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October Birthday Celebration

Celebrate October birthdays with fellow U-M international students and scholars! Enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and feel free to bring friends and family members to join the celebration.

We’ll gather at International House Ann Arbor (IHAA), 921 Church Street. Please register in advance so we can order enough refreshments for everyone.

Co-sponsored by the U-M International Center and International House Ann Arbor.

Register Here

September Birthday Celebration

Celebrate September birthdays with fellow U-M international students and scholars! Enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and feel free to bring friends and family members to join the celebration.

We’ll gather at International House Ann Arbor (IHAA), 921 Church Street. Please register in advance so we can order enough refreshments for everyone.

Co-sponsored by the U-M International Center and International House Ann Arbor.

Register Here

Empowerment Self-Defense Workshop

You are invited to take control of their personal safety by learning physical and verbal strategies to counter violence through our empowerment self-defense workshops.

The workshop, led by Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP)-certified instructors, aim to teach participants situational awareness and prevention skills to leave them better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault. Participants will take part in verbal exercises, physical drills and discussion.

60 Minutes Around the Globe: Kazakhstan

60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Join us on Friday, September 12 at 2:00 PM as we learn about the culture and history of Kazakhstan at the International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street). Snacks and refreshments will be served!

American Football 101

American football is a very popular sport in the U.S. U-M has one of the oldest football programs in the country and is home to Michigan Stadium (“The Big House”). Many college students like to spend Saturdays watching college football, and attending on-campus sporting events is one way to show school spirit.

September International Coffee Hour

International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet new people from around the world! The event is open to all members of the U-M community, including international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, staff and their partners.

Our September event will be held in partnership with the English Language Institute (ELI). ELI staff will be in attendance to share resources and answer any questions you might have! This month’s coffee hour will also feature an ice cream bar from Washtenaw Dairy (while supplies last).

New Families Welcome Dinner

Welcome all new U-M student and scholar families! Join the International Center, the Center for the Education of Women+ (CEW+), Michigan Caregivers and Student Parents (MCaSP), the Mary A. Rackham Institute’s University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF), U-M’s Children’s Center, and Northwood Graduate & Family Housing for a welcome dinner at the Northwood Community Center Multipurpose Room (1000 McIntyre Drive).

August International Coffee Hour

Come meet new international students and learn about the Michigan Language Center (MLC)! This is a “meet and greet” event, so you can come and go at any time you like. The event will take place at the MLC. Snacks and drinks provided!

MLC is a private English language school in Ann Arbor, which makes it a great option for spouses/partners who are interested in improving their English language skills and finding community in Ann Arbor. So, spouses/partners are also welcome to attend this event!