and Jim Graham with photos by Rhys Logan, Education Abroad info sessions, voting for WWU’s annual Education Abroad photo contest winners, and more! Visit the IEW website for a full listing of virtual events.  All these events are free and open the public, but note that some require pre-registration. 

In one of the week's virtual events, join Dohun Kwon, a visiting scholar from South Korea, and Western student Suhyun Ban (see photo at right) as they teach how to make the delicious Korean dish kimbap - Korean style sushi rolls!

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Join the WWU campus in celebrating this important week!