Student engagement
Join us for an exciting Winter 2025 semester filled with fun events and activities! Connect with fellow students and explore various opportunities designed just for you. Get ready to make friends, discover new perspectives and enhance your university experience.
Join our listserv for weekly reminders and details about our activities listed below.
Weekly Global Cafes on Thursdays
Meet at Manoogian 199 (906 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201)
Click on event name for the Events calendar details.
| Date/Time | Event |
| January 16, 12-5 p.m. | Social Luncheon and Volunteering |
| January 23, 2-4 p.m. | International Board Games |
| January 30, 12-2 p.m. | Lunar New Year Celebration |
| February 6, 2-4 p.m. | Fitness and Wellness at RFC |
| February 13, 2-4 p.m. | Valentine’s Day Crafting |
| February 20, 12-2 p.m. | International Food Fest |
| February 27, 2-4 p.m. | De-stress with Shield’s Pizza |
| March 6, 12-2 p.m. | Holi Celebration |
| March 13 | SPRING BREAK |
| March 20, 11am-1 p.m. | Pancakes and Language Tables |
| March 27, 2-4 p.m. | Origami Making and Culture |
| April 3, 12-2 p.m. | Eid al-Fitr Celebration |
| April 10, 2-4 p.m. | Spring Send-Off and Giveaways |
Off-Campus Activities
Meet at FedEx (5266 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48202)
Click on event name for the Events calendar details.
| Date/Time | Event |
| Saturday, January 11, 1-5pm | Great Lakes Crossing Outlet Mall |
| Friday, January 24, 2-5pm | Patel Brothers Grocery Trip |
| Sunday, February 9, 1-4pm | Bowling at Garden Bowl |
| Saturday, February 15, TBA | Grand Rapids Winter Festival* |
| Friday, February 28, 2-5pm | Mexicantown Honey Bee Grocery Trip |
| Friday, March 7, 2-5pm | Museum of African American History Trip |
| Friday, March 21, 2-5pm | Dearborn Fresh Supermarket Grocery Trip |
| Thursday, April 10, 6-10pm | Detroit Pistons Wayne State Night* |
*Campus Activities Team (CAT) event collaboration
Shareable/printable flyer: OIP Flyer - In Progress
Submit ideas, suggestions, and questions to OIPengage@wayne.edu
Contact Information:
Office of International Programs - Student Engagement
199 Manoogian Hall
OIPengage@wayne.edu
Nicole Coleman, Ph.D.
Director of Global Studies and Coordinator of Faculty Engagement and Global Learning
ncoleman@wayne.edu
Katie Franklin, M.A.
Project Coordinator for Educational Outreach and International Programs
hn5398@wayne.edu