The UCIE Student Connection Newsletter
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The International Student's Weekly Update On Events and Announcements-November 1, 2017
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Money Saving Techniques in the USA
Being a student in the US can be expensive! Learn how to save money by hearing from GreenPaths and a local couponer. Subjects covered: How to manage credit, money market accounts, saving money with coupons, and more!
Friday, November 3rd
2-4pm
Student Union E190
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More UCIE Winter Coat Runs!
UCIE will be providing transportation to a variety of locations throughout the month of November where you can buy good winter clothes.
Limited seats available. To sign up, please email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
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Practice Your English with American Friends!
Practice your English with American friends twice a week at the UCIE Convo Club. Just show up and join fun topics every session!
Every Monday from 3-4pm
Every Thursday from 1-2pm
Student Union E190
For questions, email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
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UCIE's Photo Contest 2017-Deadline on Monday!
Enter to participate in UCIE's International Photo Contest.
Rules:
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Women's Rock Wall Climb
Meet women from all over the world while climbing the Student Union Rock Wall in a private setting.
Wednesday, November 8th,
1-3pm
Student Union Rock Wall
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Kick Off Event! Celebrate Latin America
Celebrate the beauty of Latino culture with local salsa band, Al Son Del Iya.
Enjoy:
Monday, November 13th,
12-2pm
Student Union Atrium
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Celebrate Africa & the Middle East!
Get ready to celebrate the beauty of African and Middle Eastern cultures at our Celebrate Africa & the Middle East event. Enjoy:
Tuesday, November 14th
12-2pm
Student Union Atrium
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Celebrate Europe with an Italian Pasta Making Class-RSVP Needed
Celebrate Europe with an Italian Pasta Making Class. To RSVP for the Pasta Making Class, email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
Also enjoy:
Tuesday, November 14th
3-5pm
Forest Lane Community Center
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Celebrate Asia!
Join us as we celebrate the beauty of Asian cultures. Enjoy:
Thursday, November 16th
12-2pm
Student Union Atrium
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President's Reception
Be an honored guest at the President's Reception while you enjoy food, music, and a special performance by WSU's Collegiate Chorale.
Thursday, November 16th
3:30-5pm
Student Union Atrium
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The International Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the US
Hear from dynamic speaker, Dan Beaudry, author of the book, Power Ties: The International Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the US. Learn powerful techniques that will help you when job searching in the US. You will not want to miss this!
Friday, November 17th
3:00-5:00pm
Student Union 108E
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Policy Change Regarding Graduation Commencement
A recent change in policy from Wright State's Faculty Senate regarding students participating in a commencement ceremony:
The change approved by the Faculty Senate effectively ends the option for students to participate in a later commencement ceremony other than the semester they graduated from. As such, if you have already graduated and wish to participate in a commencement ceremony, we highly recommend you register for the Fall 2017 commencement ceremony as this will be your last option to do so.
If you are graduating this semester (Fall 2017) or graduated in the Summer 2017 semester then the Fall 2017 commencement ceremony is, likewise, your only option for "walking" in a commencement ceremony. To do this you need to you need to make sure that you have indicated in WINGS that you will be attending the fall 2017 ceremony.
Wright State does stream the commencement ceremonies on their website (https://www.wright.edu/streaming) so family members could potentially view this fall's commencement through the live stream.
Please understand that this was University policy decision approved at the end of the last academic year. If you have any questions about this policy change you can contact the Graduate School via: wsugrad@wright.edu (graduate students) or the Registrar's Office wsu-registrar@wright.edu (undergraduate students).
*Please also note that you are welcome to participate in any of the future UCIE Graduation Receptions, regardless of when you graduate.
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Namaste Nepal
The Nepalese Raiders present Namaste Nepal 2017. Enjoy performances, trivia, prizes, fashion show, and free food!
Wednesday, November 8th
2-4pm
Student Union Atrium
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Local Thanksgiving Celebrations
Thanksgiving is many American's favorite holiday. There are a number of free celebrations in the area. If you would like to experience Thanksgiving, consider attending any of the following free events:
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Great On Campus Job: Be an RA Next School Year
Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2018-Spring 2019 Resident Assistant (RA) positions. RAs will be assigned to a residential community as determined by Residence Life and Housing. Those hired as RAs receive a full meal plan, housing on campus, and more. Learn more here: RA Application
Application available from Oct 20, 2017-January 15, 2018.
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Admission & Immigration Walk-In Hours
The UCIE Admissions Team will start accepting official transcripts from new incoming students on October 2nd at the following walk in hours:
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OPT Application Submission for Fall 2017
If you are an international student graduating in Fall 2017 semester, you may start applying for OPT on September 18, 2017.
Please use the link below to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application: OPT
Choose an OPT start date between 12/16/2017 and 2/13/2018. The final date for fall 2017 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is February 2, 2018.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for fall 2017 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.
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Fake FBI Calls
Please be reminded that Police, the Internal Revenue Service, the FBI, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, and other government agencies will *never* call you to ask for money or threaten your arrest.
If you receive such a phone call, the caller often knows the name of the intended victim and has called a personal cell phone number, as well as a work number, to reach intended victims. In addition, the originating telephone number used by the scammer is displayed or "spoofed" as that of the telephone number of a Government Office. At this time we have not yet had reported instances in Ohio.
If a student (or faculty/staff) have any concerns about the legitimacy of a phone call from the FBI or another U.S. Government Agency, they can request the name of the agent and state they will call them back at the main number for the field office or resident agency. For Cincinnati, that would be (513) 421-4310, for Dayton (937) 222-7485, for Columbus (614) 224-1183, for Cambridge (740) 432-7416, for Athens (740) 593-6473, and for Portsmouth (740) 354-5645 or hang up immediately. If you have any questions, please contact the UCIE or the Wright State University Police department (775-2111).
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Experience the 2nd Street Market
Experience our local farmer's market. Enjoy food, music, local farmers, bakers, culinary specialist, and more.
Thursdays (11am-3pm), Fridays (11am-3pm), Saturdays (8am-3pm), and Sundays (11am-3pm)
@ 600 E 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio
No transportation provided.
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More Local Events?
Learn of more upcoming local events by visiting daytonlocal.com
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