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Office of International Services
A Division of the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs
Franklin Hall 306, 601 East Kirkwood Avenue.
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
Phone: (812) 855-9086 Fax: (812) 855-4418
Email: intlserv@indiana.edu
Cultural Coffee Hours
Who can sponsor coffee hours?
Groups that are registered with the International Center may sponsor one of the Cultural Coffee Hours offered each Friday during the semester. If your group is a sponsor, a member of the group must meet with a coordinator at the International Center at least two weeks before the coffee hour to discuss your plans and International Center procedures. Contact icevents@indiana.edu to schedule a meeting.
Who are coffee hours for?
Coffee hours are open to the public. They are meant to be light, entertaining gatherings for students, families, neighbors, and friends to talk and to learn about cultures and to relax on a Friday afternoon.
What should happen during a coffee hour?
Your group should plan an educational/cultural/entertainment program that is brief and entertaining. The program should last no more than 15-30 minutes. Please provide a "live" performance. Avoid taped music and video or long academic lectures. Please do not attempt to change the cultural, religious, political or other views of the audience. Coffee Hours should be appealing and comfortable to everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs. Free parking passes for the upper level of the Jordan Parking Lot are available. Get one as you leave the IC. Our facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If specific accommodations are needed, please contact the IC.
How to plan a coffee hour?
An explanation on how to plan a coffee hour can be found here.
Spring 2008 Cultural Coffee Hour Schedule
| Date | Organization |
|---|---|
| Fridays 4–6pm | |
| January 18 | Pakistani Student Association |
| January 25 | International Friendship Association |
| February 1 | Kazakh Student Association |
| February 8 | Taiwanese Student Association – Chinese New Year |
| February 15 | Outreach Kenya Development Volunteers |
| February 22 | No Coffee Hour |
| February 29 | Hong Kong Student Association |
| March 7 | Week before Spring Break – No Coffee Hour |
| March 14 | Spring Break – No Coffee Hour |
| March 21 | Turkish Student Association |
| March 28 | IU Samulnori Korean Percussion Ensemble |
| April 4 | AIESEC |
| April 11 | TBA |
| April 18 | ILASA |
| April 25 | Week before Finals – No Coffee Hour |
| May 2 | Finals Week – No Coffee Hour |
Free parking is available. Visitors should park in the Jordan parking garage next to the Dowling International Center and pick up a temporary parking pass at the reception desk while in the center.
International Student Groups
These groups organize coffee hour events highlighting their culture, arts, interests, tastes, and peoples. During beginning and end of semester periods, we often have open house for casual social gatherings. Student groups interested in doing a coffee hour should consult the Coffee Hour Planning page. Check the above coffee hour schedule for available dates. Support services and program assistance are available to groups that register with the International Center. For more information, please contact the Student Events Coordinator by email icevents@indiana.edu or call 855-7796.
