Cultural Café
To foster multicultural diversity and awareness on campus, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at the Office of Global Education sponsors a series of Cultural Cafés every semester.
Each month, students, faculty, and staff host events to celebrate the countries and cultures within the KSU community.
Everyone is welcome to attend and they're always free. See the schedule below and join us at the next one!
What to Expect: Food and Fun!
During each Cultural Café, speakers from different cultures give a short presentation. Topics often include traditions and culture, history, geography, government, art, music, theatre, food and more. In addition, the presenting students often include demonstrations of traditional songs or dances, while actively encouraging audience participation.
Perhaps the best part of Cultural Cafés is the food! The student presenters provide recipes to University Dining Services, which then makes the food for you to enjoy. Our chefs pride themselves in preparing and presenting the dishes in an authentic manner, so the hosts can offer attendees a “true taste of their home.”
See below for upcoming Cultural Cafés, check our main Events page for more activities, and visit the for the latest notifications.
Cultural Cafés, Spring 2025
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from noon-1:30
Country: Bolivia
Location: 鶹ӰԺ Student Center Ballroom Balcony
Description: Join ISSS and the Office of Global Education for our first Cultural Café of the semester! This month, Patricia Terceros, a Doctorate student in Music Education, will be sharing about her home country Bolivia. Attendees will enjoy a free lunch featuring some delicious dishes from Bolivia and an informative presentation from Patricia about her home country. You won't want to miss it!
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from noon-1:30
Country: TBD - If interested, let us know
Location: KSC Dining Room (218), 鶹ӰԺ Student Center
Description: Coming soon!
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from noon-1:30
Country: Senegal
Location: 鶹ӰԺ Student Center 310
Description: Coming soon!
Showcase Your Culture at a Future Café
The Office of Global Education is currently scheduling cultural cafes for the 2025 Spring Semester. Are you interested in showcasing your culture? Contact International Student and Scholar Services by either phone, email, or Microsoft Form. We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: isss@kent.edu
Phone: 1-330-672-7980
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