Global Café is a biweekly event hosted by a different student organization each time. It is the perfect place to learn about new cultures while meeting other international and U.S. students. Each café will have a unique theme and activity which could include playing games, engaging in conversations, and much more!
RSVP on WIN is required to eat!
Host: Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS)
Host: Second Language Acquisition Student Organization (SLASO)
Host: F-1 Badger Doctors
Host: Contemporary International Relations Association (CIRA)
Host: Hong Kong Culture Club (HKCC)
Host: Indian Graduate Students Association (IGSA)
Even if RSVP is full, we encourage you to come and check out the event! Bring your own reusable containers and utensils to help us reach our sustainability goals. Disposable items will also be provided.
Global Café Schedule
- February
- February 18Global Caféhosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
- March
- March 4Global Caféhosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
- March 18Global Caféhosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
- April
- April 8Global Caféhosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
- April 22Global Caféhosted by International Student Services (ISS)4:30 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
Interested in hosting Global Café?
Global Café sign-up is full for the 25-26 academic year, but please complete our interest form if you would like to host next year! This event is an opportunity for your Registered Student Organization (RSO) to share your culture or an internationally focused activity with up to 90 student attendees from across campus. ISS supports the event planning and funds the purchase of culturally relevant food/snacks to share with student attendees. We hope you will consider signing up to host! If you are interested, please review our Global Café Hosting Tips and fill out our hosting interest form. Please reach out to us at issprograms@iss.wisc.edu with any questions!
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Spring 2025 Hosts:
January 29th – Chinese Language and Culture Club (CLACC)
February 12th – ISS Global Engagement Team
February 26th – Indian Graduate Students’ Association (IGSA)
April 9th – Hong Kong Culture Club (HKCC)
April 23rd – Azerbaijani Student Association (AZSA)
Fall 2025 Hosts:
September 17th – Polish Student Association (PSA)
October 1st – Chinese Language and Culture Club (CLACC)
October 15th – Vietnamese International Student Association (VISA)
October 29th – Indonesian Student Association (PERMIAS)
November 12th – Wisconsin International Studies Major Association (WISMA)
December 3rd – Colombian Badgers
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Spring 2024 Hosts:
Fall 2024 Hosts:
Global Café: Image Gallery
If you need an accommodation to attend this event, please email issprograms@iss.wisc.edu. All accommodation requests should be made no less than two weeks before the event. We will try to fulfill requests made after this date, but cannot guarantee they will be met.