International Students
International Student Champions Education, Service and Culture at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí
When Arslan Kalandarov arrived at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí from Turkmenistan, he carried with him more than just luggage. As the first in his family to attend college, he brought a deep sense of responsibility, determination and pride in his cultural heritage.“I was incredibly happy when I got my first…
IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!
The Cultural Café series, presented by ¹ú²úÂ×Àí International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's international students.
IN A FLASH: Coming Together From Around The World
¹ú²úÂ×Àí's International Student and Scholar Services, with the Office of Global Education, invited the university's international students and their families to come together at summer luncheon on campus.
IN A FLASH: Finding Flashes in Colombia
¹ú²úÂ×Àí International Admissions sends representatives around the world to seek out future Flashes. As part of her travels, Elly Styles, assistant director of International Admissions, met with students in Bogotá, Colombia, to share the opportunities that await them at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí!
IN A FLASH: A Ramadan Wrap-Up
As their month-long observance of Ramadan draws to a close, students in the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Muslim Students Association welcomed all to a celebration of Islamic culture.
IN A FLASH: Holi Hai!
With messages of unity, diversity, and people coming together, Holi, the Indian festival of love, colors and spring was celebrated by the Kent Indian Association on Centennial Court Green on March 8.
IN A FLASH: An International Showcase
Global Safari Fest is the new name of what was previously called International Homecoming Celebration. It’s a large-scale event that fills the Kent Student Center Ballroom with cultural performances, international tabling displays and a global buffet featuring tastes from around the world.
IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus
Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest.
Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week
It’s ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.
IN A FLASH: Rwandan Students say "Murakaza neza!"
All of the students from Rwanda who are currently attending ¹ú²úÂ×Àí came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation.