Since 1971, the IC has operated as an independent nonprofit organization on the campus of Purdue University with the purpose of bringing together the International and Greater Lafayette communities. We especially welcome spouses, graduate students, and visiting international faculty and exchange students who aren't served by existing Purdue programs. And all of our programs are open to community residents! Through our English and Foreign Language classes, Summer Suppers, Global Cafe, English, French & Korean Conversation Groups, Women's Coffee & Conversation, our Spring International Food Bazaar, eight co-op rooms for student/faculty housing, and much more, thousands of people annually experience a global connection at the IC that they will take with them as they move throughout the world. We know you will find something of interest at the International Center that you would like to be a part of - and we encourage you to join us for a class or event anytime throughout the year.