ISSS events
Engaging Across Cultures: Navigating Intercultural Conflicts
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 9:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
In this interactive session, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about differences, resolving conflicts, and solving problems across cultures.
BGC: Navigating Intercultural Conflicts
Monday, April 13, 2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Virtual
In this two-part interactive class, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS).
BGC: Mental Health Concerns of International Students and Ways to Support International Students
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:00am to 11:50am
Virtual
This class highlights how concerns unique to international students impact their mental health.
SCAMO
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
University Capitol Centre
The University of Iowa will host SCAMO, an interactive bingo-style presentation designed to help international students and scholars recognize and avoid common scams.
International Student Hangout: Conversations that Matter
Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
This conversation-based hangout is designed for international students who want to connect and share experiences and perspectives on topics shaping our world and campus life. There are three hangouts in this series, and all offer a welcoming space to practice asking thoughtful questions, to engage in respectful dialogue, and learn from each other’s experiences.
Whether you want to speak, listen, or simply be part of the discussion, you’re invited to join us for meaningful conversations in a...
BGC: Navigating Intercultural Conflicts
Monday, April 20, 2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Virtual
In this two-part interactive class, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS).
Free Coffee Hour: Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Thursday, April 23, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Enjoy free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, and catch up with others after spring break! Plus, make your own drink coaster to take home!
Join us for the last coffee hour of the semester and enjoy free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate! We’ll spend time hanging out making pipe cleaner flowers you can use to decorate your dorm/apartment/house for the spring.
Join us for the last coffee hour of the semester and enjoy free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate! We’ll spend time hanging out making pipe cleaner flowers you can use to decorate your dorm/apartment/house for the spring.
Celebrating International Student Success
Friday, May 1, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
ReUnion Brewery
International students and scholars are invited to join International Programs for a celebration of community and achievement, coming together to reflect on and recognize the accomplishments of this academic year!