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  2. Year: 2018

Year: 2018

Government Closure on December 5, 2018

Posted on December 5, 2018

President Trump has declared Wednesday, December 5, a national day of mourning to remember the life and legacy of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. Accordingly, all federal agencies, including USCIS, Social Security, and Postal Services …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page Announcements

Upcoming Holiday Schedule Changes

Posted on November 20, 2018

Please note that International Student Services will observe the below schedule changes for the 2018-2019 holiday season. Please plan to submit any requests with these dates in mind. December 2018 – January 2019: Friday, December …

Posted in Main Page Announcements, Office Updates

ISS is hiring a Service Desk Assistant!

Posted on November 9, 2018

ISS is seeking a graduate student with strong customer service skills. Position requires ability to work with a diverse student population in a fast paced work environment. Additional requirements include: patience, a calm, caring demeanor, …

Posted in Employment, Main Page Announcements, Office Updates

ISS is hiring an Orientation Program Assistant!

Posted on November 9, 2018

International Student Services (ISS) is hiring an Orientation Program Assistant (OPA) to provide support with planning and implementation of International Student Orientation. This student staff position will begin December 10, 2018 and will require availability for Spring and Summer …

Posted in Employment, Main Page Announcements, Office Updates

ISS is hiring an Outreach and Communications Intern!

Posted on November 7, 2018

Applications are due Sunday, November 25 by 11:59 p.m. A full position description can be found here. This is a student hourly position and does not provide tuition remission or health insurance. All qualified applicants …

Posted in Employment, Main Page Announcements, Office Updates

Letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Calling for Upholding of Federal Protections for Transgender People

Posted on November 2, 2018

A letter, composed by UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank and the presidents of Rutgers University and Princeton University, has been sent to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos expressing concern at reports of possible withdrawal of …

Posted in Main Page Announcements, University News

Update on Flooding in Madison

Posted on August 23, 2018

Attention students: ISS cares about your safety! Please be aware that several streets and bike paths in Madison have been closed due to flooding caused by above-average rainfall. Several bus lines have been re-routed around …

Posted in Main Page Announcements, Safety Updates

Changes to Walk-in Advising Hours: August 23 and 29

Posted on August 20, 2018

September is almost here, and we hope you are looking forward to the upcoming academic year! Over the coming weeks, the ISS Staff will be welcoming nearly 1,800 new Global Badgers to campus. Please join …

Posted in Main Page Announcements, Office Updates

New Scam Targeting International Students: Important Update from IS

Posted on July 17, 2018

ISS and the UW-Madison Police Department have recently become aware of a new scam targeting international students. The latest scam targets students in their native languages, with scammers claiming to be representatives of students’ home …

Posted in Main Page Announcements, Safety Updates

ISS Summer Hours & June and July Schedule Updates

Posted on June 1, 2018

Please note that International Student Services will be closed on Wednesday, June 6, as staff will be working on ISS strategic priorities in order to better serve you. Additionally, ISS will be closed on Wednesday, …

Posted in Main Page Announcements, Office Updates
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