International Students & Scholars Newsletter
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Welcome to our Spring 2020 International Students!
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Welcome to our monthly newsletter! Each month, you'll find information about upcoming events, office reminders,
tips to help you succeed at SIUE, and
opportunities to get involved on campus. Be sure to follow us on
Facebook
and
Instagram
for any last minute updates.
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Black Heritage Month – hosted by CSDI.
Click here
for a complete calendar of events during the month.
- Mon. Feb 3 – Opening Ceremony - 11 am, MUC Goshen Lounge, hosted by CSDI
11 am - 12 pm, SSC Room 1201
Wed., Feb 12 –
I Heart SIUE
10 am - 2 pm, Goshen Lounge
Wed., Feb 12
–
Positive Psychology
-
Counseling Services
- 5 pm
Mississippi/Illinois Room
Thurs., Feb 13 – Food Culture Around the Globe - Yoruba (Nigeria)
Hosted by TANDEM and ISSS office
4 pm. Peck Hall 2310
Thurs., Feb 13 –
St. Louis Mosaic Project
International Student Workshop
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Register by Feb. 7
Tue., Feb 18 – Career Development Center - Mock Networking
5:30 pm - 7 pm, Evergreen Multi-function Room. RSVP at (618) 650-3708
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Thurs., Feb 20
–
Late Night at the MUC: Cougar Painting Studio.
8 pm - 11 pm.
Click here
for more information
Sat., Feb 22 – Cougar Kids Saturday
10 am - 2 pm, Mississippi/Illinois Room
Tue., Feb 25
–
Cougar Craze (Craft)
10 am - 2 pm, Goshen Lounge
Wed., Feb 26 – Taste of Culture
10 am - 2 pm, Goshen Lounge
Thurs., Feb 27
– International Coffee Hour
- 11 am - 12 pm. Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (MUC, 2nd floor)
Thurs., Feb 27 – Spring Break Dangers - Health Services.
5 pm. Maple/Dogwood (MUC, 2nd floor)
Thurs., Feb 27 & 28 – Cougar Career Closet Pop-Up Shop
FREE
Professional Attire
Feb 27 - 2 pm - 6:30 pm
Feb 28 - 9 am - 12 pm
Career Development Center, SSC 0281
Fri., Feb 28
–
Africa Night.
6 p.m. MUC, Meridian Ballroom. Sponsored by: African Student Association. Tickets available at the Welcome Desk.
Sat., Feb 29 – International Trip to Forest Park.
Students must register to reserve their spot by registering
here
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OPT Workshop and Spring Advising Hours
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Earliest date to apply for OPT is
February 8, 2020
Walk-in hours this Spring:
- Wednesdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Noon) and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Other times only available by appointment
- Advising based on first initial of last name (surname):
- A - K: Cheryl Haegele
- L - Z: Amy Nusser
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Spring Graduation Registration Deadline is March 1
Have you registered for Spring Graduation yet?
Students who will be completing their academic program this May and who are planning to attend Spring 2020 commencement need to
submit an application
by March 1.
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Travel Warning to China Update
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Presidential Proclamation Coronavirus Travel Ban.
On January 31, 2020, a
Presidential Proclamation
titled Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus, was signed.
The proclamation suspends entry into the U.S. of all immigrants, non-immigrants, and other non-U.S. citizens who were in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) 14-days before their entry or attempted entry into the U.S. This coronavirus travel ban is effective starting 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2020. For additional resources, visit our
Traveling Outside the U.S.
web page.
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This Month's Tip for Success
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Attend classes and be on time.
Professors expect students to attend all classes, arrive on time, and hand in assignments on time. At the beginning of class, a professor will often describe, in a written or electronic syllabus, the expectations for the class. The syllabus is a “map” of the class that includes topics covered, assignments, and due dates, as well as rules for the class. Most professors post electronic copies of their syllabus on Blackboard.
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Participate in the SIUE Quality Initiative Survey
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You are invited to participate in the
SIUE Quality Initiative Survey
to help identify an initiative or campus project to implement at our campus.
This is an exciting opportunity for SIUE students, faculty and staff to come together and think about what our quality initiative could be.
What is a campus-wide project you are particularly excited about? What kind of university initiative should we focus our energy, resources and combined efforts on, leading us on the path to a successful completion?
The initiative should positively transform SIUE, as a whole, by significantly improving an issue that affects our campus.
Information about the Quality Initiative can be found in
this page
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International Night - Call for Participants
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his year the International Student Council is hosting their
International Night on Saturday, April 11 from 6 pm - 10 pm.
The council is welcoming students interested in performing, and/or helping with logistics or decorations. If you would like to get involved in this event, please contact the president Rony Reyes at
rreyes@siue.edu.
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Sign Up for the SIUE Global Ambassador Program
Applications to join the Global Ambassador Program are open!
If you are interested in having a U.S. buddy complete the International Student Buddy Application
here
.
Tell your friends to do the same! Joining GAP is a great way to learn more about cultures that differ from your own and get involved on campus!
Deadline to sign up: Friday, February 14.
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TANDEM Language Program is Taking Applications
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TANDEM is a language exchange program facilitated by the Foreign Languages Training Center (FLTC) which pairs international students with other SIUE students who are studying a foreign language.
The Language Partner Program is always welcoming students, and applications are available in Peck Hall 2312.
TANDEM meets regularly
every Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 pm
in the Conversation Corner inside Peck Hall 2311.
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Office of International Affairs
International Student and Scholar Services
Student Success Center 0300 (lower level)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1616
(618) 650-3785
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