International Education Week
Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Education Week 2025. Join us as we celebrate global diversity and explore cross-cultural connections through guest lectures, panel discussions, research presentations and more.
Several events are scheduled from November 3-7. All are free and open to the public. Highlights include:
The International Experience: Panel Discussions, Monday, Nov. 3, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom A: Hear from WMU’s global community at two different panel discussions. WMU Study Abroad alumni will speak about their journeys around the world from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. After, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., members of WMU’s international faculty will discuss their journey to Kalamazoo.
Featured at the International Professionals Panel will be Dr. Anna Popkova, associate professor of communication in the College of Art and Sciences; Dr. Mariam Konaté Main, professor at the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and Dr. Ying Thaviphoke, assistant professor of engineering management at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Student presenters include Jeffrey Harris, who spent spring semester of his junior year at the University College Dublin in Ireland and Pesley Koepp, who recently returned from the summer Business and Culture in Germany program and also participated in the Business & Culture in Thailand program.
- International Research Exhibition, Reception and Presentation of Posters, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2 to 4 p.m., Student Center: Visit the Student Center throughout the week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to see some of WMU’s most compelling international research. While you can browse the displays any time, join us on Wednesday for a special viewing with our Global Social and Conversation Circle groups. A Reception and Presentation of Posters will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Interested applicants should can find more information here .
Other International Education Week events include guest lectures presented by the Soga Japan Center and the Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies, a poster contest, a study abroad showcase and Fulbright information sessions for faculty and students. You can also support WMU’s Welcome Here campaign.
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Get Involved
Event Listing
Monday, Nov. 3
- International Research Exhibition, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., WMU Student Center, hosted by the Haenicke Institute's Global Learning and Fulbright and Faculty Engagement units.
- The International Experience: Panel Discussions, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom A, hosted by International Student Council and the Haenicke Institute’s International Student and Scholar Services and Study Abroad units.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
- International Research Exhibition, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., WMU Student Center, hosted by the Haenicke Institute's Global Learning and Fulbright and Faculty Engagement units.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
- International Research Exhibition, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., WMU Student Center, hosted by the Haenicke Institute's Global Learning and Fulbright and Faculty Engagement units.
- Fulbright Tabling 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Waldo library
- Research Exhibition Reception and Presentation of Posters hosted by the Haenicke Institute's Global Engagement Program and the Center for English Language and Culture for International Students, 2 to 4 p.m., Student Center Lobby
- Study Abroad Showcase, 2 to 4 p.m., Student Center Lobby, hosted by WMU Study Abroad, a unit of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education.
- Fulbright US Student Program Information Session, 4 p.m. Student Center
Thursday, Nov. 6
- International Research Exhibition, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., WMU Student Center, hosted by the Haenicke Institute's Global Learning and Fulbright and Faculty Engagement units.
- Fulbright Tabling 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Waldo library
Friday, Nov. 7
- International Research Exhibition, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., WMU Student Center, hosted by the Haenicke Institute's Global Learning and Fulbright and Faculty Engagement units.
- Fulbright US Scholar Program Information Session 9 a.m. Student Center
International Research Exhibition: Call for Submissions
Do you support graduate or undergraduate students engaged in international research—or do you know an international student with a compelling project? Encourage them to submit a proposal for consideration to be featured in our International Education Week Research Exhibition.
- How to Apply:
Students may apply using this form by Oct. 17. Selected students will be contacted by Oct. 22. Participation in the International Research Exhibition also counts toward the Global Citizen status in the Global Engagement Program (GEP). Learn more about the GEP here.
- Event Format:
Posters (or printable presentations) will be displayed in the WMU Student Center throughout the week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A Reception and Presentation of Posters will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Eligibility:
The International Research Exhibition is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Projects must focus on international research or be conducted by international students. For additional questions reach out to @email.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 — 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 — 2 to 4 p.m.