Calendar | Center for International Education | SIU

Date

Event

Time

About

January 25, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Conversation and food, a great way to end the week!

January 31, 2019

Immigration Refresher

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

What do F and J students need to keep in mind to maintain status?

February 1, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

February 1, 2019

International Family Game Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for the 1st Game Night of the semester! Come, bring your spouse and children. Single? Bring your friends! In addition to our regular Bingo and pizza, participate in a live performance of The Cat in the Hat Readers Theater with WSIU! See the attached flyer for additional details.

February 4-8, 2019

International Festival

All Week

The International Student Council (ISC) invites the SIU community to Shape International Unity, on-campus by marching in a parade of flags, eating at the food fair, and enjoying cultural experiences throughout the week. (Schedule at top of page). More information here.

February 8, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

February 13, 2019

OPT Workshop

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Attention F-1 International Students! We are hosting information session(s) to learn more about the Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a benefit for F-1 International Students who have completed at least one year of academic study and are interested in working off-campus to gain experience in their chosen field.

February 15, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

February 22, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

February 26, 2019

OPT Workshop @ College of Engineering ENGR A 131

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Attention F-1 International Students! We are hosting information session(s) to learn more about the Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a benefit for F-1 International Students who have completed at least one year of academic study and are interested in working off-campus to gain experience in their chosen field.

February 27, 2019

CPT/OPT Faculty & Staff Workshop @ College of Engineering

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Session for College of Engineering Faculty and Staff to learn more about OPT and CPT.

February 27, 2019

College Week Live International Admissions Session

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join in on a live chat and presentation with our international admissions officer, Mike Deponai, as he talks about the admission process to SIU.

https://platformq.webcasts.com/viewer/directLink.jsp?ei=1234722

March 1, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

March 1, 2019

International Family Game Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This week's game night has a special feature: KARAOKE! Bring the family and sing to your favorite music. We will also have our favorite activity BINGO! Join us!

March 4, 2019

Travel Signature Day

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Traveling over spring break outside the U.S.? Be sure to request a travel signature!

March 5, 2019

College Week Live International Admissions Session

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Join in on a live chat and presentation with our international admissions officer, Mike Deponai, as he talks about the admission process to SIU.

https://platformq.webcasts.com/viewer/directLink.jsp?ei=1234722

March 6, 2019

Multicultural Festival @ Carbondale Community High School

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

International Students volunteer to participate in the annual Multicultural Festival representing their home culture during this year's theme of Unity in Diversity.

March 7, 2019

CPT Workshop @ College of Engineering ENGR A 131

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Attention F-1 International Students interested in conducting an internship? What about academic credit? Join us to find out how CPT works and what you need to know to apply.

March 7, 2019

Surviving Midterms and Mid-Semester Burnout

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Midterms can be a stressful period to any student, particularly if you are not used to the college culture in the U.S. Join us to learn how to deal with the stress of midterms, learn some strategies, and de-stress a bit!

March 8, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

March 12, 2019

College Week Live International Admissions Session

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join in on a live chat and presentation with our international admissions officer, Mike Deponai, as he talks about the admission process to SIU.

https://platformq.webcasts.com/viewer/directLink.jsp?ei=1234722

March 19, 2019

OPT Workshop

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Attention F-1 International Students! We are hosting information session(s) to learn more about the Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a benefit for F-1 International Students who have completed at least one year of academic study and are interested in working off-campus to gain experience in their chosen field.

March 19, 2019

College Week Live International Admissions Session

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join in on a live chat and presentation with our international admissions officer, Mike Deponai, as he talks about the admission process to SIU.

https://platformq.webcasts.com/viewer/directLink.jsp?ei=1234722

March 21, 2019

CPT Workshop

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Attention F-1 International Students interested in conducting an internship? What about academic credit? Join us to find out how CPT works and what you need to know to apply.

March 22, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

March 23, 2019

International Games

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Day One: International & Domestic RSOs field teams to compete in a variety of sporting events. 

March 24, 2019

International Games

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 

March 29, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

March 30, 2019

International Games

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Day Three: International RSOs & Domestic RSOs field teams to compete in a variety of sporting events.

March 31, 2019

International Games

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

April 5, 2019

CPT Workshop

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Attention F-1 International Students interested in conducting an internship? What about academic credit? Join us to find out how CPT works and what you need to know to apply.

April 5, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

April 5, 2019

International Family Game Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fun night of games and FOOD!

April 11, 2019

International Career Workshop-   Part I

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Career Development & Resource Clinic (CDRC) will host a workshop at the Center for International Education to provide tips on how to format, organize, and write CVs and Resumes to impress future employers in the U.S.

April 12, 2019

OPT Workshop

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Attention F-1 International Students! We are hosting information session(s) to learn more about the Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a benefit for F-1 International Students who have completed at least one year of academic study and are interested in working off-campus to gain experience in their chosen field.

April 12, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

April 14, 2019

Fulbright Reception

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

April 18, 2019

International Career Workshop-   Part II

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Career Development & Resource Clinic (CDRC) will host a workshop at the Center for International Education to demonstrate interview skills for international students. We will cover topics like body language, social norms, and how to talk about your experiences to employers. The presenters will also demonstrate interview “do’s and don’ts”.

April 19, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

April 25, 2019

Travel Signature Day

8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Traveling outside the U.S.? Be sure to request a travel signature!

April 26, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

April 30, 2019

College Week Live International Transfer Student Session

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

May 1, 2019

Travel Signature Day

8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Traveling outside the U.S.? Be sure to request a travel signature!

May 3, 2019

Coffee Hour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

May 3, 2019

International Family Game Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Time to destress at the end of spring semester! 

May 7, 2019

College Week Live International Transfer Student Session

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

College Week Live International Transfer Student Session

College Week Live International Transfer Student Session