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OCTOBER 2010Act for the World: Forum on the UN Millennium Development GoalsTuesday, October 5, 6PM- 8:30PMTripp Commons, Memorial UnionLearn about the UN Millennium Development Goals through in-teractive exhibits and lectures. Also, discover how YOU can get involved in goal related projects hosted by community organiza-tions and begin to build your global competency skills.
Taste of Cultures: Discover Cyprus!Thursday, October 7, 6PM-8PMOn Wisconsin Room, Red Gym and ArmoryLearn about the cultures and customs of Cyprus while enjoying authentic food from the region. All for free! Space is limited; arrive early!
LGBTQ Fall SocialTuesday, October 12 6PM-8PMMSC Lounge , Red Gym and ArmoryEnjoy Latin music and food in a festive environment. This in-clusive social presents a perfect evening for taking a break from studies, making new friends, and having fun.
Writing Resumes and Cover LettersWednesday, October 13, 5PM- 6:30PMMedia Room, Red Gym and ArmoryBegin to prepare for your search for a job, internship or volun-teer work in the States by learning how to to create a US style resume and cover letters, which will get you noticed in the job market.
Success Lunch Series: Academic SuccessThursday, October 14, 12PM-1:30PMMSC Lounge , Red Gym and ArmoryAre you stressed about studies? Worried about how to study smarter and perform well on exams? Join us to discover tips for succeeding academically and for managing time and stress well.Free, but registration is required; limited to the first 30 students to register at [email protected].
Success Lunch Series: Academic IntegrityTuesday, October 26, 12PM-1:30PMMSC Lounge , Red Gym and ArmoryLearning is best in an atmosphere of honesty and trust. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with important UW-Madison rules regarding all forms of cheating, plagiarism and fraud..
Millennium Development Goals AwarenessProject Community Sevice DaySaturday, October 23, 8AM-6PMCommunity Agency TBALearn about one of the United Nations Millennium Goals by teaming up with MDGAP in the community for a day of hands-on experience and community service.
NOVEMBER 2010
Taste of Cultures: Discover Nigeria!Thursday, November 4, 6PM-8PMOn Wisconsin Room, Red Gym and ArmoryLearn about cultures and customs of Nigeria this evening while enjoying authentic food from the region. All for free! Space is limited; arrive early!
Alumni Coffee Social (Tentative)Friday, November 5, 3PM-5:30PMMSC Lounge, Red Gym and ArmoryJoin recent UW-Madison alumni for a discussion about applying for and working in the USA. Get tips from those who know! Enjoy light refreshments.
Informational Interviewing and Networking in the StatesTuesday, November 9, 5PM-6:30PMRoom 4151, Grainger HallGetting a job starts long before the interview process. Learn more about social tools that are used in the US to assist in the job search and how to connect with orga-nizations and people in businesses who may provide opportunities later on.
Success Lunch Series: Communicating Across CulturesThursday, November 11, 12PM-1:30PMMSC Lounge, Red Gym and ArmoryAre you wondering what people are saying, not getting jokes, or just having a hard time understanding others? You’re not alone. Come share your stories and learn more about the American culture you are living in.
International Education Week Photo ExhibitMonday, November 15-Friday, November 19, 8AM-8PM2nd Floor Gallery Red Gym and ArmoryCelebrate International Education Week by taking in an
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SEPTEMBER 2010New Student Shopping TripTuesday, August 31, West Towne Shopping MallStock up on all the items you’ll need for the upcoming school year! Join ISS as we take students to West Towne Shopping Mall in Madison. The FREE shuttle bus service will pick-up students at the Memorial Union front entrance every hour from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. After shopping, students may choose to be dropped off at Memorial Union or the Eagle Heights Community Center. The last bus will return to campus at 9pm. For shopping infor-mation at the mall, visit http://www.shopwesttowne-mall.com/shop/westtowne.nsf/index. For exact bus schedule see: http://iss.wisc.edu/programs/index.html.
LGBTQ Social: S’mores and More!Friday, September 10, 6PM-8PMPicnic Point, Circle #2An inclusive ISS social event for all LGBTQ international students and friends and allies of LGBTQ students. Spend a relaxing evening with nature walks, music, a bonfire by the lake, good company, and a chance to enjoy an American favorite… S’Mores!
Fall Pre-Game Party and Badger Football GameSaturday, September 11. Party: 9:00 a.m., MSC Lounge. Game: 11 a.m., Camp Randall Stadium.Join ISS and others to watch the Badgers play a game of Ameri-can football against the San Jose Spartans. A great day of sports, food, fun and friends.
Success Lunch Series: Managing Finances Wednesday, September 22, 12PM-1:30PMMSC Lounge, Red Gym and Armory Managing finances while in the States presents special challeng-es.Learn about the US banking system and sound strategies for managing your money while in Madison. Free, but registration is required; limited to the first 30 students to register at [email protected].
Working in the US Wednesday, September 29, 6:30PM-8:00PMMedia Room, Red Gym and Armory Gain knowledge about the US job culture, policies that govern international student employment, and how to get and maintain campus jobs. Resources to make your job search easier will also be covered.
exciting exhibit of prize-winning photos taken by UW-Madi-son international students. Roses from the South: Rethinking Gender Analysis in World PerspectiveMonday, November 15, 4:00PM8417, Sewell Hall, Social Science BuildingJoin ISS, the Center for Research on Gender and Women, and others to hear Raewyn Connell, Social Science Professor at the University of Sydney, Australia speak on issues of identity, gender relations and social change.
Immigrant/Non-Immigrant Employment OptionsThursday, November 18, 6:30PM-8:00PMMedia Room, Red Gym and ArmoryStudents are invited to listen to an immigration lawyer discuss immigrant and nonimmigrant employment in the US and to learn about options after graduation, including the H-1B Visa.
DECEMBER 2010
International Student Graduation CelebrationWednesday, December 8, 5PM- 7PMWisconsin Alumni Association LobbyAll graduating international students and departing exchange students are invited to celebrate their achievements at UW-Madison with the Wisconsin Alumni Association, ISS and oth-ers. Guests are welcome. Registration is requested. See future notices for registration information.
*For more information and updates read ISS’online newsletter, Access ISS at www.iss.wisc.edu.
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International Student Services
716 Langdon StreetRoom 217 Red GymMadison, WI 53706
(608) 262-2044
Office Hours10:00AM-4:00PMMonday-Friday
Details and UpdatesFor More Information:www.iss.wisc.edu/programs/
Find us on [email protected]
Cover photo: RED LANTERNSBy Yao Yang
Second Place Winner, 2008Category: International Places
INTERNATIONAL REACHReach is a unique volunteer program which placesinternational students and family members in local schools, campus venues, and communityorganizations for short presentations on their countries, cultures and current global issues. Learn how to enroll at http://iss.wisc.edu/reach/.
MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS AWARENESS PROJECT MDGAP is designed to educate the campus about the United Nations Millennium Development Goals which deal with urgent global challenges, including extreme poverty, hunger, universal education, gender equality, child mortality maternal health, HIV/AIDS, malaria, environmental sustainability and global partnerships. The project also links students with goal related research, internship and volunteer opportunities. For more information see: www.iss.wisc.edu/mdgap.
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BRIDGE INTERNATIONALFRIENDSHIP PROGRAMBRIDGE pairs new international students with American students based on similar interests, personalities, and needs. BRIDGE provides new international students with a friend, ally, resourceperson and cultural navigator. For learn more, see http://iss.wisc.edu/bridge/.
GLOBAL GRADUATES ANDPARTNERS PROGRAMGGAPP is a new ISS initiative which matches in-ternational graduate students with American gradu-ate students. For more information on how to get involved, visit the ISS Office, Room 217 in the Red Gym and Armory.
