This week, Kent State joins the nation and more than 100 countries around the world in celebrating International Education Week with events and educational activities every day. Find the full schedule here.
Created in 2000 by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week’s objective is to promote educational programs that prepare Americans, as well as international students to succeed in a world that has become increasingly globalized – and continues on that track.
“In today’s world, what happens in Rio de Janeiro, Jeddah and Jakarta impacts our lives as much as events and trends in Cleveland, Toledo and Cincinnati,” said Todd Diacon, 鶹ý president.
“International Education Week reminds us of our global mission at Kent State and facilitates our learning about other people, places and political systems.”
As the sole U.S. recipient of the 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for comprehensive internationalization, Kent State is a recognized leader in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
One of the highlights of this week’s schedule is the International Food Cook-Off on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Student culinary teams compete as they prepare and present a different cultural entrée from their home country or region. This free event is open to everyone.
