Events of Interest, 9/12-18

Tuesday
- Conversation Partners Meal, PSF House, 6pm

Thursday
- Rep Your Roots, Tom Jackson Building, 5-7pm

Sunday
- Women's Soccer vs UAB, Dean Hayes Stadium, 5pm

Upcoming
Saturday, 9/24 - Parade of Flags, Floyd Stadium (Pre-Game), 5pm
Friday, 9/30 - Parade of Flags, Dean Hayes Stadium (Halftime), 7pm

Rep Your Roots is an annual celebration of cultural history. Join the Intercultural and Diversity Affairs office in this celebration, fun, food, games, etc.

We still need a LOT of help with the two Parade of Flags events. If you would be willing to carry a flag, please contact the ISSS office by email.

Events of Interest, 9/6-11

Tuesday
- Conversation Partners Meal, PSF House, 6-8pm
- Trivia Night, Student Union Food Court, 6-7pm

Wednesday
- Open Mic Night, Library Starbuck's, 6-8pm

Friday
- Soccer vs Tennessee Tech, Dean Hayes Stadium, 7pm
- Volleyball vs Illinois State, AMG, 7pm

Saturday
- 'Boro International Festival, Cannonsburgh (Murfreesboro), 10am-3pm
- Volleyball vs Seton Hall, AMG, 12pm
- Football vs Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Stadium (Nashville), 3pm
- Volleyball vs Tennessee Tech, AMG, 5pm

Upcoming:
Friday, 9/16 - Community Theater, "Oklahoma!", Springhouse Theater, Smyrna, 6:30pm (Register)
Saturday, 9/24 - Parade of Flags, Floyd Stadium, Pre-game (Football), 5pm
Friday, 9/30 - Parade of Flags, Dean Hayes Stadium, Soccer Game Halftime, 7pm

* Note, I have the football game this weekend versus Vanderbilt listed, even though it is an away game, as some of you may wish to make the short trip to Nashville to cheer on the Blue Raiders.

Links above are to maps of the locations.

Events of Interest, 8/29-9/4

Tuesday
- Conversation Partners Meal, 6pm, PSF House

Wednesday
- Student Organization Fair, 10am-3pm, Student Union Commons

Thursday
- Crash The Commons, 7-11pm, Student Union Commons

Saturday
- Football vs Alabama A&M, 6pm, Floyd Stadium

Sunday
- Women's Soccer vs Belmont, 4pm, Dean Hayes Stadium

Upcoming
Saturday, 9/10 - 'Boro International, 10am-3pm, Cannonsburgh
Friday, 9/16 - Community Theater, "Oklahoma!", 6:30-10:30pm, Springhouse Theater, (FREE)

Events of Interest, 8/22-8/28

Welcome Back!!!

Tuesday
- Conversation Partners Meal, PSF House, 6pm
- Meet Murfreesboro Fair, Student Union Commons, All Day

Wednesday
- Meet Murfreesboro Fair, Student Union Commons, All Day

Friday
- Rec Center Tour, Rec Center, 5pm

Saturday
- International's Rec Center Event, Rec Center, 10am
- Fight Song, Murphy Center, 8pm

Sunday
- Women's Soccer vs #1 Florida State, Dean Hayes Stadium, 2pm

Upcoming
Thursday, September 8 - New International Welcome Reception, JUB Hazelwood, 4pm

See you soon!

Welcome To Our New Internationals!

Nashville Tour, Aug. 19, 2016

I hope everyone will join me in welcoming our new international student for the Fall 2016 Semester! We had a great group for orientation last Wednesday. The final numbers are not available yet, but it was very near 200!

Last Thursday, we had several take advantage of our Walmart trips. Then, that evening, we had our annual Welcome Picnic. What a great crowd, and they loved the Jim 'n Nicks BBQ. A true taste of American cuisine.

On Friday, we took 30 of them to Nashville for our annual Nashville Tour. Not even the rain dampened their interest in what our nearest neighboring city has to offer. They saw the Farmers Market, State Capitol, War Memorial Plaza, and Downtown Nashville. Many want to find their way back soon to explore even more.

Saturday saw the annual Great Giveaway bless many of them with free items to set up their residence. Annually, this event helps students with bedding, furniture, cookware, dinnerware, etc. Thanks to Raiders For Christ for their willingness to help our students with such wonderful things.

Now, the students are ready to get to the "nitty gritty" of why they are here; studies. We wish everyone the best in their classes. You are the cream of the crop from around the world. Make us proud!

See you soon!

Upcoming Event

We hope you'll plan to join us shortly after the fall semester begins for this exciting first year event. On September 10, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro, the International Affairs office is joining with the Confucius Institute and Murfreesboro City Schools in presenting "'Boro International Festival 2016." The event will have food, arts & crafts, and cultural exhibits and entertainment from around the globe. Attendance will be free and open to all. If your group would like to take part in the event, please contact the International Student & Scholar Services office for more information. We have application forms in our office. If you would simply like to volunteer to help, we need you, as well.

Our goal is to showcase for the Murfreesboro community the diversity that we have to offer. We hope you'll attend, or, if you can, offer to help out.

Nashville Zoo, May 28

Ready for the zoo!

With a Tortoise

Our small group headed out to the Nashville Zoo on the Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend. Everyone was excited to see the animals and the changes that have taken place at the zoo over the past several years. There was much to do and view. We saw the Grassmere home, which is the original home on the land that dates back before the American Civil War. The home had residents until the mid 1970s. After that, it was donated to the City of Nashville for the express purpose of creating a place where young people could learn about ecology and conservation.

There was plenty of "hands-on" experience at the zoo. We were able to get up close and personal in several exhibits, including barnyard animals, wild birds, tortoises, and kangaroos. It was a cool day, so the animals were active.

Aside from seeing a good selection of wildlife, the students got the chance to get to know one another and build on their friendships. That is always the best thing about trips like these. We all get to know one another better, and build on our global connections. So, if you're looking to make better connections with others from around the globe, I strongly encourage you to join us on one of our outings. As these students discovered, you won't be disappointed in the activity, or the friendships!