Tarang
Location: Blackman Auditorium
Time: 6:00-9:00pm

Join the members of Sankriti, Northeastern’s Indian Graduate Student Association, in bringing their country’s vibrant history to life before your eyes. The unique customs and values from within India’s beautifully diverse regions will be expressed through an array of imaginative and energetic talent. A brilliant display of fashion, local customs, and dance will follow.

Sign-Up Information: Tickets are available on MyNEU.

Andrés Alarcón Soccer Tournament
Location: Cabot Cage
Time: 7:00pm

Whether you call it soccer or football, get your game face on and kickoff this year’s Andrés Alarcón Soccer Tournament! Come watch as teams compete for this coveted title and a personalized plaque on the ISSI’s championship trophy. Only one team will emerge victorious; do you have what it takes?

Andrés Alarcón was a dedicated student at Northeastern and an enthusiastic member of the ISSI. He was very active on campus and, unfortunately, left this world all too early. He was an avid soccer fan, so in his honor this tournament is named.

Andrés Alarcón Soccer Tournament
Location: Cabot Cage
Time: 7:30pm

Whether you call it soccer or football, get your game face on and kickoff this year’s Andrés Alarcón Soccer Tournament! Come watch as teams compete for this coveted title and a personalized plaque on the ISSI’s championship trophy. Only one team will emerge victorious; do you have what it takes?

Andrés Alarcón was a dedicated student at Northeastern and an enthusiastic member of the ISSI. He was very active on campus and, unfortunately, left this world all too early. He was an avid soccer fan, so in his honor this tournament is named.

Sweet Satisfaction
Location: ISSI: 405 Ell Hall
Time: 7:30-9:30pm

Come sample tantalizing treats from around the world at this savory soirée. Indulge in desserts ranging from Italy’s mouthwatering cannolis to Turkey’s finest baklava. Bon appétit!

Sign-Up Information: Registration is not required - just show up!

A Night With François Pienaar
Location: Blackman Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm

François Pienaar, with twenty nine international caps to his name, reached the highest peak in rugby union: he captained his country South Africa, to World Cup victory in 1995 on home turf and was presented the Webb Ellis Trophy by President Nelson Mandela. In winning rugby's ultimate prize, François not only helped put South Africa back on the sporting map but also, having been named ‘Newsmaker of the Year', he is his country's most celebrated icon after Nelson Mandela. Indeed, the two men forged a friendship during the World Cup when Mandela appeared on the presentation rostrum wearing a Springbok jersey with François' number on the back.

Sign-Up Information: Tickets available through MyNEU for Northeastern students. Non-NU students can order tickets through an alternate Northeastern website.

NUcalls World Tour
Location: The Fenway Center
Time: 3:00pm

Imagine being able to traverse the globe in a couple footsteps. Experience cultures, listen to music, sample cuisine, and speak foreign languages as you effortlessly saunter from country to country. Well, wait no longer! At the World Tour, NUCALLS brings the world to your fingertips, allowing you to immerse yourself in a diverse range of cultures like never before. Join Northeastern’s most prominent cultural clubs as they share their heritage through food, music, language, and much more.

Sign-Up Information: No registration required!

Special Screening of Invictus
Location: Curry Student Center - West Addition
Time: 7:00pm

In anticipation of "A Night with Françios Pienaar", on Friday the 15th, we are holding a special free screening of the Academy Award nominated film "Invictus". Starring Matt Damon as François Pienaar and Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela in Oscar-nominated roles, this Clint Eastwood directed film tells the inspirational story of the South African rugby team that won the World Cup in 1995 against the backdrop of the dismantling of apartheid.

Sign-Up Information: No registration is required!

Nataraj
Location: Blackman Auditorium
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm

NATARAJ is an annual South Asian culture show, one of the largest at Northeastern University. For 22 years, NATARAJ has been the signature event for UTSAV (South Asian Organization) and attracts many members of the Northeastern community to Blackman Auditorium every year as well as over 100 performers. Come and see all that South Asian culture has to offer and prepare to be mesmerized.

Sign-Up Information: Tickets are available on MyNEU.

Persian New Year Celebration: Norooz
Location: The Fenway Center
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Norooz is recognized by the UN’s General Assembly as a spring festival of Persian origin, which has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. In the Persian solar calendar No-rooz, which means new day, marks the first day of spring, and the beginning of the new year. Norooz is also celebrated in many other parts of the world, including the Kurds, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and parts of the Middle East. The most important tradition of this holiday is setting a table called HaftSīn. HaftSīn symbolizes seven specific items starting with the letter ‘S’ or Sīn ( س) in the Persian alphabet. The items symbolically correspond to seven elements of Life, namely Fire, Earth, Water, Air, Plants, Animals, and Humans. Come enjoy the festivities through traditional music, games, cuisine, dance and other cultural pastimes in Persian culture.

Sign-Up Information: Tickets are available through MyNEU.

A Hot Bowl of Noodles
Location: ISSI: 405 Ell Hall
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Udon, soba, vermicelli, pho, bun bo Hue, tom yum…Are you a fan of these delicious noodles? Do you want to sample many different kinds of Asian noodle soup? Join us to enjoy a steamy bowl of yummy noodles from Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Malaysian, and Japanese cultures! We hope you will enjoy a taste of home or learn about new cultures as we discuss the origins and differences of these wonderful dishes.

Sign-Up Information: No registration is needed.

Beyond Borders: Brazil
Location: 442 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 Brazil. Join us for a luncheon featuring Brazilian cuisine and learn more about the country itself. Connect with alumni and students as they share their experiences regarding life as a husky in Brazil.

Sign-Up Information: Registration is available online through the Northeastern Alumni website.

17th Annual ISSI International Fashion Show
Location: The Fenway Center
Time: 7:00pm

Come watch your fellow Huskies as they work the catwalk donned in cultural garb from the far reaches of the globe. Contemporary and traditional designs are sure to dazzle as they take you on a journey that will leave you captivated by cultural couture.

Sign-Up Information: Tickets available through MyNEU.

Food Justice Week - Global Food Justice
Location: 19 International Village
Time: 8:00pm

Daniel Fireside, Capital Coordinator at Equal Exchange, will join us in the conversation about food justice on a broader scale. He will speak about the Equal Exchange mission, including some economic and social issues, and how some foods are global by necessity.

Sign-Up Information: Registration is not required.

Carnevale Pop-Up Art Show
Location: ISSI: 405 Ell Hall
Time: 5:30pm

Come and join us for a night of fine art at the ISSI! Works of art from the Northeastern community, as well as photos from the ISSI photo contest will be on display for one night only. There will be refreshments, music, and fun!

Sign-Up Information: Registration is not required for attendance.

The World As I See It: Carnevale Photo Contest Gallery
Location: ISSI: 405 Ell Hall
Time: 5:30pm

The International Student & Scholar Institute (ISSI) is hosting a photo competition to showcase the stories of Northeastern students and their journeys around the world. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to display your photographic talent and perspective! Winners of this competition will earn prizes and a proper display to exhibit their images.

International Game Night
Location: ISSI: 405 Ell Hall
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Bring your competitive spirit to the ISSI’s International Game Night! Experience some of the world’s most unique pastimes and appreciate other cultures’ entertainment, sports and games. Friends, laughter, and your favorite games are all encouraged!

Sign-Up Information: To join, please register by email

16th Annual ISSI International Gala Night
Location: Blackman Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Join the ISSI in celebrating the diverse talents found here on campus as students, faculty, and members of the Northeastern community come together through song, dance, and spectacle. Experience traditional performances spanning from China to Chile in a single unforgettable evening!

Sign-Up Information: Tickets available through MyNEU beginning on March 18th.

International Student Job Search Forum
Location: Egan Center: Raytheon Ampitheater

The International Student Job Search Forum consists of a number of specialized sessions to help you prepare for, and find, employment in a competitive job market. Sessions include: International Small Group Job Search (registration required); Strengthen Your Resume/Strengthen Your English: Unique Ways to Build Experience!; From Dream To Reality: Launching Your Global Startup; H-1B Basics; and International Student Alumni Success Panel and Networking Reception. Please consult the full schedule for the starting times and descriptions of each session, registration information for International Small Group Job Search, and further details.

For questions, contact Ellen Zold Goldman.

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.

Northeastern Taiwanese Student Association Mahjong Tournament
Location: 333 Curry Student Center
Time: 7:30pm

The Northeastern Taiwanese Student Association (NTSA) invites you to our Mahjong Tournament! We will be providing snacks and drinks, but not a full meal so please eat a meal before you come! We will also have mini-games on the side so spectators can also enjoy something else! THERE IS A LIMIT FOR THIS EVENT, IT IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED!

Price:
Professional – Members $10 Non Members $12 (Tais will be counted by us!)
Intermediate – Members $10 Non Members $12 (No Tais will be counted)
Spectator/Beginners – Members $5 Non Members $6

Feel free to contact any of the E-board members for tickets!
Bobby 617-784-7855
Debbie 617-386-9388
Terry 617-642-5990
Winny 517-348-4883
Anita 512-825-8553
Jason 607-644-2667
Sammi 857-264-6925

Northeastern Taiwanese Student Association Annual E-Board Elections
Location: Frost Lounge: 1st Floor of Ell Hall
Time: 7:00pm

It's time for our annual TSA elections! We will be providing food! Every vote counts so please come and help us pick our next group of E-board members!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!