18th Annual ISSI Carnevale Kick-Off
Location: Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

The International Student & Scholar Institute (ISSI) of Northeastern University invites you to kick off the 2013 Carnevale celebration! Join ISSI staff and student leaders to sample an array of international cuisines, make friends from across the globe, and learn more about all the events and activities planned for Carnevale 2013.

18th Annual International Ice Carving Competition
Location: Krentzman Quad
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Ready, set, CHISEL! Harness your cultural creativity as you transform blocks of ice into works of art. Teams will compete to produce chilling representations of some of the most iconic landmarks on Earth. From the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China, the possibilities for this frozen frenzy are endless! Prizes given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams!

Online registration is required.

Lunar New Year Celebration
Location: Curry Student Center Ballroom
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm

Lunar New Year is among Asia’s most widely celebrated holidays. Spanning China, Korea, and Vietnam, this is one festival you certainly won’t want to miss. Join these diverse cultures as they come together to enjoy exquisite cuisine, fun activities, and outstanding performances to rejoice in the Lunar New Year! Co-organized by the Asian Student Union, Pi Delta Psi, the Vietnamese Student Association and the ISSI.

No tickets are needed for this event. For more information, please visit the Lunar New Year Celebration on Facebook.

Momo Madness Monday: In Search of the Global Momo
Location: ISSI: 405 Ell Hall
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Dumplings are an essential part of Asian cuisine which reflects the rich diversity of the continent. Between Chinese Jiaozi and Korean Kimchi, each country brings a unique flavor to these scrumptious morsels. After learning the various art of dumpling folding, put your skills to the test at the ISSI’s dumpling cooking competition!

Pre-registration is not required. This event is open to everyone.

Beyond Borders: Israel
Location: 318-322 Curry Student Center
Time: 12:00pm

The ISSI, in partnership with Alumni Relations and Co-op Connections, continues its Beyond Borders series with a focus on Israel. Join us for a luncheon featuring Israeli cuisine and learn more about the culture, food and tourism industry of Israel. Connect with alumni and students as they share their experiences regarding life as a husky in Israel.

Sign-Up Information: Online registration is available through the Northeastern Alumni website

A Musical Journey to Italy
Location: The Fenway Center
Time: 6:00pm

Join us for the story of Italy as told through its folk tradition -- from shepherd songs of the Appennini Mountains to music from the courts and piazzas of Naples. The renowned ensemble Newpoli will bring this celebration to life using original dialects and traditional instruments. Joining the group on stage will be special guest “Pulcinella” who will bring the audience to the Naples of centuries ago.

Sign-Up Information: Registration is available through the myTickets link through myNEU

Ballroom Dance Workshop
Location: The Fenway Center
Time: 7:30pm

Have you always wanted to learn a new dance but haven’t got the chance to? Carnevale is hosting a dance workshop taught by NU Ballroom Dancing Club. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn a dance or two and get to practice with everyone there. No prior experience required. Grab a friend and join us for this hour of fun!

Sign-Up Information: Online sign-up will be available soon. Check back for updates.

Strum, Pluck and Drum
Location: Curry Student Center: afterHours
Time: 8:00-10:00pm

Music has always played an instrumental role in distinguishing different cultures. Come immerse yourself in a night of live performances by talented musicians playing music from all over the globe!

Sign-Up Information: Please email to participate in this event.

Chinese Cinema in the World
Location: 130 Hurtig Hall
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Join Northeastern’s Chinese Cinema Club for a screening of Zhang Ke Jia’s 2004 film, The World. The tradition of Chinese paper cutting, traditional Chinese music, and a bilingual presentation, will set the stage for this cross-cultural cinematic experience.

Leilet Omr: A Celebration of the Middle East
Location: Curry Student Center Ballroom
Time: 5:30pm-11:00pm

Come appreciate and experience Middle Eastern culture through food, dance, music, and more! The Arab Student Association (ArabSA) welcomes you to partake in this exciting extravaganza with a glimpse into the Arab world.

ISSI International Ball: Venetian Masquerade
Location: The Colonnade Boston Hotel
Time: 9:00pm-1:00am

Whisk the night away at this elegant ball, and embrace the “joie de vivre” of Italian Renaissance culture. Enjoy a whimsical evening of music, dance, and camaraderie at one of Carnevale’s most highly anticipated events, and be sure to mystify your fellow masqueraders with your own Venetian mask!

Sign-Up Information: Tickets cost $20 and will be available through the myTickets link on your myNEU account on February 11th.

International Idol
Location: Curry Student Center Ballroom, afterHours
Time: 8:00pm

Unleash you inner diva and belt your heart out at this year’s International Idol! Regardless of singing ability or musicianship, everyone deserves to bask in the spotlight. Feel free to perform in any language or genre, whether just for fun, or as a competitor!

Sign-Up Information: Online registration is required. Should you have any questions about International Idol, please email us.

International Poetry Night
Location: ISSI: 405 Ell Hall
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Roses are red, violets are blue, and poetry’s beautiful between me and you! Share your boundless creativity at this intercultural poetry reading and discussion, and find inspiration through the varying languages and ideologies that speckle our world through spoken art. Everyone is welcome to share his or her own poems, or read the work of another, regardless of theme, language, or genre. The goal is to gain a heightened understanding of different cultures through poetic means. Refreshments will be served.

Career Fair Success Tips for International Students
Location: 104 West Village G
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Brought to you by Northeastern University's Career Services office! Don't know what to expect at the career fair? Not sure how to present yourself to employers? In this workshop we will explore cultural elements in body language, presentation of self, levels of formality and more that will help increase your confidence as you approach employers at a career fair. We will also develop and practice a short introduction – the elevator speech – to use with employers. We will review international student job search success factors and employer expectations, for career fairs and also for the job search more generally. We will discuss the critical role of networking and discuss the use of Linkedin to help you in that process. You do not need to register for this workshop.

For questions, contact Ellen Zold Goldman.

Interviewing American Style
Location: 431 Stearns
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Brought to you by Northeastern University's Career Services office. Learn what to expect and how to prepare for an American interview. Practice key questions and identify resources which can help you improve your ability to present yourself and your skills to employers. Before you come, please review the Interviewing Guide in the Career and Job Search Guides section of the Career Services website.

Taiwanese Student Association: Chinese New Year's Ever Dinner
Location: 444 Curry Student Center
Time: 6:00pm
Price: Early Bird (before 11:59pm on Feb 19) - Members $11; Non-Members $13; At the door: $15

It's Chinese New Year!!! Usually we get red packets from our family, but now that we're here the only way to celebrate is with your fellow NTSA members!

Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner

Our menu for delicious Taiwanese dinner includes:
Braised pork rice
Braised eggs and tofu
Grilled duck
Chicken
Vegetables
Rice Cake
&Special dessert!

We'll also be playing our Bingo Bingo game and our Singing Game!

Lets test your luck in the new year shall we?!!! Talk to any of the E-Board member for more information and tickets or you can sign up online for the tickets. We will contact with you asap!

E-Board Contacts
Bobby 617-784-7855
Debbie 617-386-9388
Terry 617-642-5990
Winny 517-348-4883
Anita 512-825-8553
Jason 607-644-2667

We hope to see you all soon!

I-20/DS-2019 Travel Signature Session
Location: 333 Curry Student Center
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm

Will you be traveling outside of the US during Spring Break and are in need of a new travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019? If so, then join us for a special Travel Signature Session to expedite your request before Spring Break begins. Please remember to bring your current I-20 or DS-2019.

To help you determine whether or not you need a new travel signature, please consult our Travel Signature webpage.