Table of Contents
- Wright State Biggest Multicultural Event - 'Wright State International Festival'
- Reference Works and Chinese New Year Celebrations
- UCIE Convo Club on Multiple Days
- OPT Application for Spring 2016
- Valentines Day Dance(DJ) Night
- Scholarship Workshop by Raider Connect
- Spring Semester Open Immigration Advising
- Auditions for Wright State International Festival
- Attention International Students: Tax Season is Here
- Walk-in Hours for Advisors and Documents
- Salsa Samba Night
1.) Wright State Biggest Multicultural Event - 'Wright State International Festival'
International Friendship Affair (IFA) currently named 'Wright State International Festival' is an annual event organized by the University Center for International Education to give the WSU students an opportunity to share their cultural heritage with surrounding communities. This is a chance for you to share your talents and cultural heritage with every one by performing (Dances, songs, play instruments etc.).
Do You want to participate in 'Wright State International Festival' 2016 on Sunday, April 3rd ? This year’s theme is “Innovations Around The World”.
PERFORMANCE – If you want to put on an artistic performance you may dance, play instruments, sing a song etc. Please contact Anoop at ucie19@wright.edu and he will provide you with the information that you need. The performance slots are expected to be no longer than 10 minutes.
TABLE DISPLAY – You can help to create the most colorful and interesting features of the Wright State International Festival: the Table Displays. This is your opportunity to present your culture and traditions of your home country by using interactive media, posters, books or any artifacts that you may have brought from your country. You are more than welcome to contact Dez or Dubem at (isidore.munyeshuli@wright.edu or ucie5@wright.edu) and they will provide you with the information that you need. The table displays must be ready by 12:30 pm on April 3rd, 2016 and the displays are expected to be open until 4:30 pm.
For more information contact Anoop at ucie19@wright.edu or Chugo at ucie18@wright.edu
2.) Reference Works and Chinese New Year Celebrations:
Do you know how to cite your work? Do you want to know how? Please join this session for a quick presentation on an easy way to cite your references. Also, join the chinese students and scholar association to celebrate Chinese New Year.
For more information contact Anoop at ucie19@wright.edu or Chugo at ucie18@wright.edu
- Date: February 5
- Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM
- Location: UCIE Conference Room (E-190 Student Union)
- Free Admission
***Refreshments will be provided***
3.) UCIE Convo Club on Multiple Days
Want to practice your English? Interact with native English speakers and improve your skills in a fun and friendly environment. For questions, contact Catherine Hernandez at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu.
- Date: Every Monday and Thursday
- Time: 3 - 4PM
- Location: UCIE Conference Room (E-190 Student Union)
4) OPT Application Information for Spring 2016
International students graduating spring 2016 may begin applying for OPT on February 1, 2016. The final date for spring 2016 graduates to apply for OPT is June 15, 2016.
Choose an OPT start date between 5/1/2016 and 6/29/2016.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding potential graduation for spring 2016 semester, do not apply for OPT until you are certain about graduation.
5) Valentines Day Dance Night
During the season of love, on behalf of the annual celebration of Valentine's, we celebrate the essence of genuine love, respect and appreciation for each other as it provides the perfect opportunity for building great friendships. The International Cultural Exchange therefore invites all Wright State students to join them in their Valentines day celebration in an atmosphere embellished with amazing music and exciting dancing in total appreciation of wonderful friends from around the world.
- Date: February 10th, 2016 (Tuesday)
- Time: 7:30PM - 10:30PM
- Location: UCIE Conference Room (E-190 Student Union)
Attractions: Couples talent show, exciting giveaways, picture booth, rose booth and free pizza.
6) Scholarship Workshop by Raider Connect
Scholarship dollars don’t just go to those students with the best grades, best test scores, or best points-per-game average, they also go to those who know how to find and win scholarships!
Attend this interactive workshop to learn about:
- The WSU One Time Scholarship Application
- How Scholarships are Judged
- How to Increase your Odds of Winning Scholarships
- Scholarship Myths
- Scholarship Scam Red Flags
All attendees will be entered to win a $50 Bookstore gift card!
7) Spring Semester Open Immigration Advising
STARTING JANUARY 13TH in E190 Student Union
Check out the days and times below to consult with one of the University Center for International Education immigration advisors!
General, CPT, OPT, Work Authorization Advising:
Wednesday* — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
8) Auditions for Wright State International Festival
All student performances will be auditioned before the event on February 20th, 1 PM - 4 PM. Email Catherine at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu for audition slots and timings. This is a chance to show off your skill and represent your country at Wright Sate International Festival on April 3rd 2016.
- Date: February 20th
- Time: 1-4 PM
- Contact: Cathy at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
9) Attention International Students: Tax Season is here!!!
Tax Facts
Even if you were in the U.S. only one day in 2015(and despite the fact you may not have earned any income during 2015), according to the Federal Laws, you must file your Tax Returns which will be the IRS Form 8843.
Glacier Tax Prep (GTP)
UCIE will be conducting several Tax Seminars for International students.
This is a web-based tax return preparation system designed exclusively for foreign students, scholars, teachers, researchers, trainees, and their dependents who are non-resident aliens to aid in preparing U.S. federal income tax Forms 1040NR and 1040NR-EZ.
You will come to know about the workshop schedule on the UCIE webpage and in this newsletter in the coming weeks. We will be conducting two (2) workshops every week so that most of the students can file their returns via UCIE workshops.
In the upcoming week we will be selling passcodes through UCIE Marketplace allowing access to the online software and related workshops.
Please review the Newsletters regarding TAX FACTS every week.
Why File Form 8843
Filing Form 8843 does not mean you owe the government money but rather to explain the basis of your claim that you can exclude days of presence in the United States for purposes of the substantial presence test. If you didn't work last year, this will be the only form for you to file and it is a very simple form due by June 15, 2016. If you do not file Form 8843 on time, you could be considered a U.S. resident under the substantial presence test and this is one of the penalties. You do not need social security number or individual taxpayer identification number to file this form.
Note: If you made any income in 2015, you will need to file Form 8843 along with 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ by April 15, 2014
What if Form 8843 is not filed?
There is no monetary penalty for not filling Form 8843. However, days of presence cannot be excluded from the substantial presence test unless Form 8843 is filed.
Please be aware that each student/scholar is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of his/her income tax returns and any resulting penalties or interest.
Tax Workshop Schedule for filing Form 8843 [Spring 2016]
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Day & Date |
Time |
Location |
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2/4/2016 Thursday |
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Rike Hall 072 |
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2/9/2016 Tuesday |
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Rike Hall 072 |
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2/11/2016 Thursday |
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Rike Hall 072 |
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2/12/2016 Friday |
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Millett Hall 033 |
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding tax please don’t hesitate email Kiran at ucie33@wright.edu or Jing at ucie59@wright.edu.
10) Walk-in Hours for Advisors and Documents
Need to turn in your documents? Students may come to the UCIE admissions office E244 Student Union during the following times for walk-ins that begin January 19th.
Graduate students be sure to bring all original semester mark sheets as well as your provisional certificate/degree certificate and any other documents that were outlined in your admission letter.
Undergraduate students please remember to bring your high school transcripts, any college transcripts you have, and any other documents that were outlined in your admission letter.
- Monday: 12:00 P.M -1:00P.M
- Tuesday: 10:00A.M-11:00A.M
- Wednesday: 3:00P.M-4:00P.M
- Thursday:11:00A.M-12:00P.M
- Friday: 2:00P.M-3:00P.M
11) Salsa Samba Night
Celebrate Latino and Brazilian culture through music and dance on this epic night. Featuringa Capoeria instructor and the best salsa band in Ohio.
- Date: February 25th
- Time: 7 - 10 PM
- Contact: Cathy at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
