The UCIE Student Connection - October 18, 2017

The UCIE Student Connection Newsletter
 
The International Student's Weekly Update On Events and Announcements-October 18, 2017
Global Connections: Mock Job Interviews
 
Practice your Interviewing Skills! Experience a 5 minute mock interview with a staff member from the Career Center and receive feedback from professionals on areas to improve. RSVP Required. To reserve your spot, email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu

Friday, October 20th, 2-4pm
Student Union 108E
UCIE Winter Coat Runs
 
Winter is coming! Prepare yourself by getting a good winter coat. UCIE will be providing transportation to Burlington Coat Factory, an economical retail store where you can buy good winter clothes, during the following dates and times:
 
Sunday, October 22 @ 2pm
Sunday, October 29 @ 2pm

To sign up, please email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
Practice Your English with American Friends!
 
Practice your English with American friends twice a week at the UCIE Convo Club. Just show up and join fun topics every session!
 
Every Monday from 3-4pm
Every Thursday from 1-2pm

Student Union E190

For questions, email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
Pumpkin Carving at Scare Fair
 
Enjoy the American holiday tradition of pumpkin carving during WSU's Scare Fair. Event also includes fun games, prizes, and popcorn. You won't want to miss this!
 
Friday, October 27th
1-4pm
Student Union Atrium
Represent your Country During International Education Week 2017
 
International Education Week is a week celebrating the benefits of international education and cultural exchange.
 
Represent your country during our regional celebrations by decorating a table that showcases your country. To reserve a table, email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
 
Regional Celebration will be as follows:
Celebrate Latino America-Monday, November 13th, 12-2pm
Celebrate Africa and the Middle East-Tuesday, November 14th, 12-2pm
Celebrate Europe-Tuesday, November 14th, 3-5pm
Celebrate Asia-Thursday, November 16th, 12-2pm

Deadline to sign up: Wednesday, November 1st
Admission & Immigration Walk-In Hours

The UCIE Admissions Team will start accepting official transcripts from new incoming students on October 2nd at the following walk in hours: 
 
  • Monday - Noon to 1pm
  • Tuesday- 9am to 10am
  • Wednesday- 3pm to 4pm
  • Thursday- 9am to 10am
  • Friday- 2pm to 3pm
The UCIE immigration window will be open Fall 2017 for the following hours:
  • Monday, 9-11am
  • Tuesday, 9-11am
  • Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm
  • Thursday, 1:30-3:30pm
  • Friday, 9-11am
OPT Application Submission for Fall 2017
 
If you are an international student graduating in Fall 2017 semester, you may start applying for OPT on September 18, 2017.
                                           
Please use the link below to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application: OPT
 
Choose an OPT start date between 12/16/2017 and 2/13/2018. The final date for fall 2017 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is February 2, 2018.
 
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for fall 2017 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.
Fake FBI Calls
 
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).
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
 
Application available from Oct 20, 2017-January 15, 2018.
Perform at Diwali Celebration!
 
The Indian Student Association is seeking students who are interested in performing at this year's Diwali Celebration (10/29/2017). If you are interested in performing please contact the ISA via: isa-sa@wright.edu
 
Practice space and times can be found below:
 
People who would like to use the Studio B for their dance practices are welcome in these timings.
 Studio B timings are as follows:
Monday and Wednesday 7 - 10pm
Thursday 5 - 10pm
Tuesday 4 - 7pm
Friday 4 - 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 1 - 8 pm

 
Land of Illusion!
 
Experience the Land of Illusion during the Wright Fright Night. Only $10 per ticket. Tickets are sold at box office (023 Student Union) until Oct 19th. Wright 1 card required during purchase.
 
Friday, October 20th, 
8pm-2am

 

 
National Coming Out Days 2017
 
Enjoy the following National Coming Out Day(s) events hosted by WSU's LGBTQA Affairs.
 
Feel free to take this survey: QPOC Survey

For questions, email petey.peterson@wright.edu
 
Dayton's Jack-O-Latern Glow
 
Free event. The park paths will be lit with glowing Jack-O-Laterns and activities around the park. Bring a flash light and dress for the weather. Costumes welcomed.
 
Saturday, October 21st, 7-9:30pm
@Pondview Park (2320 Pondview Drive, Kettering, Ohio)

 

 
Ohio Renaissance Festival
 
Experience 16th Century England with over 150 costumed characters. 
 
Saturday and Sundays till Oct 29th, 10:30am-6pm
@10542 E. State Rd 73, Waynesville, Ohio
No transportation provided
Tickets available here: Ohio Renaissance Festival
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.
Live Music at the Greene!
 
Shop at the Greene while enjoying live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 6-10pm.   

@ 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio
Free!
No transportation provided.
Join This Free Workout Group!
Join a FREE boot camp workout every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Suitable for both beginners and advance members. Great way to make American friends and stay healthy. All you need to bring is workout clothes, sneakers, and water.


Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm
Warm ups begin at 6pm at the fountains in Riverscape MetroPark (as seen in picture). 
No transportation provided
If needed, consider using the RTA Public Transportation System