Experience the world in just one day at the largest international celebration of the year, including cultural exhibits, live performances, a gift shop and more!
Global Festival 2024 will take place on Saturday, November 16th from 12:00-4:00PM in the MSU International Center!
The Global Gift Shop will open an hour earlier at 11:00AM.
If you are a student looking to share your culture by hosting an exhibit booth or performing on stage, read below!
Questions about Global Festival? Email the OISS Engagement Team at .
Global Festival is a signature program of OISS. Students, MSU faculty and staff, community members and families come out for this celebration of cultures including exhibits, performances, activities and more – made possible by international students like you!
Share your culture by hosting an exhibit booth, performing on stage, or both! Global Festival is successful because of the involvement of diverse international students like you. Attendees are looking forward to meeting you and learning about your culture!
Exhibits and performances are limited to current MSU students and scholars only. You can sign up individually, with a group of friends, or represent your International Registered Student Organization (RSO).
Register to share your culture by hosting an exhibit booth, performing on stage, or both HERE. You MUST register by 5:00PM on Friday, November 1 in order to participate.
OISS is in need of volunteers to help with Global Festival 2024!
Volunteers will help with tasks like setting up the Global Gift Shop (which raises funds for international student scholarships), running the event day of, cleaning up once the event is over and more!
We need volunteers to help on two different days: Friday, November 15th (day before event) and Saturday, November 16th (day of event).
Interested in volunteering? Email .
No! Registration is not required to attend and everyone is welcome!
No! Global Festival is free.
All four floors of the International Center will be bursting with fun events and activities that'll transport you to every corner of the world. From vibrant performances, to interactive exhibits, a gift shop full of one-of-a-kind souvenirs and so much more!
No! Food will not be provided at this event and the food court is closed on the weekend. Please plan accordingly.
The International Center is located at 427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824.
Closest parking to the International Center are lots 39, 40 and 50. Parking is free on Saturday. See photo below.
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