Office of International Students and Scholars

International Center

Calendar

Spring/Summer Semester 2008

Events are held in the International Center (Smith Gym, Room 214) unless otherwise noted.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
Date Event Time

1/2

New Student Orientation: Pizza and Game night in the IC with International Students’ Council

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

1/4

Coffee Hour: ‘American Dream’
To conclude New Student Orientation, join us for the first coffee hour of the spring semester and see the IP staff and your Peer Mentors starring in this drama/comedy.

3:00 p.m.

1/11

Coffee Hour: Yoga
University Recreation Yoga Demonstration.  Come flex with us!

3:00 p.m.

1/16

Education Abroad Re-entry Workshop

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

1/17

International Students’ Council Meeting
Welcome back!  Join us for the first council meeting of the semester!

5:00 p.m.

1/18

Coffee Hour:  Xinjiang (Shinjang) Uyghur Autonomous Region of the Chinese Border: The Place of Wonders
Tursunjan Ablekim will lead us in a discussion about this fascinating region of the world

3:00 p.m.

1/21

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The International Center will be closed today in recognition and remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

1/22

Student Health Insurance Information Session
WSU Health and Wellness Services (HWS) in collaboration with OISS will present an informational session to answer students’ questions regarding the U.S. Health Care System and more specifically the current WSU Students’ Health Insurance policy.

*This Session will take place in HWS (Washington Building Multi-purpose room)

4:00 p.m.

1/23

International Center Film and Discussion Series
An Inconvenient Truth

This is the first film in a new monthly IC Series addressing issues of globalization through contemporary film.  The International Peer Mentors will introduce and lead a discussion following the film.

5:30 p.m.

1/25

Coffee Hour: Hip-Hop Dance Lesson
Join us again this week for our weekly Coffee Hour program as we move and groove to the sounds of hip-hop.

3:00 p.m.

1/29

Information Session: Washington State University’s MBA Program
Thinking about graduate school or applying for your MBA?  Check out what WSU has to offer! 

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

1/31

International Students’ Council Meeting

5:00 p.m.

Date Event Time

2/1

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.

2/4

Connect to Success: Resume Workshop
Career Services in collaboration with an International Center Events Planner, Rachelle Geyer, will offer tips on building the perfect Resume. 

3:30 p.m.

2/8

Coffee Hour: Student Organization Presentation
Join us this week with special guests from the IRSO: Rotaract

3:00 p.m.

2/14

International Students’ Council Meeting

5:00 p.m.

2/14

International Center Valentine’s Day Program
Join us in the IC for a romantic holiday movie. Bring your friends and loved ones

7:00 p.m.

2/15

Coffee Hour: Chinese/Lunar New Year
Students from various international registered student organizations will present on the celebrations of this holiday.

3:00 p.m.

2/17

IALC/Internatioanal Center Ski Trip
Join us for an all day ski trip to Look Out Pass.  This event is open to all students, but you must pre-register.  Contact the International Center (isctr@wsu.edu) for more information.  Limited tickets available!

 

2/20

International Center Film and Discussion Series
Yellow Asphalt
This is the second film in a new monthly International Center Series addressing issues of globalization through contemporary film.  The International Peer Mentors will introduce and lead a discussion following the film.  Leading this discussion are Joe Philavanh and Akiko Ono.

5:30 p.m.

2/22

Coffee Hour: Focus on Colombia
Join us for our weekly Coffee Hour program.  This week, undergraduate student Mauricio Cifuentes, will engage us in a bit of South American culture.

3:00 p.m.

2/22 Friends Orientation
All student participating in the Campus Friends Program this semester are welcome and encouraged to join in this orientation and activity.  Refreshments will be provided
4:30.-6:30 p.m.

2/28

International Students’ Council Meeting

5:00 p.m.

2/29

Coffee Hour: Focus on Saudi Arabia
Join us for our weekly Coffee Hour program.  This week, a group of WSU students from Saudi Arabia will share a bit of their culture with us and lead us in a discussion about their country.

3:00 p.m.

2/29

International Graduate Student Coffee Talk
This month the Vice President of the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), Rose Phal, will introduce GPSA services to you and discussion involvement opportunities for international graduate students.

6:00 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!

 

8/14 Internatioanal Peer Mentor Training TBD
8/15 International Peer Mentor Training TBD
8/18-8/22

New International and Exchange Student Orientation

http://www.ip.wsu.edu/oiss/students/incoming-students/orientation.shtml

 
8/22 Friends and Family Student Orientation TBD
8/22

Coffee Hour: Harry Potter Sequal

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.
8/26 International Students' Council Executive Team Meeting 5:00 p.m.
8/27 Friends and Family Student Orientation 2:00 p.m.
8/28 Friends and Family Student Orientation 4:00 p.m.
8/29 Coffee Hour: TBD 3:00 p.m.

 

 

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