Welcome to Global Connections, the heart of intercultural connections in Centre County and beyond. No matter where you are from, or what native language you speak, you are welcome here. Explore our website for resources to help internationals transition, integrate, and succeed, opportunities to share, experience, and immerse in diverse cultures, and the chance to connect with friends from all over the world.

Global Connections, cultivating interpersonal relationships and building bridges across cultures, one connection at a time. Join us as a volunteer for the following programs and events.

 

June 10, 2025, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes

June 10, 2025, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 7:00 PM Location: Zoom Officers Present President: Bob Persiko Vice President: Ciara HalloranPublic Relations Officer: Rose SharpSecretary:...

May 13, 2025, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes

May 13, 2025, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:00 PM Location: Zoom Officers Present President: Bob Persiko Vice President: Ciara Halloran Public Relations Officer: Rose Sharp Treasurer:...

April 8, 2025, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes

April 8, 2025, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM Location: Zoom Officers Present President: Bob Persiko Vice President: Ciara HalloranPublic Relations Officer: Rose SharpTreasurer:...

March 11, 2025, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 7:00 PM Location: Zoom Officers Present President: Bob Persiko Vice President: not availablePublic Relations Officer: Rose SharpTreasurer: Bruce TruittSecretary: Alexandra Persiko Committee Chairs (not present) Penn...

February 18, 2025: Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes

February 18, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 7:00 PM Location: Zoom Officers Present President: Bob Persiko Vice President: Ciara HalloranPublic Relations Officer: Rose SharpTreasurer:...

International Poetry Night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATE COLLEGE, PA February 21, 2025. Contacts:     Debbie Leo, Event Organizer                     [email protected]...

December 11, 2024: Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes

December 11, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes Meeting Date and Time: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 7:00 PM Location: Zoom Officers Present President: Bob Persiko Vice President: Ciara HalloranPublic Relations Officer: Rose...

November 13, 2024: Annual Membership Meeting Minutes

2024 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes Meeting Date and Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 7:00 pm Location: Zoom   Officers Present: President: Bob Persiko, Acting Vice President: Ciara Halloran, ActingPublic Relations Officer: Rose Sharp, ActingTreasurer: Bruce...

August 14, 2024: Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes

August 14, 2024, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes Members in Attendance:Voting members: Bruce Truitt, Debbie Leo, Sunny Jiang, Shannon Holliday, Marco Damasceno, Non-voting members: Bob Persiko, Wenjie Fu, Rose Sharp (following their...

July 10, 2024: Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes

July 10, 2024, Global Connections (GC) Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Minutes Members in Attendance:Voting members: Bruce Truitt, Debbie Leo, Sunny Jiang, Yagmur Turker Non-voting members: Bob Persiko, Wenjie Fu  Call to order at 7:04 PM. June meeting minutes were...

If you are looking to extend your palate and enrich your cultural understanding, come to our cultural luncheons.

Join our conversation group called Making Sense of the American Culture.

Click here and learn how to become a member of Global Connections.

Click here to visit the program webpage for a detailed class schedule.