International Student Events
The Office of International Programs hosts events throughout the year. Please continue to check the page as new events will be added on an ongoing basis.
OIP Sponsored Events
Upcoming events:
- 2025 International Education Week (21,999KB) Celebrations: November 10-14, 2025
- IEW Study Abroad Show & Tell | 2025 IEW Show & Tell (9,780KB) | Monday, November 10th from 12-2 pm, Rotunda at Doan
- IEW International Food Festival | 2025 IEW FF (228KB) | Tuesday, November 11th, 11am-1pm, Marketplace at Doan - $13.50 or one meal swipe
- IEW International Cultural Showcase | 2025 IEW ICS (181KB) | Wednesday, November 12th from 12-2 pm, Library Commons
- IEW International Keynote Speech and Global Engagement Panel | 2025 IEW Speech-Panel (765KB) | Thursday, November 13th from 12-1:30pm, Seminar Room G-Curtiss Hall
- 2025 International Thanksgiving Dinner Party by invitation | Thursday, Nov. 20th
- 2025 Fall International Graduation Reception by invitation | Wednesday, December 10th
- 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration | Thursday, February 19th from 6-8 pm, Student Activity Room (TSAR)
- 2026 International Intercultural Night will take place on Thursday, March 19th. More information to be shared at a later date.
Click on any of the links above to view informational flyers for the events.
2025-2026 International Cardinal Birthday (400KB) | Celebrations for International Cardinals | Save the date to celebrate your birthday with the OIP Staff, click the flyer link to learn more!
- 14 November - Celebrating November and May
- 5 December - Celebrating December and June
- 16 January - Celebrating January and July
- 13 February - Celebrating February and August
- 13 March - Celebrating March and April
2025-2026 Previously Held Events
- In September the Office of International Programs staff celebrated students who had birthdays in both September and October.
- In October 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.
CONTACT US.
Study Abroad
Kal Spencer
studyabroad@svsu.edu
+1-989-964-4268
International Partnerships
Collin Glenn
intpartner@svsu.edu
+1-989-964-2593
International Student Advisor
Charles "Pat" Shelley
cashelle@svsu.edu
+1-989-964-7273