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ISSS News - September 2021

Announcements

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Fall 2021 ISSS Advising

ISSS is excited to offer in-person walk-in appointments and remote scheduled appointments this semester. Advising Hours Remote student advising appointments are 30-minute scheduled appointments that take place on Microsoft Teams. After booking an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with a meeting invite and link to launch your scheduled...
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Become an International Peer Mentor!

Are you looking to make a positive difference in someone’s life, create new friendships, and build leadership and intercultural skills? Then the International Peer Mentor Program is looking for you! The International Peer Mentor Program connects current CU Boulder students with new international students to ease their transition to CU...
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Buff Pantry Move & Food Assistance Services

Feed the Stampede serves as the food assistance program for the University of Colorado Boulder. We work to ensure students experiencing any level of food insecurity have the necessary knowledge, resources and access to enough food to meet their needs in an emergency or on-going basis. Buff Pantry The Buff...
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CU NightRide and the TransLoc App

Looking for a safe ride on campus or within Boulder city limits? Give CU NightRide a try! We’re a student-operated program that provides FREE night-time transportation for CU students, faculty and staff. Download the TransLoc App to request a ride.

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Register for Intramural Sports at the Rec Center

Meet new people and have fun while playing Intramural (IM) Sports at the Rec Center. You can sign up with friends as a team or as an individual. IM League teams play one game per week for 4 weeks followed by a single elimination tournament. IM Tournaments are one-day events...
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ISSS Emergency Financial Grants for Needs Unrelated to COVID

Every fall and spring semester, ISSS administers emergency grants for students in F-1 and J-1 status with unforeseen financial difficulty or emergencies unrelated to impacts of COVID. Grants vary according to available funds and demonstrated emergency need. Unfortunately, due to limited resources, not all applicants will receive a grant. If...

Health Insurance Waivers and Attestation Forms

Health and Wellness Services in conjunction with ISSS recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique need for adjustments to the student health insurance requirement. Traditionally, all students are required to have health insurance while attending CU Boulder regardless of immigration status. It is still true for students who...

Job Posting for Academic Tutors in Athletics Department: $15/hour + Sports Pass

The Department of Athletics, Herbst Academic Center (HAC) is currently hiring qualified individuals for positions of tutoring program staff at $15/hr. CU students may also be eligible for a Sports Pass in addition to hourly compensation. Job Description The tutoring staff at the tutoring center is responsible for providing one-on-one...

English Language Resources for International Graduate Students & Scholars

Courses for International Graduate Students and Scholars ESLG 1130 Pronunciation for International Graduate Students ESLG 1140 Public Speaking for International Graduate Students* *Ideal for TA’s, RA’s, and scholars who teach, present, or work in teams Confident Conversations Workshops A series of free workshops for international graduate students at CU Boulder...

Immigration News

Fall 2021 Graduates: Apply for Post-Completion OPT Now!

What is Post-Completion OPT? Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is defined in the F-1 regulations as “temporary employment authorization for practical training directly related to a student’s major field of study.” Standard OPT is available for a cumulative maximum of 12 months of employment authorization per higher degree level completed...

Temporary USCIS Flexibility For Post-Completion OPT Filing Dates

On August 2, 2021, USCIS announced extended flexibilities to certain applicants filing Form I-765 for Post-Completion OPT. Included in those flexibilities is the following, “For applications received through October 31, 2021, applicants can file Form I-765 up to 120 days before the program end date.” This flexibility allows students who...

Events

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Sept 7 & 23: Virtual Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop

Are you graduating or completing your graduate course work at the end of the fall 2021 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...
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Sept 16: 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 OPT STEM Extension . Join...
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Sept 7- 28: Health Hut

This program brings health and wellness activities to students every week. Activities are free and open to all students! All activities will take place on Tuesdays.

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Sept 7 - Nov 30: Poker Tournaments

All skill levels welcome at our free Texas Hold’em poker tournament. Sign-up starts at 6 pm at The Connection front desk.

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Sept 8 - Nov 10: Clean Up and Eat Up

Clean Up and Eat Up is a great opportunity to get outside and care for our environment and make friends. After we clean up, we will get a bite to eat at a local spot, and the meal will be provided by the Ecenter.

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Sept 9 - 20: How to Register for the Career Fairs

Learn how to register for virtual career fairs, plus best practices for putting your best foot forward in employer chats and how to navigate Handshake.

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Sept 9: Working on Work-Life Balance

In this interactive seminar, we will focus on work-life balance, including how to integrate your career and life, identifying priorities, and learning when and how to say "no" in your professional life. This workshop is focused primarily on struggles encountered by graduate students, postdocs, and early career faculty and instructors in STEM fields but is open to all audiences.

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Sept 10: Start Your Semester Strong!

A workshop to help you feel organized for the semester. Includes strategies for creating study schedules, organizing course syllabi in planner or phone, and tips for time management.

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Sept 13 & 28: Prepare for the Fair: Resumes and More (Undergraduate students)

Get ready for the next virtual career fair! Discuss resume and interviewing tips, how to prep for a virtual fair and virtual interviews, and more.

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Sept 14- Nov 9: Ping Pong Tournaments

Come test your luck at a single or double knock-out ping pong tournament! Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. at The Connection front desk.

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Sept 20 & Oct 4: Prepare for the Fair: Resumes and More (Graduate and Postdoc students)

Discuss resume and interviewing tips, how to prep for a virtual fair and virtual interviews, and more.

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Sept 22 - Nov 10: Graduate Industry Job Search Seminars

Join Career Services for this seminar series where we will discuss how to begin your industry job search, with topics including finding job postings, drafting a resume and writing a cover letter; how to network and ask for professional references; and how to interview and negotiate to land that industry job.

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Sept 23: CU Symphony Orchestra

The CU Symphony Orchestra performs a diverse repertoire, including symphonies and large-scale orchestral works by major composers, at Macky Auditorium. 

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Sept 25 & 26: Bluebird Music Festival

The festival has expanded to two full days and four events. There will be two main evening events and two afternoon Strings & Stories events.  

Community Corner

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ISSS Staff Spotlight: Ryan Goos

Get to know a little about International Sponsored Student Assistant Advisor, Ryan Goos, who just joined ISSS in July 2021! Where have you lived (in the U.S. and abroad)? My time in the U.S. has mostly been in the Midwest: I grew up in Minnesota, went to college in Iowa,...

Buff Family Network & Resources

There are many ways parents and families can be involved, stay connected and help you in your academic journey. Check Out Buff Family Resources Stay Connected Buff Family Newsletter * Buff Family Resource Hub * Events & Involvement * Buff Family Facebook

International Students & U.S. Health Professions

Over the past year, ISSS has heard from our students who are participating in post-completion OPT that networking is an important part of their career pursuits. Networking is a powerful way to connect with others in the field, meet potential employers, and learn from each other. Students in F-1 status...

Tips for Getting Around Campus and Boulder

Whether you’re traveling by bike, bus or on foot in Boulder, there are plenty of options to get around campus or nearby destinations.

Campus Fitness Guide for Fall 2021

Whether you’re looking to be active, meet new people or explore new hobbies, the Rec Center is a great place to get started. Here are some ways to get involved if you want to...

Tips and Reminders for Commuting to Campus

Whether you live 20 minutes or 20 miles away from campus, here are some tips to help you start out the fall semester strong.

5 Insider Tips for New Buffs

Going to college can be exciting and challenging all at the same time. Here are a few insider tips to start your first semester off strong.

5 Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to Campus

You may be experiencing a wide range of mixed emotions as you plan your return to life on campus and the semester ahead. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to help ease your transition back to CU Boulder. 

Dissertation Study Recruitment: Graduate International Students from Southeast Asia

I am a graduate student at Adler University, Chicago. For my dissertation, I have been approved to conduct a study to explore the acculturative stress, psychological distress and attitude towards seeking professional help of graduate international students from Southeast Asia studying in the United States. I have created an online...

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