ISO STUDENT NEWS

Friday, October 18, 2-5 PM 📍 Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons

Searching for ways to engage with the Rochester community? Whether you're interested in cultural experiences, spiritual development, support services, or simply having fun, the ISO Community Resource Fair has something for everyone! Stop by to connect with fantastic on- and off-campus organizations and learn about their resources and engagement opportunities. Plus, enjoy free snacks, swag, and the opportunity to win raffle prizes including a JBL portable Bluetooth speaker, JBL wireless headphones, and a fitness tracker! Click here to register.

Friday, October 25, 11 AM 📍 Zoom

F-1 work permission for graduating international students requires planning and preparation! Join ISO for a detailed discussion about F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) - what it is, how to apply for it, and how to use it. In addition to detailed guidance on applying for OPT, this workshop will also offer information about travel during OPT, unemployment during OPT, the STEM OPT extension, and transitions to the H-1B Temporary Worker visa category. This program is open to F-1 international students from all UR academic divisions, both graduate and undergraduate. Students can apply for post-completion OPT up to 90 days before their program completion, so if you will be graduating this term - this is the time to start planning! Click here to register for the webinar.

Want to come work for the ISO? We're hiring an undergraduate or graduate U of R student as a Marketing Assistant who will create promotional materials to advertise ISO events. Apply through Joblink by October 28! The Job ID is 26512.

Saturday, November 9, 3:30 - 8:30 PM 📍 20 Carlson Road

Join the ISO for a fun-filled evening at Radio Social in Rochester! Enjoy bowling, classic games like shuffleboard and table tennis, and indulge in delicious brick-oven pizza. It's the perfect opportunity to experience a lively social atmosphere with fellow international students! Free tickets will go on sale at 7 pm on Thursday, October 17.

The ISO in partnership with the International Students’ Association (ISA) will be organizing an International Fair on Friday, November 22 from 4-6 PM as a part of the university’s International Education Week. We are looking for any student organizations which represent a culture, serve international students, or promote study abroad to attend. Participation would involve tabling for your organization and providing fun interactive games and displays for table visitors. If you are interested in joining, please register through the International Fair Spreadsheet by Friday, October 25.

Join us for SWARM: Risk Reduction and opioid overdose prevention training on October 17th at 3:30pm in the Genesee 325. SWARM: Risk Reduction focuses on reducing harms related to alcohol and cannabis. All attendees (over age 18) will receive a free Narcan kit. Registration is required, and the training is open to all students. Brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office and Interfraternity Council.

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind sensory experience at our Mindful Eating Pop-Up: Blindfold Tasting event on Oct 18th, 12-1pm in front of Douglass Hall. We’ll provide FREE food (savory and sweet) and beverages, and with your sense of sight out of the picture, you’ll have the chance to truly savor every bite and sip. Whether you’re looking to enjoy some delicious food or curious to learn more about mindful eating, this event is the perfect lunchtime break. Note that the blindfolding activity is optional, all forms of participation are welcome!

The Mindfulness University Project is recruiting students to become mindfulness facilitators on campus! Our Mindfulness Facilitator Training Workshop is happening on Oct 25th at 4:40-7:00 PM in Genesee 325. Learn about the history and science behind mindfulness, how to guide a trauma-informed practice, and receive common troubleshooting tips to confidently guide others on their mindfulness journey. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Registration is required for this event.

This three-part Greene Center series is designed specifically for international students who are looking to navigate the internship and job market in the United States. By attending all three sessions, you will learn how to develop a strategy for your job and internship search, how to network in the U.S. and why it is important for propelling you toward career success, and how to leverage the resources available to you while at the University of Rochester. The series is open to all undergraduate and graduate students in Arts & Sciences and Hajim.

Part 1: Developing Your Strategy

Thursday, October 31st, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Gowen Room, Wilson Commons

Register here

Part 2: Networking Essentials

Thursday, November 7th, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Gowen Room, Wilson Commons

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Part 3: Maximizing Resources

Thursday, November 14th, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Gowen Room, Wilson Commons

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