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| Event | Description | Date | Time | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Graduate International Student Orientation |
Orientation for new international graduate students. Check-in with Thomas as soon as you arrive at JMU. |
January 12-17 |
See schedule | CGE |
Orientation |
|
New Undergraduate International Student Orientation |
Orientation for new international undergraduate, ISC, and exchange students |
January 16-17 |
See schedule | CGE | Orientation |
|
International Student Grocery Store Trip |
Transportation from CGE to local grocery store (i.e., Walmart, Martins, Target or Aldi) for groceries and essential items. You will be dropped off at your home. |
January 23 |
TBD |
Meet at CGE Lounge |
International Students |
|
iCareer: OPT for Graduating Students |
Are you a graduate student graduating in May? Learn more about applying for OPT! |
January 27 |
12:15-1:00pm |
Informational |
|
|
Ramen Rendezvouz |
Come to the CGE Kitchen to create and enjoy your own bowl of ramen! |
January 29 |
3:00-5:00pm |
CGE Lounge |
Social |
|
iCareer: Research & Resources |
Graduate students -- it is never too early to start your job search! |
February 3 |
12:15-12:35pm |
Informational |
|
|
Filing Taxes Informational Session |
Yes, you will need to file taxes, find out where and how to start. |
February 6 |
2:30-3:00pm |
Informational |
|
|
Figure Skating |
Come join us for fun on the ice at Generations Park (Bridgewater). Please sign up here. |
February 7 |
10:00-11:30am |
Meet at CGE Lounge |
Community |
| Global Cafe: Vietnam |
Let's enjoy this time over some tea or coffee with each other's company! |
February 10 |
10:00am-1:00pm |
CGE Lounge |
Community |
|
iCareer: OPT Job Search |
Seniors, join Cheryl to learn more about the OPT process and the job search. |
February 18 |
12:00-1:00pm |
Online |
Informational |
|
International Student Grocery Store Trip |
Transportation from CGE to local grocery store (i.e., Walmart, Martins, Target or Aldi) for groceries and essential items. You will be dropped off at your home. |
February 20 |
TBD |
Meet at CGE Lounge |
International Students |
|
International Food Night - Presenting: Rice! |
No matter from which country you are from, you've eaten rice, but what is the best rice recipe? |
February 21 |
4:00-6:30pm |
CGE Lounge |
Community |
|
iCareer: Plan for Summer |
Graduate students -- summer time may seem like a long time away but you need to start planning for it. |
February 24 |
12:15-12:30pm |
Informational |
|
|
Global Cafe: Colombia |
Let's enjoy this time over some tea or coffee with each other's company! |
March 10 |
10:00am-1:00pm |
CGE Lounge |
Community |
|
iCareer: Work Visa Options |
Learn about the H-1B and other post-graduation work visa options. |
March 26 |
3:00-4:15pm |
Informational |
|
|
Dance Night |
March 27 |
TBD |
CGE Lounge |
Community |
|
|
iCareer: Negotiate |
Graduate students -- an important part of the job search is negotiating. |
March 31 |
12:10-12:35pm |
Informational |
|
|
DC Trip |
It’s springtime in DC! RSVP here to join ISSS on this trip. Seats are limited. |
April 11 |
7:00am-8:00pm |
Meet at Miller Hall Bus Stop |
Community |
|
Global Cafe: Ethiopia |
Let's enjoy this time over some tea or coffee with each other's company! |
April 14 |
10:00am-1:00pm |
CGE Lounge |
Community |
|
ISSS Lawn Party |
Celebrate the end of the semester! |
April 23 |
3:00-5:00pm |
Lawn between Holland Yates Hall and Hotel Madison |
Social |
|
Graduating Student Celebration |
Let's celebrate the many achievements that our international Dukes have accomplished, as well as the end of the semester! |
TBD |
TBD |
CGE Lounge |
Community |
|
Global Cafe: Indonesia |
Let's enjoy this time over some tea or coffee with each other's company! |
May 12 |
10:00am-1:00pm |
CGE Lounge |
Community |
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