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  2. Year: 2020
  3. Month: April

Month: April 2020

Upcoming Event: Where is “Home” for you, Global Badger? Virtual Discussion

Posted on April 21, 2020

Come engage in the conversation “Where is ‘Home’ for you Global Badger?”. On Friday, April 24th from 9:00-10:00am Central Standard Time join members of ISS staff from China, Thailand, California, and Wisconsin for some thought-provoking …

Posted in Main Page Announcements

Campus Partners are invited to debunk myths of ISS with us Friday, May 1st!

Posted on April 21, 2020

Dear Campus Partners! You are invited to attend the virtual engagement session: Debunking Myths of ISS and International Students at UW-Madison. In this session, you’ll be able to learn about who makes the rules for …

Posted in Main Page AnnouncementsTagged campus partners

Virtual Graduation Invitation

Posted on April 17, 2020

Dear International Student Graduates, ISS is in the planning stages of building a virtual graduation celebration to recognize your many accomplishments at UW-Madison throughout your program. We are gathering nominations of students, faculty, and staff …

Posted in Engagement Opportunities, Main Page AnnouncementsTagged Graduation, international student engagement

Embassy Contact Information for J1 Students

Posted on April 8, 2020

The Department of State is encouraging Student Exchange Visitors on J1 visas to contact their embassies regarding opportunities to return home. They have compiled the chart below with suggestions on how students from specific countries …

Posted in COVID-19, Main Page Announcements

Summer and Fall Enrollment Reminders

Posted on April 6, 2020

Dear Students,  We are writing to remind you of your F-1/J-1 student visa status enrollment rules for summer and fall 2020. Your enrollment times for Summer 2020 and fall 2020 enrollment are in your Student Center.    …

Posted in COVID-19, Main Page AnnouncementsTagged enrollment reminders

Reminder to contact your home country embassy

Posted on April 3, 2020

Dear Global Badgers, At this time, some international students are encountering difficulties returning to their home countries due to travel restrictions and/or limited flight options. If these challenges apply to your situation, we recommend that …

Posted in COVID-19, Main Page Announcements

Tools for mental health during the global pandemic

Posted on April 2, 2020

We understand that this global pandemic leaves us with many uncertainties. Our colleagues at University Health Services have shared a few tools that you may use as you navigate this challenge. Living with Worry and …

Posted in COVID-19, Main Page Announcements

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