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ISSS News - September 2022

Announcements

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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...

ISSS Post-Completion OPT Essentials Course Launched September 1, 2022

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ISSS is excited to announce the launch of the ISSS Post-Completion OPT Essentials Course. This course is accessible in Canvas and includes 5 short videos followed by 10 quiz questions. The course will help international students in F-1 status better understand post-completion OPT. The course reviews the post-completion OPT application...
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Follow ISSS on Instagram!

Do you follow ISSS on Instagram ? If not, follow us to stay up to date on upcoming programs, events, workshops, and opportunities! Throughout your time as an International Student, look out for photo submission opportunities on our account. YOU could be featured on the ISSS Instagram! Instagram: @isss.cu
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Are You Interested in Being Involved in International Festival?

Are you interested in being a part of International Festival 2023?! International Festival (I-Fest) is recruiting committee members on a rolling basis to help plan, volunteer, and host a booth. If you are interested in joining, you can attend the I-Fest meetings every Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. in...

English Language Courses for Graduate Students

Graduate students, polish your English language skills with credit-bearing classes at CU Boulder’s International English Center! Our 10-week, 2-credit courses are designed for international graduate students and working professionals from the Boulder area. Students build and refine their oral English communication skills using materials and activities relevant to their specific...

Scam Alert: Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers nationwide are continuing to receive numerous calls from residents concerned about unsolicited calls from scammers posing as U.S. Border Patrol agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Residents are reporting the calls are a pre-recorded message stating, “a box of drugs...

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...
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Join CU International Club This Semester!

What is CU International? CU International is a student organization that aims to promote cultural diversity and inclusion on campus. We host various social events like International Coffee Hour meant for international and domestic campus community members to gather, celebrate their culture, and make friends. Everyone is Welcome Everyone is...

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) & Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Events

Check out UROP 's Fall programs! Curiosity Lab Learn about experiential learning on campus and beyond. Workshops are scheduled from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Registration is required. Sep. 8 - Experiential Learning and the Future of Work Sep. 29 - Your Curiosity and Intersectional Identity Oct. 27 - Finding Mentors...
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Study a Non-Western Language at CU

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations offers beginning-, intermediate-, and advanced-level courses in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese, and Korean. Why not take a class with us? The CU Boulder Employee Tuition Assistance Benefit allows eligible CU employees to take up to 9 tuition-free credits per year, and it allows...

Immigration News

Drop Advising Required Hold- Fall 2022

Immigration regulations require students in F-1 and J-1 status to be enrolled in a full-time course load each fall and spring semester in order to maintain nonimmigrant visa status. Full-time enrollment is only required in the summer if it is your first or last semester of enrollment. Drop Advising Required...

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...

When Can I Work Off-Campus?

Do you want off-campus work authorization but don’t know where to start? Have no fear, ISSS is here to help. In addition to the information on our webpages , ISSS hosts a variety of employment workshops throughout the semester. There are a few different types of work authorizations available to...

Events

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Sept 7: Virtual Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshops

Pre-Completion OPT is an F-1 benefit that provides off-campus work authorization during a student’s degree program.   Join our Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops 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. Learn More About...
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Sept 7, 14, 21, 28: ISSS Walk to Boulder Farmers Market

Check out the Boulder Farmers Market and make new connections on the way! Spouses, partners, children, friends, and family are all welcome to participate. This is a reoccurring program--join us once or join us weekly! When: Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Sept. 7, Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Sept. 28, & Oct...
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Sept 9: International Coffee Hour

When: Friday, September 9th, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Where: Koelbel Commons Patio (Rain location: UMC across from the Alferd Packer Grill ) Sponsor: Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) Join Registered Student Organization CU International for International Coffee Hour! International Coffee Hour is a great way to meet...
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Sept 10: ISSS Red Rock Trail Hike

When: September 10, 2022 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Meet at the RTD bus stop at Broadway and Regent ISSS staff will lead international students on a guided walk from the university to the Red Rock Trail located west of the university. We will meet as a group at...
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Sept 13 & 29: 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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Sept 17: ISSS Mt. Sanitas Hike

When: September 17, 2022 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Meet at the RTD bus stop at Broadway and Regent ISSS staff will lead international students on a guided walk from the university to Mt. Sanitas located west of the university. We will meet as a group at the SKIP...
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Sept 22: Curricular Practical Training Workshop

Join our CPT workshop for students with F-1 visa status to learn more about CPT eligibility requirements, the application timeline and request process. Learn More About CPT Workshops will be offered : Sept 22, 2022 at 11 a.m. Nov 30, 2022 at 11a.m. Join CPT Zoom Session
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Sept 27: 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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Campus Green Tours

Come see for yourself all of the features that make CU Boulder one of the most sustainable campuses in the nation. We will see pollinator gardens, bike stations, solar panels, our on-campus recycling facility, and more. Be prepared to walk all over campus and get to know it better in the process. Registration required.

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I Love Mondays: Sliders, Root Beer Floats, Apple Pies & More

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. Each Monday, we will highlight different campus departments, student organizations and events to help you become more connected to the CU Boulder campus.

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Tuesday Health Huts: Trivia, Self-Compassion, Self-Care Kits & More

Join Health Promotions for health and wellness activities Tuesdays throughout the semester. Activities are free and open to all students!

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Wellness Wednesdays: Conflict Styles, Mindfulness, Self-Care & More

This weekly program provides a space to engage in self-care activities, learn about campus resources and build community. Themes rotate weekly, allowing students to come and go as they please, participate in the activity and have a one-on-one conversation with an emotional wellness peer educator to create a personalized self-care plan. Activities are free and open to all students!

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Thursday Zen Meditation

For CU students, staff, and faculty, come learn about the way of Zen. Get to know your true self. We will sit for 20 minutes, then have a brief discussion about Zen practice and how we can improve our sense of wellbeing and balance by meditating.

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Sept 6: Career Services Open House Extravaganza!

Come discover all that Career Services has to offer! The first 100 students will have the opportunity to take home a grand prize! Don’t miss out on getting a head start on your career.

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Sept 7: Maximizing Mentorship for Postdocs & Graduate Students

Quality mentorship is a critical component of success for postdocs and graduate students. In this session, Dr. Christine Wiedinmyer, Associate Director for Science at CIRES, will offer strategies for maximizing your mentoring relationships – both with your primary mentor and others. All CU Boulder postdocs and graduate students are welcome. Lunch will be provided.

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Sept 7: Coloradan Conversations: Climate Change and Its Impact on Human Rights

From increasing droughts and wildfires to polluted air and deforestation, natural disasters have an enormous impact on humans, including Indigenous ways of life. Join CU experts and faculty for this conversation in person or virtually. 

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Sept 8: Buffalo Nites- Game On! at The Connection

Join the Center for Student Involvement for free bowling, billiards, ping pong, karaoke and a DJ at The Connection!

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Sept 9: Fall Kickoff Event - American Association of Engineers of Indian Origin (AAEIO)

When: Friday, September 9, 2022 at 4 p.m. Where: Discovery Learning Center My name is Pradyumna Rao and I am the Founding President of the American Association of Engineers of Indian Origin (AAEIO) here at CU Boulder. Firstly, on behalf of everyone here at Boulder, welcome! We're very excited to...
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Sept 10: Pride Ride Cycle Class

Join us for some fun music, swag giveaways, festive atmosphere and a great introduction to Cycle classes at the Rec. No experience is necessary.

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Sept 11: Academic Coaching Orientation

Come learn about what Academic Coaching is. Connecting with a coach can prepare you to make a plan to improve your academic skills and take steps to reach your goals.

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Sept 11: Novice Night at the Climbing Gym

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. This event is for both first time climbers and experienced climbers.

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Sept 13: Queers and Cakes

Come by and eat a slice of cake from a local bakery while we chat about an aspect of LGBTQ+ life and culture.

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Sept 13 & 21: Essential Bike Commuting/Maintenance Clinic

Learn the essentials of bike commuting and maintenance. Topics covered include: Bikes and bike fit; Staying dry and carrying your stuff; Riding on paths and in traffic; and Basic maintenance (drivetrain, shifting, brakes, inflation). Registration required.

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Sept 14: Managing Good Relations with Your Advisor- Communicate, Collaborate, Activate

This session will provide tools to help you navigate this relationship. If you have concerns about such matters as assessment of your work, assignment to projects that are feeding your interests, receiving responses to your work in a timely fashion, even accessibility, then this presentation may help you think strategically about how to address them. Registration required.

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Sept 14: Tea at Three

Drop by the Center for Inclusion & Social Change for tea! Meet the staff, learn about upcoming events and socials, make some new friends and relax with free refreshments. This event is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, staff and faculty!

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Sept 14 & 21: Boulder Bike Path Ride

​Ride some of the best bike paths in Boulder! On this casual group ride, we'll see street art, parks, and much more. This is a great start to learning the paths and seeing the best Boulder has to offer. Bring your own bike or a BCycle.

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Sept 20: NPAW- Bowling & Billiards

As part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW), the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is excited to invite postdocs to enjoy bowling and billiards at The Connection in the UMC. Located on the first floor, The Connection is Boulder’s only bowling alley and a fun way to celebrate NPAW with other postdocs. Food and drinks will be provided.

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Sept 21: Intercultural Dialogue- Stories from Home and Transitioning to CU

Engage in a dialogue circle to create conversation around stories from home and transitioning to CU, inspired by the 2022-23 CU OneRead selection, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. This series offers opportunities to explore dialogue skills and strategies for how to have effective conversations across different identities and experiences.

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Sept 23-25: [un]WRAP- Radical Reimagining

CU Dance invites you to kick off the season with international choreographers and performers in “Radical Reimagining,” a new dance series rooted in decolonizing the university and imagining new futures for the art form. The series was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, structural racism, uprisings, pandemics, as well as an open letter written by CU Boulder performing arts students.

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Sept 29: Time Management and Organization

How do you manage your time? Are you thinking short term or long term? Join us as we explore tips, tricks and provide examples of how to best keep your days and to do list organized. 

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Sept 29: Kitchen Table

Kitchen Table is a monthly gathering that offers leadership and community building opportunities to students identifying as women of color working their way through a predominantly white university.

Community Corner

RTD Fare Collection Resumed- Carry Your CollegePass or EcoPass

RTD’s Zero Fare for Better Air initiative ended August 31. Fare collection on all services resumed Thursday, September 1, 2022. Be sure to carry your CollegePass or EcoPass when riding RTD bus and rail lines. You will have to tap and show your card while boarding buses and trains. If...

Tips for Living with Roommates On and Off Campus

Living with roommates is a normal part of college and young adulthood. Here are some tips to help you have a more successful roommate experience, whether you’re living on or off campus.

Campus Fitness Guide for Fall 2022

Whether you’re looking to be active, meet people, find your community or explore new hobbies, the Rec Center is a great place to get started. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of ability, experience, body type or identity. We’re more than just a gym–we’re a place where people find community and joy in movement.

#Bethe1to Help a Fellow Buff

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students. Whether you or someone you know is having a hard time, it’s important to reach out or ask for help.

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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