ISSS News: International Student Graduate Forum Monday, April 22nd

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April 16, 2024

ISSSNews is a weekly e-newsletter sponsored by International Student & Scholar Services with the purpose of communicating news and updates on immigration regulations, opportunities and events of interest to the international UMD community.

ISSS Announcements

2024 International Student Graduate Forum

Monday, April 22nd 1pm

ESJ 0201 and Virtual

The Graduate School invites international graduate students to comment and share their insights about life at UMD. This is a great opportunity to think critically about the present and create new opportunities for the future.

Takeover the Maryland Global Instagram and enter to win a Terrapin Express gift card!

Share what fuels you to be #FearlesslyGlobal!

Maryland Global is accepting submissions to takeover the Maryland Global (@maryland.global) instagram and highlight all the ways our students are pursuing international exchange at UMD. Participating students will be entered for a chance to win one of three $50 Terrapin Express gift cards. More information can be found on our website at go.umd.edu/globaltakeover. Please direct any questions to oiacomms@umd.edu.

USCIS to Increase Government Filing Fees

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an increase to the government filing fees of government forms and petitions that may be relevant for your future applications. The new fee will be required for petitions/applications postmarked on or after the effective date. In regards to OPT applications, the effective date of the increase was April 1st, 2024. Find a helpful chart on fee increases and effective dates here.

ISSS EVENTS

Unpaid Internships: How to make the most out of your summer

Fri, May 10th, 12-1:00pm Virtual

Looking for a summer internship as an international student can be daunting. Learn some search strategies and how to focus your search efforts effectively.

International Coffee Hour

Thursday, April 18th 2:30 - 3:30pm

Hornbake Plaza

International Coffee Hour is a great way to connect with other students/scholars (both domestic and international) and meet UMD staff and faculty while enjoying coffee, tea, and snacks! International Coffee Hour takes place Thursdays from 2:30pm - 3:30pm at various locations around our beautiful campus.

Around Campus

2024 Doctoral Career Pathways Conference

April 22-26

The 7th Annual Doctoral Career Pathways Conference will increase your knowledge, curiosity, and excitement about how to get from here, wherever you are in your doctoral training, to your career beyond Maryland. This event brings together alumni, current doctoral students, and postdocs to learn about the wide variety of career paths available to those with doctoral degrees; gain knowledge about the work alumni do and the skills necessary for success in their chosen career path and industry; allow alumni to speak about opportunities at their organization; create an opportunity for networking and advice sharing among all attendees.

Applications Open for U21 RISE Showcase and Awards

Do you have an active project that's focused on creating global impact? Are you looking for additional support and resources to grow your reach? Apply now to be considered as a University of Maryland nominee for the international Universitas21 (U21) RISE Showcase and Awards!

The Bright Futures Scholarship for Unpaid Summer Internships

2024 Applications Open Now!

You are eligible to apply if you are an undergraduate student who has secured an unpaid summer internship with a non-profit organization or government office. If you are an F-1 student, please remember that CPT or Academic Training authorization is required for unpaid internships.

Learn more and apply...

Men's Rugby Club Recruitment

Rugby is an incredibly international sport, with many athletes coming from various backgrounds and nationalities. The on-campus club team is looking to expand recruitment to be more inclusive and appeal to a broader student-athlete audience. We believe that the many international students here at UMD could benefit our program tremendously and that our club fosters a great community within which those student-athletes will thrive.

Contact: Luke Farren at lfarren@terpmail.umd.edu

Terps for Recovery Meetings

Are you a student in recovery from any form(s) of substance use? Come join Terps for Recovery to connect with other students in recovery and plan fun events to help build our collegiate recovery community! General body meetings are held on Mondays from 5-6pm in the Nanticoke Room in Stamp, Room 1238. No registration required, just come as you are!

Questions? Email Madeleine Moore, mmoore56@umd.edu.

The UMD Campus Pantry is open to help students, faculty, and staff experiencing food insecurity. You must swipe your University ID before entering and check out before leaving. It is recommended that you bring your own reusable bag. Learn more about hours and services here.

Summer at the University of Maryland

Did you know that the University of Maryland offers over 1,000 courses in Summer Session, many of which are online? Summer Session is a great opportunity to complete a major or General Education requirement.

International students are eligible to enroll in online courses during the Summer Session (May 28 - August 16, 2024), and registration is open now! Choose from flexible 3 or 6-week sessions. For more information, see the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes.

Have questions? Contact summer@umd.edu.

Summer Global Classrooms Courses Open for Registration

Enroll in one of our Summer 2024 Global Classrooms courses to stay globally engaged from wherever you are this summer! The need-based International Education Scholarship is available to fund your courses.

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