Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Livingston Student Center, Piscataway
Global Programming & Events
We serve the needs of the Rutgers community by offering insightful and welcoming events and initiatives that support cultural engagement and global education. Programs range from orientations to fairs to themed events to our signature monthly program, Friendship Fridays, and fellowships and training programs.
Upcoming Global Events
Featured Events
Through presentations and interactive activities, students will learn more about the Rutgers campus, connect with Rutgers departments, resources, and staff, and get guidance from current Rutgers students. Through a variety of social activities, ISO is also an opportunity for students to make friends as they begin their Rutgers journey.
Friendship Fridays are a monthly opportunity for the Rutgers community to step away from classwork and research and just hang out and relax together. Join us to enjoy games, activities, food, and conversation - and make new friends from around the world! Visit our events calendar for upcoming dates.
Learn more about our program offerings all over the world and how international exposure can give you a life-changing learning experience and a competitive edge in your job hunt. We'll have food, music, and giveaways—including scholarships and application fee waivers. Open to all Rutgers undergraduate & graduate students.
Mandela Washington Fellowship
The Mandela Washington Fellowship—a flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)—empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, networking, professional opportunities, and local community engagement. This U.S. Department of State program is administered by IREX.
Rutgers has been chosen as an Institute Partner each year since the program’s inception in 2014 and keeps connected with its robust alumni community.
Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is a 27-month long service opportunity for motivated U.S. citizens over 18 to immerse themselves in a community abroad and work alongside local leaders to tackle pressing challenges.
Rutgers and the United States Peace Corps have shared a history since 1961 when Rutgers was selected to serve as the training site for the original cohort of Peace Corps Volunteers to the Republic of Colombia. In 2015, Rutgers Global entered into an agreement with the Peace Corps to establish a Peace Corps Recruitment Office as a resource for the entire university. Meet our campus recruiter and learn more about this opportunity.
International Education Week
International Education Week is a joint initiative of U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Rutgers Global and other university units and departments host on-campus events in recognition of International Education Week.
