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International Student "Speed Friending"
Next Tuesday! March 30 | 10am ET or 2pm ET | Online (Glimpse)
We will hold two more "Speed Friending" sessions on Tuesday, March 30, at 10:00AM and 2:00PM ET. Attendees will be virtually paired with other international students for short speed-friending sessions and will be provided optional conversation prompts, minigames, and more. Both sessions are open to all international students at Penn, so take some time during your Engagement Day to meet new friends and make new connections!
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Apply for the Penn Global Student Citizenship Award!
Deadline: April 4
All international students who graduated in December 2020 or will be graduating in Spring or Summer 2021 are invited to apply by April 4 for the Penn Global Student Citizenship Award. This award recognizes exceptional graduating international students who have demonstrated a commitment to bringing the world to Penn and promoting global citizenship at the University. One winner and one honorable mention will be selected for both the undergraduate and graduate student levels, along with several finalists. Start your application today!
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#FlattenTheHate: Penn Stands Together to Stop Hate Against Asian and Asian American Communities
ISSS condemns all acts of bias, discrimination, and violence against Asian and Asian-American communities in the United States. Please visit the homepage of Penn's Task Force on Support to Asian and Asian American Students and Scholars for resources to help you recognize and report incidents of racist hate or bias.
Additionally, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available 24/7 to support you – simply dial 215-898-7021 and press 1 to talk to a clinician 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are currently abroad and are unable to call CAPS for non-urgent concerns or to schedule an appointment, please email CAPS at: caps@pobox.upenn.edu.
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Community Conversations & Ways to Engage
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An Homage to Home
Tuesday, March 30 | 7:30–8:30PM ET
Join Penn First Plus, PennCAP, and the Greenfield Intercultural Center for a destressing workshop using artistic journaling to pause and reflect on our personal journeys and ideas of home. You can pick-up copies of the coloring pages + art supplies this Friday, 3/26 from 1-4 pm and on Monday 3/29 from 12-3 pm at the Greenfield Intercultural Center's Backyard (behind Pottruck, next to The Chestnut skyrise)!
Register: An Homage to Home »
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Locked Down: Global Mobility and COVID-19
Friday, March 26 | 12:00PM ET
Join Perry World House for the keynote conversation of the 2021 Global Shifts Colloquium, 'Locked Down: Global Mobility and COVID-19', with the UN Refugee Agency’s High Commissioner Filippo Grandi. High Commissioner Grandi will speak about how COVID-19 has impacted forcibly displaced persons across the globe, what the international community can do to mitigate these effects, and the lessons learned from the pandemic to ensure world leaders are better prepared for the next global crisis.
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Penn Off-Campus Housing Fair
Thursday, March 25 | 9:00AM–5:00PM ET
As an international student, it might not be feasible for you to visit local landlords in person at the moment. Penn Off-Campus Services is hosting a virtual housing fair to help connect students with housing providers in the Philadelphia area and with Penn departments. By registering for this event, you will be sent a reminder for the day of the fair, so you can live chat with both Penn departments and local landlords.
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Professional Development and Financial Wellness
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Workshop: Professional Communication for International Students
Tuesday, March 30 | 9AM ET
Join ISSS and Career Services for a special session on professional communication for international students. Please search for this event on Handshake to register.
Take Me to Handshake »
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Career Services Summer Funding: Awards up to $4000
Next Application Deadline: March 28, 11:00PM ET
Have an offer for a summer internship or research opportunity that you cannot afford to accept without financial support? Apply for Career Services Summer Funding to cover costs and living expenses associated with the experience. Funding not guaranteed.
More information: Career Services Summer Funding »
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US Tax Deadline Extended to 17 May
The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has announced that the US tax deadline has been extended from 15 April to 17 May 2021. ISSS has partnered with Sprintax to provide tax filing services to Penn's international student and scholar community. If you would like to learn more about your tax filing obligations, consider attending one of Sprintax's open tax webinars or contacting the Sprintax support team.
Sprintax Open Tax Webinars »
Contact Sprintax support »
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Penn Abroad: Virtual Internships Abroad
Priority deadline: April 1
The Virtual Internships Abroad (VIA) program provides self-directed and motivated Penn undergraduate students the opportunity to gain a fully funded professional work experience over the summer with a global employer, with the added convenience of working remotely. Students can choose the length of their internship and the number of hours they wish to work per week, all while gaining important skills through cross-cultural training and language learning.
Applications for VIA are now open! The priority deadline to apply is April 1, 2021.
Learn more about the VIA Program »
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Health and Emotional Wellness
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Penn Cares: A Message to Students Regarding Increasing COVID-19 Positivity Rates
"As we near the end of our Spring semester, the weather is becoming warmer, and campus is continuing to open more activities for students to safely engage and socialize. If positivity rates continue to increase, we all risk losing access to these newly opened buildings and resources on campus.
"Please make smart decisions during the remaining days of your Spring semester to keep the University and our surrounding communities healthy and safe. The level of future activity and engagement on campus depends on your collective actions."
Read the full message »
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Stress Less with Yoga
March 26–April 9 | Fridays at 2:00PM ET
Stress Less with Yoga is an experiential workshop series involving evidence-based yoga and mindful movement techniques to help reduce stress and manage anxiety. The exercises are gentle, with an emphasis on feeling safe and having choices.
Learn more and register: Stress Less with Yoga (CAPS) »
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ISSS on WhatsApp
Connect with ISSS on WhatsApp and get timely news, updates and announcements at your fingertips. Visit our website to learn how the WhatsApp channel is used and to find out how to register.
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