ELI Student Activities

Summer 1 Activities and Seminars

Learn about International Coffee Hour, Culture and Language Exchange Program, and other UA activities by visiting the ELI & UA activities page.

Welcome Activity

Friday, May 8, Starbucks

Join us for some coffee at the Student Center Starbucks and get to know your fellow students!

Time/Place: Student Center Starbucks

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum

ELI US Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama

Friday Seminar - The US Space Program and Alabama

Friday,May 16, 1:30 pm, BB Comer 109

Learn about the US Space Program including historical events, impact of/on Alabama, and UA connections.

Time/Place:  1:30 pm, BB Comer 109

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum

 

 

 

Tuscaloosa Popstroke

Mini Golf at Popstroke

Wednesday, May 20, Popstroke

Come test your golfing skills and play some mini golf with us!

Time/Place: 6:00 pm – Meet outside BB Comer

Sign up: Tuesday, May 12 – Tuesday, May 19

Cost: $25

Number of students: No minimum

ELI Banana Pudding Activity

Friday Seminar - Banana Pudding

Friday,May 22, 1:30 pm, BB Comer 109

Learn to make a traditional Southern treat!

Time/Place:  1:30 pm, BB Comer 109

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum

Coffee Hour Group Picture

Afternoon Dessert at a Local Coffee Shop

Friday, May 29, Tuscaloosa

Take a trip to a local coffee shop and enjoy some afternoon treats.

Time/Place: 1:30 pm – Meet in the ELI office

Sign up: Thursday, May 21 – Thursday, May 28

Cost: Transportation is free, bring money for your treats!

Number of students: No minimum

ELI Live at Government Plaza

Live at the Plaza

Friday, June 5, Downtown Tuscaloosa

Join us for live and local music!

Time/Place: 6:00 pm, meet outside of BB Comer

Sign up: Thursday, May 28 – Thursday, June 4

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum

ELI teacher and students at the Fall 2, 2025 certificate ceremony.

Certificate Ceremony

Monday, June 15, Intercultural Center in the Student Center

Make sure that you attend the certificate ceremony on the last day of the session after your students/teacher conferences! This will be a good opportunity for you to say goodbye to the ELI students that will not be here the next session, or to the other students if you are not going to be here!

Time/Place: 2:00 pm, Intercultural Center in the Student Center

Sign up: None

Cost: Free

Number of students: No minimum