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ISSS Events

ISSS Events

For a list of current events going on this semester, please visit the ISSS Calendar.

Indoor World Cup

Indoor World Cup is an exciting annual event hosted by ISSS and Campus Rec in the Fall.  During this 6 per side tournament, teams from different countries compete against each other for the right to hoist the Indoor World Cup trophy to represent their country.  Come and cheer your home country on to victory!

Download Entry Form for World Cup
Download World Cup Rules

International Dinner

Join ISSS and the YMCA for an international dinner with food from around the world and international performances! Held annually every year in March.

Travel Around the World

Visit this showcase of international food, photos, and fun every year during Illinois International Week in April

ISSS American Culture Experience (ACE) Workshop

The ISSS ACE workshops happen several times throughout each semester and are designed to introduce international students to US and University of Illinois culture. Some of the workshop topics include:

1. Holidays and Traditions
2. College student culture
3. Dinner etiquette
4. American food
5. Work, internships, and involvement outside the classroom
6. “What’s in” (trends in style, pop-culture, and other important things going on in America)

Past Events

Football/Tailgate Event

The Football/Tailgate Event gives students the chance to participate in a real tailgate with food and games. We then attend a U of I Football game together and cheer on the Illini!

UI Men's Basketball Game

What's more fun than sitting in Assembly Hall, and cheering on our men's basketball team!

ISSS Holiday Trip to Chicago

Explore what the holiday season is all about on this fun day trip to Chicago!