Department of World Languages and Cultures, ISU

03/20/2026

Join WLC for one or all of the events we are hosting during LAS Week (March 23-27)! The Chinese program will be holding a Chinese Calligraphy exhibit each day during LAS Week on the 3rd floor of Pearson Hall!

https://lasweek.las.iastate.edu/

03/03/2026

Don't forget to join the WLC Student Ambassadors for their "Songs Without Borders" karaoke event on Thursday, March 5th from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM in the Maintenance Shop (located on the Ground Floor of the Memorial Union)!🎤🎸

03/02/2026

Last week, five Iowa State students participated in the Model Arab League competition hosted at Indiana University’s School of Global Affairs, where the team earned two council awards. 👏

Representing Egypt, the team’s Political Affairs Council received the Distinguished Delegation Award, with the Palestinian Affairs Council earning the same honor.

You can learn more about Middle Eastern Studies in the Department of World Languages and Cultures here: https://language.iastate.edu/academics/minors/middle-eastern-studies/

03/02/2026

The WLC Ambassadors are holding more themed tabling sessions throughout the month of March! The March sessions will focus on promoting WLC courses for Fall 2026. Swing by to find the best WLC course for your schedule next semester! 📚🌎

02/26/2026

Join the WLC Student Ambassadors for their "Songs Without Borders" karaoke event on Thursday, March 5th from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM in the Maintenance Shop (located on the Ground Floor of the Memorial Union)! Watch WLC faculty sing their go-to karaoke songs, vote for your favorite performance and enjoy FREE refreshments! 🎤🎸

02/19/2026

WLC is hosting a Language Educator Panel on Tuesday, February 24th at 5:00 PM in 2015 Pearson Hall! This panel highlights the experiences of ISU alum who teach in world languages (French and Spanish) or who teach in ELL classrooms. The panelists work in varied districts in Central Iowa and will speak about how their coursework and experiential learning opportunities while at Iowa State prepared them for their careers in education. They will also comment on career prospects in ELL and language education for current undergraduates and offer honest reflections on their experiences in the education sector.

https://www.lectures.iastate.edu/event/wlc-language-educator-panel

02/10/2026

Join the Chinese Club's Mandarin Chat on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM this semester!

For those seeking to learn a new language, ISU’s Chinese Language Club is a great resource to start with, offering a variety of learning methods for students at any knowledge level of Mandarin. Ben Marshall, president of the Chinese Language Club, offers insight into what the club’s mission is. ...

02/09/2026

Join the WLC Ambassadors for “We ❤️ WLC” on Thursday, February 12th from 11:00am-12:30pm outside the WLC Main Office. Students, faculty and staff can share what they love about WLC, enjoy treats and learn more about WLC’s Instagram!

02/04/2026

Congratulations to our LCP Tuition Scholarship winners! These scholarships were given in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Languages and Cultures for Professions (LCP) program at Iowa State University. Learn why two of our scholarship winners chose LCP!

02/03/2026

The WLC Ambassadors are holding themed tabling sessions throughout the month of February! This month, the sessions will focus on WLC study abroad programs. Stop by one to learn more! 🌎✈️

01/30/2026

Join the German program for “German Coffee Hour” on Mondays from 2:30-3:30pm in Pearson 3228! All are welcome to attend.

01/28/2026

Love, war, betrayal, magic, and pirates await in this deep dive into the ancient Mediterranean! ⚡

- CLST 3700X: Topics in the Ancient Mediterranean uncovers ancient novels — the blockbuster tales of the Greek and Roman world — offering vivid adventures and rare insights into classical culture.

Learn about this course and others by clicking here: https://las.iastate.edu/academics/curiositytocredit/