Events
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Study Abroad Scholarship - Information Session
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:30am to 12:30pm
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in intensive language learning and cultural immersion abroad.
Life in Iowa: International Board Game Night
Thursday, October 22, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Put your thinking caps on and join International Student and Scholar Services for Trivia Night!
Free Coffee Hour: Cultural Craft Fest
Friday, October 23, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Grab a free coffee and get creative with holiday-themed crafts inspired by celebrations around the world! Learn about traditions such as Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Diwali, and Samhain while enjoying a fun and welcoming opportunity to connect with fellow students and scholars.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Study Abroad Scholarship - Writing Workshop
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 4:00pm to 5:30pm
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a fully funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State that gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in intensive language learning and cultural immersion abroad.
Pecha Kucha: Glocal at Iowa
Friday, November 6, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Using the fast-paced and visually engaging Pecha Kucha format, meaning “chit-chat” in Japanese, five student speakers will share their most meaningful “glocal” experiences in approximately six-minute presentations composed of 20 timed slides.
Free Coffee Hour: Meet with Dean Ganim
Friday, November 6, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Join us for a free coffee and a welcoming conversation with Russ Ganim, dean of International Programs. Meet other international students, scholars, and those from the larger campus community, learn more about the University of Iowa's global community, and share what has helped you succeed and feel at home on campus. Whether you're new to Iowa or returning for another year, we'd love to see you there!
Food Around the World
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 2:30pm to 3:00pm
The Food Studies Group (FSG), an International Programs Affinity Group, will host Food Around the World on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Culture Bites Café (Room 120, Phillips Hall).
Free Coffee Hour: Shrinky Dinks Fall Craft
Friday, November 20, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Enjoy a free coffee while exploring a craft that many people in the Midwest grew up making. Create your own Shrinky Dinks, watch your artwork transform as it shrinks, and connect with fellow students and scholars through creativity and conversation.
Foods of Hanukkah
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Food plays an important role in cultural traditions, bringing people together while sharing stories, history, and community. On December 2, the University of Iowa (UI) Jewish Studies Network (JSN), an International Programs affinity group, invites the public to learn about Hanukkah through one of its most beloved traditions: food.
Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Iowa Hispanic Institute
Thursday, December 3, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Learn more about this faculty-led program designed to improve your written and spoken Spanish and enhance your understanding of Spanish culture and life in Spain.
Free Coffee Hour: Meet Finn
Friday, December 4, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Join us for free coffee and a chance to meet Finn, the UI’s friendly therapy dog. Take a break before the end of the semester, de-stress, connect with others, and enjoy a comforting and welcoming environment designed to help you recharge.
Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Iowa Hispanic Institute
Friday, December 4, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Learn more about this faculty-led program designed to improve your written and spoken Spanish and enhance your understanding of Spanish culture and life in Spain.