Glbal Speakers Service (GSS)

Welcome to Indiana University's Global Speakers Service (GSS)

Global Speakers Service (GSS) is designed to enhance international topics and activities in Indiana's schools and civic organizations. IU faculty, advanced graduate students, and international students are available to make presentations, free-of-charge, on a wide range of international topics. Within a range of up to 50 miles of Bloomington, IU world area studies centers can provide speakers for K-12 and college classrooms, adult education classes, government organizations, churches, businesses, social clubs, libraries, museums, service clubs, and retirement communities to add a global component to any curriculum or program. GSS received initial funding from the Indiana Humanities Council through the National Endowment for the Humanities and continues through support from the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI of the Higher Education Act and the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs at Indiana University.

Interested in inviting a global speaker to your class or organization?

Each program is designed specifically for your class or organization. Our speakers can give lectures, interactive presentations, or work at a fair or booth. Please allow a lead time of up to four weeks and extra time if you need multiple speakers. Global speakers volunteer their time and resources and are not able to travel outside of the immediate Bloomington area. Contact the GSS Office: (812) 856-1768 or by e-mail at gss@indiana.edu.

Interested in volunteering to be a speaker?

Want to share about YOUR country's culture, history, politics, religion, language, family, values, or regional topics? Join our list of willing and available volunteers and you may be matched with a speaker request. Contact the GSS Office: (812) 856-1768 or by e-mail at gss@indiana.edu.

Not located within this vicinity? There's an alternative...

If you are interested, but are not located within this vicinity, please contact us. We may be able to offer other resources such as the International Studies In Schools (ISIS) program. Through ISIS, speakers can visit your organization via interactive video technology. Contact the ISIS Office: (812) 856-1768 or by e-mail at isis@indiana.edu.

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