Wichita State University International Student Union

🌍✨ Interfest returns once again, bigger and tastier than ever! Join us for a time-honored tradition where cultures unite through food. Don't miss out on this semester's feast of flavors!

Interested in being a vendor? Attend our vendors meeting for more details!"

MANDATORY MEETING!! We are holding an Orientation for all the participating Vendors for InteFest Spring 2024! This is a mandatory meeting for everyone that are interested in signing up. If you are a non participating organization and unsure and want to still participate, you can do so!

Scan the QR code to sign up or go to the link: https://forms.gle/96jwj4gZGA9wYn3Y7

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact this email:
[email protected]

InterFest Spring 2024! The International Student Union’s annual InterFest: International Food Festival is a festival where WSU students prepare and sell dishes from their native countries. This festival provides a platform for intercultural sharing where the WSU community and visitors can try out diverse cuisine and learn about the origins and cultural significance of a particular dish. It also serves as a fundraiser for international student associations, although small groups of students also participate to have as many diverse dishes as possible.

More details about location, vendors and signing up are coming soon! Keep an eye on our social media for all the latest updates!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact this email:
[email protected]

If you love South Asian, especially Bollywood Music, you need to join this WhatsApp Group for the first ever Karaoke for the music and share your hidden singing talent...Remember, the deadline is March 21, 2024 at 1:11 pm....

Looking for a job? ISU & SGA are collaborating with Shocker Career Accelerator and International Office to educate international students about the employment opportunities on campus for students, resume format, OPT and CPT processing, etc. You can also win A TV📺 and other exciting gifts 🎁 if you're present!

Location: RSC - 233, Santa Fe
Date: Friday, February 16th, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Gear up for an exciting competition where you'll have the chance to
showcase your skills and battle it out for the title of FIFA Champion! Please fill out this form to secure your spot in the tournament: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdctTUs0aETh0yY97pK6xxhVyvMiemFSSMckCKZiFioWRkzXw/viewform

Here's what you need to know:
1) Registration is FREE!!
2) There are no team games
3) Winners get exciting gifts like controllers and headsets!

Location: Heskett Center, EA Sports Room
Date: Friday, 17th November, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM onwards

Last Saturday, Futsal Tournament was a great success! Thank for all the team that participated and congratulations to Team Swag for taking the win home!

The Association of HINdu Students in America (AHINSA) successful organized two big events: Bollywood Night and Garba in fall 2023. We are now looking for additional members for our Executive Committee.
Please note that AHINSA is an organization to promote and celebrate Hindu religion and culture and educate the WSU community about Hindu cultural heritage. AHINSA is a separate organization from the Indian Student Association (ISU). You do not have to be either a student/staff from India or a Hindu person to join and be a member of the AHINSA executive committee.
Please consider joining the organization to help us organize bigger and better events.
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The International Student Union is planning to hold a futsal (soccer) tournament for all student organizations, staff, and alumni to participate. This is a great opportunity for everyone around campus to experience a sport that is not facilitated in WSU and more popular for the international population around campus. Popularly known as soccer or football, futsal is a miniature version of the widely loved sport. It is known to be more fast-paced and engaging as there are fewer number of players each team. Be sure to share this news with everyone around campus!

We would love everyone to be part of our tournament and enjoy their time on the court with your team! Here are some requirements you must fulfil to be participate in the tournament:

1) Gather a team of at least 6 people.
2) Pay a team registration fee: $15 per team
3) Fill up this form: https://forms.gle/84kKvKkVYP5Sw4L16
4) If you have not made the payment, pay here



Deadline to register a team for the event: 11:59 pm, 23rd October 2023

Location: Heskett Center, 2nd Floor
Date: Saturday, 28th October, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

We will be providing refreshments like water and Gatorade for everyone! We are so excited to organize this event for everyone!

InterFest is back! The International Student Union’s annual InterFest: International Food Festival is a festival where WSU students prepare and sell dishes from their native countries. This festival provides a platform for intercultural sharing where the WSU community and visitors can try out diverse cuisine and learn about the origins and cultural significance of a particular dish. It also serves as a fundraiser for international student associations, although small groups of students also participate to have as many diverse dishes as possible.

If you are a group of students or an organization who is interested in participating in InterFest Fall 2023, please fill up this form: https://forms.gle/cBRuZMTYe2HmFoCW9

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact this email:
[email protected]

We are holding an Orientation for all the participating Vendors for InteFest Fall 2023! This is a mandatory meeting for everyone that signed up. If you are a non participating organization and unsure and want to still participate, you can do so!

Hello Shockers! SGA is hosting a come and go event for all International Students across campus. Grab some pizza and have enjoy free bowling with! Hope to see you all there!

Join us for our General Meeting for International Student Union!

At WSU, we believe in the power of diversity and the enriching experiences that come with connecting with students from all around the world. WSU prides itself in having a large population of international students from all over the world. According to the statistics as of Fall 2022, 3,100 students out of 16,900 are international students.

Here are some of the fantastic opportunities and benefits that await you as a member of our Union:

Friendship and Support: Moving to a new country can be both exciting and challenging. Our Union serves as a family, offering a network of friendly faces who understand the journey you're embarking on.

Professional Development: Gain valuable skills and experiences by participating in leadership roles, event planning, and community outreach projects. These experiences can enrich your resume and provide a competitive edge in the global job market.

Social Activities: From picnics in the park to movie nights and hiking trips, our association ensures you'll have plenty of opportunities to unwind and have fun with your fellow students.

We would love to welcome you to our close-knit community of international students who share the same passion for exploring the world around them. To get started, we will host another meeting this Friday and strongly encourage everyone that is interested to be present. This will give you the chance to learn more about us and ask any questions you might have.

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Dr. Deema de Silva, known to many as Dr. Deema and former students as Dr. D, is credited with helping thousands of underdog students get their degrees. She was the longtime director of a WSU program that provides free tutoring and resources to students from low-income families, students with disabilities and potential first-generation college grads. Dr. de Silva passed away Sept. 29. Read more about her impact on generations of students: https://wsu.news/desilva

The Association of HINdu Students in America (AHINSA) is planning our mega event, Bollywood night on the evening of Friday, September 2, 2022. This year the executive committee has decided to invite fresh talent to be a DJ for the event. We are welcoming anyone who is talented, experienced and enthusiastic with an ear for high-energy international music to lead the people to tap their feel and sway their bodies. And the best part, we will pay $100 for the DJ for the evening. If you are interested in being a DJ for the Bollywood Night, please contact Alan Dsouza at [email protected]

Kathak workshops and event in Wichita conducted by renowned teacher/performer from India...

ISU Executive Committee is looking for fresh faces for their committee....Please apply

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Room available!!!!
Bed Space Available for female starting August 1st near WSU. Message +18164166634 for more details.

Our student staff members support all aspects of our work here in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. We do our best to make your job as rewarding and pleasant as possible. You will be called upon to perform a variety of tasks for the office and help you become familiar with the programs and services our office offers.

We have three job opportunities available RIGHT NOW!
- Student Assistant (Federal Work-Study eligible only) (STARTING FALL 2021)
- Tutor
- Academic Mentor

These position descriptions, applications and deadlines are listed on our website: wichita.edu/services/odi/employment

So APPLY TODAY!

For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at [email protected].

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