International Spouse, partner, and family Newsletter June 2015
Pictured: A craft made by Flor F. at the May International CafĂŠ.
WELCOME TO THE UC DAVIS COMMUNITY The Services for International Students and Scholars welcomes you to California and UC Davis. SISS assists international students and scholars, as well as their families, with visa and immigration issues. SISS provides orientations, assistance, and information to international students, faculty, and researchers regarding financial, personal, cultural, and academic concerns. We also coordinate social and educational programs and events for international students, scholars, and families. We are here to help! Please let us know what else we can do to make UC Davis and California feel like home. Sincerely, The SISS Staff
Photo credit: Karin Higgins/UC Davis
IN THIS EDITION :
Traveling
Employment
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
IGSPA Event
Juneteenth
Hats off to Diversity
International Festival
Farm to College
General Information
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Resources on the Website New information has been added to the SISS website specifically for spouses and partners of international students and scholars! For general information on local and regional clubs and for direct links, please visit the Local and Regional Resources page. There are also new opportunities to get involved on campus! Please visit the new “Get Involved” tab on the SISS website. The Families page will be updated through the quarter so check back often. We hope to see you at many events on campus!
SPECIAL U.S. DATES:
June 14th:
CAMPUS DATES: June 11th:
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Flag Day
June 21st: Father’s Day
Spring Quarter Ends
June 26th: Spring Quarter Grades Available on SISWEB
*SISS will be closed July 3rd for Independence Day.
TRAVELING Will you be traveling home or outside the U.S. this summer? If so, please be sure to get a travel signature on your I-20 or DS2019 if it has been more than a year since your document was last signed. Also, please check out our travel advisory for more
DEPENDENTS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT General Information on Dependent Visa Status: Listed below are the dependent statuses for the corresponding visas: Student or Scholar Status
Dependent Status
Eligible to Apply for Work Permission?
F-1
F-2
No
J-1
J-2
Yes, see J-2 Employment page for information
E-3
E-3D Dependent
Yes, contact Gayle Oberlies for more information
H-1B
H-4 Dependent
No
O-1
O-3
No
TN
TD
No
Click here for more information regarding your visa status.
Events and Opportunities
IGSPA Event
International Grad Students’ Partners Association
Spouse Event Networking: An essential skill to master in the U.S. Where: SISS University House Annex (behind SISS Main office) When: Friday, June 5th Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm You do not realize how valuable your network was until you have moved abroad. The good news is that this workshop will give you some tips to master networking skills and help you create your network faster. Networking is normally related to job hunting, but actually its same strategies are useful for socializing in a new culture like in the US. Catalina Gerstmann, MSc Ag. & Res. Economics and MSc Intl. Ag. Development, who came to the US with her husband, will teach us about strategies to build a successful network with professional or personal benefit. Come and participate in this hands-on workshop about networking. Refreshments will be provided. Read more about IGSPA on the last page of this newsletter!
Events and Opportunities
Hats Off to Diversity High Tea Fundraiser
*Proceeds for the tea go to paying tuition for kids in Zimbabwe.
Farm to College
Events and Opportunities
Join us for the 9th Annual Spring Farm to College! Farm to College is a celebration of local and sustainable food hosted on the Segundo Resident Area Lawn. Join the UC Davis campus community for a picnic on the lawn featuring fresh, local, sustainable food options, arts and crafts, live music, and more!
Entrees Ceviche Appetizer Un-Seafood Seitan Pico de Gallo Appetizer (v) Beef Barbacoa Street Tacos Seitan Street Tacos (v) Huevos Revueltos a la Cortijera Summer Citrus Free-Range Chicken Salad Summer Citrus Tofu Salad (v) Pure Country Pork Sandwich
Desserts Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies (v) Fair Trade Chocolate Brownies Locally Produced Ice Cream & Fresh Fruit Coconut Bliss Ice Cream (v) 1 swipe for meal plan holders - $14.75 for the general public $11.80 with UC Davis staff pin/ID card - $7.37 for children under 12
Beverages
Activities
Numi Iced Tea (v) Iced Water (v) Infused Water with Student Farm Produce (v) (v) = vegan vegetarian and gluten free options also available
Celebrate the food system at our interactive 2015 Farm to College sustainability showcase! Activities include, the Energy & Water Chal-
Entertainment Rockin' UC Davis Alumnus Alicia Murphy will be opening with live indie folk pop tunes, followed by a quick, easy and hilarious cooking demo by our very own Chef Sal. Big Sticky Mess will be closing the evening with their famous local funk flair. Bring your dancing shoes because these artists will have you on your feet!
Events and Opportunities
Juneteenth
Juneteenth 2015
Join Friends of the Davis Public Library on June 14 in celebrating the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas were finally liberated, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and began their journey toward equality under the laws of the United States of America. Juneteenth is a free family-friendly event featuring music, dance, poetry, arts and crafts and potluck dining. Look for the celebration on June 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Davis Veterans Memorial Center and the Davis Branch Library. Sponsors of the event include the Friends of the Davis Library, the Yolo County Library and the City of Davis, Culture Co-op and private donors. Mail donations to Friends of the Davis Library, P.O. Box 91, Davis, CA 95617.
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.
Happy Summer! Have a relaxing summer break. 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 on February 27th. The new International Center is scheduled to be completed in Fall 2016.
What type of events do you want? The SISS Outreach and Programs Team wants to plan events and activities that interest you. Please let us know if you have any ideas or if you would like to collaborate with us on future events and activities. Join the International Grad Students’ Partners Association! The mission of IGSPA is to create a network of international partners and spouses who will help each other with their new lives in Davis through exchanging information and tips about jobs, volunteer activities, events, ways to get involved in the Davis community, and more! For more information, contact Sol at igspassociation@gmail.com And visit the Facebook group at IGSPA! “Like” us on Facebook for Services for International Students &
continual updates on
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important information and fun events!
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“UC Davis Services for International
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Twitter! You can find live
Our office with be CLOSED July 3rd for Independence Day.
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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