Celebrate, discuss, and learn more about the role of international education as a powerful global force, cultivating a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world, as part of the International Education Week (IEW) celebration at Maricopa Community Colleges, November 13-17, 2023. The week-long series of in-person and virtual events, across all 10 colleges, is open to all students, faculty, and staff. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week is a yearly opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
Opening Ceremony
- 10 a.m. – Opening Remarks
Introduction of Keynote Speaker presented by Dr. Kate Smith, Rio Salado College President - 10:15 a.m. – Keynote, Jorge Mendoza Yezcas, Consul General of Mexico in Phoenix