Calendar

Date	Event	Time
8/1--8/10	**Please note that the IC is moving back to the Compton Union (CUB) room L46 and will temporarily be closed. You can come to see us in our new location beginning on 11 August! If you have questions or need to get in touch with International Center staff, please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars at 509-335-4508 or oiss@wsu.edu
8/11	CUB re-opens! Everyone is welcome to come and visit us in our new location in CUB L46!
8/14	International Peer Mentor Training	TBD
8/15	International Peer Mentor Training	TBD
8/18-8/22	New International and Exchange Student Orientation Learn about Orientation
8/22	Coffee Hour: Harry Potter Sequel This is a continuation of the skit from the Peer Mentor Kick-off. Will Harry be successful at WSU? Come and find out!	3:00 p.m.
8/25	Friends and Family Student Orientation	3:00 p.m.
8/26	Friends and Family Student Orientation	12:30.-1:30 p.m.
8/26	International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting	5:00 p.m.
8/27	Make-Up Academic Advising Session This session is mandatory for all new undergraduate international students who arrived late or missed the academic sessions during orientation week. (CUB 310)	3:00-5:00 p.m.
8/28	Friends and Family Student Orientation	3:30-4:30 p.m.
8/29	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.
8/29	iGPSA Social Event All new international graduate students are invited to join the 'international Graduate and Professional Association' (iGPSA) for a fall welcome and social at Zoe Underground (located under the K-House on campus). Partners and families of international graduate students are welcome to attend.	5:00-6:30 p.m.

Date	Event	Time
9/1	IC is closed in recognition of U.S. Labor Day
9/2-9/6	CUB Grand Re-Opening Celebration Week For a detailed schedule of events, pleae check out the Comption Union's Website: http://cub.wsu.edu/	All Week
9/2	International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting	4:45 p.m.
9/3	Study Abroad Fair on the Mall Education Abroad's bi-annual fair gives WSU students a chance to learn about study abroad, international exchange and internship opportunities available to them.	10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
9/3	Coffee Break in the International Center Stop in the International Center and take a mid-day break! We will have an activity for those interested in participating. Otherwise, feel free to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.	2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
9/3	Culture Fair/Taste of Culture Join us on the main floor of the CUB (in the Lair/on the Mall) for this event full of entertainment, food and good company! Belly Dancing, Taiko Drums, IRSOs and more!	3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
9/3	Faces of America Written entirely from interviews and workshops held across the country Faces has been described as the first truly multicultural portrayal of Americans ever created, and "edu-tainment" at its best. Part of the CUB Grand Re-Opening Celebration in the CUB Auditorium	6:30 p.m.
9/3	IC Global Film and Discussion Series: The Linguists WSU is honored to host Gregory Anderson who will screen this not-yet released film with us on the WSU Campus. The screening of this Film is sponsored by International Students' Council and Global Studies. Join us for an introduction by one of the linguists at 8:30 p.m. in the CUB Auditorium. Screening of Film to follow.	8:30 p.m.
9/4	International Center Open House Stop in the new International Center (CUB L46) and learn about our programs and events this semester. This is also an opportunity to learn more about International Programs at WSU.	9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
9/4	International Students' Council Meeting Welcome back to all of the International Registered Student Organizations! (IRSOs). Our first council meeting will be held in the new Int’l Center in the CUB at 5pm on Thursday, 4 September. Please make sure that your IRSO is represented at this meeting.	5:00 p.m.
9/5	CUB Grand Re-Opening Formal Ribbon Cutting Ceremony *Please note, no coffee hour this Friday. Join us on the Mall for the official opening of YOUR newly remodeled Compton Union!	3:00 p.m.
9/9	English Conversation Table Everyone is welcome to join us for our lunchtime drop-in English Conversation Table program in the International Center. This is an informal way for English Language Learners to have the opportunity to converse with native speakers in a non-academic setting. Bring your own lunch. Coffee/Tea and snacks will be provided.	12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
9/9	International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting	4:45 p.m.
9/10	Education Abroad Re-entry Workshop For WSU students who spent last semester or summer on an educaiton abroad program. Welcome back! This program is an opportunity for you to share your experiences abroad, what you miss about your host country and how it feels to be back.	5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
9/11	International Students' Council Meeting Please make sure that your IRSO is represented at this meeting.	5:00 p.m.
9/12	Coffee Hour This week Mauricio Cifuentes will lead a discussion about Ferdinand's Creamery...there may even be free samples! Coffee/Tea and snacks provided by ISC *Please remember, Coffee Hour is now held in Butch's Den (CUB L60)	3:00 p.m.
9/13	Party in the Park ISC's annual party in Reaney park (downtown pullman) is free and open to the public! This year a variety of music from Scotland to the Philippines, local food vendors, international registered student organizations, and activities for the whole family! This event is sponsored by International Students' Council and is put on to connect the international population at WSU to the community beyond the campus.	12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
9/15-9/19	Dining Services' Culinary Passport This week, in the Dining Centers on campus, taste cuisne from Spain	All Week
9/16	English Conversation Table Everyone is welcome to join us for our lunchtime drop-in English Conversation Table program in the International Center. This is an informal way for English Language Learners to have the opportunity to converse with native speakers in a non-academic setting. Bring your own lunch. Coffee/Tea and snacks will be provided.	12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
9/16	International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting	4:45 p.m.
9/18	International Students' Council Meeting Please make sure that your IRSO is represented at this meeting.	5:00 p.m.
9/19	Coffee Hour Down, Set, Hike! This week we'll take a closer look at American Football. Coffee/Tea and snacks provided by ISC *Please remember, Coffee Hour is now held in Butch's Den (CUB L60)	3:00 p.m.
9/19	International Up All Night Sponsored by Student Involvement. For more information and a complete schedule of Up All Night events: http://www.getinvolved.wsu.edu/default.asp?PageID=1795	9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
9/20	WSU Football If you purchased your tickets to the WSU vs. Portland State Football game, join other students and OISS staff at Martin Stadium to cheer your Washington State University Cougars on to vicotory! GO COUGS!	4:00 p.m.
9/21	Excursion to Kamiak Butte for all GLOBAL BRIDGE Program participants *More information to come. Contact the International Center if you have any questions.	TBD
9/23	English Conversation Table Everyone is welcome to join us for our lunchtime drop-in English Conversation Table program in the International Center. This is an informal way for English Language Learners to have the opportunity to converse with native speakers in a non-academic setting. Bring your own lunch. Coffee/Tea and snacks will be provided.	12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
9/23	International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting	4:45 p.m.
9/26	Coffee Hour TBD	3:00 p.m.
9/26	Coffee Talk for International Graduate and Professional Students Learn more about obtaing funding for your research as a graduate student.	TBD
9/30	English Conversation Table Everyone is welcome to join us for our lunchtime drop-in English Conversation Table program in the International Center. This is an informal way for English Language Learners to have the opportunity to converse with native speakers in a non-academic setting. Bring your own lunch. Coffee/Tea and snacks will be provided.	12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
9/30	International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting	4:45 p.m.

Date	Event	Time
10/1	IC Global Film and Discussion Series: Good For Her This film examines the factors creating the cosmetic surgery boom in Seoul today through a montage of personal narration, contemporary news clips, film footage from the 1960s to the present day, street advertisement copy, and interviews that break down culturally-specific concepts of power within Korea's patriarchal society. (47 min)	5:30p.m.
10/2	Cougars Rockin the Vote Day As the U.S. presidential election draws near, conversations of democracy and voting will be addressed throughout campus. Join in the activities on the Terrell Mall today for a day of thoughtful discussions and engagment.
10/2	International Students' Council Meeting Please make sure that your IRSO is represented at this meeting. ISC council meetings are open to everyone.	5:00 p.m.
10/3	Coffee Hour Join us this week for a presentation by the India Students' Association. Coffee/Tea and snacks provided by ISC *Please remember, Coffee Hour is now held in Butch's Den (CUB L60)	3:00 p.m.
10/6	Global Citizenship 101 This workshop is desinged to prepare students to get the most out of their international education experience living and studying with people from different cultures. We will take an in-depth look at cross-cultural interactions that WSU students have had and challenge you to think critically about the cultural values and belief-systems that come in to focus while living within a global community. This workshop is free and open to everyone. Please sign up in advance by contacting the Internatioanl Center.	4:00 p.m.
10/7	English Conversation Table Everyone is welcome to join us for our lunchtime drop-in English Conversation Table program in the International Center. This is an informal way for English Language Learners to have the opportunity to converse with native speakers in a non-academic setting. Bring your own lunch. Coffee/Tea and snacks will be provided.	12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
10/7	International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting	4:45 p.m.
10/9	Reception for Fall 2008 Orientation Assistants If you were an OA during the fall 2008 New International Student Orientation Program, you are invited to join us for a relaxing evening of fun and good company! Pizza will be provided. *Please RSVP to Denise Keeton by Friday, 3 October	5:00 p.m.
10/10	Coffee Hour Join us for this week's Coffee Hour Program with the Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Coffee/Tea and snacks provided by ISC *Please remember, Coffee Hour is now held in Butch's Den (CUB L60)
10/11	ISA's Annual India Night Join the India Students' Association in the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum for their annual India Night celebration.	6:00 p.m.
10/11	CSSA's Melody in the Moonlight Join the Chinese Students and Scholars Association for their mid-Autumn festival in Todd 116. More information online at: http://cssa.wsu.edu/cssa.aspx	7:00 p.m.

Date	Event	Time

Date	Event	Time

Date	Event	Time
6/3	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
6/5	New International Student Summer Admit Check-In Required immigration check-in and mini-orientation for all summer session 2 admits	3:00 p.m.
6/6	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.
6/10	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
6/13	Coffee Hour: Film and Discussion ('Hairspray')	3:00 p.m.
6/17	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
6/19	New International Student Summer Admit Check-In Required immigration check-in and mini-orientation for all summer session 3 admits	3:00 p.m.
6/20	Coffee Hour: Film	3:00 p.m.
6/24	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
6/27	Coffee Hour: Board Games	3:00 p.m.

Date	Event	Time
7/1	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
7/3	**International Center Closed-Staff Retreat	All Day
7/4	U.S. Independence Day Looking for something to do today? Join the IC and the IALC at teh Pullman Fireworks. Contact us for more information. **IC will be closd today in ovservation of Independence Day
7/8	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
7/11	*Please note, no Coffee Hour program today
7/15	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
7/18	Coffee Hour: Social Mixer with IALC	3:00 p.m.
7/22	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
7/25	Come and say good-bye to the International Center's temporary home in Smith Gym 214
	**Please note that the IC is moving back to the Compton Union (CUB) room L46 and will temporarily be closed. You can come to see us in our new location beginning on 11 August!

Date	Event	Time
8/1--8/10	**Please note that the IC is moving back to the Compton Union (CUB) room L46 and will temporarily be closed. You can come to see us in our new location beginning on 11 August! If you have questions or need to get in touch with International Center staff, please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars at 509-335-4508 or oiss@wsu.edu
8/11	CUB re-opens! Everyone is welcome to come and visit us in our new location in CUB L46!
8/14	International Peer Mentor Training	TBD
8/15	International Peer Mentor Training	TBD
8/18-8/22	New International and Exchange Student Orientation Learn about Orientation
8/22	Coffee Hour: Harry Potter Sequel This is a continuation of the skit from the Peer Mentor Kick-off. Will Harry be successful at WSU? Come and find out!	3:00 p.m.
8/25	Friends and Family Student Orientation	3:00 p.m.
8/26	Friends and Family Student Orientation	12:30.-1:30 p.m.
8/26	International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting	5:00 p.m.
8/27	Make-Up Academic Advising Session This session is mandatory for all new undergraduate international students who arrived late or missed the academic sessions during orientation week. (CUB 310)	3:00-5:00 p.m.
8/28	Friends and Family Student Orientation	3:30-4:30 p.m.
8/29	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.
8/29	iGPSA Social Event All new international graduate students are invited to join the 'international Graduate and Professional Association' (iGPSA) for a fall welcome and social at Zoe Underground (located under the K-House on campus). Partners and families of international graduate students are welcome to attend.	5:00-6:30 p.m.

Date	Event	Time
3/5	International Women’s Day Celebration Join us in the Library atrium for a banquet celebrating International women.	12:00 p.m.
3/10- 3/14	Spring Break! Enjoy your time off!
3/18	Income Tax Assistance for International Students International students are invited to receive help from tax experts and use the computers here at the International Center to complete income tax forms.	5:00-7:00 p.m.
3/19	International Center Film and Discussion Series “No Logo” Come enjoy this compelling film about globalization. The International Peer Mentors will lead a discussion following the film.	5:30-7:00 p.m.
3/21	Coffee Hour: Personal Safety and Self Defense Demonstration Join two members of International Students’ Council, Tarandeep Dhaliwal and Eda Yagiz, as they lead us through UREC Wellbeing Program. R.A.D is a nationally recognized personal safety and self defense organization which has been promoting increased safety measures and basic self defense techniques for all participants.	3:00 p.m.
3/27	International Students’ Council Meeting	5:00 p.m.
3/28	Coffee Hour: TBD Join us for our weekly social event!	3:00 p.m.
3/28	International Graduate Student Coffee Talk The Office of International Students and Scholars will be leading a discussion on work visas and permanent residency. Please join us and learn some valuable information.	6:00 p.m.

Date	Event	Time
4/1	IALC Group Visit To the International Center	11:00 a.m.
4/3	International Recognition Reception Banquet recognizing the supporters of international education. (Honors Hall Lounge Room 110)	3:30 p.m.
4/3	International Students’ Council Meeting We will hold run off elections during this meeting	5:00 p.m.
4/4	Coffee Hour: Reflection on WSU Student/Faculty Service Learning Program in China	3:00 p.m.
4/9	International Film and Discussion Come enjoy this compelling film about globalization. The International Peer Mentors will lead a discussion following the film.	5:00 p.m.
4/10	Tax Assistance Workshop	5:00 p.m.
4/11	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.
4/17	International Students’ Council Meeting	5:00 p.m.
4/18	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.
4/25	International Graduate Student Coffee Talk Come join us for a research showcase.	6:00 p.m.

Date	Event	Time
5/2	Latin Night in the International Center Bienvenidos a la noche latina	5:30 p.m.
5/8	New International Student Summer Admit Check-In	3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
5/9	Coffee Hour: Summer Kick-Off	3:00 p.m.
5/16	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.
5/23	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.
5/30	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.

Date	Event	Time
6/3	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
6/5	New International Student Summer Admit Check-In Required immigration check-in and mini-orientation for all summer session 2 admits	3:00 p.m.
6/6	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.
6/10	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
6/13	Coffee Hour: Film and Discussion ('Hairspray')	3:00 p.m.
6/17	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
6/19	New International Student Summer Admit Check-In Required immigration check-in and mini-orientation for all summer session 3 admits	3:00 p.m.
6/20	Coffee Hour: Film	3:00 p.m.
6/24	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
6/27	Coffee Hour: Board Games	3:00 p.m.

Date	Event	Time
7/1	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
7/3	**International Center Closed-Staff Retreat	All Day
7/4	U.S. Independence Day Looking for something to do today? Join the IC and the IALC at teh Pullman Fireworks. Contact us for more information. **IC will be closd today in ovservation of Independence Day
7/8	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
7/11	*Please note, no Coffee Hour program today
7/15	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
7/18	Coffee Hour: Social Mixer with IALC	3:00 p.m.
7/22	English Conversation Table Bring your lunch and engage in discussion. Everyone (all language levels) welcome to attend!	12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
7/25	Come and say good-bye to the International Center's temporary home in Smith Gym 214
	**Please note that the IC is moving back to the Compton Union (CUB) room L46 and will temporarily be closed. You can come to see us in our new location beginning on 11 August!

Date	Event	Time
8/1--8/10	**Please note that the IC is moving back to the Compton Union (CUB) room L46 and will temporarily be closed. You can come to see us in our new location beginning on 11 August! If you have questions or need to get in touch with International Center staff, please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars at 509-335-4508 or oiss@wsu.edu
8/11	CUB re-opens! Everyone is welcome to come and visit us in our new location in CUB L46!
8/14	International Peer Mentor Training	TBD
8/15	International Peer Mentor Training	TBD
8/18-8/22	New International and Exchange Student Orientation Learn about Orientation
8/22	Coffee Hour: Harry Potter Sequel This is a continuation of the skit from the Peer Mentor Kick-off. Will Harry be successful at WSU? Come and find out!	3:00 p.m.
8/25	Friends and Family Student Orientation	3:00 p.m.
8/26	Friends and Family Student Orientation	12:30.-1:30 p.m.
8/26	International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting	5:00 p.m.
8/27	Make-Up Academic Advising Session This session is mandatory for all new undergraduate international students who arrived late or missed the academic sessions during orientation week. (CUB 310)	3:00-5:00 p.m.
8/28	Friends and Family Student Orientation	3:30-4:30 p.m.
8/29	Coffee Hour: TBD	3:00 p.m.
8/29	iGPSA Social Event All new international graduate students are invited to join the 'international Graduate and Professional Association' (iGPSA) for a fall welcome and social at Zoe Underground (located under the K-House on campus). Partners and families of international graduate students are welcome to attend.	5:00-6:30 p.m.

Office of International Students and Scholars

International Center

Fall Semester 2008