Calendar of Events

Cultural activities are an integral part of international education at UNI. The OIE provides a variety of fun and entertaining opportunities for our students to experience everyday life in the midwest.

Here are some of activities we provide

  • Coffee Hour | Coffee, cookies and conversations with friends
  • Talk Tuesdays | themed conversations with volunteers
  • Volunteering at Northeast Iowa Food Bank, the public library and in school classrooms
  • Field trips to experience midwest and farm culture
  • Regional trips to neighboring states
  • Local events and celebrations

Upcoming Events

February

‌Feb. 4 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Host Family Matching
Maucker Union 113


Feb. 9 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Threehouse, 2422 College St


Feb. 10 | 10:30 a.m.

Lunar New Year Storytime
Cedar Falls Public Library


Feb. 23 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Cook Off and Potluck with the African Student Union
Threehouse, 2422 College St.


Feb. 24 | 10:30 a.m.

International Storytime
Reinbeck Public Library


March

‌Mar. 9 | All Day 

Maple Syrup Festival 
Meet in round-about between Maucker Union and Sabin Hall


Mar. 9 | 10:30 a.m.

International Storytime
Reinbeck Public Library


 

Mar. 22 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Holi: Festival of Colors Celebration
Hearst Center for the Arts


Mar. 23 | 10:30 a.m.

Holi Storytime
Cedar Falls Public Library


Mar. 24 | 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Iftari Dinner 

Threehouse, 2422 College St.


Mar. 30 | 10 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt

Maucker Union 113


April

Apr. 6 | 10:30 a.m.

Ramadan Storytime
Cedar Falls Public Library


‌Apr. 11 | 6 - 7 p.m.

Henna Night 

Threehouse, 2422 College St.


Apr. 13 - 14, 2024 | All Day

St. Louis Regional Trip
Sign up is required for this event 

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Apr. 27 | 10:30 a.m.

International Storytime
Reinbeck Public Library