On the first Wednesday of every month, international faculty and research scholars from across the UT Austin campus and from around the world gather for socializing, food and drinks at Scholar Social Hour. During the most recent Scholar Social Hour in December, scholars who attended took the time to share their… read more
Programs & Events
International Wellness Fest 2015!
Nutrition, sport, dance, meditation, global health and more! Join us for free food, performances, prizes and wellness topics with an international focus. Free, healthy snacks from Halal Bros, Clay Pit, Skinny Pop, KIND, World Peas, and Rhythm Superfoods! Exciting cultural performances by Austin Chinese Dance Company, UT Tango Club,… read more
Finding Myself in Austin
UT Austin’s International Office hosted the Iraqi Young Leader Exchange Program on campus summer 2015, bringing 25 undergraduate students from Iraq to Austin for a “Law, Leadership, and Social Justice” institute. ISSS invited these students to share stories about their experience in Austin and their life back home in Iraq… read more
Wuhan Returns to UT: ACIP 2015
Summer 2015 saw the return of the International Office’s Wuhan Visiting Students Program–now known as the U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). In mid-August, we welcomed 20 students from Hubei University, followed by 28 students from Yangtze University in mid-September. The program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, introductory academic… read more
Productive Partnerships: An Overview of U.S – Hemispheric Relations
A lecture by Gonzalo Gallegos, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs US. Department of State Thursday, October 29, 2015 4:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m Student Activity Center Room 1.106 Speaker Bio Gonzalo Gallegos, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, is the… read more
Professional Development on East and Southeast Asia
The Global Professional Training (GPT) program on East and Southeast Asia is coming up! The program focuses on professional development training for students who are interested in studying, working, or living in China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mayanmar, Phillipines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Participation is free! The deadline to register… read more
International Student Night with the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are excited to announce their 2016 International Student Night Out at the AT&T Center on February 3, 2016. Come cheer them on as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this one-night only event! Before the game, you’ll have the opportunity… read more
Texas Excursion: Houston Space Center and Kemah Boardwalk
Want to see life-sized replicas of space ships and over 250 space artifacts? Visit the Houston Space Center and enjoy permanent and traveling exhibits, several attractions, and theaters showcasing the future and past of the human space-flight program! End the day at Kemah Boardwalk, where you can enjoy several waterfront… read more
Texas Excursion: Sweet Berry Farm
Fall is upon us! We at the International Office are looking forward to cool(er) weather, the return of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice lattes and our favorite–providing you with another Texas Excursion! On Saturday, October 17, we invite you (and your family!) to join us at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls, Texas. Sweet… read more
Texas Excursion: The State Fair of Texas!
It’s time for another Texas Excursion! On October 3rd, International Student and Scholar Services is headed to the one and only State Fair of Texas! Held in the Fried Food Capital of Texas, the annual state fair in Dallas is not only packed with fried food, but shows, competitions, carnival… read more