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The UCIE Student Connection Newsletter
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The International Student's Weekly Update On Events and Announcements-January 10, 2018
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Global Connections: Meet & Greet, Games, and Food!
For this Friday's Global Connection, get to know the UCIE staff and new students while enjoying free pizza, board games, and a group game of Family Feud (If you do not know how to play, we will teach you). We hope to see you there!
Friday, January 12th, 3-4pm
Student Union E190
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Practice Your English!
Practice your English with American friends at the UCIE Conversation Club (Convo Club). Enjoy fun topics, a great environment, and friends from around the world.
Survey results show that students who attend Convo Club increase in:
Sessions take place:
Every Monday from 3-4pm
Every Thursday from 1-2pm
*Note there will be no Convo Club on Monday, January 15th. The University will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Air Force Museum: No More Seats Available
The UCIE will be visiting the USA's National Air Force Museum this Saturday. We have received an overwhelming amount of interest for this trip. Please note that we have ran out of seats for the UCIE Shuttle. Students who were not able to get a seat in the shuttle are welcome to still attend but must find their own mode of transportation. For questions, email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
Saturday, January 13th, 1-3pm
For those using the UCIE shuttle, please meet in front of the Student Union Entrance by 12:15pm sharp.
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International Friendship Program
Join the UCIE International Friendship Program for a chance to be match up with an American host for the Spring 2018 semester.
To learn more, visit this link:
bit.ly/ucie-host Applications must be submitted by this Friday (January 12th) in order to join for the Spring 2018 semester.
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Snowboarding and Skiing at Perfect North Slopes
Get the most out of this winter season by experiencing the winter sports of skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing.
Only $50 per person (includes equipment, lessons for both skiing and snowboarding, and transportation).
Limited spots available. Register at this link: www.bit.ly/UCIE-Ski
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Audition to Perform at the Wright State International Festival
Represent your culture by auditioning to perform at WSU's largest international festival of the year, the Wright State International Festival, on March 24th.
Cultural performances are encouraged. Group or individual performances are also welcome.
Sign up for a 5 minute audition slot by emailing catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
Auditions will take place on Wednesday, January 31st, between 10am-4pm.
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Immigration Walk-In Hours
The UCIE immigration Walk-In Advising hours for the remainder of Spring 2018:
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OPT Application Submission for Spring 2018
If you are an international student graduating in the Spring 2018 semester, you may start applying for OPT on January 28, 2018.
Please use the link below to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application: OPT
Choose an OPT start date between April 28, 2018 and June 27, 2018. The final date for Spring 2018 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is June 15, 2018.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for Spring 2018 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.
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Spring Break Trip: 2018 Civil Rights Pilgrimage
The Wright State University-sponsored civil rights pilgrimage trip is dedicated to martyrs and heroes of the movement. Explore the significance of 1968 from historical and contemporary perspectives. Visit New Market, TN, Nashville, TN, Memphis TN and Little Rock, AR.
February 27-March 3, 2018
For more information on this trip, including price, please visit: Civil Rights Pilgrimage
For questions, email nycia.lattimore@wright.edu, 937-777-5645
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Spring Break Trip to the West!
This spring break visit famous sites like the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Las Vegas, and so much more.
February 26-March 3, 2018
Only $350 per person (Includes lodging, activities, ground transportation, and 11 out of 17 meals). Flight not included in price.
Limited spots available. Register at this link: West Trip
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Wright Alert Resources
Wright State University places the safety and security of its students, employees, and visitors as its highest priority. To keep you informed in emergency situations, Wright State has developed a comprehensive emergency notification system. The purpose of this system is to keep students and employees informed about emergencies and life threatening situations on campus. To sign up, please visit: Wight State Alert
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Raider Ride Campus Transportation
During Spring semester, Monday through Friday, The Raider Ride provides transportation to and from Raider Lot 20, the residential communities, and the McLin Gym at the Nutter Center. Service is not available during university observed holidays, and breaks.
2017-2018 Raider Ride Shuttle will not service the Avalon and Ivy Manor apartments.
For schedule, please visit: Raider Ride Schedule
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Dunbar Library Updated Hours
Please see below updated hours for the Dunbar Library. As always, staff are available by appointment.
Spring Semester Hours Dunbar Library
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - midnight
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - midnight
For hours of other library service areas please refer to the Dunbar Wire blog or the calendar of library hours and events at libraries.wright.edu/calendar.
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Greene CATS Public Transit Flex Route Student Semester Pass Bundle
Greene CATS Public Transit has launched a new Student Semester Bundle Pass that began December 1st. Check image in this ad for more information:
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Phone Scams
Please be reminded that Police, the Internal Revenue Service, the FBI, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, and other government agencies will *never* call you to ask for money or threaten your arrest.
If you receive such a phone call, the caller often knows the name of the intended victim and has called a personal cell phone number, as well as a work number, to reach intended victims. In addition, the originating telephone number used by the scammer is displayed or "spoofed" as that of the telephone number of a Government Office. At this time we have not yet had reported instances in Ohio.
If a student (or faculty/staff) have any concerns about the legitimacy of a phone call from the FBI or another U.S. Government Agency, they can request the name of the agent and state they will call them back at the main number for the field office or resident agency. For Cincinnati, that would be (513) 421-4310, for Dayton (937) 222-7485, for Columbus (614) 224-1183, for Cambridge (740) 432-7416, for Athens (740) 593-6473, and for Portsmouth (740) 354-5645 or hang up immediately. If you have any questions, please contact the UCIE or the Wright State University Police department (775-2111).
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Great On Campus Job: Be an RA Next School Year
Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2018-Spring 2019 Resident Assistant (RA) positions. RAs will be assigned to a residential community as determined by Residence Life and Housing. Those hired as RAs receive a full meal plan, housing on campus, and more. Learn more here: RA Application
Deadline to apply:January 15, 2018.
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Experience the 2nd Street Market
Experience our local farmer's market. Enjoy food, music, local farmers, bakers, culinary specialist, and more.
Thursdays (11am-3pm), Fridays (11am-3pm), Saturdays (8am-3pm), and Sundays (11am-3pm)
@ 600 E 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio
No transportation provided.
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Ice Skating at Riverscape MetroPark
Ice skate outdoors in the heart of downtown at Riverscape Metro Park. $7 for admission and shoe rentals.
@111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45402
For more information and times, visit this link: Ice Skating Downtown
* No transportation provided
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Local Events?
Learn of more upcoming local events by visiting: Dayton Local Website
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