Portuguese Table  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Maxcy Classroom on the following dates: 9/11(Mon), 9/26 (Tues), 10/9 (Mon), 10/24 (Tues),  11/6 (Mon), 11/14 (Tues), 11/27 (Mon)
Dutch Table  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Maxcy Classroom on the following dates: 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13 (all Mondays)
Spanish Table  Mondays from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Maxcy Classroom
German Table  Wednesdays from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM in the Maxcy Classroom
Korean Table  Wednesdays from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Maxcy Classoom
French Table  Wednesdays from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Maxcy Dining Room
Russian Table  Thursdays from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM in th Maxcy Classroom
Japanese Table  Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Maxcy Classroom
Mandarin Table (IEW only) Friday 5PM - 7 PM in the Maxcy Dining Room (otherwise held Thursdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Maxcy Dining Room)

In collaboration with USC Lancaster and in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Columbia Museum of Art welcomes Bill Harris — Catawba potter, former Catawba Nation chief, and current artist-in-residence at the USC Lancaster Native American Studies Center — for live pottery demonstrations followed by a unique perspective tour of the CMA Collection. During the 4 o’clock hour, visitors are encouraged to engage in conversation with the artist and to ask questions as he creates pottery using the Catawba pottery method, the oldest continuous earthenware tradition in North America, dating back thousands and thousands of years. Representatives of the USC Lancaster Native American Studies Center join Harris to share information about other Indigenous artists in South Carolina and the organization’s work across the state. During the 6 o’clock hour, Harris leads a tour of the CMA Collection from his perspective as a wood craftsman and potter, beginning with one of the museum’s beloved Catawba pots, sculpted by his grandmother. Free. This program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission.  

The Korean Festival is one of the fastest growing festival in the Columbia community. The Festival features dance and music performances, from traditional dance to modern K-Pop. There are also wonderful cultural exhibits and children's games and of course, incredible Korean cuisine. Korean favorites like kimchi, kimbap, and bulgogi are available as well as Korean ice cream and desserts! Come learn about the Korean community in Columbia and about Korean culture.

There are more than a million international students in the U.S. contributing about $38 billion to the economy in the last year, thus making international student mobility and education the 6th largest service export of the U.S. As true as those numbers might be, ample research shows that these students find it difficult to acculturate to the U.S. in many lived experiential aspects such as facing basic needs insecurities, and an inability to feel a sense of belonging on campus and the wider community. This session will look at core facets of the Intersectionality framework (1991) by civil rights advocate Kimberlé Crenshaw in addition to other adjoining theories and perspectives while decluttering the monolithic treatment of international students in literature, research, and praxis. Participants will be challenged to think critically about how they see international students currently and how a more humane reimagination is possible.

This is an elective session for a certificate of completion in Teaching Towards Inclusive Excellence. Register here.

Offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence

Learn how to apply for Boren Awards – which offer funding for undergraduate and graduate students to study less-commonly taught languages abroad for up to a year. Get your questions answered and spend time working on your application materials with the national fellowship team.

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Students of all majors and years can participate in hands-on summer experiences with national fellowships. Come learn how you can get paid to participate in cultural programs, research opportunities, leadership development and more.

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How do racial and religious identities lead people to advance justice in communities? Come hear panelists share from the Afrikan, Baha’I, and Indigenous faiths and cultures about their religious experiences. 

RSVP here. 

Offered by Interfaith and the Anne Frank Center

Join Palmetto Luna on Boyd Plaza to celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). This free event includes a Day of the Dead altar, arts and crafts, live music, folkloric dances, a live painting session, and other cultural activities. Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition to honor those who have departed before us. Within Mexican culture’s complex fusion of customs including Aztec, Mayan, and Spanish traditions, death is merely one part in the wider cycle of existence. The Day of the Dead celebration is the result of the ancient ritual venerations and offerings to the goddess Mictecacihuatl (Lady of the Dead) for the deceased and the Spaniards' desire to accommodate these festivities within the Catholic celebrations of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

The Carolina Intercultural Training, led by International Student & Scholar Support (ISSS), focuses on understanding cross-cultural communication styles and exploring strategies for increasing intercultural competence. The workshop includes information on the services of ISSS, USC international student demographics, models of cultural differences, and practical approaches to navigating cultural differences both in a work and classroom setting. Those who complete this workshop will receive an “International Friendly Zone” card.

Offered by International Student & Scholar Support

Join USC’s national fellowships team to learn how you can craft a competitive application for Fulbright, which funds one year of English teaching or graduate study internationally. The award is open to rising seniors, current graduate students and USC alumni. This info session will include an overview of the award from Fulbright representatives, tips for preparing your application and an overview of how to get started at USC.

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Ready to see a ramen master at work? Capstone and the International House are partnering for an exciting opportunity to watch a genuine ramen chef prepare a meal from start to finish, and you'll get to taste it too! 

Share travel tips over hot chocolate at this exchange student meet and greet. Students planning to travel abroad for Spring '24 are invited to an informal information exchange with international exchange students. RSVP required!

Offered by Education Abroad and International Student & Scholar Support

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Speaker Brian Klauk is an accomplished and highly skilled transportation project manager with a distinguished career in transportation and civil engineering. Brian has volunteered with HIS International (Helping International Students) and has been very involved with the International Student community for many years. With over two decades of experience, Brian has also contributed his expertise to volunteer engineering initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to humanitarian efforts and community development. Working in Uganda, Haiti, the Philippines, and Guatemala, Brian was part of volunteer teams to design expansions for orphanages, a hospital, and a senior care facility. His extensive experience and dedication make him a valuable speaker in the field of transportation and civil engineering. 

Please register by email to HISColumbia@hotmail.com with name and country. Pat Cannon will respond with "registered." 

Offered by HIS International 

In collaboration with the Anne Frank Center at USC, the CMA presents a special performance of the stage play Letters from Anne and Martin, directed by Mario Haynes of the Anne Frank Center at USC, performed by Parish Bradley and Alexandra Gellner of Anne Frank Center USA, and presented in connection with the annual Anne Frank Center Awards.

Letters from Anne and Martin combines the iconic voices of Anne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr. in an exploration of the persecution they faced and their struggles to maintain hope for humanity in the face of hatred and violence. Conceived by Hannah Vaughn and developed by Gellner, the play both challenges and inspires its audiences. This roughly 40-minute, two-person performance is followed by a talkback with the audience to answer questions and discuss the parallels between the two figures and how we can learn from their examples to combat intolerance today. Free. Registration required as seating is limited.

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Movie night with the Mandarin Language Table & Chinese Club 

Open to everyone

Enjoy a free meal while connecting with your peers! Student interfaith leaders will facilitate conversations about identity, values, and themes drawn from the panel. The dinner will be a welcoming event where participants can feel safe sharing their perspectives. 

RSVP here. 

Offered by Interfaith and the Anne Frank Center 

Come join in this annual cultural celebration of Bangladesh, featuring dancing, music and food. Open to the public. Free admission.

Offered by the Bangladesh Student Association.

This in-person information session will cover national fellowship opportunities (including international opportunities!) available to students over the summer.

Offered by National Fellowships and Scholar Programs.

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This virtual information session will cover national fellowship opportunities (including international opportunities!) available to students over the summer. Click here to join the event.

Offered by National Fellowships and Scholar Programs.

Join Palmetto Luna on Boyd Plaza during Soda City Market to celebrate the Day of the Dead. This free event includes a Day of the Dead altar, art, and cultural activities. The altar has become a tradition where members of the community can share a prayer, light a candle, or bring a memento to place as an offering for their lost loved ones.

Offered by The Columbia Museum of Art.

Are you learning a foreign language? Whether you’re just getting started or want to maintain your already-excellent skill level, you can get your practice at weekly conversation hours. Join us during Fall 2022 for weekly language tables! Open to anyone on campus. All levels welcome! Note: some language tables have alternating schedules. Please see full details for the semester schedule.

Offered by the Carolina International House at Maxcy College.

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Interested in teaching English overseas? This is the information session for you! Join us for an information session led by three people who have taught in different countries all over the world. Providing you with different facts and resources to get you started on your journey to teaching English abroad! They will also be reflecting on their own experiences to give you insight into what this wonderful journey is like. Don’t miss out! 

Offered by International Student Services and Education Abroad Office.

The Infiltrators, which won two prizes at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, tells the true story of undocumented college students affected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy who work with the National Immigrant Youth Alliance to protect individuals threatened with deportation. The film portrays the actions of two of the students who voluntarily allow themselves to be captured by Immigrant and Customs (ICE) so they can work from inside detention centers and advocate more effectively. The film includes a mixture of documentary footage and dramatic re-enactments of the students' experience inside the detention center. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. Community organizations can reserve free tabling space by following the RSVP link.

Offered by the College of Social Work’s International Social Work course, in partnership with the Center on Migration. 

Please join us for conversations with professionally successful mentors who were also international students. Professor Milind Kunchur and Dr. Chuck Kwok will be speaking. Come share your experiences with them! Lunch will be provided. RSVP here.

Offered by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and International Student Services.

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The Anne Frank: A History for Today Exhibition is a new, permanent exhibit at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. A 75-minute guided tour of the exhibit explores the life and legacy of Anne Frank by sharing quotes, photos, videos, and original artifacts to represent the experience of Anne’s family as they hid in the Secret Annex. This exhibit is open to the public and ideal for anyone at least 12 years of age. All tours are guided and require advance registration via Eventbrite. These tours are ideal for individuals, couples, or small groups of friends and family. Tours will accommodate up to 15 guests. To register, simply click "Select a Date" on Eventbrite and select "General Admission" as your ticket type.
For more information, please visit: sc.edu/annefrankcenter.

Each visitor must register and receive a unique ticket. Electronic or printed tickets are accepted at the door. To register for your ticket, please visit: bit.ly/annefranktours

Offered by the Anne Frank Center.

International Festival on Greene (RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER)