IU South Bend Office of International Student Services

Our students are cookin’ up something great for our International Food Festival TODAY! Don’t miss out! Event runs 2-5 pm in the university grill! Tickets are $10 at the door.

International Education Week Student Highlight:

Meet Hitaanshi, an MBA Finance student with diverse experience as a Paralegal who dreams of opening her own cafe one day. With a love for cooking and a talent inherited from her mom, Hitaanshi knows the importance of balancing passion with practicality in business. Her heart lies in Japan, where she hopes to visit the Studio Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Land. As a student at IUSB, Hitaanshi is committed to making the most of her time on campus. From attending classes to exploring the local community, she is eager to learn and grow both inside and outside the classroom, Hitaanshi is well on her way to achieving her goals.

What a great kick-off to International Education Week! The celebration continues on 💃

Join us to celebrate Diwali!

Diwali, a cherished Hindu festival often referred to as the festival of light. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. To bring this festive spirit to campus, we’re hosting a Diya Decoration Event, where participants will paint diyas together. The diya in Diwali represents the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. This event is an opportunity to immerse in cultural traditions.

Get ready for a festival full of delicious food at IUSB. The 22nd annual International Food Festival is happening this Saturday. Check out our international students Mwai and Chisonga visit HomeTown Living to talk more about the 22nd annual International Food Festival: https://wsbt.com/community/hometown-living/iusb-international-food-fest #

IUSB International Food Fest Get ready for a festival full of delicious food at IUSB. The 22nd Annual International Food Festival is happening this Saturday and joining us this morning with

Come celebrate the diversity of our IU South Bend community with amazing foods and performances at the 22nd annual International Food Festival on Saturday, April 13, 2-5 PM, University Grill. Tickets are $10 and are available from the Office of International Student Services or at the door.

Details: https://admissions.iusb.edu/oiss/international-food-fest.html

Ended IEW 2023 with a bang with our annual Thanksgiving pie celebration. We all learned more about why pie is one of America’s favorite desserts at Thanksgiving and throughout the year. Our international students showcased their cultures with performances and a photography exhibition!

Professor Yoshiko Green and guest lecturer Akane Yamakita continued the IEW celebration by discussing and demonstrating traditional Japanese dances.

Kicking off International Education Week 2023 with an origami demonstration with Professor Yoshiko and guest lecturer Akane Yamakita!

ISO's kickoff event of the 23-24 school year! ISO is currently working on upcoming events for the coming months!