International Education Week (IEW)

(IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

International Education Week 2026

This year, International Education Week (IEW) is November 16-20, 2026.Ìý

Programs and activities noted below highlights relevant programing occurring across campus throughout November and the academic year, in addition to International Education Week.

  • Wednesdays:
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  • Thursdays:
  • Nov 2 & 16:
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  • Nov 13:
  • Nov 16: ( by Nov. 11)
  • Nov 17:
  • Nov 17: Ìý
  • Nov 18:
  • Nov 18:
  • Nov 19: Celebration of International Communities Dinner (details coming soon)


IEW Photo Submission

Congratulations to Abhinaya Allu and Zukhra Baibolatova, our 2025 IEW photo submission favorites!

Colors of ConnectionÌý

Colorful yellow aspen tree tops in front of snowy mountains

Abhinaya Allu

Taken in Aspen, Colorado

Studying in Colorado has shown me how diversity, like nature’s seasons, brings beauty and growth. The contrast between snowy mountains and golden aspens reminds me that every culture adds a unique shade to the global landscape. International education has taught me to appreciate differences not as divides, but as the colors that complete our shared world.

The Spirit of the West

Zukhra Baibolatova posing on a wooden post fence wearing cowgirl hat at Chataqua Park with mountains in the backgroun

Zukhra Baibolatova

Taken at Chautauqua Park in Boulder

This photo captures what my student life at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder felt like- freedom, nature, and the spirit of the West. Living and studying here inspired me to slow down, breathe, and connect with the beautiful landscapes that surround the university. Boulder's outdoor culture and open-minded community became a big part of my journey and shaped who I am today. The mountains, wide-open fields, nearby farms, and horse ranches added even more to that Western atmosphere, making my experience here feel exceptional and deeply connected to nature.