International Student Events

OIP Sponsored Events

2026 Intercultural Night Flyer (590KB)

When: Thursday, March 19
Where: Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts, Curtiss Hall
Time: 7-9 p.m.

2026 INTERNATIONAL CARDINAL VIDEO SHOWCASE

Share Your SVSU Experience – Win Up to $300
Deadline: March 31, 2026

International students — we want to highlight your story. Create a 2–3 minute video sharing your experience at SVSU. Your voice can help future students understand what life here is really like.

Submit Your Video

• An individual video
• A group video
• Multiple short videos created by a team

Teams are welcome. If a group wins, the prize may be shared among members.

What Could You Film?

You have full creative freedom. Possible ideas include:

• A day in your life at SVSU
• A favorite class experience
• Student excursions or campus trips
• Interacting with local community members
• Cultural exchange moments
• A challenge you faced and how you adapted
• Advice for future international students
• Highlights from your time here

You do not need to follow a strict format. These are simply suggestions.

Optional details you might include:

• Where you are from
• What surprised you when you arrived
• What helped you succeed
• What you would tell a new student

Technical Details

• Phone videos are completely acceptable
• Professional editing is not required
• Typical formats such as .mp4, .mov, or .mpg are fine

We are seeking 3–5 strong submissions. Early submissions are encouraged.

To submit your file, upload your file using this link: Competition Entry. You may share a private download link (Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.).

If you are interested but unsure how to edit, you may submit raw footage. The Office of International Programs will work with you to polish the final version.

Prizes

• Total prize value: approximately $600
• Prizes will be purchased on behalf of the winners through the Office of International Programs.

OIP reserves all rights to post submissions online and use them as promotional materials.

Accessibility & Non-Discrimination

SVSU will provide reasonable accommodations for those persons with disabilities. Individuals who wish accommodations should contact the Office of Student Life at 989-964-6081 at least three days prior to the event.

SVSU does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical impairment, disability, or veteran status in the provision of education, employment, and other services.

2025-2026 Previously Held Events

• September 2025: the Office of International Programs staff celebrated students who had birthdays in both September and October.
• October 2025: the OIP staff and students took a day trip to Mackinac Island, walked in the homecoming parade and celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival which is most widely celebrated in Asian countries and regions with significant Chinese cultural influence, similar to Thanksgiving in the American culture.
• November 2025: the OIP staff celebrated "International Education Week" which promotes international understanding, study abroad opportunities, and cultural exchange programs. Celebrations began with the Study Abroad Show & Tell, the International Food Festival, the International Cultural Showcase and ending with our Keynote Speaker and Global Engagement Panel. In addition, we sponsored a Thanksgiving Dinner Party for our international students and celebrated students who had birthdays in both November and May.
• December 2025: the Office of International Programs staff celebrated students who had birthdays in both December and June.
• January 2026: the Office of International Programs staff not only welcomed new International Cardinals to campus but also celebrated students who had birthdays in both January and July.
• February 2026: the Office of International Programs celebrated Lunar New Year and sponsored an experiential experience at Snow Snake Ski resort where students either learned to Snowboard or Ski.