About us
The purpose of the Friends of the International Center is to support international education, to foster friendship, understanding, and cooperation within the international community, and to create a meeting place on the UC San Diego campus for people who share these aims. The Friends logo symbolizes a moving crossroads, a hub of activity where travelers can come together to share their common interest in and knowledge about each other's countries. We invite you to become a member of our community and support our mission.
Interested in Volunteering?
Contact icfriends@mail.ucsd.edu if you are interested in serving on our board or volunteering in our programs.
Important Announcement & Updated Programming Schedules
Friends of the International Center is monitoring and responding to new information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and, in keeping with recommendations by UC San Diego and our paramount concern for everyone’s health, has adopted the following schedule through July 1, 2020, and/or until further guidance has been provided.
Friends is offering a number of its programs virtually, so if you are interested in any of the programs listed below, please email icfriends@ucsd.edu and indicate which program(s) you would like to join and links with passwords will be emailed to you.
| Day | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tai Chi | Suspend until July 1 |
| Tuesday | Gus' Table | Zoom from 10 am to noon |
| Tuesday | Craft Circle | WhatsApp; times not listed |
| Wednesday | Wednesday Coffee | Zoom from 10 am to noon |
| Wednesday | Mommy, Daddy, and Me | Zoom starts at 2:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Family Orientation | Suspend until July 1 |
| Thursday | Everyday English | Suspend until July 1 |
| Thursday | Mommy, Daddy, and Me Doyle Park Play Group | Suspend until July 1 |
| Thursday | Cooking Class | Suspend until July 1 |
| Friday | Friday Chat | Zoom from 10 am to noon |
| Saturday | Yoga | Suspend until July 1 |
| Program or Event |
Status |
|---|---|
| Resale Shop | Suspend from March 14 - July 1, 2020 |
| Scholarship Program | Continuing |
| Visit an American Home | Suspend until July 1 |
| Friends Dinner Social | April 18, 2020 event canceled |
| Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner | May 19, 2020 event canceled |
Event Calendar
