DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES |
International Student Services |
2010-2011 Calendar of Events
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February
IC Hockey Game
Friday, February 4, 6:00 pm, meet at ISS office
Summer Experience Award Info Session
Thursday, February 10, 5:30 pm, GCC 103
Discover PDX: Monster Jam
Saturday, February 12, 1:00 pm, meet at ISS office
Global Spotlight: Bangladeshi Dance Session
Monday, February 14, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, GCC 103
International Seniors Meeting
Tuesday, February 15, 6:00 pm, GCC 103
Global Spotlight: International Mother Language Night
Tuesday, February 22, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Chapel
ISS Ice Cream Night
Wednesday, February 23, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, GCC 103
Bio Exam Review
Wednesday, February 23, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, GCC D
Hum Paper Editing Session
Thursday, February 24, 5:00 pm, GCC 103
International Film Festival
Friday, February 25, 8:00 pm, meet at ISS office
March
Immigration Session
Wednesday, March 2, 6:00 pm, Eliot 103
It's not too late...session (summer plans, volunteering, housing)
Thursday, March 3, 5:30 pm, GCC 103
Chem Exam Review
Thursday, March 3, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, GCC 103
Tax Workshop
Friday, March 4, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, ETC 211
Host Family Event
Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 pm, Vollum Lounge
Discover PDX: Underground Portland
Saturday, March 12, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, meet at the van parking lot
Getting a Drivers License
Wednesday, March 16, 5:30 pm, GCC 103
Global Spotlight: Zimbabwean Art Exhibition
Thursday, March 17, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, GCC C & D
Senior Feedback Session
Tuesday, March 22, 5:00 pm, GCC 103
Senior Feedback Session
Wednesday, March 23, 12:00 pm, GCC 103
Senior Feedback Session
Wednesday, March 23, 5:00 pm, GCC 103
Sping Break Trip to Bagby Hot Springs
Thursday, March 24, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, meet at Parking Lot
Tax Workshop
Friday, March 25, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, ETC 211
Hum Paper Editing Session
Thursday, March 31, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, GCC 103
ISS Ice Cream Night
Thursday, March 31, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, ISS office
April
Tax Workshop
Friday, April 1, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, ETC 211
Hello from Reed session
Friday, April 1, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Vollum 110
Bio Exam Review
Monday, April 4, 8:00 - 10:00 pm, GCC 103
Freshman Career Check In
Tuesday, April 5, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, GCC 103
ISS Team Softball Practice
Saturday, April 9, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, ODB Front Lawn
Chem Exam Review
Thursday, April 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, GCC 103
ISS Ice Cream Night
Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, ISS office
Discover PDX : Rafting
Saturday, April 23, 9:30 - 4:00 pm, meet at Parking Lot
Hum Paper Editing Session
Thursday, April 28, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, GCC 103
May
Freshman Feedback
Sunday, May 1, 13:00 - 15:00 pm, ODB Front Lawn
Bio Exam Review
Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, GCC 103
Freshman Feedback
Tuesday, May 10, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, GCC 103
Freshman Feedback
Wednesday, May 11, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, GCC 103
Freshman Feedback
Wednesday, May 11, 5:00 pm, GCC 103
ISS Ice Cream Night/I-20 Signatures
Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, GCC 103
Exchange Student Feedback
Friday, May 13, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, GCC 103
Hum Final Exam Review
Sunday, May 15, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, GCC 103
Language Scholar Feedback
Monday, May 16, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, GCC 103
Dinner Outing
Friday, May 20, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, meet at van parking
Summer BBQ with Career Services and SEEDS
Thursday, May 26, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, GCC 103
June
Summer Meeting for Seniors
Wednesday, June 22, 5:30 pm, GCC 103
Events Descriptions
February
Date: Friday, February 4
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: meet at ISS office
Audience: IC Mentors and mentees
Summer Experience Award Info Session
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come learn more about the Summer Experience Fellowship offered to
International Students. David and Julie will discuss and answer
questions regarding the application requirements, application process,
benefits of the program and how decisions are made.
You can find more information on SEA and download the application instructions at www.reed.edu/iss/sea.html . Please let us know if you have any questions.
Audience: F-1 Visa International Students
Discover PDX: Monster Truck Event
Date: Saturday, February 12
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: meet at ISS office
In February the Discover PDX program will be the "Monster Jam" monster truck event at the Rose Garden Arena. If you are unfamiliar with monster trucks, well...check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JqxWdI-fNY&feature=related .
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Global Spotlight: Bangladeshi Dance Session
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: GCC 103
Join us for this ISS-Global Spotlight Program event where we focus on Bangladesh and learn more about its culture through dancing. Witness some Bangladeshi hip-hop, learn some new moves or drop by just for some snacks and to say hi!
Date: Tueday, February 15
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Join us in discussing the experiences of your senior year and plans
for the future. David and Julie Kern Smith will answer questions related
to OPT, seeking work, applying and going to grad school, immigration
and many others. They will be joined by 3 recent Reed graduates that
will talk about their diverse experiences.
Audience: International Seniors
Global Spotlight: International Mother Language Night
Date: Tueday, February 22
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Chapel
More information coming soon.
Date: Wednesday, February 23
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come have ice cream with your fellow international students - an excuse to take a study break and see some familiar faces.
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Wednesday, February 23
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: GCC D
Come learn Biology and get help from tutors !
Audience: ISS/PMP
Date: Thursday, February 24
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come receive some assistance from DoJo writing tutors as you finish up your Hum paper. This is a drop-in session, so you can come and go as you see fit. Assistance and editing will be provided for students at ALL stages of the writing process.
International Film Festival: The Colors of the Mountain
Date: Friday, February 25
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Meet at ISS office
Come join us in this amazing trip into the rural areas of Colombia throught this great movie. Sign up for the lottery on the sheet on the door of the ISS office, GCC 103 by 5 pm on Friday February 18 and we will notify you if you're a winner by Monday, February 21.
You can watch the trailer here.
March
Date: Wednesday, March 2
Time: 6:00
Location: Eliot 103
This meeting is very important, especially if you are in the US on a F1 Visa. We will discuss important aspects about your stay here, courses, financial aid, financing, where and how much you can work, how to use OPT and plans after graduation. Participacion is highly encouraged.
Audience: ISS, especially F1 Visa students
It's not too late... Session (summer plans, volunteering, housing)
Date: Thursday, March 3
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: GCC 103
An opportunity for students to plan and find out more about summer experiences. Staff from Carrer Services, SEEDS and Residence Life will talk about opportunities for work, internships, vollunteering, housing and many other aspects important for ensuring a successful summer experience.
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: GCC 103
Come learn Chemistry and get help from tutors !
Audience: ISS/ PMP
Date: Friday, March 4
Time: 4:00- 5:00 pm
Location: ETC 211
Janie Hinkle-Clayton will be helping students complete their
taxes with the online program (Cintax) the College provides for
international students to complete their federal income taxes.
Computers will be available for use during the workshop. Janie will
also be able to answer questions regarding your Oregon income taxes.
Depending how much of the Cintax online form you've completed, you might need to bring the following:
- Passport number
- Dates of your days in and out of the US
- W-2
- 1042S form (if applicable)
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Friday, March 9
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Vollum Lounge
Host families are invited to meet with the students for a wonderful night of board games and fondue.
Audience: Students and their host families
Discover PDX: Underground Portland
Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: meet at Parking Lot
In March the Discover PDX program will lead you on a tour of the sordid streets of Portland's Old Town and Chinatown, including some of the legendary underground Shanghai Tunnels. For more information about the tour you can access the following link: https://www.portlandwalkingtours.com/tours/underground_portland.php .
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Wednesday, March 16
Time: 5:30pm
Location: GCC 103
Session for the students interested in getting a Drivers License in the US. Join us in learning more about studying for the exam, getting driving experience and taking the actual exam. Students that have already received the Oregon Drivers License will join us and talk about their experiences in the process.
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Global Spotlight: Zimbabwean Art Exhibition
Date: Thursday, March 17
Time: 4:00 -7:00pm
Location: GCC C & D
Global Spotlight Program and Zimbabwe Artists Project join hands in
this event to put together a display of various pieces of artwork made
by women that provide us with a glimpse of day-to-day lives of the
people in Weya, Zimbabwe.
Snacks and drinks will be served.
Audience: All Campus
Date: Wednesday, March 22
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come tell us about your experiences at Reed, with problems and opportunities you've encountered here. David will be present to listen to your suggestions and participate in the feedback process with specific questions. We appreciate very much your presence in this session. Dinner will be provided by ISS.
Audience: ISS Seniors
Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come tell us about your experiences at Reed, with problems and opportunities you've encountered here. David will be present to listen to your suggestions and participate in the feedback process with specific questions. We appreciate very much your presence in this session. Lunch will be provided by ISS.
Audience: ISS Seniors
Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come tell us about your experiences at Reed, with problems and opportunities you've encountered here. David will be present to listen to your suggestions and participate in the feedback process with specific questions. We appreciate very much your presence in this session. Dinner will be provided by ISS.
Audience: ISS Seniors
Spring Break Trip to Bagby Hot Springs
Date: Thursday, March 24
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: meet at Parking lot
Join ISS and head out to the Bagby Hot Springs (http://www.bagbyhotsprings.org)
for a short (3 miles round trip), beautiful hike through a Late
Successional Reserve Forest with spectacular sights. Upon arriving at
the bath houses, enjoy the natural hot springs. We will bring some food
with us but feel free to bring your own snacks as well. Bring shoes you
are comfortable walking in for the short hike and bring bathing suits
for the hot springs.
We plan to leave at 9am and be back at Reed around 4:30pm.
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Friday, March 25
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: ETC 211
Janie Hinkle-Clayton will be helping students complete
their taxes with the online program (Cintax) the College provides for
international students to complete their federal income taxes.
Computers will be available for use during the workshop. Janie will
also be able to answer questions regarding your Oregon income taxes.
Depending how much of the Cintax online form you've completed, you might need to bring the following:
- Passport number
- Dates of your days in and out of the US
- W-2
- 1042S form (if applicable)
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Thursday, March 31
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come receive some assistance from DoJo writing tutors as you finish up your Hum paper. This is a drop-in session, so you can come and go as you see fit. Assistance and editing will be provided for students at ALL stages of the writing process.
Audience: ISS/ PMP students
Date: Thursday, March 31
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: ISS Office
Come have ice cream with your fellow international students - an excuse to take a study break and see some familiar faces.
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
April
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: ETC 211
Janie Hinkle-Clayton will be helping students complete
their taxes with the online program (Cintax) the College provides for
international students to complete their federal income taxes.
Computers will be available for use during the workshop. Janie will
also be able to answer questions regarding your Oregon income taxes.
Depending how much of the Cintax online form you've completed, you might need to bring the following:
- Passport number
- Dates of your days in and out of the US
- W-2
- 1042S form (if applicable)
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Vollum 110
Join us in congratulating the admitted International freshmen at
Reed! Admissions office staff will talk about the guidelines of
contacting your students and talking to them about Reed and you will
sign up to later receive the names and details of the students assigned
to you. We can't wait to have you at this exciting meeting!
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Monday, April 4
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come learn Biology and get help from tutors !
Audience: ISS/PMP
Date: Thursday, April 5
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Thinking about opportunities and planning for a career are best done as early as possible. Thus, we invite the ISS Freshmen to join us in an informative sessions about their future. Representants of Career Services will be there to talk about and assist you in starting planning for your post-Reed career.
Audience: ISS Freshmen
Date: Saturday, April 9
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: ODB Front Lawn
Every Renn Fayre, there are softball games on Saturday and Sunday morning. Students create teams, often based on majors, departments, and dorms. ISS will have a team this year!
Practice this Saturday! No experience required. Come, play and represent your country!
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Thursday, April 14
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: GCC 103
Come learn Chemistry and get help from tutors !
Audience: ISS/ PMP
Date: Wednesday, April 20
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come have ice cream with your fellow international students - an excuse to take a study break and see some familiar faces.
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 9:30 - 4:00 pm
Location: meet at Parking Lot
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Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Thursday, April 28
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come
receive some assistance from DoJo writing tutors as you finish up
your Hum paper. This is a drop-in session, so you can come and
go as you see fit. Assistance and editing will be provided for
students at ALL stages of the writing process.
Audience: ISS/ PMP students
May
Date: Sunday, May 1
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: ODB Front Lawn
Every Renn Fayre, there are softball games on Saturday and Sunday morning. Students create teams, often based on majors, departments, and dorms. ISS will have a team this year! Practice this Sunday! No experience required. Come, play and represent your country!
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Date: Wednesday, May 4
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come learn Biology and get help from tutors !
Audience: ISS/PMP
Date: Tuesday, May 10
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come tell us about your experience in your first year at Reed, with problems and opportunities you've encountered here. David will be present to listen to your suggestions and participate in the feedback process with specific questions. We appreciate very much your presence in this session. Lunch will be provided by ISS.
Audience: ISS Freshmen
Date: Wednesday, May 11
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come tell us about your experience in your first year at Reed, with problems and opportunities you've encountered here. David will be present to listen to your suggestions and participate in the feedback process with specific questions. We appreciate very much your presence in this session. Lunch will be provided by ISS.
Audience: ISS Freshmen
Date: Wednesday, May 11
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come tell us about your experience in your first year at Reed, with problems and opportunities you've encountered here. David will be present to listen to your suggestions and participate in the feedback process with specific questions. We appreciate very much your presence in this session. Dinner will be provided by ISS.
Audience: ISS Freshmen
Date: Wednesday, May 11
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come have ice cream with your fellow international students - an
excuse to take a study break and see some familiar faces. Also, don't
forget to get your I20/DS-2019 Signed Up! Very important if you're
going back home (or anywhere outside the US) over the summer break.
Audience: ISS
Date: Friday, May 13
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: GCC 103
Come tell us about your experience at Reed, with problems and opportunities you've encountered here. David will be present to listen to your suggestions and participate in the feedback process with specific questions. We appreciate very much your presence in this session. Lunch will be provided by ISS.
Audience: Exchange Students
Date: Wednesday, May 15
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: GCC 103
Come study Hum and get help from tutors for the Hum final!
Audience: ISS/ PMP mentors
Date: Monday, May 16
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: GCC 103
Come tell us about your experience in at Reed, with problems and opportunities you've encountered here. David will be present to listen to your suggestions and participate in the feedback process with specific questions. We appreciate very much your presence in this session. Snacks will be provided by ISS.
Audience: Language Scholars
Date: Friday, May 20
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: meet at the van parking
More information coming soon.
Audience: ISS Students and Scholars
Summer BBQ with Career Services and SEEDS
Date: Thursday, May 26
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: GCC 103
More information coming soon.
June
Date: Wednesday, June 22
Time: 5:30pm
Location: GCC 103