Upcoming Events

 

	International Education Week: November 16-20 The Office of International Programs (OIP) is coordinating IEW events on the College Park campus from November 16th through the 20th, including a kickoff celebration, the Liberian Ambassador M. Nathaniel Barnes, and a Scottish Dance Club. Click here for more information and the calendar of events
	Work Visas, OPT, & Green Cards: What You Should Know to Find a Job Friday, November 6 11 - 1pm 1202 Martin Hall Sponsored by: Engineering Co-op & Career Services Confused about options for staying and working in the United States after graduation? Worried about the H1B quota? The School of Engineering is pleased to sponsor a seminar presented by two experienced immigration attorneys. Topics will include a detailed discussion of the H1B visa, which is the most popular work visa in the US, Optional Practical Training (OPT), and options for pursuing permanent residence through employment. In addition, our speakers will provide practical strategies for talking to employers about work visa issues during interviews. Our guest speakers, Mark Rhoads and Helen Konrad, are from the law firm of McCandlish Holton.
	International Student Internship Workshop November 19 11:30-2pm University Career Center and The President’s Promise 3rd floor, Hornbake Library, South Wing Presenting: UCC/TPP, School of Engineering, and IES Information on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 students and Academic Training for J-1 students. Explanation of the Engineering Co-op & Career Services Office’s ENCO 099 course. Information on how to find an internship, challenges that international students face, and University Career Center services. This workshop is open to international students who have been in F-1 or J-1 status for at least one academic year and who are eligible for CPT or AT.
	International Coffee Hour: Every Week! Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:30pm Dorchester Hall, Ground Floor Lounge
	Scholar Orientation: Every Wednesday Orientation for J-1 researchers, short-term scholars, professors, interns and trainees is held every Wednesday morning from 10:00am - 12:00pm*. Attendance at orientation is required as soon as possible after your arrival at the university. Click here for more information