Phoenix, AZ – November 17, 2025 – Phoenix College (PC) celebrates International Education Week, November 17 - 21, 2025, to honor the ways international education broadens minds, fosters intercultural understanding, and prepares students to thrive in an interconnected world.The weeklong series of events, Beyond Borders: Celebrating Global Learning and Connection, will highlight the stories, partnerships, and experiences that connect us—across borders and beyond boundaries—expanding perspectives, embracing cultures, and empowering global citizens. Events are free and open to the public. All in-person events are located at Phoenix College, 1202 W. Thomas Road. Virtual events may be attended through the links provided.
DAILY EVENTS
Study Abroad Booth, with Games and Candy from Around the World
Daily | 11 am —1 pm | Sophomore Square
International Book Display
Daily | during library operating hours | Fannin Library
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
International Education Week Opening Ceremony
10 —11 am | Virtual: Zoom link (Meeting ID: 853 3867 6718 | Passcode: 69Hwxc)
Keynote Speaker: Eva Masadiego, Executive Director, Arizona-Mexico Commission
Taste from Around the World and Games
11 am — 12:30 pm | Sophomore Square
Come and taste snacks from different countries and cultures, while exploring table games played around the world.
Karaoke (International Version)
12:30 — 1:30 pm | Sophomore Square
Join the fun of karaoke music available in multiple languages, and learn about a popular form of entertainment, particularly in countries like Japan and Philippines.
International Movie Screening: Nakom
2:30—4:30 pm | Hacienda Room (F-121)
Iddrisu (Jacob Ayanaba), a talented medical student reluctantly returns home to the village of Nakom after his father's death. Iddrisu temporarily assumes responsibility for the impoverished household and farm, inheriting a debt that could destroy the family. Attempting to maintain part of his studies from the confines of a small hut, Iddrisu struggles to balance tradition and familial duty with the call to follow his own dreams.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Former ESL Students: Where Are They Now?
10 — 11:15 am | Student Union Den
Panel of former ESL students who have completed the program and have achieved a wide range of personal, academic, and professional success.
Study Abroad Information Session: Guanajuato
12 — 1 pm | Student Union Den
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and history of Mexico with our exciting summer study abroad program in Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its colonial architecture, colorful atmosphere, and artistic energy.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
“Monuments of the World” Loteria
11 am —12 pm | Sophomore Square
Discover and play Loteria—a game that has been played across Latin America for centuries—with a twist that features landmarks in the world.
Tastes from Around the World and Games
12 — 1 pm | Sophomore Square
Come and taste snacks from different countries and cultures, while exploring table games played around the world.
Study Abroad Information Session: Guanajuato
5:30 — 6:30 pm | Virtual: Google Meet
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and history of Mexico with our exciting summer study abroad program in Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its colonial architecture, colorful atmosphere, and artistic energy.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Tea and Cookies from Around the World
11 am — 12 pm | Sophomore Square
Come and taste tea and cookies from around the world, and learn about diverse cultural traditions such as formal ceremonies to casual daily rituals.
International Fashion Show
12 — 1 pm | Sophomore Square
Students and community come together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity at Phoenix College.
Poetry Slam
3 — 4 pm | Virtual: Zoom link (Meeting ID: 829 4077 0993 | Passcode: q1et9T)
In honor of Aziz Alhadi, former Director of International Education at Mesa Community College and a passionate poet—who passed away in 2024—MCCCD’s international education community is hosting a poetry contest open to all enrolled MCCCD students. Contest winners will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the poetry slam event. For more information on the poetry contest, visit: maricopa.edu/poetry-contest
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Maricopa Colleges Global Leadership Experience
Beyond Boundaries: Empowering Global Citizens for a Changing World
9 am — 4 pm | Conference Center at Rio Salado College
Step beyond your community and explore your role as a global citizen. Through dynamic sessions, students will learn about resilience, storytelling, and cross-cultural experiences to support their professional development as empathetic leaders in today's interconnected world. To attend: Please contact PC’s college representative.
For more information on Phoenix College's International Education Program or study abroad programs, call (602) 285-7424 or email: [email protected]