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Critical Thinking, Academic Research & Global Citizenship in the 21st Century
July 12, 2021 | Laurel Pehmoeller, Multimedia Specialist, Office of Global Affairs, University of Connecticut UConn Extends a Virtual Welcome to ECNU Students Last week, UConn Global kicked off a new virtual program, in partnership with East China Normal University (ECNU), called “Critical Thinking, Academic Research and Global Citizenship in the 21st Century”. East China […]
Posted on July 12, 2021

An illegal gold rush is igniting attacks on Indigenous people in the Amazon
July 6, 2021 | National Geographic | Scott Wallace, Professor of Journalism, University of Connecticut "As tensions between illegal gold miners and Indigenous communities erupt into open violence in the Brazilian Amazon, legislators allied with right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro are aggressively pursuing measures aimed at curtailing protections of the territories and rights of Indigenous people. […]
Posted on July 6, 2021

UConn Joins Global Network of Autism Researchers
June 18, 2021 | The Connecticut Autism and Language Lab has partnered with seven universities in as many different countries — six of which are Universitas 21 members — to form the U21 Autism Research Network.
Posted on June 18, 2021

UConn Partners with FutureLearn to Expand Digital Education Presence Globally February 23, 2021
The University of Connecticut has partnered with FutureLearn, one of the world’s leading social learning platforms, to begin offering courses globally as massive open online courses.
Emily Zangari
VIDEO: UConn Students From China Get to Attend In-Person Classes at Home February 3, 2021
UConn students from China are taking in-person classes 7,300 miles from Connecticut, thanks to partnerships with two Chinese universities.
Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
‘These Were Haunting Events’: Researchers Study Migrant Precarity During Pandemic in US, India January 5, 2021
An interdisciplinary group of researchers is designing a toolkit of methods to study the problems faced by migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tom Breen
UConn Magazine: For Scott Wallace, Remote Learning Means Getting Off the Beaten Path December 16, 2020
The photographer and National Geographic contributor shares some of the hard-won wisdom he imparts to UConn’s lucky journalism students.
Lisa Stiepock
A Call to Action for Science December 8, 2020
Three UConn researchers are among a group of scientists calling on policymakers and the public to put data and scientific evidence at the heart of fraught questions like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elaina Hancock

8/3 Virtual Interviews | Ask Me Anything - International Students

Virtual Interviews | Ask Me Anything - International Students

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Virtual

UConn international students are invited to join the Center for Career Development to learn about Virtual Interviews.
During this session you will learn:
- Types of virtual interviews
- How to prepare your surroundings
- How to set up your technology
- Resources to assist with interview preparation

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ds_gWvrGf-xbkcxAcfEqqpzaOdFH-qEufFRx31yAYw4/edit

We welcome questions and participation in this engaging session.
For questions, reach out to Desirée Martino at desiree.martino@uconn.edu.

Contact Information: desiree.martino@uconn.edu
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8/5 STEM OPT Extension Workshop

STEM OPT Extension Workshop

Thursday, August 5th, 2021

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Other
Online

This session is for UConn students who graduated from a STEM major, and who are currently on post-completion OPT. The STEM OPT Extension grants you a 24-month extension of your current post-completion OPT. This session will cover rules specific to STEM OPT and the application process.

If you will apply for STEM OPT Extension, this workshop is required. Attend before you apply for STEM OPT.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=ma1a9c1fe37df39bd606e9d6fef346785

Meeting number:
120 135 0490

Password:
STEM2021

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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8/6 J-1 Scholar Orientation

J-1 Scholar Orientation

Friday, August 6th, 2021

01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Other
Online

ORIENTATION All J-1 scholars are required to attend a mandatory orientation about the J-1 visa regulations, life at UConn, and how ISSS can support you. Orientation sessions are held online via webex on the first Friday of each month.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=m543cd2a4860cbf74fc2cfcc06403bef9

Meeting number:
120 333 9515

Password:
j1scholar21

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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8/10 Post-Completion OPT Workshop

Post-Completion OPT Workshop

Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Other
Online

Do you want to work in the U.S. after you graduate? Are you on an F-1 visa? Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation.

This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Spring 2021 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=m8a46d3119858ba933dc15639c82cefc6

Meeting number:
120 435 3274

Password:
OPT2021

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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8/16 CPT/Pre-Completion OPT Workshop

CPT/Pre-Completion OPT Workshop

Monday, August 16th, 2021

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Other
Online

This session is for F-1 students who will do an internship or work off-campus before graduating, or for students who have internships and clinical placements as part of your academic curriculum. All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), even if unpaid and required for your class or program.

If you are considering a future off-campus work opportunity or placement, you are required to attend this workshop before you apply for CPT or Pre-Completion OPT with ISSS.

How yo join:

Meeting link:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=mefbe8348bbba95bd4bf622399d34b9cf

Meeting number:
120 722 1770

Password:
CPT2021

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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8/18 EGL 101 Presentation

EGL 101 Presentation

Wednesday, August 18th, 2021

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Other
VIRTUAL

Join us in learning more about Experiential Global Learning program options, finances, academics and more!

Contact Information: Experiential Global Learning, egl@uconn.edu
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8/27 New Students Meeting - Hartford & GBLC Campuses Neena Kapoor

New Students Meeting - Hartford & GBLC Campuses Neena Kapoor

Friday, August 27th, 2021

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Other
Online

Meet your ISSS Advisor! Join Neena to learn about UConn, ISSS, and ask any questions that you have as a new student. Learn about how to submit arrival documents, complete ISSS online orientation and how to contact ISSS for support. You will also be able to meet other international students from your department and school/ college. Neena advises all students and scholars at the Graduate Business Learning Center and downtown Hartford programs, including School of Social Work.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=m1f0520ee4c72568b7129f3ef80d59677

Meeting number:
120 543 0213

Password:
Newstudent21

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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8/27 ISSS New Student Meeting- Nadine Boudissa

ISSS New Student Meeting- Nadine Boudissa

Friday, August 27th, 2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Other
Online

Meet your ISSS Advisor! Join Nadine to learn about UConn, ISSS, and ask any questions that you have as a new student. Learn about how to submit arrival documents, complete ISSS online orientation and how to contact ISSS for support. You will also be able to meet other international students from your department and school/ college. Nadine advises all students and visiting scholars in the School of Engineering, Materials Science and MEM programs. Nadine also advises incoming exchange students at the Storrs campus, and is a point of contact for sponsored J-1 students and scholars (e.g. Fulbright, USAID, IREX).

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m1f90821e96bf6edfede33b066d270efa

Meeting number:
120 716 8616

Password:
Newstudent21

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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8/27 New Student Meeting For Stamford Campus Students: Meet Lulu Dong

New Student Meeting For Stamford Campus Students: Meet Lulu Dong

Friday, August 27th, 2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Other
Online

Meet your ISSS Advisor! Join Lulu to learn about UConn, ISSS, and ask any questions that you have as a new student. Learn about how to submit arrival documents, complete ISSS online orientation and how to contact ISSS for support. You will also be able to meet other international students from your department and school/ college. Lulu advises all students and scholars at the Stamford and Waterbury campuses.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=mc6547df1e0b8425ee5d8f380ea2ae017

Meeting number:
120 359 8000

Password:
Newstudent21

Contact Information: international@uconn,edu
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8/27 ISSS New Student Meeting- Annie Casarella

ISSS New Student Meeting- Annie Casarella

Friday, August 27th, 2021

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Other
Online

Meet your ISSS Advisor! Join Annie to learn about UConn, ISSS, and ask any questions that you have as a new student. Learn about how to submit arrival documents, complete ISSS online orientation and how to contact ISSS for support. You will also be able to meet other international students from your department and school/ college. Annie advises all Storrs campus students and scholars in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, and the Schools of Business, Nursing and Pharmacy. Annie also advises all undecided majors (ACES) and all general/individualized majors.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=mc6b7542e4f4cf5728bb76e3fb610a399

Meeting number:
120 822 5339

Password:
Newstudent21

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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8/27 ISSS New Student Meeting- Leslie Lawrence

ISSS New Student Meeting- Leslie Lawrence

Friday, August 27th, 2021

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Other
Online

Meet your ISSS Advisor! Join Leslie to learn about UConn, ISSS, and ask any questions that you have as a new student. Learn about how to submit arrival documents, complete ISSS online orientation and how to contact ISSS for support. You will also be able to meet other international students from your department and school/ college. Leslie advises all international students and visiting scholars at the School of Law, and at the Storrs campus she advises all students and scholars in Life Science fields, including Biology, EEB, MCB and Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Hearing/Speech/Language Development, Education, and Humanities fields such as Languages, Culture and Literature, Philosophy, History and English and area/culture studies.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m038b35195d1b491e5a717ec89dc74c6b

Meeting number:
120 102 3553

Password:
Newstudent21

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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8/27 ISSS New Student Meeting- Sarah Manning

ISSS New Student Meeting- Sarah Manning

Friday, August 27th, 2021

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Other
Online

Meet your ISSS Advisor! Join Annie to learn about UConn, ISSS, and ask any questions that you have as a new student. Learn about how to submit arrival documents, complete ISSS online orientation and how to contact ISSS for support. You will also be able to meet other international students from your department and school/ college. Sarah advises all international students and scholars in Social Sciences programs, including Economics, Geography, Sociology, Linguistics and Communications. She also advises all international students and scholars in the School of Fine Arts, and UCAELI students.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m87899ed0635a4dfdf541985ea3445428

Meeting number:
120 752 8124

Password:
Newstudent21

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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8/27 ISSS New Student Meeting-Leslie Lawrence

ISSS New Student Meeting-Leslie Lawrence

Friday, August 27th, 2021

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Other
Online

Meet your ISSS Advisor! Join Leslie to learn about UConn, ISSS, and ask any questions that you have as a new student. Learn about how to submit arrival documents, complete ISSS online orientation and how to contact ISSS for support. You will also be able to meet other international students from your department and school/ college. Leslie advises all international students and visiting scholars at the School of Law, and at the Storrs campus she advises all students and scholars in Life Science fields, including Biology, EEB, MCB and Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Hearing/Speech/Language Development, Education, and Humanities fields such as Languages, Culture and Literature, Philosophy, History and English and area/culture studies.

How to join:

Meeting link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m038b35195d1b491e5a717ec89dc74c6b

Meeting number:
120 102 3553

Password:
Newstudent21

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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