Student Life: Cultural Events and Academic Sessions

Join us and learn more about our social & cultural, academic, and professional events! The Engineering International Student Programs has curated activities and opportunities to grow your social & professional network as well as soft skills.

 
 

Overview

The Grainger International Students Community offer three different types of events: our monthly International Coffee & Chai Hour, a World Showcase Series (4), and academic workshops & sessions. Each event type has a different focus and is organized to accommodate and welcome all students. Get involved with GISC to connect with other international students on campus, learn about other cultures, and grow your network!

International Coffee & Tea Hour

First Thursday of the month

|4:00pm–5:30pm| John Deere Pavilion

Join us the first Thursday of the month from 4:00pm-6:30pm at John Deere Pavilion (MEL 2005) for coffee/tea, pastries and interaction with students, staff and faculty from around the world.

This event is open to domestic students, faculty and staff.  GISC events' photos are posted on our Instagram page @ grainger_internationalstudents

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World Showcase Series

GISC represents students from around the world. We want to learn more about you by exploring your country, culture and traditions. The World Showcase highlights a selected country, continent/region, or cultural group with a celebration that displays its customs, traditions, languages, religion, and more. There will be two world showcase series per semester/four a year. The series will be celebrated in the following: a cultural night, religious celebration, cooking demo, etc.

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Academic Workshops & Sessions

GISC aims for our students to feel welcome and succeed in their academic and professional journeys. Our program is developing activities and events to help improve your skills and academic success. Learn more about our upcoming academic workshops and sessions!

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GISC Event Calendar for 2025-2026

*Events with 'TBA' will be updated very soon with dates and times!

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