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Center for International Education
425 Clocktower Drive
Woody Hall - MC 4333
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
618-453-5774 | F: 618-453-7660
issinfo@siu.edu
Main Content
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Date |
Event |
Time |
About |
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January 25, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Conversation and food, a great way to end the week! |
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January 31, 2019
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Immigration Refresher
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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What do F and J students need to keep in mind to maintain status? |
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February 1, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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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. |
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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. |
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February 8, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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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. |
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February 15, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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February 22, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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March 1, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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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! |
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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! |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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March 8, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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March 22, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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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. |
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March 24, 2019 |
International Games |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Day Two: International & Domestic RSOs field teams to compete in a variety of sporting events. |
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March 29, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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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. |
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March 31, 2019 |
International Games |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Final Day: International RSOs & Domestic RSOs field teams to compete in a variety of sporting events. |
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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. |
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April 5, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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April 5, 2019 |
International Family Game Night |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Fun night of games and FOOD! |
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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. |
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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. |
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April 12, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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April 14, 2019 |
Fulbright Reception |
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
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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”. |
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April 19, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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April 25, 2019 |
Travel Signature Day |
8:00 AM-4:30 PM |
Traveling outside the U.S.? Be sure to request a travel signature! |
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April 26, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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April 30, 2019 |
College Week Live International Transfer Student Session |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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May 1, 2019 |
Travel Signature Day |
8:00 AM-4:30 PM |
Traveling outside the U.S.? Be sure to request a travel signature! |
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May 3, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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May 3, 2019 |
International Family Game Night |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Time to destress at the end of spring semester! |
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May 7, 2019 |
College Week Live International Transfer Student Session |
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM |
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| May 14, 2019 |
College Week Live International Transfer Student Session |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | |
| May 21, 2019 |
College Week Live International Transfer Student Session |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |
| July 12, 2019 |
Coffee Hour |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Join us for mid-summer Coffee Hour at our office! |
| August 12, 2019 |
Fall Orientation |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Orientation and check-in for graduate students with an assistantship. |
| August 13, 2019 |
Fall Orientation |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Orientation and check-in for graduate and undergraduate students. |
| August 14, 2019 |
World of Welcome |
4:45 PM |