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International Education Week Events

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Join us in celebrating International Education Week, which runs from November 17-21, 2025.

International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It’s a joint initiative of the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Department of Education that promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment, as well as attracting future leaders from abroad to study, learn and share experiences.

Here at Fox Valley Technical College, we are excited to celebrate with the following events:

Monday, Nov. 17

Student Workshop: Explore CPT, OPT, Job Search Tips, Social Security, and Tax Essentials
Presented by Dr. Allisen Stojanovic
11:30 a.m.
Appleton Campus, Room B104

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Global Grounds
Sip, taste and explore cultures from around the world.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Appleton Campus, Room G130
All are welcome!

Wednesday, Nov. 19

International Cultural Club
Visit Kaukauna High School for a tour, dinner and conversation with Kaukauna Diversity Club.
4-6 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Global Grounds
Sip, taste and explore cultures from around the world.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Appleton Campus, Room G130
All are welcome!

Friday, Nov. 21

Free Webinar: Community Colleges & Access to Global Competence Learning Opportunities
12 p.m.
All are welcome!
Join AFS Intercultural Programs and FVTC for a virtual session focused on how community colleges are paving a path for international education. Panelist Samantha Rosario holds expertise in learning opportunities abroad and will share about the lessons learned from offering study abroad programs, models in place at Fox Valley and how to resource it all. FVTC faculty member Dr. Maria Carone shares about embedding global competence education into core curriculum to prepare students for a global workforce.
Info & event registration >

Interested in learning more?

FVTC Languages & Culture    |     FVTC Study Abroad

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