"The Organization for the Active Support of International Students gives voice to the rich diversity of international students at the UI."

Cultural Ball 2012: November 10, 7:30-10:00 pm, IMU Ballroom

10/26/12 by

Join your friends, and many international students, in celebrating the 2012 Cultural Ball! Presented by the Organization for the Active Support of International Students (OASIS).

OASIS is collaborating with Students Abolishing Slavery (SAS) and the Asian American Coalition(AAC) to inform the University of Iowa community that slavery is still prevalent around the world. SAS will be holding an ongoing display outside the front doors of the 2nd Floor Ballroom with a petition you can sign. There will also be a photobooth by the display.

NO Admission fee!! It’s a FREE Event!

Desserts and Beverages will be provided.

Cultural Ball embraces the idea of different cultures interacting and living in peace. Everyone is encouraged to dress up in dresses, hanboks, agbada, sari or ao ba ba, or any other traditional clothing you grew up with or admire. If you don’t have traditional clothing, dress up and put your dancing shoes on!

There will be performances throughout the night by Iowa Anhdi, Irish Dancers, Iowa Agni, KUSA, Near East Dance Ensemble and Hawkeye Bhangra.

Join us on the dance floor and learn to Salsa and Swing, led by the Hawkeye Ballroom Dancers!

Bring your friends, dance the night away and have a great time at the OASIS, AAC, and SAS’ 2012 Cultural Ball!

Collaboration: OASIS, AAC, SAS

Valentine’s Day Around the World Recap

03/14/12 by

Our event, Valentine’s Day Around the World was a success! With fun activities such as a photo booth, dance competition, “How well do you know your partner?” and a fun word game, everyone had a great time, especially with the great prizes at the end! Check out our Facebook page for pictures from the event!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement in advance at 319-335-3059.