International Center of West Lafayette523 N. Russell Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765)743-4353 Email: info@intlctr.org Facebook: International Center of WL Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 4pm Parking: Russell Street (Purdue permit A-B), Tarkington Drive (International Center permit), or on nearby streets |
The International Center of West Lafayette has been a welcome spot for international students, staff, and visitors since 1971. Created as a 501(c)(3) organization independent of Purdue University, the simple, original mission of the IC remains today: to bring together the international and Greater Lafayette communities. We fulfill our mission by hosting programs such as language practice groups, language classes, cultural and food events, cooking classes, and more.
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the International Center is to foster global, cross-cultural cooperation and understanding among residents of the Greater Lafayette area. This purpose will enrich cultural diversity by assisting and promoting interaction among American and International community residents, including students, faculty and staff from Purdue University. This purpose is achieved through educational, cultural, social, arts, and service programs that acknowledge and affirm the international diversity of our community.
Board of Directors:
Staff:
The purpose of the International Center is to foster global, cross-cultural cooperation and understanding among residents of the Greater Lafayette area. This purpose will enrich cultural diversity by assisting and promoting interaction among American and International community residents, including students, faculty and staff from Purdue University. This purpose is achieved through educational, cultural, social, arts, and service programs that acknowledge and affirm the international diversity of our community.
Board of Directors:
- President - Benjamin 'BJ' Moyars
- Secretary - Sangita Handa
- Members - Michael Boesch, Natasha Vasili, Sergei Vasili
- Honorary Board Member: the late Dr. Victoria 'Y' Wacek
Staff:
- Director - Sooyeon 'Soo' Shin
What We Do:
- LANGUAGE CLASSES - The International Center provides classes that coincide with Purdue University's fall, spring, and summer semesters. We offer paid English as Second Language (ESL) and Foreign Language classes, and free Conversation Groups in English, Japanese, and French.
- RENTALS - In the 523 Office/Classroom building we rent meeting rooms and kitchen facilities. In the 525 Co-op House, we have eight rooms that we rent for short-term and long-term to Purdue students, as well as visiting students and faculty. Please contact us if you are interested in renting out any of our spaces.
- EVENTS - All of our events feature a cultural-culinary base, like Global Cafe, Summer Suppers, cooking classes and more - we all have to eat, so what better way to connect to another culture? Our largest event is the Global Fest Food Bazaar, featuring over twenty booths with authentic, homemade dishes prepared by volunteers from around the world.
- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - The International Center depends on volunteers to staff our events, teach classes, and more. We are also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; while we are located on campus, we receive no operating funds from Purdue University. We rely on donations plus class, event, and rental fees to operate. If you have enjoyed a meal or benefitted from a class, we hope you will consider making a donation.
- OUR SPONSORS - The International Center's many events and programs are made possible through generous grants from the organizations listed on this page. Our sincere thanks go to them for their continued support.
- CONTACT US - Do you have questions about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, housing, space rentals, or classes? Feel free to drop us a line.
- ACCESS - Please contact us if you have a question about access to our programs and facilities at info@intlctr.org or call 765-743-4353.