International Education Week
51ĀŅĀ× Announces International Education Week 2025: Global Workforce Readiness
51ĀŅĀ× will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 13ā21, 2025, with a campus-wide focus on this yearās theme: Global Workforce Readiness.
This theme underscores the universityās commitment to preparing students for success in an increasingly interconnected world. Global workforce readiness means equipping OHIO students with the cross-cultural understanding, language proficiency, and global awareness necessary to thrive in diverse professional settingsāwhether in Ohio, across the United States, or around the world. It also reflects 51ĀŅĀ×ās leadership in integrating global learning into the student experience, ensuring that every Bobcat develops the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to navigate and lead within a rapidly changing global economy.
During IEW, academic colleges, departments, and student organizations are encouraged to coordinate events and activities that highlight their international engagement and connect to the theme of global workforce readiness. The week features research presentations, internship opportunities, cultural events, and alumni discussions ā highlighting the many ways global education at OHIO prepares students for personal and professional success.
Call for Nominations: Awards for Excellence in Global Engagement
The Awards for Excellence in Global Engagement celebrate the exceptional efforts of 51ĀŅĀ× faculty and staff who advance the institutionās mission of global learning, research, and community building.
Each year, the University presents awards in four categories: Global Learning, Global Discovery, Global Engagement, and Global Community. These honors recognize individuals who expand opportunities for students and colleagues to engage globallyāwhether through teaching, research, creative activity, service, or partnerships.
Award recipients will be recognized at the Global Engagement Dinner and Awards Celebration on Sunday, November 16, 2025, during International Education Week.
Eligibility: Nominees must be current, full- or part-time faculty (tenure-track or instructional) or current, full- or part-time staff (either classified or administrative) at 51ĀŅĀ×.
Nomination Website: /oga/awards
Nomination Deadline: November 3, 2025.
For more information about the awards and to submit a nomination, please visit the Awards for Excellence in Global Engagement webpage or contact Haley Duschinski at duschins@ohio.edu.
IEW 2025: Global Workforce Readiness
Event Highlights
International Education Week 2025 features an engaging lineup of programs exploring the connections between global learning and career readiness. The events below reflect the weekās themeāGlobal Workforce Readinessāand invite students, faculty, and staff to engage in meaningful conversations about preparing for success in a rapidly changing world.
Interstride Fall Symposium (Faculty & Staff)
Thursday, November 13, 11:00amā5:30pm
Keynote Speakers:
Shawn VanDerziel, President & CEO, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
Miriam Feldblum, President & CEO, Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration
International education is at a crossroads. Evolving policies, shifting student needs, and growing global competition demand a more unified, strategic approach. Yet many institutions still operate in silosāleaving international students to navigate fragmented support systems.
Accelerated US Job Search Acclimation for International Students (Virtual)
November 13, 6:00pm ā8:00pm
Facilitator: Steve Dalton (Virtual), Lead Coordinator: Aaron Sturgill
Networking can feel uncomfortableāespecially across culturesābut success in the US job search requires adapting quickly. This interactive workshop offers practical frameworks international students can use before and after arrival to accelerate their transition and improve outcomes.
Global Bobcats Student Showcase Events
Global Bobcats Student Showcase: Opening Lunch & Keynote Speaker Dr. Nukhet Sandal
Friday, November 14, 12:00pmā1:15pm, Baker Center 240/242
Dr. Nukhet A. Sandal, Interim Associate Vice President for Community Impact, Associate Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences, and Professor of Political Science will open the Global Bobcats Student Showcase with a keynote on how global education cultivates an innovative mindset, strategic leadership, and adaptabilityāskills essential for thriving in todayās interconnected world.
Global Bobcats Student Showcase: International Research & Creative Expo, Career Workshops, Ice-Cream Social and Networking Hour
Friday, November 14, 1:30pmā5:30pm, Baker Center 2nd Floor
This student showcase hosted by Career Services in partnership with SISAL highlights the global perspectives and research excellence of OHIO students across disciplines. The event includes presentations, career-focused workshops and an ice-cream social/ dessert reception that encourages community building and dialogue centered on global engagement.
IEW Dinner and Award Celebration
Sunday, November 16, Doors Open 4:30pm, Program 5:00pm-7:30pm, Baker Center 240/242
Invitation Only.
SISAL International Internships Open House
Monday, November 17, 12:00pmā2:00pm, Walter Student Success Center 106
Curious about international internships? Drop by to learn about SISALās new International Internship Program, which offers partially and fully funded placements in South Africa, Malaysia, Thailand, and beyond. Meet faculty and program directors, explore posters, and discover how these experiences can fit into your academic and career plans.
SISAL Global Readiness Alumni and Employer Panel
Monday, November 17, 5:30pmā7:30pm, Baker Center 503
Hear from OHIO alumni and industry professionals who have built successful careers by applying global perspectives in business, communication, education, and other sectors. The conversation will highlight how international experiences enhance workforce readiness and expand professional opportunities.
SISAL Global Workforce Microcredential Workshop
Tuesday, November 18, 5:00pmā6:00pm, Gordy 116
Stand out in the job market by earning OHIOās new Global Workforce Readiness Microcredential, developed by SISAL and Career Services. This interactive workshop guides students through earning a digital badge that demonstrates global fluency, intercultural competency, and language proficiencyāskills valued by employers across industries.
International Dinner
Saturday, November 22, Doors Open 5:30pm, Program starts 6:00pm, Ping Center
Celebrate global connection and culture at the International Dinner, an evening of international cuisine, conversation, and community. This yearās theme is Around the World in One Dinner and ISU welcomes the university and broader community to explore the wonderful flavors, spices, and traditional recipes from across continents. .