Events

The International Center aims to promote events in Indiana that highlight and celebrate cultural diversity and international relations. Whether you like to engage in international diplomacy, eat Chinese food, dance to Russian music, celebrate a French holiday, or participate in Scottish games, we hope you’ll find a way to celebrate and participate in our global city.

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#FacesOfExchange Connection: Jalal Naser

Zoom

Join International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alumna Jalal Naser as he discusses his volunteer work and advocacy efforts in Bahrain as well as how the IVLP broadened his horizons. One of Jalal’s proudest achievements is being a founding member of the Bahraini IVLP Alumni Association (B-IVLP) that is dedicated to connecting IVLP alumni and providing […]

Free

Great Decisions: China and Africa

Online

About the Speaker Dr. Didier Gondola is Professor of African History and Africana Studies at Indiana University – Purdue University, Indianapolis. He served as Chair of the IUPUI History Department in 2012-2018. He earned a Ph.D. in African History from the Université Paris 7 in 1993. His publications include numerous articles and chapters on popular […]

Free – $30

The 74th Anniversary of the Union Day of Myanmar

Online via Facebook Live

February 12 will mark the 74th Anniversary of the signing of the Panglong Agreement in 1947 in Myanmar (also known as Burma). For the fourth year, the Myanmar communities residing in Indianapolis are joining their counterparts inside Myanmar and in the diaspora around the world in honoring this historic political achievement for Myanmar and its […]

Anti-Racism Education and Community Conversations

Online

Join the Indy Pride Education Series on February 18th for Anti-Racism Education and Community Conversations led by a guest facilitator, Star Adita. The event will begin with anti-racism training and then attendees will be grouped into small, focused conversations.   Learning objectives for the training: Learn to discuss systematic racism with peers Explore societal norms that […]

Free

IUPUI International Festival

Online

Each year, the IUPUI International Festival is a lively event for students, staff, faculty, and community members to celebrate the diversity of cultures at IUPUI and connect to international opportunities and resources. The 2021 IUPUI International Festival will be an online, week-long celebration!

Free

Great Decisions: Global Supply Chains and National Security

Online

About the Speaker Dr. Charles Dhanaraj is Piccinati Endowed Chair in Teaching Excellence, Professor and Chair of the Management Department at the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver. Dhanaraj has previously served at IMD Switzerland, Fox School of Business, and Kelley School of Business. Dhanaraj’s research focuses on strategy and leadership in a global […]

Free – $30

2021 IN Academic WorldQuest Team Registration

Online

REGISTER TEAM BY FEBRUARY 15, 2021 (for February 27, 2021 competition) About Academic WorldQuest 2021, a Virtual Event The World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) offers the Academic WorldQuest, a world affairs education program for high school students. In Indiana, it is managed by the Indiana Council on World Affairs and is co-sponsored with the Indiana Council for the […]

Free

Great Decisions: The Fight Over the Melting Arctic

Online

About Former Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell Mead Treadwell, Connecticut born, is a 1982 graduate of the Harvard Business School, a 1978 graduate of Yale. He was the 11th Lieutenant Governor of Alaska (2010-2014) and Chair of the US Arctic Research Commission (2006-2010) under Presidents George W Bush and Barack Obama. In those positions, he helped […]

Free – $30

International Women’s Day – Happiness Through Resilience

Zoom

Scientific studies have shown there is a direct link between happiness and resilience. Resilience is not something one is born with but can be actively developed in ourselves, our children and in the community. Join us for a program where our expert speakers talk about the science of happiness, examples of international practices and how […]

Free
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