2026 International Dinner and Talent Show

May 18, 2026

The Department of Statistics at Iowa State University hosted its annual International Dinner and Talent Show on April 18, 2026, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and their families for an evening celebrating culture and community. 

A group of people sits on both sides of a long table eating and talking, with plates of food and water bottles in front of them. A group of people sits around a long indoor table sharing a meal on disposable plates, looking toward the camera.

The potluck-style event featured dishes from many geographic locations: Midwest, India, Great Britain, Italy, Sri Lanka, and China. 

After the potluck was a talent show, which featured a faculty skit, instrumental solos, and a spoken poem. 

A group of seven people stand in a line indoors in front of a wood-paneled wall, each wearing a large paper sign with titles such as “Reviewer,” “Distinguished Chair,” “Dr. Assistant Professor,” “Dr. Methods,” “Dr. Bayes,” and “Dr. Unpopular Opinion.” A child stands indoors playing a violin while reading from sheet music on a stand. A person plays a clarinet while standing behind music stands on a small indoor stage.A person stands on a small indoor stage playing an acoustic guitar, wearing a white T-shirt and light-colored pants.

A person stands indoors holding a microphone and a piece of paper, speaking to an audience.