International Club

The purpose of the International Club is to promote the appreciation and understanding of international cultures and customs. Any student at the University who is interested in furthering his knowledge of international cultures and customs may be a member of this organziation. There are no dues.

The club has several projects, one of which is the Study Travel Scholarship Fund which will make available for language students to travel abroad. The club holds various fundraisers during the year to earn money to support the scholarship. We also participate with the International Students Committee to welcome and assist students from other nations who are enrolled at UM and to help them feel more at home here. The International Club also sponsors the booth representing Spain at the International Festival held in the Fall. A Christmas party was held at which members learned what Christmas is like in other countries. Traditional Christmas food from Mexico and Germany was served. Other meetings featured programs such as information presented by Mrs. Stovall on the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico.

This Spring, members have been invited to attend the foreign films at the Fairhope Film Series. On April 15, there will be a supper, with a special menu, at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Afterwards, members will see a Spanish movie in Fairhope. Students wishing to join the International Club should come by office 207B in Weaver Hall and pick up an application form. Contact Mrs. Wall at 442-2336, or email nancywall@free.umobile.edu.