Programs for International Students and Scholars

See below to learn more about academic, social and cultural programs and initiatives that are offered for UNL's international student and scholar populations.

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Upcoming Events

Spring 2023

circled star iconJanuary 24, Cultural Cuisine Night: Lunar New Year

Hosted by International Student and Scholar Office and Dining Services.

4:30PM-8:00PM, Willa Cather Dining Hall

Enjoy fun, fellowship, and delicious food & dishes at a series of Cultural Cuisine Nights, happening the first Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in Cather Dining Center.

January’s celebration is Lunar New Year.

PRICES

  • For all students with a Meal Plan, this event is included.
  • For international students without a Meal Plan, visit the ISSO Office (Louise Pound Hall, Room 130) for a $5 event ticket. Only 150 tickets are available.
  • For all other guests without a Meal Plan, view meal prices: Guest Prices
circled star iconFebruary 7, Cultural Cuisine Night: African & African-American Culture Month

Hosted by International Student and Scholar Office and Dining Services.

4:30PM-8:00PM, Willa Cather Dining Hall

Enjoy fun, fellowship, and delicious food & dishes at a series of Cultural Cuisine Nights, happening the first Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in Cather Dining Center.

February’s celebration is African & African-American Culture Month.

PRICES

  • For all students with a Meal Plan, this event is included.
  • For international students without a Meal Plan, visit the ISSO Office (Louise Pound Hall, Room 130) for a $5 event ticket. Only 150 tickets are available.
  • For all other guests without a Meal Plan, view meal prices: Guest Prices
circled star iconFebruary 20, Lunch and Learn with University Health Center

Platte River Room, City Campus Union

ISSO will host a Lunch and Learn Workshop on Health Insurance in partnership with the Health Center. The presenters will explain how health insurance works in America and how to use the United Health Care Plan

Free for UNL students

circled star iconMarch 7, Cultural Cuisine Night: Indian Culture Night

Hosted by International Student and Scholar Office and Dining Services.

4:30PM-8:00PM, Willa Cather Dining Hall

Enjoy fun, fellowship, and delicious food & dishes at a series of Cultural Cuisine Nights, happening the first Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in Cather Dining Center.

March’s celebration is Indian Culture Night.

PRICES

  • For all students with a Meal Plan, this event is included.
  • For international students without a Meal Plan, visit the ISSO Office (Louise Pound Hall, Room 130) for a $5 event ticket. Only 150 tickets are available.
  • For all other guests without a Meal Plan, view meal prices: Guest Prices
circled star iconMarch 25, Kansas City Day Trip

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Visit the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, which has an outstanding collection of Asian art, the Country Club Plaza, which has over 100 stores and restaurants, and the Crown Center for a fun-filled day.

Ticket price - $30 (includes transportation and admission fee into the museum).

Register for this event using this link: Register here and come to 130 Louise Pound Hall at the City Campus to make the $30 non-refundable payment on March 16th and 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and March 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 24th, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Only 50 seats are available, your seat is not reserved until you have made payments. 

circled star iconApril 4, Cultural Cuisine Night: Spring in Paris

Hosted by International Student and Scholar Office and Dining Services.

4:30PM-8:00PM, Willa Cather Dining Hall

Enjoy fun, fellowship, and delicious food & dishes at a series of Cultural Cuisine Nights, happening the first Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in Cather Dining Center.

April’s celebration is Spring in Paris (European Night).

PRICES

  • For all students with a Meal Plan, this event is included.
  • For international students without a Meal Plan, visit the ISSO Office (Louise Pound Hall, Room 130) for a $5 event ticket. Only 150 tickets are available.
  • For all other guests without a Meal Plan, view meal prices: Guest Prices
circled star iconApril 22, Omaha Zoo Day Trip

Bring your friends to the wonderful Omaha Zoo, which is ranked as one of the world's top five zoos. Students, scholars, and dependents are all welcome.

Details coming soon.

circled star iconMay 2, Cultural Cuisine Night: Mediterranean Night

Hosted by International Student and Scholar Office and Dining Services.

4:30PM-8:00PM, Willa Cather Dining Hall

Enjoy fun, fellowship, and delicious food & dishes at a series of Cultural Cuisine Nights, happening the first Tuesday of every month from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in Cather Dining Center.

May’s celebration is Mediterranean Night (celebrate the end of Ramadan).

PRICES

  • For all students with a Meal Plan, this event is included.
  • For international students without a Meal Plan, visit the ISSO Office (Louise Pound Hall, Room 130) for a $5 event ticket. Only 150 tickets are available.
  • For all other guests without a Meal Plan, view meal prices: Guest Prices
circled star iconLife in Lincoln

Hosted by International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) and Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE).

Find all the Life in Lincoln events here.