Overview
Santa Ana College has proudly welcomed students from around the world for 70 years, and this year, we celebrate the connections and bridges across cultures we have built over the decades! Our theme for IEW is focused on how far we've come, and the journey our community has been a part of for so much of our college history. Our alumni can be found across the world, and they represent the natural extension of the generous and welcoming spirit of Santa Ana College globally.
International Education Week was established by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education 25 years ago to encourage intercultural exchanges and education. Our goal is to join this effort to highlight the incredible educational achievements of our current students and alumni network here and abroad. Each year, our community comes together for IEW, volunteering time, energy, and talent to our events. And while we are redesigning the IEW, the volunteer roles will also be redesigned to accommodate not just one day of festival, but three days!
Event Calendar
Monday, November 3
12-1:30 pm: APSP Communi-Tea Talk on South Asian Identity and Allyship in VL-107
Tuesday, November 4 - Thursday, November 6
International Education Week will begin with an Opening Ceremony on November 4, where all are invited to herald in the celebration of culture on campus with a Parade of Nations, led by our guest Lion Dancer, who will lead us from the Fountain on Central Plaza to JSC-219. Join us as we open our doors to the world!
Each day will have different cultural representatives ready to share the incredible gifts each culture brings to Santa Ana College. Each team will share foods, arts, games, language, dress, and other elements of culture from their selected country. The daily schedule will continue throughout IEW in JSC-219:
11 am: Exhibition & Activities, with treats provided by the Culinary Arts Program
12 pm: Cultural Presentations begin, followed by entertainment
1-2 pm: Exhibitions & Activities
Thursday, November 6
International Student Program Gala Closing Event
6pm: 70th Anniversary International Student Program Gala at The Hacienda.
RSVP & Ticket is required due to limited space; please submit your RSVP and purchase your ticket online here by October 31.
