INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2015 Pictured: International Center construction project expected to finish Summer2016.
IN THIS EDITION OF THE SISS STUDENT NEWSLETTER:
SISS Orientations for New Students
Summer Session II Mandatory Check-In
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Pre-Health International Student Week
Last month of Summertime GEM
ICC Events for Graduate Students
International Festival
General Information
SISS University House
WELCOME NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS! New Students, Register for your SISS Orientation today!
Exchange students (EAP) Transfer students (undergraduate) Graduate students
- September 15th, 2015 - September 17th, 2015 - September 10th-11th, 2015
Please register by August 14th.
SUMMER SESSION II MANDATORY CHECK-IN The SISS Check-In is mandatory for all NEW international students.
Date
Time
Location
Monday, August 3rd
1:30pm-3:30pm
Services for International Students & Scholars
For NEW Students Starting at UC Davis in the Fall Quarter - please refer to Fall SISS Check-In as the meeting locations and schedules are different.
Events and Opportunities
Pre-Health International Student Week
Questions? Email Jessica Ifft at jifft@ucdavis.edu
Events and Opportunities
Last Month of Summertime GEM!
Global Engagement Mondays Discussion Series
Do you want to share your experiences in a diverse setting? Are you interested in hearing the unique perspectives of people from different cultures? Do you want to share your American culture? Do you want to learn about American culture? If you thought ‘yes’ in response to any of these questions, then Summertime GEM offers you the ideal environment to have great discussions and to meet new friends! Global Engagement Mondays (GEM) is an opportunity for domestic and international students and scholars to share and learn about common topics of interest from different cultural perspectives. Participants engage in small group conversations on topics ranging from decoding American Slang to exploring the latest fads in pop culture. They can share their experiences with American culture, as newcomers or lifelong residents, and learn from each other’s stories and insight. We welcome all students, scholars, faculty, staff, and international spouses or partners to join and are always open to new topic ideas!
Do you want to join the discussions as a participant? All students, scholars (international and domestic), faculty, staff, and international spouses or partners are welcome to join the discussion any or all Mondays. Just bring yourself and your insight! August 2015 Dates and Topics August 3rd:
Technology and Society
August 10th:
Trends in Clothing
August 17th:
Drink Culture: Tea, Coffee, Milkshakes and More
Location: in the CoHo, next to Swirlz Bakery Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Questions? Contact Jeremy Truong jgtruong@ucdavis.edu
Events and Opportunities
ICC Events For Graduate Students
The Internship and Career Center at UC Davis advances the mission of the University by providing experiential education and career services to students and recent alumni through collaboration with the campus community and employers. Check out some upcoming events below for Graduate Students. SUMMER 2-Sep
2:30pm4:00pm
3001 PES
Academic Job Search Series, Part I: An Inside Look at a Faculty Search Committee -- with faculty panel from UC Davis, CSU, Middlebury and Woodland Community College
9-Sep
10:00am4:00pm
Free, but registration required (opens August 15)
Academic Job Search Series, Part II: Preparing an Application and Teaching Portfolio -- with the UC Davis Center for Educational Effectiveness
TBD (week of Sep 14 or Sep 28)
Info Session: Presidential Management Fellowship -- with Imron Bhatti, UC Davis Alumni and PMF Fellow FALL
21-Sep
8:30am4:00pm
Free, but registration required (opens August 15)
Getting a Jump Start on Your Job Search -- a comprehensive workshop covering career planning, applying, interviewing and negotiating a position
6-Oct
3:10pm4:30pm
114 South Hall
Career Planning and Job Search Resources for International graduate students & postdoctoral scholars
8-Oct
11:00am2:00pm
Quad (west lawn)
UC Davis Study Abroad Fair
13-Oct
4:10pm5:30pm
114 South Hall
Using Social Media for Your Job Search and Developing a Professional Profile -- LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook
14-Oct
10:00am2:00pm
Pavilion
Fall Internship and Career Fair
20-Oct
4:10pm5:30pm
114 South Hall
How to Ace the Interview for Careers beyond Academia -- tips for online, phone, screening and in-person interviews
21-Oct
4:10pm5:30pm
229 South Hall
Writing a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter for Academic and Teaching Positions
27-Oct
1:10pm2:30pm
114 South Hall
Writing Your Resume and Cover Letter for Careers beyond Academia
29-Oct
4:10pm5:30pm
2005 PES
The Power of Networking and How to Do it Successfully -- including preparing for the PhD Connector Networking event on Nov 18
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Events and Opportunities
International Festival
How would you like to share your culture with the Davis community? On Sunday October 4, 2015 from 12 to 4pm, International House will host the International Festival. We are currently looking for eager volunteers to share their cultural pride in one of two ways.
1) Join the Parade of Nations where you can walk your country’s flag. 2) Join the Cultural Ensemble where you can showcase some ethnic attire from your country along with a song.
If you are interested or would like more information please contact the coordinator, Mary Clabaugh, at mclabaugh@ucdavis.edu.
Enjoy the nice weather during Summer Session II! Read next month’s Newsletter for upcoming events, updates, and more! Sincerely, The Services for International Students and Scholars
Photo from the International Center Groundbreaking Ceremony in February. The new International Center is scheduled to be completed in Summer 2016.
(SISS) Monday—Friday, 9am—Noon and 1pm—4pm For appointments call: 530-752-0864 ext. 0 Our office be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015 for the Labor Day Holiday. “Like” us on Facebook for continual updates on important information and fun events! “UC Davis Ser vices for International Students and Scholars” And now, SISS tweets! follow us on Twitter! You can find live updates and photos at @ucdSISS_events !
SISS International Student Advisor Contact Information Tammy Silver
tsilver@ucdavis.edu
Assistant Director
Mary Clabaugh
mclabaugh@ucdavis.edu
Student Advisor
Emily Taylor
ejtaylor@ucdavis.edu
Student Advisor
Kathy Lighthall
klighthall@ucdavis.edu
Intake Advisor
Emi Kawahara
ejkawahara@ucdavis.edu
Intake Advisor
Thank you for reading If you would like more information on any of the articles, or have an upcoming event that you would like advertised in our next newsletter, feel free to contact Jeremy at jgtruong@ucdavis.edu.