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ISSS News - October 2022

Announcements

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International Festival Food, Booth, and Performance Applications LIVE!

The International Festival Committee is looking for CU students, staff, faculty, and community members to represent their culture or background by performing or hosting a booth at International Festival (IFest) 2023! What is IFest? The goal of the annual International Festival is to provide an opportunity for CU cultural groups,...
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ISSS Programs and Photo Submissions!

A huge thank you to all the students and scholars that joined us for ISSS’s event to the Stampede , and the CU Football game against UCLA! We love providing programming opportunities to our international population on campus. Want to learn more about the various programming ISSS offers? Check it...
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Boulder Friends of International Students

Have you heard of Boulder Friends of International Students (BFIS)? Would you like to connect with a local family for social outings and holiday activities? Established in 1948, Boulder Friends of International Students pairs international students with local families to create a sense of belonging in the local community for...
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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...

International Student Academic Success

The International Student Tutoring Program (ISTP) offers individual and group tutoring for international students at CU Boulder at no extra cost. We offer English tutoring for academic purposes and U.S. academic culture. The topics we cover include pronunciation, reading, writing, conversation skills, grammar, presentation skills, vocabulary, and navigating the U.S...

Immigration News

Requesting a Travel Signature on Your I-20/DS-2019

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Do you have any upcoming international travel plans? Prior to traveling outside the U.S., please ensure you have a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. International students who travel without a valid travel signature may be: Denied re-entry to the U.S. or Issued an I-515A and only granted...

Can I Work On-Campus as an International Student?

On-campus employment is a benefit of maintaining F-1 and J-1 student status. International students are responsible for making sure employment does not violate immigration regulations and that they complete all necessary employment steps with the university. ISSS is here to help students understand the limitations as they relate to their...

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

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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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Oct 4, 12, & 18: Virtual Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop

Join our Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshop for students with F-1 visa status to learn more about OPT eligibility requirements; the application timeline and process; and what to expect after OPT has been authorized. Students planning to graduate at the end of this semester, should start thinking about applying...
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Oct 5: ISSS Walk to Boulder Farmers Market

Join ISSS on a walk to the Boulder Farmers Market and make new connections on the way! Spouses, partners, children, friends, and family are all welcome to participate. This is the last Boulder Farmers Market trip of the year. When : Wednesday, Oct 5 at 4 p.m. Where : Meet...
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Oct 9: International Buffs & Company- Pumpkin Playground Pals! 

Join International Buffs & Company at Scott Carpenter Park for a morning of fall playground fun! Snacks and a pumpkin craft activity will be provided. Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. Registration link removed Registration is required by 2 p.m. on October 6, 2022 to obtain a head count...
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Oct 13: How to Apply for STEM OPT Workshop

Are you currently in an authorized period of post-completion OPT and interested in the possibility of extending your OPT authorization? If you earned a degree in the U.S. that was in an OPT STEM extension eligible field , then you may be eligible for the STEM OPT extension. Join our...
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Oct 14: International Coffee Hour

Join Registered Student Organization CU International for International Coffee Hour! International Coffee Hour is a great way to meet people and make new friends! It is also an event to celebrate culture and diversity, and to promote inclusivity on campus. Stop by for some free coffee, tea, snacks, and desserts...
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Oct 25: International Buffs & Company Joins International Game Night @ALTEC

Put your game face on and join us at ALTEC's International Game Night, featuring games from countries around the world or in different languages! Day: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Time: 3:15 p.m. Location: Meet at the Office of International Education/ ISSS lobby to walk over to ALTEC together Center for...
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Mondays: Kathak Dance Club

Join Kathak Dance Club every Monday from 5-6pm at UMC 457 Dennis Small Cultural Center. No prior experience needed.

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First Fridays: Equity Allies Meetup (ICS+CIRES)

A monthly virtual meeting for allies of equity work who want to deepen their learning and practice around racial equity practices to be a better ally. Though primarily for the 12 RIO Institutes and participants/facilitators of the 2021 Racial Equity Challenge for Institutes, any CU Boulder member and friends are welcome.

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Oct 4 & 11: Getting Career Ready in Your First Year at CU

Join Career Services for two great workshops, Making the Most of Your Time and What Skills Do Employers Want?, part of the Getting Career Ready in Your First Year at CU workshop series.

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Oct 4: Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Services- Resumes and Networking

The fall career fair season is a great time to apply for jobs, meet with recruiters and get noticed! If you are worried that your documents aren’t the best they could be, or that your people skills suffered a little during lockdown, join Cat Diebel-Wilson from Career Services for information on how to improve your resume and strategies for networking – at the career fair and beyond!

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Oct 5: Symphonic Band- First Fall Concert

This event is free and will be streamed by CU Boulder.

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Oct 6: International Takes- Music & Community

Join us for an afternoon of music and gathering. The Office of Undergraduate Education and the College of Music present International Takes, where talented Buffs from all over the world come together to showcase a tapestry of music. Enjoy some light refreshments with us starting at 4:45 p.m. Come for...
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Oct 6: Buffalo Nites- Salsa Dancing

Join the Center for Student Involvement to get salsa dancing lessons from a trained instructor. No experience necessary.

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Oct 8 & 9: Samskara Returns!

Immerse yourself in an evolving and ongoing project inspired by the amazing digital artwork of Android Jones and created in collaboration with 360ART. It's based on ancient Vedic tales and Sanskrit mantras.

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Oct 10: Trivia Night

Come down to The Connection every other Monday for trivia night! Trivia on Oct. 10 will focus on Halloween. Teams and individuals welcome! Free to enter. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk. Prizes for top finishers!

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Oct 11-14: Health & Wellness Summit - Power of Play!

Play isn't just for kids. Join Health and Wellness Services to learn how fun and play can improve your health, creativity and relationships as an adult. The summit is open to CU faculty, staff and students.

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Oct 11: 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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Oct 12: All Industries Virtual Career & Internship Fair

Meet with employers to learn about available jobs and internships, and grow your network! CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this FREE event.

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Oct 12: October Community Gathering

Meet new friends and reconnect with community. Decorate pumpkin cookies and get into the Halloween spirit! Enjoy music, games and free food. Undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty are welcome!

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Oct 13: LGBTQ+ and Allies Skate

CU Rec Services and the Pride Office invite you to join us for a free LGBTQ and allies skate night. Free skate rentals included!

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Oct 15: CU in the Community: Ralphie’s Green Stampede

Ralphie’s Green Stampede is a first-of-its-kind effort to drastically reduce landfill waste and to create a zero-waste stadium. All products at Folsom Field are recyclable or compostable. By volunteering to be a zero-waste goalie, you will be a part of keeping the Buffs sustainable on gameday! Volunteers receive perks including a meal ticket and t-shirt.

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Oct 17: Housing Fair

The CU Off Campus Housing Fair is an opportunity for students to connect with landlords, property managers and other campus affiliates to assist in the search of future housing options. Open to all students, there is no registration needed to attend. Free pizza will be available from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and if you swipe your Buff OneCard, you will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

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Oct 17: Allyship: Advancing Diversity and Inclusion Workshop

Are you interested in becoming an ally? You can start by learning the three basic steps to defining your allyship journey. L earn how to define and leverage your allyship, and walk away with a template to help guide your learning and steps for action. This workshop is free and intended for anyone on campus who is interested in how to become an ally, including faculty, staff, or students

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Oct 18: Ability/Disability in the Campus Community

Join us for an interest meeting about an on-going affinity space for members of and allies to disability communities.  Meet new folks, connect with community and engage in dialogue.

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Oct 19: Culture Crawl

The Culture Crawl is a campus-wide event celebrating several cultural heritage sites and groups at CU Boulder. Stop by the different locations and take part in immersive activities, performances, games and shows. Every location you visit gives you a chance to win a prize.

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Oct 21: DIY Night- Pumpkin Painting

Join the Center for Student Involvement and celebrate the Halloween season with pumpkin painting! Limited to the first 30 CU Boulder students who register.

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Oct 27: Guided Paint Class

The Center for Student Involvement is partnering with local studio Tracy’s Traveling Art to host in-person guided painting classes. Take some time to relax and learn from a pro. All supplies included; registration required.

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Oct 28: Diverse Music Concert

This event will be streamed by CU Boulder.

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Oct 29: Halloween Glow Games

Glow-in-the-dark games including mini golf, ping pong, foosball, labyrinth and shuffleboard. Costumes encouraged!

Community Corner

CU Boulder Rolls Out New Alerts Site, Emergency Notification Level

Whether you’re new to campus or a returning student, faculty or staff member, it’s important to be prepared to take action if and when emergency situations arise. This fall semester, you’ll notice some changes to our alert notification levels and the Alerts website.

Boulder Animal Safety and Awareness

You arrived in Boulder and have begun to settle into the semester! You are getting used to your class schedule and where things are on campus and around the city. You don’t think anything else could surprise you but then… you see a Black Bear ! What do you do?!...

Looking for Things to Do? 4 Options for Entertainment On Campus

Whether you enjoy movies, concerts or other forms of live entertainment, there are many options to meet fellow Buffs and have some fun. Here are some things to do this fall.

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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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