TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange – Events Calendar

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TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange program

Allen Chapman Student Union 440 S Gary Ave, Tulsa, OK, United States

Every Monday evening this semester, University of Tulsa students and Afghan youth will meet on campus as part of the TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange (TU-ACE). This program is designed to build community between TU students and young adult Afghans, provide Afghan newcomers with a sense of belonging and broaden students’ cultural knowledge. TU-ACE will also enable […]

TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange picnic

Chapman Commons (The New U) 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK, United States

TU-ACE welcomes everyone to our first event of the semester! Please join us on Chapman Commons for an evening of fun and community-building at a picnic with the local Afghan newcomer population. Food, drinks and outdoor activities will be provided.

Free

TU-ACE: One year of community celebration

Chapman Commons (The New U) 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK, United States

Please join the TU–Afghan Cultural Exchange (ACE) for a celebration of community and cultural diversity. We will have cake, snacks, games and soccer (football) as a way to mark one year since our Afghan neighbors began joining the Tulsa community.

Free

TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange Game Night

Sharp Chapel 2940 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Love a good board game? Curious about popular card games in Afghanistan? Want to show off your UNO skills? Join TU-ACE for an evening of fun, games and community building at our next meeting in the Sharp Chapel Atrium! Snacks, drinks, cards and games will be provided.

Free

TU–ACE Halloween

Harwell Hall 615 South Florence Avenue, Tulsa, OK, United States

Join the TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange to carve pumpkins, enjoy spooky season candy and learn about Halloween traditions in the United States. UPDATE: due to inclement weather, the event has been moved to the second floor of Harwell Hall.

Free

TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange Game Night

Sharp Chapel 2940 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Join TU–ACE for a fun-filled evening of games and community. We'll have cards, UNO and plenty of snacks for everyone!

Free

TU–ACE Holiday Night

Allen Chapman Student Union 440 S Gary Ave, Tulsa, OK, United States

Join the TU–Afghan Cultural Exchange for a night of holiday fun! Decorate gingerbread houses and cookies, play games and enjoy free snacks. Hope to see you there!

Free

TU–ACE Gaming Night

Fisher Hall East / Pat Case Dining Center 2821 East 8th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Join the TU–Afghan Cultural Exchange for a night of friendly competition as we take over the Esports and Gaming Lounge in Fisher Hall. We hope to see you there!

TU–ACE Puzzle Night

Sharp Chapel 2940 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Join the TU–Afghan Cultural Exchange for a night of puzzles and fun! We'll have jigsaw puzzles, snacks and conversations about Valentine's Day traditions in the United States. Hope to see you there!

Nowruz

Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) and the TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange will host their first Nowruz celebration. Nowruz, meaning "new day," is an ancient festival rooted in the Zoroastrian tradition celebrated throughout the Middle East and Central Asia and in diasporic communities across the globe. TU students, faculty and staff are invited for an evening of […]

Free

Ramadan Iftar and Game Night

Sharp Chapel 2940 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) welcomes you to their Ramadan Iftar and game night as part of the TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange program. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. After sunset and the evening prayer, Muslims break their fast by eating dates followed by a special meal called Iftar. Please […]

TU–Afghan Cultural Exchange End of Year Celebration

Chapman Commons (The New U) 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK, United States

Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) invites TU students, faculty and staff to join the last spring 2023 meeting of the TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange. We'll be taking over Chapman Commons with outdoor games, soccer and plenty of snacks and drinks to end the year right. Hope to see you there!