Join us for a celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away.
Experience Mexican culture through traditional decorations, delicious Mexican food, and pan de muerto (a traditional sweet bread enjoyed during this holiday).
Learn about the five U.S. territories—Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa—presented by Felix Baez-Santiago, U-M doctoral student in Survey and Data Science as part of 60 Minutes Around the Globe. This program invites community members to share the culture and history of places to which they have personal connections. Following the presentation, continue the conversation, meet new people, and enjoy refreshments! Registration is required to help us provide enough food for everyone.
Visit the University of Michigan Museum of Art for a fun afternoon of indoor activities! Stop by the museum between 3:00 - 4:30 PM to connect with other families as you explore sculptures and build your own creations. UMMA volunteers will facilitate conversations about the art and guide you through the space.
Join us for a Noodle and Board Game night where you will get the chance to play a variety of games while you enjoy ramen noodles and meet other international students!
Dinner will be provided.
Learn about Myanmar and connect with others in the U-M international community at 60 Minutes Around the Globe. This program offers an opportunity to learn about a country’s culture and history through a brief presentation by community members with personal connections to that country. Afterward, continue the conversation, meet new people, and enjoy light refreshments together.
Registration is required so we can provide enough food for everyone.
Learn about Tajikistan and connect with others in the U-M international community at 60 Minutes Around the Globe. This program offers an opportunity to learn about a country’s culture and history through a brief presentation by community members with personal connections to that country. Afterward, continue the conversation, meet new people, and enjoy light refreshments together.
Registration is required so we can provide enough food for everyone.
Join the Arts Initiative and the International Center for a trip to Detroit's Eastern Market! Experience a 150-year-old Detroit tradition featuring hundreds of open-air flower & produce stalls, over 100 murals, historic brick architecture, and iconic neighborhood food spots.
This trip includes transportation to and from Detroit.
Come play a pick-up soccer game with the IC! This game will be played at Hubbard Road Recreation Field on North Campus. All are welcome!
This will be a very casual game and is meant for meeting other international students and scholars. We recommend bringing athletic clothing, cleats/gym shoes, and a water bottle (Hubbard Field does not have a drinking fountain).
To compliment our Peer-to-Peer Conversation (P2P Conversation) workshops, we will be hosting a series of live question & answer (Q&A) sessions! These will have an office-hours format, so feel free to drop in for a few minutes or stay for the full hour!
Come play a pick-up soccer game with the IC! This game will be played at Hubbard Road Recreation Field on North Campus. All are welcome!
This will be a very casual game and is meant for meeting other international students and scholars. We recommend bringing athletic clothing, cleats/gym shoes, and a water bottle (Hubbard Field does not have a drinking fountain).