WorldQuest Global Knowledge Competition:

WorldQuest is an exciting international competition for high school students that takes place at Portland State University in February each year. This friendly team competition for knowledge about world affairs was initiated by the World Affairs Councils of America in 2003. The ten rounds of questions also include a regional cultural immersion during the dinner hour. The winners of the competition travel to Washington D.C. for the national event in April.

International Speakers Program:

The International Guest Speakers Program arranges for professionals, university students, returned Peace Corps volunteers, and community members to bring their culture and experiences to life for you and your students. Visit Portland State University's International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) to learn about their speakers program.

Cultural Immersion Program:

Transform your school into a microcosm of the world with speakers, artists-in-residence, Cultural Boxes, props, passport tours, and performances for a month or more.

Teach the World Educator Conference & Youth Forum Series:

Learn about regions of the world through a World in Transition curricular training, workshops, cultural experiences and a chance to meet people from other lands. Learn about Teach Africa and Teach the Middle East, parts 1 and 2of the series.

From Awareness To Action! Program:

Use our contacts, networks and website to facilitate opportunities for students to take action on global issues.

Welcome to My World Program

Welcome to my world helps teach students sensitivity to people with disabilities. This is achieved through the simulation of physical and learning