The Global Café is an International Center social and educational activity that is co-sponsored by the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS). During Fall and Spring semesters  Fridays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm come and meet old friends or make new ones over coffee, tea, and a light vegetarian meal. Stop by, relax, and enjoy interesting people from the Purdue and greater Lafayette community. Spend a few minutes or two hours; your presence will always be welcome and appreciated. Every meeting an International speaker will give a half-hour informal presentation about their country. FREE!!! Volunteers are needed to host and close Global Cafe!  E-mail krystyna@intlctr.org if you are interested in volunteering.

“International Center – 523 Russell St. – West Lafayette

A free coffee hour from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Stop by, relax, and enjoy interesting people from the Purdue and greater Lafayette community. Spend a few minutes or two hours; your presence will always be welcome and coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided!

First Global Café of Spring 2012!

Spring 2012 Schedule

Jan 13              Game Night by PISA

Jan 20              Introduction to Carnatic Music

Jan 27              Chinese Music and its Relation to Chinese Arts

Feb  3              Music of the Scots

Feb 10             How to Travel in the US over Spring Break

Feb 17               Israeli Artistry

Feb 24               The Music of Nepal

Mar  2                  Kazhak Music

Mar 9              No Global Café (Just before Spring Break)

Mar 16                        SPRING BREAK

Mar 23              The Art of Colombian Basket Weaving

Mar 30               Caribbean Festivities

Apr  6              Open Mic Night

Apr  13              NO GLOBAL CAFÉ (Food Bazaar Prep Night)

Apr  14                INTERNATIONAL FOOD BAZAAR
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center, 535 W State Street

Apr 20             The Arts Of Africa

Apr 27             GLOBAL CAFÉ/IC VOLUNTEERS RECOGNITION RECEPTION!