Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | College Avenue Student Center - MPR , New Brunswick
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
Explore how Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures celebrate the new year. Food, activities, and entertainment will be available during this event.
Spend the evening exploring life in Greece through music, food, and tradition. A short presentation provided by faculty from the Department of Kinesiology and Exercise Science will explain the importance of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle. A sampling of Greek foods and traditional Greek dancing will take place afterwards.
Join the Rutgers Global Student Volunteer Corps for a fun evening of flower making. Our student leaders will teach attendees how to create beautiful flowers out of paper, pipe cleaners, and other materials. By the end of the evening, you will leave with a small bouquet of realistic looking flowers to enjoy on your own or share with someone else.
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 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.
Short-Term Programming for International Students, Faculty & Staff