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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.

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.

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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.

International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) is a casual time and space for international students to connect with each other and talk about life as an international student in the U.S. and at U-M.

This North Campus ISLC will take place at the Taubman College's Art & Architecture Building (Classroom 1360) from 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM. Lunch will be provided!

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.

Join Arts at Michigan’s Art Meetups, co-presented by the International Center and the Arts Initiative, for casual group outings to performances, exhibitions, films, and other creative events around U-M and Ann Arbor. Whether you’re new to campus, new to the arts, or simply looking to connect with others, Art Meetups offer a welcoming way to explore Michigan’s vibrant creative scene with fellow students.

This month’s meetup will be for the Introductory Woodcarving at the Ann Arbor District Library, where you will learn how to carve two different alligators!

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).