SISS Student Newsletter February 2013

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Upcoming Global Ambassador Events Valentine’s Day Event Wednesday, February 13 7:00pm-9:00pm International House, 10 College Park in Davis Go to the Facebook invitation: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/416615458419654/

Join us for card making and cookie decorating in honor of Valentine's Day. The event will be an opportunity to share and learn about how the holiday is celebrated around the world. Come and get to know other UCD students from all over the globe!

Office Hours hosted by the Global Ambassadors Do you have questions about U.S. culture? Need help making friends? Unsure where to go for academic resources at UC Davis? Want to practice more English? Are you curious about American slang? The Global Ambassadors, all current UCD students, can answer many questions for you and help you find the resources you need. They are friendly and would like to meet more international students. Stop by the SISS Annex during these days/times: Mondays 9-11

Tuesdays 9-12, 1-3

Wednesdays 11-4

Thursdays 8-8:50

Fridays 12-2, 3-4

Graduate Student and Scholar Discussion Series Hosted by SISS and CAPS-12:00pm – 1:00pm MU Garrison Room Bring your own lunch. These informal presentations will be interactive and provide time for discussion. Monday, February 4

Racism and Discrimination

Monday, February 11

Communication Styles: Directness and Indirectness

Monday, March 4

Success Stories: Panel of Current Graduate Students and Scholars

Monday, March 11

Health Care in the U.S. Guest Speaker: Dr. Michelle Famula

For more information or to make suggestions for future presentations, contact Moira: madelgado@ucdavis.edu.

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International Student Newsletter

February 2013


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