Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement | Division of Student Life

Your home away from home

Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement is committed to promoting student success on the University of Iowa campus through holistic student support and programmatic efforts across five areas.

Upcoming Events

International Student Weekly Coffee Hour

Thursday, November 7, 2024 2:00pm to 3:00pm

University Capitol Centre

Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour.

Critical Conversations

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Afro American Cultural Center

Hubbard Scholars hosts Bi-weekly critical conversations for Black men and other men of color to come together and find community while discussing the world around them.

International Student Weekly Coffee Hour

Thursday, November 14, 2024 2:00pm to 3:00pm

University Capitol Centre

Multicultural Showcase

Friday, November 15, 2024 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Multicultural Showcase introduces UI students, faculty, staff, and the greater Iowa City community to different cultures through vocal and dance performances, ethnic dishes to try, as well as interactive tabling hosted by student organizations and UI colleges and departments.

Hubbard Scholars Study Tables

Monday, November 18, 2024 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Pappajohn Business Building

An opportunity to network and study with other Black men across campus.

International Student Weekly Coffee Hour

Thursday, November 21, 2024 2:00pm to 3:00pm

University Capitol Centre

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MISSE Spaces

MISSE provides a "Home Away From Home" atmosphere for many students and can be utilized by any UI student or reserved for student organization events, with approval. MISSE also provides intra-and cross-cultural education, leadership and organizational development opportunities, social justice education, and change. MISSE compliments the academic mission of the University by enhancing students' inside and outside of the classroom.

Contact Us

For more information or inquiries, please contact the MISSE Team at misse-team@uiowa.edu