International Center for Intercultural Communication

04/29/2024

Indiana University Indianapolis and the International Center for Intercultural Communication are honored to be among the founding members of the Kazakhstan-U.S. University Consortium (KUUC) Partnership Program. The program aims to strengthen existing ties and foster new strategic partnerships between U.S. and Kazakhstan institutions by developing an innovative consortium and community of practice. Find out more about the program here: https://www.iie.org/programs/kazakhstan-u-s-university-consortium-partnership-program/

04/29/2024

Congratulations to our graduating class of the IU Health Riley Hospital EVS/FNS English Classes! Our students completed 8 weeks of English classes designed to increase their language knowledge, improve fluency, and feel more comfortable speaking with coworkers, patients, and clients, as well as in the world around them. Hats off to all our excellent students and keep up the good work!

04/23/2024

ICIC is proud to have been represented at the 2024 TESOL International Convention in Tampa last month! On March 22, Assistant Director, Matthew Hume, presented on a panel alongside participants from the 2023 Department of State sponsored Service-Learning Exchange Program hosted by IUPUI–Ayna Aliyeva, Olivia Mondal, and Michael Recard Sihombing–and Jamila Barton, Global Program Officer for the U.S. Department of State’s Online Professional English Network (OPEN). The panel, “Engaging Communities, Empowering Learners: Service-Learning for Transformative Change,” explored how service-learning empowers individuals to effect positive social change, fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. We are looking forward to continuing our exploration of the powers of service-learning and to continue building upon the valuable relationships that were formed during the 2023 Service-Learning Exchange Program.

11/21/2023

**We have rescheduled this workshop! Please join us!**
In our continuing initiative to strengthen workplace English collaborations in central Indiana, and to empower teachers of English in workplace education settings, ICIC is joining with Indy Language Center to present a workshop on best practices in designing objectives for WP English classes and assessing student and program outcomes. The workshop is part of a continuing series from the Indiana Workplace English Collaborative (IWEC), in collaboration with Immigrant Welcome Center.

The workshop is free and will take place in-person at Indy Language Center on February 9 from 10AM to 12PM. Please join us by registering here!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workplace-english-designing-objectives-and-assessing-outcomes-tickets-764155970077?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

11/06/2023

On October 5th–7th, ICIC hosted the 9th Intercultural Rhetoric and Discourse Conference in partnership with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Speakers from 13 different countries across five continents convened to share their research, experiences, and insights. Conference presenters and attendees shared ideas and collaborated on crucial topics such as immigration, nationalism, literacy, intercultural knowledge, and more. From thought-provoking panels to engaging discussions, the exchange of ideas was nothing short of remarkable. We sincerely thank all our distinguished guests, dedicated organizers, and our brilliant students, faculty, and staff at IUPUI for making this event possible. Let's continue to build bridges, foster understanding, and work together towards a more compassionate and informed world!

10/11/2023

As a member of the Indiana Workplace English Collaborative (IWEC), ICIC is joining with Immigrant Welcome Center (IWC) to present a webinar on October 19, 11AM – Noon, through Indy Chamber. The event is free and will provide an in-depth look at the benefits afforded to both employees and employers’ bottom lines when businesses offer onsite English classes to their workers. Matthew Hume (ICIC) and Juan Padilla (IWC) will lead the webinar, and they will be joined by two local business representatives and English providers to share the story of their educational partnership.

Register here!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workplace-english-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter-to-my-business-tickets-730687143917?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/06/2023

Join us on October 5th-7th, 2023, for the 9th Intercultural Rhetoric and Discourse Conference, hosted by the International Center for Intercultural Communication and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

The conference will commence with a workshop led by Dr. Viviana Cortes from Georgia State University on October 5th followed by two jam-packed days of featured and concurrent sessions from international experts and local community leaders on October 6th and 7th.

Ready to register? Visit our website now at https://liberalarts.iupui.edu/centers/icic/ and secure your spot! Your registration includes admission to all sessions scheduled on Friday and Saturday; a pre-conference workshop on Thursday; snacks and refreshments throughout the conference; a reception on Friday evening; and lunch on Saturday.

Plus, here's some fantastic news for IUPUI students, faculty, and staff: Registration is FREE! Simply email [email protected] to secure your complimentary spot.

We hope you can join us!

06/27/2023

For two weeks in March, ICIC hosted an international service-learning exchange sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by FHI 360. This program, which brought 25 TESOL educators from 24 different countries to IUPUI’s campus, was recently featured in an article on the IU School of Liberal Arts’ news page, and the story is gaining significant community recognition. The article explores various aspects of the program, includes a quote from Ulla Connor, Academic Director of the exchange, and specifically highlights the experiences of Kateryna Filatova, a program participant from Ukraine. Check out the article below!

Earlier this spring, English as a Foreign Language teachers from 24 countries traveled to Indianapolis to learn about service-learning techniques to incorporate into their craft, thanks to the School of Liberal Arts International Center for Intercultural Communication: https://bit.ly/3CvPVUa

06/26/2023

Celebrating 50 years of academic excellence! Ulla and John Connor were recently honored at the University of Wisconsin - Madison for having earned their doctorates 50 years ago. Ulla earned her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the School of Education in 1978 and John earned his PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences in 1976. It was a proud moment as they were hooded by the current Chairs of their respective schools and participated in the Commencement Ceremony on May 12, 2023. Only six others were recognized, making this an incredible honor indeed. The event is featured in the following University of Wisconsin - Madison story: https://news.wisc.edu/unfinished-business-group-of-phd-students-will-walk-in-commencement-50-years-after-earning-degrees/ 🎓🎉

05/02/2023

Who says meetings can't be stylish? We were pleasantly surprised to find that we all showed up in floral outfits for our meeting to discuss the future plans of the Indiana Workplace English Collaborative! It's always a joy to work with the Immigrant Welcome Center and Southeast Neighborhood Development to help support English language learning in the workplace. Let's keep blooming together! 🌻🌺 🌸

04/10/2023

**Update - Call for Papers open through May 15** - ICIC is hosting the 9th Intercultural Rhetoric and Discourse Conference this October. The Call for Papers is currently open, and we are accepting abstracts through May 15 (previously May 1). Please consider a proposal, or share with your colleagues who may be interested. Looking forward to gathering this fall!

03/30/2023

The 2023 Service-Learning Exchange sponsored by FHI 360 and the U.S. Department of State has officially come to an end, but an enduring spirit of connection remains. Truly an exchange experience, our integrated program of academic workshops, site visits, and cultural activities allowed us to share the best of ICIC’s and IUPUI’s service-learning expertise and strong faculty knowledge, along with aspects of local and national culture, while our international colleagues opened our eyes to cultures, traditions, and teaching experiences that span the globe.

During these two weeks of shared experiences, our participating exchange scholars, each strong and dedicated teachers on their own, coalesced into a supportive family of educators, into a strong community of practice, that ICIC is honored to know. It was incredible to work with such talented TESOL educators, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.