International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW) has been celebrated annually since its inception in 2000 by the US Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Murray State University invites faculty, staff, and students to participate each year by proposing a session, performance, forum, or other scholarly or creative work that celebrates international education.
IEW 2023 - November 13-17
Join us for any or all of our free events, open to the public. Questions? Email us at msu.studyabroad@murraystate.edu.
2023 Schedule
10:00 a.m. - “Articulating Your International Experience”
135 Blackburn
A career workshop, presented by Matthew Borlik, CEA CAPA Regional Director, where you’ll learn to communicate effectively about your experience abroad when applying for jobs or graduate school.
Lunch Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of Spain at Simple 7 Station - Chicken Paella
1:00 p.m. - “Gilman, Study Abroad, and You”
135 Blackburn
An informational session about the Gilman Scholarship and study abroad tips presented by Gilman Scholar Tam Woolfork. Tam studied abroad in Japan at Doshisha University during the Spring 2023 semester with the help of the Gilman Scholarship, a program of the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
2:00 p.m. - CCSA Info & Application Session
135 Blackburn
Picture yourself studying abroad for 2 weeks in Australia, Belize, England, Ireland, or Scotland! Earn credit for HON studying Tolkien’s Medieval Rings, NUR exploring healthcare through the ages, MKT exploring marketing of the adult beverage industries in Ireland, JMC while storytelling in Scotland, OSH comparing risk management practices in England and Ireland,...and the list goes on. CCSA provides students with faculty-led programs in English-speaking countries. Stop by to learn more or bring your computer and we’ll help you fill out your application!
3 p.m. - Education Abroad Open Advising
135 Blackburn
Drop in at any stage of the application process. Don't know how to choose a program? Need help with your application or scholarships? A representative from our office will be in 135 Blackburn every Monday at 3 and Thursday at 11. No appointment is needed. Just show up!
4 p.m. - Education Abroad Scholarship Workshop
131 Blackburn, Education Abroad Office Conference Room
Did you know that over 95% of students who apply for study abroad scholarships receive an award? Learn from the Education Abroad Office staff about available scholarships specifically to support your study abroad, how your existing aid package may apply to your program, how to make your application as strong as possible, and how to get your questions answered so we can help you get on a plane!
Dinner Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of Germany at Chef’s Table Station - Jagerschnitzel
Lunch Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of Canada at Bistro Grill Station - Poutine
4 p.m. - Education Abroad Scholarship Workshop
131 Blackburn, Education Abroad Office Conference Room
Did you know that over 95% of students who apply for study abroad scholarships receive an award? Learn from the Education Abroad Office staff about available scholarships specifically to support your study abroad, how your existing aid package may apply to your program, how to make your application as strong as possible, and to get your questions answered so we can help you get on a plane!
5:00 p.m. - Korean New Year “Soellal” Festival
135 Blackburn
Jihyun Nam and Juhyeon Bang
Interested in learning more about Korean culture and tradition? Join us as students studying at Murray State from Daegu, South Korea present about Seollal, the Korean New Year festival. There will be fun games to play, Korean snacks to try, and friends to meet!
Dinner Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of Greece at Marinara Station - Pastitsio
Breakfast Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of the Czech Republic at Indulge Station - Kolache
Lunch Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of Morocco at Harmont Station - Chickpea Tagine
2 p.m. - Agriculture in Ecuador Information & Application Session
135 Blackburn
Kristie Guffey and Chad Gaylord
Looking to gain first-hand experience in international agriculture, agribusiness, animal science, equine science, or veterinary medicine? Come and learn about the Hutson School of Agriculture's faculty-led program to Ecuador this May.
3 p.m. - KIIS Information & Application Session
135 Blackburn
Hoping to do a KIIS program? Meet MSU KIIS program directors and faculty to ask questions about their programs. An Education Abroad Advisor will be there too so come ready to work on applications and learn more about the process.
4 p.m. - Education Abroad Scholarship Workshop
131 Blackburn, Education Abroad Office Conference Room
Did you know that over 95% of students who apply for study abroad scholarships receive an award? Learn from the Education Abroad Office staff about available scholarships specifically to support your study abroad, how your existing aid package may apply to your program, how to make your application as strong as possible, and to get your questions answered so we can help you get on a plane!
4:30 p.m. - Indian Designs: Rangoli & Henna
135 Blackburn
Amulya Singirikonda
Join us as Murray State students from India talk about the colorful art form of Rangoli and the body art of Henna after an eventful weekend of celebrating Diwali. They will explain more about the importance of this holiday and these beautiful and ornate art forms. Stick around and you could walk away with your hand full of beautiful henna designs!
Dinner Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of South Korea at Chef’s Table Station - Bulgogi
8:30-10:30 a.m. - Teach Abroad and Education Abroad Office Open House (Faculty)
131 Blackburn, Education Abroad Office
Imagine that course you always wanted to teach. Now, imagine you are teaching it in England, Germany, South Korea, or Ireland!! Now is the time to start planning your next or first study abroad class. Applications for 2025 are due January 15, 2024.
Haven’t seen our offices since we were in Woods or Lovett? Well, we have been in Blackburn for a while now. We invite you to stop by for some coffee and bagels while familiarizing yourself with our office, team, and study/teach abroad opportunities.
11 a.m. - Education Abroad Open Advising
135 Blackburn
Drop in at any stage of the application process. Don't know how to choose a program? Need help with your application or scholarships? A representative from our office will be in 135 Blackburn every Monday at 3 and Thursday at 11. No appointment is needed. Just show up!
Lunch Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of Portugal at Simple 7 Station - Shrimp Mozambique
4 p.m. - Semester in Regensburg Fall 2024 Information & Application Session
135 Blackburn
Yana Andonova and Marjorie Hilton
Join us for an application session where you’ll have the opportunity to ask all your questions and talk with the faculty who will be with you in Regensburg.
Lunch Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of Lebanon at Harmony Station - Tabouleh
Dinner Winslow International Cuisine Week
Taste of England at Chef’s Table Station - Bangers and Mash