Faculty & Staff

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).

Honor a Loved One: Want to include someone special in our celebration? Fill out our photo submission form, and we'll print and frame their photo to display on our community ofrenda (a traditional altar honoring loved ones who have passed away).

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.

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.

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).

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).

The Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) is just blocks from the University of Michigan and hosts some amazing events and resources!

Meet at CEW+ for an introduction to the Center and lunch, then we'll walk over together for a tour of the library and library card sign-ups. Once you register for the event, we'll send you additional information about what to bring with you. Family members are encouraged to attend!

Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in May! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the Student Activities Building courtyard located at 515 E Jefferson Street in Ann Arbor. In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the atrium in the same building. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.

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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.