Annual Center Events

International Events

Global Connection.jpgCome and join the events programmed by UCIE! Every week, there will be opportunities to connect with people from all over the globe and gain knowledge about different cultures. Follow UCIE on Engage to learn more about our upcoming events! Past events include, but not limited to, the following:  

  • Undergraduate Meet & Greet 
  • Graduate Meet & Greet
  • Immigration Lawyer Session 
  • Sikh Culture Event 
  • Japanese Tea Ceremony
  • Valentine's Day event
  • Halloween Costumes & Pumpkin Carving 
  • World Cup Watch Party 
  • Strawberry Picking 
  • International Women's Day 
  • Badminton tournament 

 

Discover Dayton Series

Discover Dayton Series.jpgEvents that seek to proactively expose international students to fun sites and activities found within the greater Dayton and Ohio area. Past events include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Kings Island Amusement Park
  • Five Rivers MetroParks 2nd Street Market
  • Ice Skating at Riverscape MetroPark
  • Bowling with UCIE
  • Troy Strawberry Festival
  • A World A'Fair
  • Dayton Celtic Festival
  • Young's Jersey Dairy
  • Jungle Jim's
  • Yellow Springs Street Fair
  • Round 1 Bowling and Arcade
  • Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
  • Hocking Hills Hiking Trip


International Education Week

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International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Education and Wright State University Center for International Education, International Education Week promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

Events include musical performances, information fairs, movies, and international food. Learn more about International Education Week.


Graduation Receptions

Grad Reception.jpgUCIE celebrates international student graduates every semester in their great accomplishment of completing their degree program and beginning the process of becoming future world leaders.


International Student Information Sessions

photo of students at a seminarOur International Student Information Sessions are informative events designed to support and educate international students on important topics related to life, study, and work in the U.S.
Past sessions have included:

  • Immigration attorney presentations
  • Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops
  • Curricular Practical Training (CPT) workshops
  • Tax filing workshops
  • Guidance on maintaining visa status and understanding employment regulations

These sessions are typically held once per semester and are open to all international students.


Study Abroad Fair

photo of a student talking to a representative at a study abroad fairThe Study Abroad Fair gives attendees information on all the programs that Wright State University offers. Meet professors that will be leading our summer Ambassador programs. Meet with our third-party providers that can help you study abroad, as well as meet our own study abroad and financial aid advisors.

Learn about what scholarships are available and let us help find the program that best suits you. Festivities include games, prizes, food, international vendors, and music.

For more information or questions, please email us at studyabroad@wright.edu

 

For questions regarding any of these programs and events, email askucie@wright.edu