Happy Holidays from Global Programming

Good Luck on Finals!

Dear International Slugs,

As fall quarter comes to a close, we wish you and your loved ones Happy Holidays and best of luck on your final exams. We've enjoyed hosting events this quarter and will return at the start of 2023 with more networking opportunities for students and scholars.

Read on for some important travel reminders and to learn about student leadership opportunities.

Go Slugs!

The Global Programming Team

Office Holiday Closure

Global Engagement and UC Santa Cruz will be closed effective Friday, December 23, 2022 through Sunday, January 2, 2023. We will return on Monday, January 3, 2023.

During winter break, ISSS will continue to monitor istudent@ucsc.edu for URGENT ITEMS ONLY that cannot wait until Monday, January 3.

In case of a life-threatening emergency, your best resources are local first responders. You can reach them by dialing 911, or contact CAPS for mental health emergencies.

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

Bookmark our Upcoming Events page to stay up-to-date

Union Square: San Francisco Trip

Date: Saturday, December 10

Time: Meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. departure

Location: Quarry Plaza

Join Global Engagement (GE) staff and fellow international graduate students and scholars for a holiday visit to San Francisco's Union Square on Saturday, December 10.

We will depart Quarry Plaza at 10 a.m. and expect to reach Union Square at about 12 noon to enjoy approximately four hours in the city. This trip will cost $25 per person.

International graduate students and scholars will be prioritized. Others may be included if seats are available.

HOLIDAY TRAVEL REMINDERS

Before You Travel...

Remember to carry all valid travel documents with you
Follow the latest CDC guidelines for domestic and international travel
Follow CDC's recommendations for wearing masks in travel settings

Travel Signature Drop-In (for J-1 Students and Scholars)

Date: Wednesday, November 30

Time: 11:00 - 14:00

Location: Classroom Unit 101

The ISSS Student Advising Team will provide travel signatures to all active J-1 students and scholars who bring their original DS-2019s in the Global Engagement office during this time. Stop by to obtain a signature, and grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

Note: F-1 students should log into iGlobal for travel signature requests. All requests submitted before Monday, December 5 at 12 noon will be processed by 16:00 on December 5.

Do You Need a Travel Signature?

Where are you traveling and what should you carry?

Do you need a travel signature?

INSIDE the United States

Carry a Passport, U.S. Drivers License, or State ID card

OUTSIDE the United States

Carry a Passport, Visa**, and

I-20 or DS-2019

YES

How do I know when my

travel signature expires?

For example: If the signature on page 2 of your I-20, or on the bottom right of page 1 on a DS-2019, is dated September 23, 2022, that travel signature is valid until September 22, 2023.

As long as you return to the U.S. BEFORE September 22, 2023, you do not need a new travel signature

For I-20s, look at page 2.

If you return before the signature expires, you do not need a new signature.

For DS-2019s, look at the bottom right of page 1.

If you return before the signature expires, you do not need a new signature.

What if there is no signature?

Review the information on our website and submit a request via iGlobal.

** If you are traveling outside the United States, you should also check that your visa will be valid when you return. If not, you will need to renew your visa before you return to the United States.

CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES

UCSC Undergraduate Academic Advising Council

Apply By: Wednesday, November 30

The UCSC Undergraduate Academic Advising Council is a group of staff and faculty who meet monthly to identify ways to improve academic advising on our campus. We are seeking two undergraduate representatives for the Council in the 2022-23 academic year.

Meetings are held on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and there is often reading to be done between meetings. If you're interested, apply by November 30 through the SUA's application process.

Selected students are compensated $15/hr for their participation.

Apply Here

Annual Students of Color Conference

Date: Friday, January 20 - Sunday, January 22

Location: UC Davis

Apply By: Thursday, December 15

The UCSC Student Union Assembly External Affairs Office invites you to register for this year’s Students of Color Conference.

The Students of Color Conference (SOCC) is an annual conference hosted by the University of California Student Association (UCSA), which is a coalition of students and student governments, including the SUA, that aims to provide a collective voice for all students through advocacy and direct action.

The theme of SOCC 2023 is The World We Imagine. We encourage everyone to apply! All registration and travel fees (hotel, transportation, and some meals) will be paid by the EVP Office for students selected to participate.

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Santa Cruz, CA 95064 United States