|September 2021|
International Students & Scholars Newsletter
Get Involved!
The Kimmel Student Involvement Center is actively recruiting students for the following leadership programs:
 
Emerging Leaders: If you are a first or second year students looking to start developing your leadership skills and figure out how to navigate getting involved at SIUE. Click on this: https://getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/start/496069 to submit your application. Application deadline is September 8.
 
Legacy Leadership Program: Is for advanced leaders (mostly juniors, seniors, and graduate students) looking to fine tune their leadership style. This program will feature biweekly meetings using an adaptive curriculum, meaning content will be altered to fit the specific needs of the group selected. Participants will complete a capstone project, and individually, will put together leadership manifestos and personal leadership development plans that will be useful post-graduation. Applications are open through September 10: Click on this link: https://getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/start/489653 to register. For more information, contact Taylor Ewing at tayewin@siue.edu 
 

Catalyst is a great opportunity to spend one Saturday diving into your leadership style! Catalyst is hosted one Saturday of each month, and it provides you with information, activities, and resources to learn more about yourself and commit to making a difference in the world around you. To sign up click on the link below and chose from one of the 4 dates now: https://getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/start/497625.  
 
 
All programs are free and available to students in any major or degree program. Questions about any of the leadership programs featured this year can be directed to Melinda Stitzel at: melidan@siue.edu or the Student Leadership Council at leadership@siue.edu.









Love to pick your own fruits?







Call/text or email Amy Moses to sign up:

Email: Moses_2005@hotmail.com

Phone: 901-201-0299

Date: September 11

Time: 10am-1pm

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Ready to apply for OPT?
Attend our OPT Workshop and apply early!

 
Are you F-1 student planning to work off-campus after program completion? Then you are invited to attend an Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshop. You will learn about the application process, timeline, costs, and how to communicate with employers about your status.

Bring your questions and learn how to submit your application!

Review the Application materials and OPT Informational Video prior to the workshop.


When: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Time: 11:00 - 12 pm

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Fall graduates must also apply for graduation through CougarNet. The deadline is October 1.
 

Have you found a job on campus?

Be sure to complete the Social Security Application Process to obtain a social security number if you do not already have one.
Once you have completed the Social Security Application Form, your international advisor will sign your job offer form and return it to you. Make copies of all of your application documents:

 
Bring your original documents and copies to the Social Security Office in Alton on October 15, between 9am and 3pm. Please wear a mask and be prepared to wait in line for your appointment. Individual, pre-scheduled appointments cannot be made for any new social security number applicants.
 
If you already have an appointment scheduled, please honor that appointment instead of visiting the Social Security Office on October 15.
 
Please see our website for next steps after visiting the Social Security Office. Questions? Email Sarah Hecht at: shecht@siue.edu.

Visit the following websites for additional information on:




Are you a new student?

  • Remember to complete the Blackboard International Student presentation by logging into Blackboard. Instructions on how to login into Blackboard are available here. 

  • Review the mandatory Immigration portion of the orientation held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 if you did not attend or have not done so already. Recording of Wednesday 8/18/21 Orientation session can be found here











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International Student and Scholar Services
Student Success Center 0300 (lower level)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1616
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