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Kent State University International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Kent State University has 1,500+ international students from 100 countries. ISSS offers immigration advising, cultural events, & more. Go Flashes!

Happy Fall Break International Flashes! Take these next few days to rest and relax! 🍁🎃Global Education will be open duri...
10/08/2026

Happy Fall Break International Flashes! Take these next few days to rest and relax! 🍁🎃

Global Education will be open during regular hours this Thursday and Friday. Drop-in advising will also be available during scheduled times.

Join us for our October Cultural Café featuring Mexico🇲🇽🗓️ Wednesday, October 14th⏰ 12:00-1:30 p.m.📍 KSC Dining room (21...
10/06/2026

Join us for our October Cultural Café featuring Mexico🇲🇽

🗓️ Wednesday, October 14th
⏰ 12:00-1:30 p.m.
📍 KSC Dining room (218)

Bring your friends and enjoy FREE Lunch!

Meet our presenters!

My name is Marcela Ramirez. I am an international student from Guanajuato Mexico, and a sophomore majoring in Fashion Design. I am very excited to share more about my country and the incredible diversity we have, especially the delicious and diverse cuisine found across the different states of Mexico.

My name is Montse Luna, but everyone calls me Luna!
I’m an international student from the beautiful Mexico City, México, and a sophomore double majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Advertising. I am so excited to share our culture and the love we have for our country! México is a very rich and diverse place, with tons of delicious food, amazing music, and most importantly, some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet!

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Here is an inside look at the first Cultural Café event of the fall semester! Thank you to everyone who attended and sup...
09/24/2026

Here is an inside look at the first Cultural Café event of the fall semester! Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event. The cuisine was delicious and we learned so much about Nigeria! Each month, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the event with free lunch and seeks to educate and familiarize them about the countries and cultures present within the KSU community. Join us for the next Cultural Café on October 14th. 🌎⚡️

Want to share your culture with the Kent State community? We are looking for a student presenter for October 14th. Pleas...
09/21/2026

Want to share your culture with the Kent State community? We are looking for a student presenter for October 14th. Please scan the QR code to submit your interest!

The Office of Intercultural Student Life is hosting World Bridge Ecuador!Travel to Ecuador without leaving campus! Tuesd...
09/17/2026

The Office of Intercultural Student Life is hosting World Bridge Ecuador!
Travel to Ecuador without leaving campus! Tuesday, September 22 is the first World Bridge of the year! These are monthly events to learn more about the world in a fun and interactive way. Learn about Ecuador through an explorer’s lens while trying some delicious Tigrillo (mashed green plantains with cheese)!

🗓️Tuesday, September 22
⏰3-4:30 p.m.
📍Pepsi Leadership Center (2nd floor of the Kent Student Center)

Attention Flashes! College of Honors and Global Education presents the International Cook-Off 2026!The deadline to regis...
09/15/2026

Attention Flashes! College of Honors and Global Education presents the International Cook-Off 2026!

The deadline to register teams has been extended to Tuesday, September 22, 2026. We are looking for two more teams, and space is limited!
If you are interested, please fill out the form to be connected with a CGHE staff member. As a reminder, aprons and all materials are provided. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to share your culture with Kent State!

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hBnqa3GBd6?origin=lprLink

🗓️Thursday, November 5th
📍KSU Ballroom

Join us for Cultural Café featuring Nigeria! 🇳🇬🌍☕️Meet our presenter, Abisola Mohammed, learn about Nigerian culture, an...
09/10/2026

Join us for Cultural Café featuring Nigeria!
🇳🇬🌍☕️
Meet our presenter, Abisola Mohammed, learn about Nigerian culture, and enjoy FREE lunch 🍽️

📍Kent State Student Center Dining Room (218)
🗓️ Wednesday, September 16th
🕛 12:00-1:30 p.m.

All are welcome, bring a friend!

Attention Flashes! College of Honors and Global Education presents the International Cook-Off 2026!A night where food me...
08/31/2026

Attention Flashes! College of Honors and Global Education presents the International Cook-Off 2026!

A night where food meets culture and competition! Teams of students will represent their countries by cooking up signature dishes for everyone to enjoy. From bold spices to family traditions, every plate tells a story.

🗓️Thursday, November 5th
📍KSU Ballroom

‼️Register your team by Tuesday September 15

All ingredients and aprons are provided; just bring your passion, teamwork, and creativity. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate diversity and share your culture through food! 🧑‍🍳🌏

The first International Students Lunch Conversation for this Fall Semester is on Wednesday, September 9 at 12:15! Locate...
08/25/2026

The first International Students Lunch Conversation for this Fall Semester is on Wednesday, September 9 at 12:15! Located in Kent Student Center 313.

Tell your friends lunch is provided🍽️🌎

Join Kent State University Friend Program! This is a semester-long program that matches American and international stude...
08/25/2026

Join Kent State University Friend Program! This is a semester-long program that matches American and international students 1:1 to meet once a week with one another. This is an amazing opportunity to make a new friend, explore Kent State together, exchange cultures, hone language skills, and have fun!

❗️The deadline to sign up is midnight on Monday, September 7.

Sign up here ⬇️
www.kent.edu/isl/friend

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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