International Student Events

OIP Sponsored Events

ONGOING

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CLUB
Meets every Thursday at 7:30pm in Alumni Lounge (Curtiss Hall)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Join the OIP staff for cake and fun honoring international student birthdays!

Time: from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Dates: TBD

SEPTEMBER

STUDY ABROAD EXPO

Date: Wednesday, September 30

Time: 12:00pm to 2:30pm

Location: Cardinal Commons (outside of the library)

*The first 100 students will receive a free tote bag.

OCTOBER

PUBLIC LECTURE: FINDING GOBI

Date: Monday, October 26

Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: Malcom Field Theater, Curtiss Hall

"Finding Gobi is the thrilling true story of elite ultra-marathoner Dion Leonard and the stray dog who chose to run 77 miles alongside him in the extreme heat of the Gobi Desert." Finding Gobi website

NOVEMBER

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2026

Observed: November 9-14

*The listed events below are currently in the planning phase and are subject to change

• Monday, November 9:  Study Abroad Show & Tell - Time/Location TBD
• Tuesday, November 10:  International Food Festival - Time TBD
• Wednesday, November 11:  Tea and Talk - from 4:30pm to 5:15pm - Location TBD
• Thursday, November 12: Keynote Speaker - Time/Location TBD
• Friday, November 13: TBD

THANKSGIVING DINNER - Save the date: Monday, November 23
*Planning phase, more information to come

DECEMBER

FALL 2026 INTERNATIONAL SEND-OFF CELEBRATION

Date: Wednesday, December 16

Time/Location: TBD

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.