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BISM Bulletin September 2026
⭐ This Week's Highlights
Winter Clothes Shopping Trip
🌟 Story
Story
Labor Day Hike
Earlier this month, multiple groups of BISM students and volunteers spent Labor Day out on the trails together.
It was a great chance to get away from campus for a bit, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time getting to know each other outside of our regular events.
For some, it was their first time hiking in Indiana. For others, it was simply a good excuse to get outside, talk, laugh, and enjoy the day with friends.
Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a fun day!
🤝 Student Spotlight
Rubiga Kim
South Korea
Computational Biology
- •What’s one song you currently have on repeat?: Everything is Okay - Noah Mungogo
- •What is your favorite restaurant in Bloomington?: Japones
🌍 Culture Corner
Culture Corner (France)
Notre-Dame de Paris, often simply called Notre-Dame, is one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world, located on the Île de la Cité in Paris, France. Construction began in 1163 under Bishop Maurice de Sully and continued for nearly two centuries, making it a masterpiece of medieval architecture. The cathedral is renowned for its soaring towers, flying buttresses, stained-glass rose windows, and intricate sculptures. It has played a central role in French history, witnessing royal ceremo...
Read more →📚 Things happening in BTown
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival — October 1–4
One of Bloomington’s biggest cultural events of the year! Lotus brings musicians and artists from around the world to downtown Bloomington for four days of performances, art, and community events. Some activities are free, while others require tickets.
Hoosiers Outrun Cancer — October 3
Join the Bloomington community for the annual Hoosiers Outrun Cancer event at IU’s Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. You can take part in a 1-mile walk/run or 5K, with the event supporting local cancer programs and people affected by cancer.
📅 Upcoming Events
1 event-
Oct 1
Fall Cookout
Thursday · 5:00pm
Come and join us for a fun fall evening with BISM! Saturday, October 3 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📸 Recent Memories
1 photo
BISM IU Football Tailgate
Sep 5
🎂 Birthdays
Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating in September! We hope your day is filled with good food, good friends, and plenty of reasons to smile. Wishing you a great year ahead, and we’re glad you’re part of the BISM community!
September Birthdays
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Dominikus David Biondi Situmorang
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Enakshi Ghosh
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Kanteera Khadee
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Kenneth De la Piedra
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Maanya Rajasree Katta
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Tianxiang Wang
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Xiuci Chang
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Zhaohang Lyu
🤝 Ways to Connect
International Coffee Hour - Every Sunday
Join us for coffee, breakfast and conversation every Sunday
Read More →Get matched with a Friendship Partner
Connect with an American friend, build meaningful relationships, experience local culture, and feel supported during your time in the United States.
Read More →🗳️ Your Voice Matters
Which fall activity would you most like to try?
📊 Poll Results
What has surprised you most about Bloomington so far?
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The weather 63%
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The size of the campus 25%
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The friendliness of people 13%
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