Mission Statement:
The International Studies Student Association exists to unite students within the International Studies discipline in order to promote education and cultural awareness on the University of Arizona campus and within the Tucson Community. This organization believes that cross-cultural relations and competence is paramount in the diverse society that we live in. Establishing relationships with international students in an effort to build a hospitable and edifying environment and the desire to give back to the community with the array of skills that we are developing here at the University are our main objectives. We also seek to be conscious of the many international and cultural opportunities that are happening within the Tucson community in order to expand our knowledge, grow personally, and enjoy one another’s company. The International Studies Student Association is a body without any political affiliations or ideologies and encourages all philosophies and beliefs that promote appreciation and discovery of all cultures.
ISSA Meetings and Activities
Throughout the semester, ISSA plans fun international dinner nights at some of Tucson's great ethnic restaurants. From Ethiopian cuisine to Guatemalan and Malaysian specialties, ethnic dinner nights are a fun way for ISSA students (and their friends and family) to get together, share stories and have a fun time while trying different delicious dishes from around the world.
Cultural Dinner Night Events for Spring 2007:
Friday, February 23rd: Athens Restaurant Join us for gyros, tzatziki and your other Greek faves. Address: 500 N 4th Ave. 85705
Friday, March 23rd: Sushi Garden Face your fear of raw fish and enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine. Address: 15 N Alvernon Way 85711
Friday, April 6th: Casa Vicente Enjoy a night of paella, tapas and live flamenco music. Address: 375 S Stone Ave 85701
Friday April 20th: Neo of Melaka Experience a unique blend of South East Asian flavors. Address: 1765 E River 85718
Saturday, May 5th: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! TBA
All IDS/IS students (and their friends, family, whomever) are welcome to join us at these friday night dinners, just bring some cash, your appetite and a willingness to try new dishes from around the globe! PLEASE RSVP to ecueller@email.arizona.edu the week before the dinner nights!
For more information about ISSA, join the ISSA student listserv! To subscribe, send an email to listserv@listserv.arizona.edu with the following as the only line in the body of the message.
subscribe uaissa Firstname Lastname
Further questions? Email ISSA president Elizabeth Cueller (ecueller@email.arizona.edu)
