Explore. Discover. Engage.
The Office of Global Engagement facilitates events and activities to immerse students in local cross-cultural experiences, both in and around Elmhurst and the larger Chicagoland area. These globally enriching learning opportunities connect our students, faculty, and staff to each other and the world through exploration, discovery, and engagement.
Upcoming Events
- Study Abroad Fair – September 10
- Global Eats: West African Restaurant – September
- Chicago Explorers: Pilsen – October
- Global Eats: East Asian Restaurant – November
- International Education Week – November 18-22
- Thanksgiving Luncheon – November 27
- Chicago Explorers: Christkindlmarket – December
- Global Eats: Ethiopian Restuarant – January
- Chicago Explorers: Chinatown – February
- Global Eats: Persian Restuarant – March
- Chicago Explorers: Devon Neighborhood – April
- Global Eats: Colombian Restaurant – May
- Chicago Explorers: Juneteenth – June
Be on the lookout for updates! We will finalize dates as the events get closer.
Global Engagement Events Photo Gallery
International Students at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago during a Chicago Explorers Event.
International Student Association (ISA) leaders at Culture Fest.
Members of the South Asian Students Association (SASA) at Culture Fest.
Cricket club playing a game on campus.
Global Eats at Ethio Beans Ethiopian Restaurant
International Students covered in colors after a Holi Fest.
A welcome dinner for new International Students with President VanAken.
Students from Nepal pose with the Director of Global Engagement, Tony Marotta.
Global Eats at Maharaj Indian Grill.