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“International Cultural Center hosts rich
cultural history, international student services,
community events, educational outreach.”

nternational Affairs (IA) at Texas Tech University campus and Lubbock region, International Affairs is
integrates the global vision of the University by also home to its signature K-12 Outreach Program
Ifostering international leadership, awareness, which won the prestigious Sen. Paul Simon Spotlight
education, research, and outreach for the university Award in 2016 for its outstanding and innovative
and the greater community. Working with and programming, which introduces areas and cultures of
through the colleges, International Affairs coordinates the world to K-12 students in the West Texas region.
international activities at Texas Tech and is composed
of K-12 Global Education, International Student and More recently, in 2022, Texas Tech University was
Scholar Services, International Center for Arid and named a Leading Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Semi-Arid Land Studies (ICASALS), International for a second consecutive year, and a Top Fulbright
Grants and Partnerships, International Relations, Scholar Producer by the U.S. Department of State’s
Study Abroad, Administration and Finance, Center Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
for Global Communication, and a fully operational Texas Tech was also recognized in 2022 among the
Passport Office available to the public. Top 10 Institutions for Study Abroad participation by
Open Doors®
Located at 601 Indiana Avenue and housed in the
beautiful Spanish-style International Cultural Center For more information about International Affairs at TTU,
(ICC), the ICC hosts numerous family-friendly, visit: international.ttu.edu.
community-wide events throughout the year, such as
Ambassador’s Forum, Global Vision Awards, Culture
Fest, Día de los Muertos, and Weihnachtsfest, our
annual celebration of German Christmas traditions.
Our galleries also feature several internationally
themed art and photography exhibits throughout
the year, including the annual juried photography
competition, “High & Dry: A Photographic Exhibition
of People and Places for the World’s Dry Lands.”
The exhibition has attracted hundreds of artists from
across the nation, all of whom were asked to respond
to some aspect of life in an arid or a semi-arid region.

The ICC also offers room rentals, providing spaces
such as the Hall of Nations, a handsome rotunda,
encircled by flags from 190 countries. Ideal for
receptions, the Hall of Nations can accommodate up
to 200 people for a seated dinner. The Auditorium
at the International Cultural Center seats 189
people comfortably and is handicap accessible. Also
available is a custom-sized, multi-purpose room
capable of accommodating smaller gatherings from
15 guests up to 105 people. For room rental pricing
and availability, email: icc_reservations@ttu.edu

In addition to its active engagement with the TTU

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