About Us
The Barbara and Stuart Padnos International Center strives to provide exceptional advising services and inspire international education. We are a team of educators dedicated to supporting international students, facilitating cultural engagement, and ensuring accessibility to global learning opportunities for all.
We do this through campus wide events like the Global Laker Fest, International Student Welcome and Orientation, the Study Abroad Fair, "First-Step" Meetings, and numerous programs about working and living abroad. We house organizations like Uniting Nations and the Anchor Allies mentorship program to ensure international students feel valued and cultivate belonging. We host international meet-ups for Global Laker Alumni all over the globe as well as an Annual Picnic in Grand Rapids, and facilitate scholarships to help support Lakers studying abroad and support international students here in Michigan.
Meet the Admin Team
Meet the Study Abroad Team
TBD, Coordinator of Study Abroad and International Partnerships
Meet the International Student & Scholar Team
Meet the Graduate Students
Sydney Bunk, Graduate Assistant - Faculty-Led Study Abroad
Ashlyn Johnson, Graduate Assistant - Long-Term Study Abroad
Kwaku Boamah, Graduate Assistant - International Student Services
Student staff & Front Desk Associates
PIC student study abroad peer advisers and front desk associates keep our office running smoothly. Get to know them and be as inspired by them as we are!