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Festivals and Fairs

KU offers several opportunities throughout the academic year to celebrate all things international. ISS partners with our friends across campus to create space for our international community to celebrate and share their cultures and to learn about U.S. culture.

Global Brunch

Global Brunch is held each fall during Hawk Week and provides an opportunity to learn about the vast range of languages offered at KU, meet international student organizations, and find ways to internationalize your degree both on and off campus. Students and community members can enjoy free food, performances, and make connections with the KU global community. Global Brunch is sponsored by units across campus and is chaired by the Office of Study Abroad and Global Engagement.

Group of students chatting and enjoying Global Brunch

International Jayhawk Festival

The International Jayhawk Festival is held each spring and is an opportunity for all Jayhawks to celebrate our global community and international engagement. The event includes free t-shirts, food, performances, activities and an organization fair. The International Jayhawk Festival is sponsored by units across campus and chaired by the Office of Study Abroad and Global Engagement.

Group of dancers in colorful dress

Global Opportunities Expo

The Global Opportunities Expo is usually held in the spring and is an annual event that introduces students to academic and study abroad programs, careers, initiatives, and intriguing ideas that can inspire all of us to think and act globally. The Global Opportunities Expo is sponsored by units across campus and is chaired by the KU Area Studies Centers.

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