Alumni, Family and Friends, please join the New Orleans Chapter this February for a fun Wind Down Wednesday event. We will be kicking off Carnival with a king cake tasting at Miel on February 5th from 5-7 p.m. Join us for revelry and community, and feel free to wear your best purple, green and gold! There is no cost to register, but kindly RSVP for headcount (and king cake), purposes.

Join the Miami Alumni Chapter for community and revelry at its annual Mardi Gras Meet Up taking place February 6, 2025 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Armstrong Jazz House. There is no cost to register, however kindly RSVP for headcount purposes. Food and drink are available for purchase from the venue. Feel free to wear your purple, green and gold!

Kick off Spring 2025 and take part in a carnival culinary tradition!

Join CIE, ISA, and Cultural Connections for CIE's Spring Semester Kickoff & King Cake Tasting! We'll be serving coffee and free samples of king cake made at various local New Orleans bakeries. 

This is a great opportunity to meet our new international students and welcome them to campus, as well as a great time to learn more about the many exciting programs our Study Abroad Office has to offer. 

Join the Houston Alumni Chapter for community and revelry at its annual Mardi Gras Meet Up on February 6, 2025 from 6 - 8 p.m. at The Boot in Houston. There is no cost to register, however kindly RSVP for headcount purposes. Food and drink are available for purchase from the venue. Feel free to wear your purple, green and gold!

Everyone has an opportunity to study abroad--come learn about yours!

Join us on February 20 from 12PM - 2PM in the Peace Quad to explore J-term, summer, semester and year long programs. You'll have the opportunity to chat with study abroad returnees, international exchange students from our partner universities abroad, directors of our Summer Faculty-Led programs, representatives from different study abroad program providers, and CIE staff.

All students are welcome to attend!

Join CIE for a CUP OF CULTURE! The Culture Cup is an international and internationally minded lounge space for all students to join with FREE coffee and snacks. 

Our first session for Spring 2025 in the Multicultural Room of the Danna Center (first floor) will be on Wednesday, January 29 from 12PM - 2PM. Dr. Pablo Zavala and Dr. Diana Soto-Olson will be co-hosting a session on Mexico and Mexican culture; they'll also be happy to talk about their summer program in Mexico City.

All interested students are more than welcome to attend! 

Elsie Miranda, D.Min., will speak on "From Lament to Hope: Healing and Renewal in the Parish Community." Dr. Miranda is the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The Association of Theological Schools. Growing up Cuban American, she's deeply passionate about how faith connects with real-world social and political dynamics. Her work explores how cultural contexts shape people's experiences and their pursuit of peace and justice, both locally and globally.