International Students: In addition to the information provided below, the most valuable and comprehensive information can be found at the Office of International Students and Activities website (www.nd.edu/~issa). If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the officers and we will try to guide you further.

(1) What is IAND?

IAND is a cultural organization that organizes various activities for students of South Asian origin at Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College (SMC). In the past, IAND has been instrumental in organizing classical music concerts, Indian film screenings, parties, South Asian week, lectures/discussions etc.

(2) How can I become a member?

Absolutely anyone in the Notre Dame family can become a member of IAND. Members are just required to pay dues, which will grant free entrance to all of our events. At the beginning of the fall semester, Notre Dame Activities Nights is an exhibition of all the clubs on campus; come find the IAND booth and sign up to be on our email list. We kick off each year with a Samosa Social!

(3) How do I become involved in IAND activities?

If you have an idea or want to contribute to any of the events we are holding, contact one of our officers immediately—we can always use the help.

(4) Are there any Indian restaurants in the area?

Even though South Bend is small, we do have a few Indian restaurants and an Indian grocery store. Star of India and Indian Market are next door to each other on the corner of Edison and Grape, quite close to campus. There is another Indian restaurant, Taj, that is on the corner of McKinley and Grape. There are always new restaurants cropping up, so more may come. International Students: DO NOT burden yourself with bringing masalas, pickles etc. You will be stopped during immigration in the airport. Such items are readily available here.

(5) Are there any Indian movie theaters in the area?

Unfortunately, there are no Indian movie theaters in the immediate vicinity. However, IAND is working to revive the tradition of having movie nights. We welcome any help you can provide in organizing this in addition to an Indian movie library.

(6) Are there places of worship close to campus?

If you are Catholic, there are many chapels around campus where you can attend Mass in addition to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart--click HERE for more information. For Muslims, there is a mosque in South Bend that is about 10 minutes drive from campus--there is no webite at the current time but contact ISSA (issa@nd.edu) for more information. The nearest Hindu temple is in Chicago-- click HERE for more information. Please let us know if you require transportation, and IAND will help assist you.