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.
Cultural Centers/Areas
Upcoming Events
Life in Iowa and ISSE Weekly Coffee Hour
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:30am to 12:30pm
University Capitol Centre
Starting Jan. 23, 2024, Life in Iowa and International Student Support and Engagement invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour.
Life in Iowa and ISSE Weekly Coffee Hour
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:30am to 12:30pm
University Capitol Centre
Starting Jan. 23, 2024, Life in Iowa and International Student Support and Engagement invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour.
Creating Consent
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Asian Pacific American Cultural Center
Discussions about consent can be challenging and awkward, which is why we're resuming the "Queer Frontier: Pleasure Exploration Series" with RVAP to explore creating a culture of consent on campus, at home, and everywhere!
Queer Writing Workshop
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pride Alliance Center
Join the Pride House for a queer writing workshop! Explore self-exploration and identity through the creative art of writing. This event, facilitated by the Pride Alliance Center and Latinx writer Jorge Guerra, will feature poetry games and engaging short writing exercises.
Creation Exploration
Thursday, March 28, 2024 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Pride Alliance Center
Join us for an evening of relaxation and creative exploration! This event will offer jewelry-making stations where participants can express themselves through art. Immerse yourself in this space and get ready to create jewelry that brings out your inner creativity!
Creation Haven
Friday, March 29, 2024 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join the Pride Alliance Center at our Creation Haven night market! We'll be featuring queer creatives from on campus and around Iowa City as they showcase their unique creations. Come to the Black Box Theater for an evening of vendors, music, and community support!
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.
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