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October 2015
October 31st
Halloween
November 1st
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2AM. Set your clock back one hour.
October 7th:
10th Day of Instruction Deadline for late fee payment, to drop certain courses, and more.
October 28th: Course Registration Appointment Times Available on SISWEB
SPECIAL U.S. DATES: CAMPUS DATES:
Welcome!
Spotlight: International Student Organizations
Club Announcements
Upcoming Events and Opportunities International Festival
Prepare for the Career Fair
International Café
Halloween Party
General Information
*SISS will be closed November 11th through 13th.
SISS University House
IN THIS EDITION OF THE SISS STUDENT NEWSLETTER
WELCOME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ENJOY YOUR FALL QUARTER!
Welcome, new students! Welcome back, continuing students!
Please be sure to get a travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 if it has been more than a year since your document was last signed. Also, please check out our travel advisory for more infor-mation and tips.
Whether you are studying at UC Davis for one quarter or multiple years,
we encourage you to experience the United States outside of Davis!
Explore the USA Student Tour website, a sponsor of SISS Orientations,
and check out the hand crafted student tours that leave from Davis!
Travel Reminder:
Fall marks the beginning of exciting time on campus. We hope you are enjoying your new classes and get to participate in the many fun activities hosted throughout campus.
Before you know it, the holiday season will begin! For international students traveling outside the US during the holiday breaks at Thanksgiving in November or the Winter Break in December, now is a good time to plan your travel and get your papers in order.
Spotlight International Student Organizations
Fall Quarter General Meeting
Student Community Center, Meeting Room D (Second Floor)
Thursday, Oct. 1, Thursday, 6:30-7:30 PM
Would you like to learn more about UC Davis International Students Club and our events for this quarter? Want to connect with other international students on campus? Then you should come to our Fall Quarter General Meeting!
Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1649960818575532/
Hope to see you there!
Best,
International Students Club, Admin
No matter what your interests are, there is a student
organization for you!
These featured clubs have missions to create a community for international
students on campus.
Check out this International Club:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CLUB
Spend some time searching through the UC Davis OrgSync Search
Tool. All registered organizations have a page on this site. You can
learn more about the organization and find links to the organizations’
websites, Facebook pages, and more.
Spotlight International Student Organizations
DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ALLIANCE (DISA)
DISA (pronounced as deeza): promotes cultural interactions and mutual understanding between domestic and international students, inspiring the community to become global citizens.
creates an open environment/space where both international students and domestic students can interact, get to know each other, and share their global experiences.
promotes the rich cultural activities of international students, domestic students, and the bigger Davis community by holding social events as well as culturally-specific events and activities.
Come to our events:
Weekly Lunch Gatherings
On the West Quad Wednesdays, starting on Sept. 30,12-2pm
First Meeting
SISS University House Annex (Entrance next to Voorhies) Tuesday, Oct .6, 6-7pm
Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/disaucdavis/ to stay updated about our upcoming events. We look forward meeting you!
Check out this International Club:
Club Announcements TGSA
Presented by Taiwanese Graduate Student Association (TGSA)
Invitation for all Taiwanese UCD students and those who are interested in networking with Taiwanese UCD graduate students!
Please register at: https://docs.google.com/a/ucdavis.edu/forms/d/1cAtrLlK9In7Xoa
Come to join us! Well-rounded information on life in Davis and refreshments will be provided! You will learn how Taiwanese students thrive in Davis and how you can be one of them! Looking forward to
see you there!
If you have any questions or you want more information, please email us at [email protected]
Taiwanese Graduate Student Welcome Party
Time: 10/03/2015 Sat. 10:30-13:00
Location: Solano Community Center (2500 Solano Park)
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The fifth annual International Festival will be held on October 4, 2015 at Central Park in Davis, 401 C. St. Davis, CA 95616 from 12 noon to 5 pm.
This festival is put on by the International House Davis to promote “Unity in Diversity” in the community.
We invite cultures from all over to come together for a day and participate in various festivities such as seeing what the entertainment stage has to offer, partaking in arts and crafts, sampling food from all over the world at our ethnic food vendors and many more activities. The International Festival offers fun for the whole family at no cost. All we ask of you is to have fun and experience the world on this special day!
Events and Opportunities International Festival
Events and Opportunities Prepare for the Career Fair!
International Students: Prepare for the Fair
Come learn how to make the most of the Fall Internship and Career Fair as an international student! Find out how to prepare yourself and your resume, who to see at the fair, what to wear and how to talk to employers about your hiring eligibility.
Location: 114 South Hall
Date/Time: Friday, October 9, 12:10-1:30 pm
Katie Cates
Program Coordinator, Health and Biological Sciences | Internship and Career Center
International Cafes are an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with international and domestic students! Help yourself to free food and drinks and participate in the themed craft or activity.
When: Date to be announced (during week of October 19th)
Where: Student Community Center, Multipurpose Room
Time: 2 - 4 PM
We are always looking for student-led themed craft or activity ideas! In
previous years, we have had henna, origami, card making, and more. If
you have a theme idea, please contact Robin Ducatillon at
Events and Opportunities International Café
Sponsored by:
Time:
Friday, October 30th, 6pm-9pm
Location:
International House 10 College Park
Davis, CA 95616
Dress up in your best Halloween Costume for a chance to enter a contest!
Events and Opportunities Halloween Party
Presented by:
SISS Global Ambassadors & Club-I
Contact the Global Ambassadors on Facebook for more information.
General Information
Sincerely,
The Services for International Students and Scholars
Have a wonderful Fall Quarter!
Read next month’s Newsletter for upcoming events, updates, and more!
Photo from the International Center Groundbreaking Ceremony in February.
The new International Center is scheduled to be completed in Summer 2016.
“Like” us on Facebook for continual updates on important
information and fun events!
“UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars”
And now, SISS tweets! follow us on Twitter! You can find live
updates and photos at @ucdSISS_events !
Tammy Silver
Mary Clabaugh
Emily Taylor
Kathy Lighthall
Christopher Porter
Assistant Director
Student Advisor
Student Advisor
Intake Advisor
Intake Advisor
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 [email protected].
SISS International Student Advisor Contact Information
(SISS)
Monday—Friday, 9am—Noon and 1pm—4pm
For appointments call: 530-752-0864 ext. 0
*SISS will be closed November 11th through 13th.
