International Education Week: November 16-20, 2020

International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative organized by the U.S. Departments of State and Education and serves as “an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide… [and promotes] programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.”  

The theme for IEW 2020 is “engage, resilient, and global.” As a global community, we are experiencing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 health pandemic. However, the State Department remains engaged with our global community, resilient and committed to working with U.S. and international institutions globally. Despite the challenges, the State Department will continue its efforts to promote international exchanges – safely and securely – to enhance our national security and promote economic growth.

In Colorado, universities like CU Boulder organize programming to showcase and celebrate the extensive international connections here on campus, spearheaded by the Offices of Education Abroad and International Student & Scholar Services. Colorado Govenor, Jared Polis, issued a State of Colorado proclamation declaring November 16 to 20, 2020 as International Education Week to celebrate the benefits of international eduation and exchange. 

In connection with International Education Week, the 2020 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange (2020 Open Doors) will be released this week.

MHC