Upcoming Events

INTERNATIONAL FAMILY NIGHT

Weekly starting THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd | 6 - 8PM

Sarratt 325/327 at Vanderbilt

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Looking for a place to make friends, learn about other cultures, and have meaningful conversations? Join us each Thursday night for International Family Night, a welcoming gathering for international students and scholars from all countries, cultures, and faith backgrounds.
Each week we'll enjoy a free dinner, connect with people from around the world, discuss practical topics related to leadership and life, hear cultural stories and experiences from students, and end the evening with games and dessert. Whether you're new to Vanderbilt, or Nashville or have been here for years, we'd love for you to join us! Starts September 3rd and happens every week!
Need a ride to campus? Contact Jonathan Peer jonathan.peer@navigators.org

I-FRIENDS KICKOFF PICNIC

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th | 4 - 6PM

Fannie Mae Dees Park

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Join us for an afternoon of food, conversation, and new friendships! This special picnic is designed to connect international students with local friends through the I-Friends program. Enjoy snacks and yard games as you meet your I-Friend match and begin building a meaningful cross-cultural friendship.

MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th | 5:30 - 7:30PM

BCM Building at Vanderbilt

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Join us for a Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration at the BCM building on Vanderbilt's campus! Come experience one of Asia's most cherished cultural festivals as we learn about the traditions and significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival, enjoy authentic Asian food and delicious mooncakes, and participate in fun cultural activities. There will be plenty of free food, games, and prizes! During the evening, our friends from Nashville Chinese Baptist Church will also share a brief story from the Christian faith about hope, purpose, and God's love for people. Bring your friends and enjoy a fun evening of cultural celebration, friendship, food, and meaningful conversation! All international students and friends are welcome.
The BCM building is located near Sarratt at 2406 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37212.

I-FAM is a community for international students to connect, explore, lead & grow together. We serve international students from all backgrounds and faiths at Vanderbilt University and other Nashville area universities. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for students to get to know each other and their cultures and to grow lifetime relationships as we meet and discuss life’s big ideas. We do this because we love and want to share the love of Jesus.

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