An international banquet can be an effective kick-off or conclusion to international week. Students can serve as hosts, help set the menu, and provide entertainment. Be sure to invite faculty, staff, and administrators. A brown bag lunch series featuring international and education abroad students and faculty is easy to arrange. You can choose a theme or let presenters pick their own topic.
Lunches are informal and can be a good way to reach a wider section of the student body.
Set a theme for International Week and host a series of lectures presenting different views. Opening the series up to the community can add an extra dimension to the postlecture discussion. Daily workshops can focus on anything from career development for international students to creating origami. Charging a nominal registration fee can help defray the costs of supplies. A fashion show can be held as part of the international banquet or as one of the brown bag lunches.