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Gathering Place

ISSI Global Conservatory

Throughout the year, ISSI hosts cultural enrichment programs and meetings in this warm and welcoming gathering place. A great place to meet a friend, it can also accommodate events for up to 1250 people when needed.

With an intercultural library and resource area, a large meeting room, and a kitchen, the Global Conservatory is a cultural crossroads for students and others. The library has novels and reference books in more than 20 languages, including an extensive collection in Georgian, Russian, and Armenian.

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A sampling of cross-cultural events in the Global Conservatory

• Colloquia with renowned speakers

• Educational seminars

• International culinary events

• Film screenings

• Student leadership activities

• Immigration information sessions

• International Carnevale programming

• Workshops

• Hands-on demonstrations, ranging from ikebana design classes to global dance instruction

• U.S. Department of State visitors from abroad