International Studies Events

You are Invited!

Joining the International Community events and activities are great ways to stay connected to the international community in Billings and at MSUB. Learn more about our sponsored events that we enjoy throughout the year. Please feel free to contact the Office of International Studies Office for more information.

Global Studies Seminar: Fall Themed Semester

Each Fall semester, the Office of International Studies hosts an annual Themed Semester Program during  which a variety of events showcasing cultural aspects of a particular region or country take place.  The MSUB Global Stuides Themed Semesters reach virtually every student, and at the same time provide a global perspective and cultural enrichment for the entire MSUB and Billings communities. All events are open to the Billings community and in most cases, the events are free. Typical events include a Film Festival, in collaboration with The Art House/Babcock Theater, lecture series, cooking demonstration, cultural workshops, etc. 

International Food Fair

The annual event presented by Multicultural Club with the Office of Office of International Studies is held every spring at MSUB's Rimrock Café. On campus or from the community, everyone is welcomed. All kinds of food with international flavors are prepared by MSUB international students and faculty. On this day, you'll taste delicious food and meet our amazing international community.

This annual Food Fair typically takes place in March in MSUB's Rimrock Cafe. 

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Please e-mail  ois@msubillings.edu or call us at 406-657-1705.

Multicultural Club Meetings

Multicultural Club is not only for international students, but also for everyone who has an interest in learning about other cultures or studying abroad, or just hanging out with international students. So, please join us for the club meetings, hear about upcoming club events, meet people and have fun.

Bring a friend!

For time and location, please e-mail ois@msubillings.edu or call us at 406-657-1705.

International Education Week (IEW)

The annual U.S. State Department designated International Education Week occurs in early November to showcase the importance of international education on U.S. campuses and within the local communities. During this week, the Office of International Studies (OIS) collaborates with multiple departments, on-campus clubs, and food services to put together a series of events and displays throughout campus.

Previously, OIS has hosted international careers panels, study abroad seminars, international faculty receptions, world languages exhibits, international movie nights, multicultural dances, and more. OIS also works closely with Sodexo, MSUB's food service provider to put together an international menu for the week, showcasing different regions of the world each day.

OIS will post the IEW events schedule closer to November. All events are open to the public.

Billings Friendship Families (BFF)

Have you ever traveled overseas and wish you could interact with more international people in Billings? Or, do you have an interest in other cultures? If your answer is YES, then we have the program for you.

Being a friend to an international student or having an international student be your foreign friend is a unique opportunity to share your life experiences and learn how to cross cultures.

Mission & Vision: "Bringing the World Home"

The Billings Friendship Families program aims to connect Billings community members, MSUB students, faculty, staff, and International students from around the world with one another. There are no fees or obligations...everything is flexible and intended to be fun.

Current BFF members have students over for dinner, invite them to local attractions or even host them during holiday breaks. The time commitment is your choice and the creativity is endless.