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ISSS News - June 2022

Announcements

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ISSS Summer Advising Hours

ISSS summer advising hours begin June 6, 2022. All advising times listed below are in the Mountain Time Zone . ISSS will be closed for all University holidays . Any future changes to advising hours will be announced on our website . ISSS will be closed June 16, 2022 ISSS...
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Office Closure: June 16, 2022

ISSS will be closed Thursday, June 16, 2022. There will be no advising, remote or in-person, and ISSS staff will not be available to respond to emails or calls. Regular services will resume on Friday, June 17, 2022.
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday

Juneteenth

In June of 2021, President Joe Biden confirmed Juneteenth as a federal holiday , stating “All Americans can feel the power of this day, and learn from our history.” This newly confirmed holiday is celebrated each year on June 19th, and recognizes the end of the Civil War which freed...
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University Closure: July 4, 2022

The University of Colorado Boulder, including International Student and Scholar Services, will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. ISSS will resume services on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. A complete list of University holidays is available on the Human Resources website.
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ISSS In-Person Services Closure July 5 through July 24, Available Remotely

The ISSS office will be closed for in-person services July 5 through July 24, 2022 for new carpet installation. During this time, ISSS will be working remotely during normal business hours and offering remote advising services. Please keep this in mind when planning for your summer advising needs. Remote advising...

Immigration News

Summer 2022 Graduates

If you will complete your degree this summer, full-time enrollment (or an authorized equivalent) that includes a physical presence on campus is necessary to maintain your F-1 status. To be considered full-time in the summer , you must enroll in the following: Undergraduate Student : Minimum of 6 credit hours...
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Reminder: Update Your Address If You Move

Have you recently moved? In order to maintain F-1 or J-1 visa status, the federal regulations require student/scholars in F-1 and J-1 status to report any address changes within 10 days of moving. The address you report should be the address where you are actually living even if the address...
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Requesting A Travel Signature

Do you have upcoming travel plans and need a new travel signature to return to the U.S.? Travel Signatures A valid travel signature is required to enter the U.S. in F-1/F-2 and J-1/J-2 status. A travel signature is generally valid for re-entry to the U.S. within one year from the...

Events

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Jun- Sept 6: Trash the Runway Exhibit

Young designers. Creative genius. Inspiring fashions. The CU Museum will be decked out with a special collection of original garments, designed and constructed by local artists, grades 6-12. Stop by the BioLounge to see this season's coolest haute couture creations, made from upcycled materials. Learn how making better decisions about the clothing we buy and how we dispose of it can better support the planet, a trend that is always in style! 

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Jun 7, 14, & 21: A&S Recent Graduate Job Search Group

Are you a May 2022 College of Arts and Sciences graduate looking for a job? Career services is hosting a virtual workshop series with tips and resources for starting the job search process after graduation. Graduates can attend weekly, or choose the topics that most pertain to their job search needs. Workshops will be hosted by College of Arts and Sciences Career Advisors, Anne Peterson and Evan Ferg.

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Jun 8, 15, & 22: Academic Job Search Seminar Series for Graduate Students

This four-week virtual seminar is aimed at third- or fourth-year graduate students who are planning to be on the academic job market this application cycle or next, or early-career graduate students who want a thorough understanding of what comprises the academic job dossier. Grad students are encouraged to attend all four sessions as each week builds upon the last, but each week’s educational content portion may be attended as a standalone workshop.

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Jun 12: Women Rock

Enjoy a free night of climbing in the climbing gym! Get basic climbing instructions from Outdoor Program student staff while connecting with other student climbers. All levels and abilities welcome. Equipment provided.

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Jun 13- Aug 1: Endurance PhD/MA Seminar Series- Wellness Deep Dive

This seminar is an invitation to take a “deep dive” into your strengths, motivation, approach to tasks and relationships, and your personal hang ups. Our goal is to help you apply that knowledge towards holistic wellness.

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Jun 14: Roaming Buffs Travel Launch Party

Explore the world with globally-minded Buffs. Learn more about upcoming trips, chat one-on-one with tour operators, and book your next big adventure at Roaming Buffs Travel Launch Party.  

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Jun 15 & Jul 22: UndocuAlly Virtual Summer Trainings

The Center for Inclusion and Social Change and our faculty allies are offering virtual UndocuAlly trainings this summer for faculty, staff and graduate students with a teaching/administrative role. If your department or unit would like to schedule a separate UndocuAlly session, or if the times above don’t work for your schedule, please submit a workshop request.

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Jun 17-18: Wilderness First Aid Training

In this fast-paced and hands-on course, you will learn how to prepare for the unexpected. In just two days, you will have the knowledge, skills, and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. This course is ideal for field scientists, trip leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals in remote locations.

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Jun 18: International Buffs & Company- Playground Pals!

Join International Buffs & Company at Scott Carpenter Park for a morning of playground fun! Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the park. Register Link Removed since registration Registration is required by June 15, 2022 to obtain a head...
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Jun 18- Aug 6: All's Well That Ends Well- By William Shakespeare

Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare in the elegant University Theatre.

Graduate Student Wellness Series

Jun 21: Graduate Student Wellness Series- Defining Self-Care

Define what self-care means for you, how it can support your success, and create a plan that identifies strategies that work for you and reduces barriers to practicing self-care. Open to all graduate students and postdocs. Light refreshments will be served for those that RSVP by June 10.

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Jun 23: Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Employment Workshop

Are you graduating or completing your graduate course work at the end of the semester and interested in working in your major field of study in the U.S.? Join our Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshop for students with F-1 visa status to learn more about OPT eligibility requirements; the...
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Jun 23 & Jul 19: Grad+ Summer Book Club

Join us in reading GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. We will discuss the book and how to apply it to our own work and lives. We will meet on Thursday, June 23 and Tuesday, July 19 at the Rayback Collective (2775 Valmont Road) to discuss the book. Snacks will be provided for those that RSVP to attend. 

Community Corner

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Staying in Boulder this Summer? Here are 5 things to do

Are you living in Boulder this summer and looking for things to do? Check out these five ways to stay involved on campus.

Now That’s What I Call a Summer Media List!

This summer, the University Libraries is sharing media recommendations from libraries staff and other members of the campus community. Unwind with the (totally undisputed) greatest compilation list of all time, recommended for you by your CU Boulder peers.

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This newsletter is provided as a service to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) clients, subscribers, and other possible readers, and may contain third-party content and website links. ISSS is not responsible for the accuracy of third-party content, and our newsletter does not constitute legal advice. Before acting based on...

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