Indiana University Bloomington
IU

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

International Education Week

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November 11–20, 2009

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.  This joint initiative of the US Department of State and the US Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

IU World’s Fare 2009

November 11; 5:00–8:00pm

⇒ International Center ⇒ Programs & Events ⇒ Cultural Coffee Hours

Cultural Coffee Hours

Coffee Hours

What is a Cultural Coffee Hour?

The International Center believes that cross-cultural understanding is an important part of being a citizen of the world.  Cultural Coffee Hours are a time to learn about different cultures from around the world.  International student groups can organize coffee hours to highlight their culture, arts, interests, tastes, and peoples.

Coffee Hours are held Fridays from 4:00–6:00pm at the International Center located at
111 South Jordan Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana  47405

Our facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities.  If specific accommodations are needed, please contact the IC.

Fall 2009 Cultural Coffee Hour Schedule

Date Organization
September 11 IC Welcome Reception
September 18 African Student Association
September 25 Association for Indian Development (AID)
October 2 Australasian Student Organization
October 9 IU Latinos Unidos
October 16 International Latin American Student Association (ILASA)
October 30 Kazakh Student Association
November 13 International and American Student Association
November 20 IU Chinese Student and Scholar Association (IUCSSA)

Parking

Free parking is available.  Visitors should park on the roof of the Jordan parking garage next to the Dowling International Center and pick up a temporary parking pass at the reception desk while in the IC.

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.

Interested in sponsoring a Coffee Hour?

An explanation on how to plan a coffee hour can be found here.