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⇒ International Center ⇒ Programs & Events ⇒ Weekly Programs

Weekly Programs

As part of the Office of International Services, the Leo R. Dowling International Center serves as Indiana University’s hub for cultural, educational and social programs and activies for international students and visiting scholars, including their families.  Members of the IU and Bloomington communitites are also welcome to take part and learn about global cultures.

The following activities are happening in the Fall 2009 semester:

Conversation Clubs

Conversation clubs hold their weekly meetings at the IC.  Check the conversation club schedule for details.

Conversation Partners Program

Conversation Partners is an IC program that matches you with someone native or very proficient in the language you wish to practice, who in exchange can gain practice with your native language.  In order to become involved in this program, stop by the International Center in person to fill out a Conversation Partners application.

Cultural Coffee Hours

The schedule for Cultural Coffee Hours this semester can be found here.  These coffee hours are a great way to meet people and learn about other cultures.  Coffee Hours are Fridays from 4:00-6:00pm.

International Spouses Circle

The International Spouses Circle is a group for international spouses at IU where you can:

• make new friends from a wide variety of countries
• improve your English conversation skills
• plan fun social and educational activities
• share your culture and learn about other cultures

Korean Christian Fellowship

Korean Christian Fellowship meets 6:30–9:00pm every Thursday.

Middle Eastern “Belly Dance” Class

Middle Eastern dance class meets every Tuesday, starting on September 15 and ending on December 1.

• Intermediate Class:

  5:30–6:25pm

• Beginners Class:

  6:35–7:30pm

• For more information about class fees, please email Donna at donna@allaboutbellydance.com.

Noon Concerts

Fridays at noon, come to the IC to enjoy a light lunch and classical music in a relaxed atmosphere.  The concert schedule for this semester can be found here.

Practical English Tutorial Program (PET)

PET meets every Saturday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm