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CPT Webinar and Q&A for F-1 Students
Next Wednesday! Wednesday, April 7 | 10:30AM EDT
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 students is intended to provide work experience in the U.S. in situations where the work serves as an integral part of a student's academic program and an established curriculum, prior to completion of that program. This workshop will discuss the basics of CPT and give you the opportunity to ask questions about the application process.
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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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Sprintax Tax Webinar for International Students
Tuesday, April 6 | 1:00PM EDT
Join Sprintax for yet another webinar that will help you navigate your tax filing obligations as an international student or scholar. As a reminder, the tax filing deadline for this year has been extended to May 17. There's no better time than now to familiarize yourself with the filing process!
Register: Sprintax Webinar »
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Community Conversations & Ways to Engage
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Beyond Voting: Political Engagement for Everyone
Friday, April 2 | 2:00PM EDT
Join the Grad Center at Penn and the Penn Science Policy & Diplomacy Group to learn about different ways to engage with politics and prepare your own political engagement plan. International students are welcome!
Register: Beyond Voting »
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Grad Center Virtual Coffee Hours: Pablo Cerdero
Friday, April 2 | 12:00PM EDT
Want to connect with Grad Center staff, graduate and professional students, and campus partners for an hour of conversation? This Friday, April 2, come hear from Pablo Cerdera from Penn Restorative Practices. Pablo will be talking about his role with Penn and about his department.
Register: Virtual Coffee Hours »
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The World Today presents: Can Democracy Advance in Challenging Times?
Tuesday, April 6 | 12:00PM ET
Democracies across the globe are under pressure internally and externally. Internally, they face protests, scandals, voting controversies, and even insurrection. Externally, meanwhile, democracies are contending with challenges posed by authoritarian regimes, which have sought to outcompete democratic states and outmaneuver the liberal international order. Join Perry World House and the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy for a high-level panel discussion on these issues with some of the world’s top experts on democracies.
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Professional Development and Financial Wellness
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The Job Search for International Students – Maximizing Your Success
Tuesday, April 6 | 9AM ET
As part of a series of career-related workshops for international students, John Tuton of Penn Career Services and Jeremy Spohr of ISSS will host a Zoom meeting on April 6th at 9:00 a.m. EDT, focused on the Job Search Process. The workshop will cover all the stages of a career search, from Preparation and Exploration to Resume Writing, Interviewing and Negotiating a Job Offer.
To register, go to Handshake, open the "Events" page, and click on The Job Search for International Students – Maximizing Your Success.
Take Me to Handshake »
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Career Services Summer Funding: Awards up to $4000
Next Application Deadline: April 18, 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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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, Safety and Emotional Wellness
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Penn Department of Public Safety: Statement on Hate Crimes Against the Asian and Asian American Community
"DPS has been particularly sensitive to the safety needs and concerns of the AAPI community. We are working with our partners across the University to support those who have experienced bias-based incidents, regardless of the location of the incident. [...] Hate Crimes will not be tolerated in the Penn Community."
Read the full statement to learn about what DPS is doing to keep AAPI members of the Penn community safe and what safety resources are available to you on campus.
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Penn Coronavirus: University Update 3/31/2021
"While last week’s results were reassuring as we did not see any further uptick following Spring Stay, we must not become complacent. National trends are not reassuring and local data show very concerning trends about highly transmissible variant strains, including some that have been associated with vaccine breakthrough. More so than before, we must remain vigilant and follow public health guidance: wash your hands, watch your distance, mask up and socialize outside. "
View the Penn COVID-19 dashboard »
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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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