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10/21/2026

Join ISSO GLASS for a guided tour of United Nations Headquarters🌍💙

📅 Two dates: November 4 & November 18
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Meet outside Armstrong Hall, 545 W. 112th St., at noon to travel together.

🚨 Registration opens October 21 at 9:00 AM for the first round and November 4 at 9:00 AM for the second round! Open to all Columbia international students. Spots are limited—please choose only one date and register for one spot.

This event is part of ISSO Engage. Attend six or more ISSO Engage programs for a special invitation to an end of year celebration with food and prizes! 🎉

10/20/2026

Rolling, folding, and making new friends! 🥟💙

Thank you to everyone who joined our ISSO Asian Dumplings Cooking Class! We learned to make dumplings from scratch, shared a meal, and connected with fellow international students along the way. ✨

Swipe through for a look at our creations and moments from the evening! 📸

10/19/2026

Columbia blue and community! 🦁🏈💙

Join ISSO staff, fellow international students, scholars, and families for Columbia’s Homecoming football game against UPenn! Whether you’re new to U.S. college football or already a fan, wear your Columbia colors and help us cheer on the Lions. Stay for the whole game or just part! ✨

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 12:00–4:30 PM
📍 Baker Athletics Complex, 533 W. 218 St.

🎓 Columbia students enter free with their CUID—no ticket needed! Please RSVP with ISSO to join our Homecoming Day WhatsApp group.

🎟️ Limited free tickets are available for international scholars and accompanying family members while supplies last. Visit isso.columbia.edu for details, the student RSVP, and the appropriate ticket reservation links.

Roar, Lion, Roar! 🦁

10/18/2026

Building community beyond your department! 🌍💙

Thank you to everyone who joined our International PhD Student Mixer! Over food, conversation, and casual activities, international PhD students connected with peers from across Columbia and got to know the people behind the research. ✨

A special thank you to our co-hosts, GSAS East Asian Languages and Cultures and the GSAS Department of Religion!

Swipe through for moments from the evening! 📸 Visit our website to explore more opportunities to connect.

10/17/2026

Connecting through improv! 🎭💙

Thank you to everyone who joined ISSO GLASS: Enhancing Communication Through Improv, in partnership with Magnet Theater! Through interactive exercises, we practiced listening, staying present, and embracing spontaneity to communicate with greater confidence. ✨

Swipe through for moments from the workshop! 📸

10/16/2026

A night of music and connection on Broadway! 🎭💙

Thank you to everyone who joined our ISSO excursion to Buena Vista Social Club! We enjoyed a free evening at the musical, experiencing the sounds of Cuban music together in NYC. 🎶✨

Swipe through for a few moments from our night out! 📸

10/15/2026

Ready to refresh your LinkedIn profile? 📸💼

ISSO GLASS: Professional Headshots is open to all Columbia international students! Get a headshot for your LinkedIn profile and other professional opportunities. 💙

📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 Lewisohn Hall, Room 506

🚨 Registration is opened now, sign up on the ISSO website. Spots are limited—please register for one time slot only. Once all slots are booked, no additional sessions will be available this semester.

👔 Picture tip: Choose rich, solid colors and minimal accessories. Avoid white clothing against the white backdrop, neon shades, strong patterns, and large logos.

10/14/2026

Unlocking more pages in our Library Passports! 📚💙

Thank you to everyone who joined ISSO’s Passport Library Challenge: Explore Before You Graduate! Together, we explored campus libraries in small groups, recorded our visits, and discovered more of what Columbia’s libraries have to offer. ✨

Swipe through for highlights from our afternoon of exploring! 📸

10/13/2026

New heights, new connections! 🧗💙

Thank you to everyone who joined ISSO GLASS: Climb & Connect at VITAL Climbing Gym! We challenged ourselves on the climbing wall and connected with fellow international students along the way. 🌍✨

Swipe through for a look back at our afternoon together! 📸

10/12/2026

Tote bags with a personal touch, conversations with a shared connection. 🎨💙

Thank you to everyone who joined ISSO Craft & Chat! Students got creative decorating their own ISSO tote bags while mingling, meeting new people, and connecting with fellow international students. 🌍✨

Swipe through to see the creativity and moments from the afternoon! 📸

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