ISS is committed to creating meaningful and engaging experiences for UW-Madison international students, also known as “Global Badgers.” We host and collaborate on a variety of engagement, transitional, and co-curricular education programs and events that focus on leadership development, social justice, and learning through the Wisconsin Experience. Our programs and events aim to foster global citizenship, career development, and personal growth for all Global Badgers while enhancing internationalization within our campus and local communities.
Click below for details about our reoccurring events this semester- all students are welcome!
International Reach: Cultural Speakers Program
Learn about this cross-cultural speakers volunteer program and improve your presentation skills.
Global Café
Learn about new cultures while meeting other international and U.S. students. These events are hosted by student organizations.
Upcoming ISS Events
- September
- September 4Welcome (Back) International Student Game Nighthosted by International Student Services (ISS)5:00 PM, College Library, Rm 1250: 1st Floor Lounge
- September 8Employment Overview: ISS Advising Workshophosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, Online
- September 9PEACE (Practicing English and Cultural Exchange)hosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
- September 11OPT: ISS Advising Workshophosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
Also offered online

Looking for ways to get involved in programs?
- Talk to us! Send us programming ideas, ask questions, and request accommodations at events by emailing issprograms@iss.wisc.edu
- Need an accommodation for an event? Contact issprograms@iss.wisc.edu or call 608-262-9716. All accommodation requests should be made no less than two weeks before the event. We will attempt to fulfill requests made after this date, but cannot guarantee they will be met.