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International Student Newsletter November 2012
Services for International Students & Scholars
(SISS)
We encourage all students and staff to “like” us on our Facebook: “UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars”
Travel
Life After UC Davis
OPT
Thanksgiving
SISS Closure Dates
International Education Week
Travel Signature Days – November 28 & December 4
Are you planning to travel during the winter break? Please remember that you must obtain a travel signature from SISS on your I-20 or DS2019, travel signatures are valid for 6 months. We will hold two Travel Signature Days on November 28th and on December 4th. Please stop by if you need a updated travel signature and enjoy some snacks and tea/coffee. Please bring your most recent I-20 or DS-2019 with you so that we can provide you with an updated travel signature.
Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Location: SISS Annex Conference Room Location: SISS Annex Conference Room
Life After UC Davis Workshop-November 5
Attention students and scholars: Are you graduating this year and planning to apply for a job in the US? Would you like to apply for a green card while continuing to work with the University? On Monday, November 5, Melissa Harms, a local immigration attorney, will speak on several issues which are of the utmost importance for anyone considering H-1B status in the future. Feel free to attend this workshop, registration is not required.
Date: Monday, November 5, 2012 Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM Location: 1002 Giedt Hall
SISS International Student Advisor Contact Information
Wes Young Catherine Berberich Sarah Ligday Last name begins with A to I Last name begins with J to Q Last name begins with R to Z [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
OPT Workshop-Thursday, November 8, 2012
Are you graduating this fall? If so you are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). You are welcome to
attend our upcoming OPT workshop that will take place on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 5:30PM-6:30PM in
Wellman 26. Please Remember that your OPT application can take up to 90 days for approval so do not wait to file
your application!
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Thanksgiving Event-November 17
Be sure to buy your tickets for the I-House Thanksgiving feast which will
be held this year on Nov. 17 at the I-House. Tickets are $15 each. Doors
open at 5:30 p.m, dinner served at 6 p.m. Buy your tickets at I-House!
Ludy’s is providing mashed potatoes and gravy and board members will
bring the turkeys!
SISS Closure Dates
SISS will be closed for the following holidays in November:
Monday, November 12th (Veteran’s Day Holiday)
Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Friday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
If you have an emergency during this time, please contact the UC Davis Police Department at (530) 752-1727 and
they will get in touch with a SISS staff member. You can also find more information on our website at http://
siss.ucdavis.edu.
International Education Week-November 12-16
International Education Week is a national event promoted by the U.S.
Department of State and U.S. Department of Education from November 12-16
that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange world-
wide. At UC Davis you can explore the opportunities that are available for you
to have an international experience including speakers, film, food, dance,
workshops, music and more! Please see the exciting schedule of events that
will take place at UC Davis during International Education Week at http://
uoip.ucdavis.edu/iew/iew_events.cfm
SISS September 2012 Newsletter
New International Student Success Course-Winter Quarter 2013-Sign Up Now!
Enroll in the Student Academic Success Center’s Winter 2013 2-Unit EDU 98 Seminar: Cultural Approaches to
Global Issues. New topics, same great resources!
You will study and discuss how different nations deal with issues that challenge all of us. Plus you can practice important study skills, including how to:
Research critical issues of your home country and of the U.S.
Develop critical thinking and study skills
Understand and deal with cultural adjustment
Participate in classes, use office hours
Find resources and answers for all kinds of questions
✓ Small class size (19 students per section) with a focus on student interaction and activities!
✓ 2 units of P/NP course credit and lots of individual attention in office hours!
✓ No language pre-requisites; no midterm or final exams!
Check your Winter 2013 Schedule and find a section for you, be sure to enter “2” for unit value when registering: Course Sect.Type Title Units* Day/Time Building/Room
EDU 98 31 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 9:00-9:50A Dutton 3218
EDU 98 32 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 9:00-9:50A Dutton 3216
EDU 98 33 SEM American C V & U E 2 TR 9:00-9:50A Dutton 3218
EDU 98 34 SEM American C V & U E 2 TR 9:00-9:50A Dutton 2258
EDU 98 35 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 10:00-10:50A Academic Surge 2362/66
EDU 98 36 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 10:00-10:50A Academic Surge 2368/72
EDU 98 37 SEM American C V & U E 2 TR 10:00-10:50A Academic Surge 2363
EDU 98 38 SEM American C V & U E 2 TR 10:00-10:50A Academic Surge 2362/66
EDU 98 39 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 11:00-11:50A Academic Surge 2362/66
EDU 98 40 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 11:00-11:50A Academic Surge 2368/72
EDU 98 41 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 1:10-2:00P Academic Surge 2362/66
EDU 98 42 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 1:10-2:00P Academic Surge 2368/72
EDU 98 43 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 2:10-3:00P Dutton 2258
EDU 98 44 SEM American C V & U E 2 MW 2:10-3:00P South 16
EDU 98 45 SEM American C V & U E 2 TR 1:10-2:00P Academic Surge 2362/66
EDU 98 46 SEM American C V & U E 2 TR 1:10-2:00P Academic Surge 2368/72
EDU 98 47 SEM American C V & U E 2 TR 11:00-11:50A Dutton 2258
EDU 98 48 SEM American C V & U E 2 TR 11:00-11:50A South 16
Please note: SASC will email the CRN’s to new international students. Check your UC Davis Email daily!
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The following article was written by the President of the ISC, Shehzad Lokhandwalla.
Shehzad is a international student from India majoring in Computer Science:
Jing Si and Khusbhoo Patel, the officers of the International Students Club, have been
working really hard to manage the club and help international students. You might have
probably seen them volunteering at the International Students orientation, at the resource
fair table at the day of the orientation, or at the various club events. In spite of having a lot
of school work and other jobs, they still manage to put in their full effort to plan and or-
ganize events for the benefit of international students. The International Students Club was recently established with
an objective to help international students accommodate in the US and ease their transition into a new environment.
As of now the club has 340 members from various countries and is actively organizing events, like the Buddy Pro-
gram, San Francisco Thanksgiving Trip, Movie nights, cooking contest, socials, etc. Without the effort of these two
wonderful ladies, the club would not be what it is today.
For more information, join the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/iscdavis/ or contact Shehzad
Lokhandwalla: [email protected]
International Student Club (ISC)
Bring your own lunch and we will provide dessert. These informal presentations will be interactive and provide time for discussion. For complete list of topics and dates, contact [email protected].
Monday, November 5 12:00pm-1:00pm MU Fielder Room Communicating with Professors and Peers
Monday, November 26 12:00pm-1:00pm MU Fielder Room Campus Rules and U.S. Laws: Your Rights and Responsibilities
Monday, November 5 12:00pm-1:00pm MU Fielder Room Social Connections in the U.S.: Friendships
New for Graduate Students and Scholars: Presentation & Discussion Series
Thursdays, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Student Community Center, Room D
For anybody and any gender
All levels: Beginners Welcome!
*View schedule and topics on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Life-Skills-through-Yoga/150009281713734?sk=info
Free Yoga Class: Life Skills through Yoga