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ISSS News - November 2022

Announcements

ISSS In-Person Services Closure, Available Remotely Nov. 21 and 22

The ISSS office will be closed for in-person services November 21 and November 22, 2022. During this time, ISSS will be working remotely during normal business hours and offering remote advising services. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly. Remote advising appointments for November 21 and November 22, 2022...

University Closure: November 23-25, 2022

The University of Colorado Boulder, including ISSS, will be closed November 23 through 25, 2022 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. ISSS will resume normal hours of operation Monday, November 28, 2022. A complete list of University holidays is available on the Human Resources website. If you are an international...

CPT/OPT Spotlight

Hello International Buffs! Are you currently authorized for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) with an employer you’re excited about? ISSS wants to feature YOU! Our aim is to spotlight our international students who are engaging in authorized practical training. Welcome to the Spotlight Series. We want...
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Apply to be an International Student Peer Mentor!

Are you looking to make a positive difference in a new student’s life, create new friendships, and build leadership and intercultural communication skills? Then the International Student Peer Mentor Program is looking for you! The International Student Peer Mentor Program connects current CU Boulder students with new international students to...
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New Student? Having a Peer Mentor Can Help!

The International Student Peer Mentor program connects current CU Boulder students with new international students to ease their transition to CU Boulder, promote meaningful interactions between current students and new international students, develop intercultural communication skills, and strengthen community among students. The details and deadlines are below. Information for Mentees...
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ISSS Accepting Emergency Financial Grants for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Every fall and spring semester, ISSS administers grants for students in F-1 and J-1 status with unexpected financial difficulty or emergencies. Please carefully review the ISSS Financial Support website for a list of the eligibility requirements. If you are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency and meet all of the eligibility...
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International Education Week: Fall 2022

What is International Education Week? (IEW) International Student & Scholar Services invite the university community to celebrate International Education Week (IEW) Nov. 14-18, 2022. IEW, a joint initiative organized by the U.S. Departments of State and U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week serves as “an opportunity to celebrate the...

Immigration News

Full-Time Enrollment Requirement (Fall 2022)

Students in F-1 and J-1 status are required to maintain full-time enrollment each fall and spring semester in order to maintain nonimmigrant visa status. A full course of study is defined as: Undergraduate students: At least 12 credit hours Graduate students: At least 5 graduate credit hours or a combination...

What is Optional Practical Training?

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment authorization for international students in F-1 status, that allows you to have a job, internship, or volunteer work that directly relates to your major field of study. To request OPT authorization, you must submit an application to the United States Citizenship and Immigration...

Are You an International Student in F-1 Status Completing Your Academic Program Fall 2022? Here are some important reminders

ISSS News
Let ISSS Know! If you are graduating this semester: Email ISSS as soon as possible to let us know you intend to graduate. If you plan to defend your dissertation or thesis prior to the start of the Spring 2023 term: Email ISSS as soon as possible so that ISSS...

Events

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Nov 10: Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop

Join our Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) workhops for students with F-1 visa status to learn more about pre-completion OPT, including eligibility requirements, the application process,  options for your pre-completion OPT work authorization dates and more.

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Nov 15: Pizza & Perspectives- Balkan Peninsula and Turkey

When: Monday, November 15, 2022 from 12 to 1 p.m. Where: UMC 247 Pizza & Perspectives is a lunchtime gathering featuring a panel of students from a specific region. Hear different international student perspectives on culture, life in the U.S., life back home, and get a chance to ask your...
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Nov 15: So You’ve Applied for OPT… Now What?

While on OPT, SEVIS reporting is required in order to maintain your F-1 status. This ISSS workshop is meant to help students authorized for OPT better understand their OPT reporting responsibilities.

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Nov 29: How to Apply for STEM OPT

Join our OPT STEM Extension workshop to learn more about the OPT STEM Extension eligibility requirements; the application timeline and process; what to expect after you have submitted your OPT STEM Extension application to USCIS; and the OPT STEM Extension reporting requirements. 

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Nov 1: Skills for Success Career & Internship Fair

The Skills for Success Career & Internship Fair is a great opportunity for students of all majors, backgrounds and skill sets to connect with employers who are hiring in a variety of industries.

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Nov 1: November Community Gathering

Meet new friends and reconnect with community. Make your own gratitude journal! Enjoy music, games and free food. Undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty are welcome!

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Nov 2: Intercultural Dialogue- Gratitude & Generosity

Engage in a dialogue circle to create conversation around gratitude and generosity, inspired by the 2022-23 CU OneRead selection, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants.

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Nov 3: Understanding Stress & Anxiety in Grad School

Understand the difference between stress and anxiety in graduate school, while learning helpful management strategies. Mindfulness techniques will be included.

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Nov 5 & 26: Ralphie's Corral

Free and open to everyone, Ralphie’s Corral is the one place to see everyone’s favorite buffalo up close on gameday, so be sure to stop by early for a photo op! The CU Marching Band and Spirit Teams perform during the festivities on the lawn south of the Duane Physics building. There’s music, photo ops with Chip, fun games for kids and premium giveaways, including CU Nike gear, too. Concession-style food and drinks are available for purchase.

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Nov 6: Women Rock

Enjoy a night of free climbing at the Rec Center climbing gym! Outdoor Pursuits staff will be available to provide belay support and instructional advice. All expressions of the female and non-binary identity welcome. All levels and abilities welcome.

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Nov 7: Test Preparation and Test Taking

How do you set yourself up for success before the big test? Come learn about tips to help you know how to prepare and take exams. Cramming the day before isn't going to cut it. 

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Nov 8 & 29: De-stressing the Career Path- A Skills for Success Workshop

Come to our Skills for Success workshop to learn what you can do now to prepare for a meaningful life after graduation.

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Nov 9-10: Alignment Series for Graduate Students

Achieving alignment is important because it allows us to make good long-term lifestyle decisions in our personal and professional lives. Please join Leslie Blood, PhD, director of graduate community and program development, for this two-part alignment series which will include discussions about values, motivation, drive and accountability.

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Nov 10: Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aiders learn a five-step strategy to assess and support someone in crisis. Participants are introduced to risk factors and warning signs, engage in experiential activities and learn about evidence-supported treatment and self-help strategies.

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Nov 11: Early Music Ensemble- Fall Concert

This event will be livestreamed by CU Boulder.

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Nov 14: I Love Mondays- Bagel Bar

I Love Mondays is a weekly event hosted by the Center for Student Involvement that creates a space for students to connect with one another, learn about different organizations and events on campus, and relieve some of the Monday blues.

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Nov 14: DIY Sweater Upcycling

Come learn, connect with others and eat yummy local food (bring a reusable container to take home extras!). Together, we will learn how to personalize and prolong the life of our clothing and the importance of wearing more layers inside and turning down the heat.

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Nov 15: Mobile Food Pantry

A mobile food pantry will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on the UMC South Terrace Plaza. Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Nov 15: Crafternoon- Languages and Crafts @ALTEC

Hosted by ALTEC and our world language faculty and student partners, Crafternoon is an event where you can come learn a craft AND a language! Let’s get crafty!

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Nov 17: Test Preparation and Test Taking

How do you set yourself up for success before the big test? Come learn about tips to help you know how to prepare and take exams. Cramming the day before isn't going to cut it.

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Nov 19: Self-Care and Community Care

Come learn about the impacts of stress, helpful and unhelpful reactions to stress, strategies for stress management, and how to create a practice of self-care. We are all in this together, from self-care to building community care. 

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Nov 26: The Nutcracker Presented by Boulder Ballet and Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

Sway along with the Waltz of the Flowers and enjoy the uplifting choreography and music that take you on Clara’s magical journey through the Land of Sweets. The Nutcracker is a favorite for many of our performers because it unites family and friends of all ages in starting off the holidays.

Community Corner

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CPT Spotlight Series: Dinesh Kumar Palanivelu (Amazon Web Services)

Dinesh Kumar Palanivelu is a CU Boulder graduate student studying Network Engineering who has gained internship experience while authorized for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), an off-campus work authorization for students in F-1 status. This past summer, Dinesh interned with Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he worked on a project to...

Want to be More Aware when CU Sends Alerts and Advisories?

Follow CU Boulder Alerts on Twitter and enable push notifications to receive push notifications for all three alert levels. You can also follow the University of Colorado Police Department (CUPD) on Twitter to receive the latest safety alert information, plus safety tips, resources and more. 

How to Prepare for Google Storage Limits and File Migrations

OIT has been receiving feedback and questions about the effort to reduce the campus’s pooled storage and planned migration of non-Google format files. We have answers to some of the most common questions under the Frequently asked questions heading.

ISSS News Disclaimer

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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