September 26, 2019   |   Week 6  

International Education Week 

International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education. Created in 2000 the week was created is now celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide. At Kent State, we celebrate IEW with dozens of events across campus that showcase diversity and the benefits of international education worldwide. Check out the International Education Week website to learn more about IEW 2019 and to view the growing list of events that will be hosted on campus November 18-22nd.

Part of an international student organization that is hosting an event for IEW? We’d love to help with promotion – submit your event to the IEW Events list online!

International Cook-Off

Do you love to cook? Are you a foodie who loves exploring the tastes and cuisines from near and far? On Thursday, November 21st, six teams will compete for the title International Cook-Off Champion. International students are invited to form teams of 4-6 to enter the competition. Interested in competing? Registration opens October 1st.

 

Student Spotlight: Hassan Afzal & Ahood Al Mamaari

Two international students from Kent State share their volunteering experiences and stories through Community Engaged Learning (CEL), a Kent State Organization educating volunteers of the social justice issues within the university and surrounding communities. Even though Hassan Afzal and Ahood Al Mamaari are from two different corners of the world, they share a similar passion and drive when it comes to bettering the communities they are a part of.
 
 
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We Want to Highlight YOU

Want to be our student spotlight? We will highlight someone every week throughout the academic year. If you are interested in being interviewed, email Jacob Kulas at jkulas1@kent.edu by putting "International Student Profile" in the subject line. Check out previous student profiles here.
 

University Library

Kent State’s University Library offer a quiet place to study, and an abundance of resources available for students. Here students can find computers, printing, study spaces, tutoring and much more. Learn what else KSU’s University Library has to offer on their website.
University Libraries

Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) strives to create accessible and inclusive experiences for students with all types of disabilities as they learn, live, and work at Kent State University. Students are given the help and resources they need to ensure they succeed throughout their academic career. To learn more about SAS or to schedule an appointment, visit their website.
Student Accessibility Services

 

Coordinated Community Response Team Servey

The Coordinated Community Response Team (which is committed to ending personal power-based violence at Kent State) is preparing cultural competency trainings for professionals who work on sexual and relationship violence cases. This includes law enforcement, Student Conduct Hearing staff, and members of our Sexual Assault Response Team. We want to hear from YOU about how your identify and culture shape your interactions with these providers and what we can include in the trainings to make sure all of our students receive the best possible care.

Give your input by taking the survey at the link below! This survey is open to any student, regardless of whether they have experienced sexual or relationship violence.
If you would like to learn more or find out how to get involved, contact the SRVSS Project Coordinator at eschmi17@kent.edu.
Take the Survey Here
Sept 28
Apple Picking leaves at 12:30 pm from OGE
Enjoy a crisp fall day by joining OGE for the Fall Festival at Rittman Orchards. Tour the orchard, visit the farm market, enjoy live music, and pick a bag of apples to take home. The cost of this event is $10 ($12 for international scholars and for domestic students). Learn more and register online here.
 
Oct 1
Canadian Immigration Programs workshop 11:30 am – 1 pm White Hall 200
The Consulate General of Canada will send a representative to KSU to share information about Canada’s immigration programs. Learn about Express Entry and explore opportunities to live and work in Canada after graduation.

Oct 3
Sign & Dine from 1:30 pm - 4 pm
Planning to travel outside of the US for fall break? If so, don’t forget to obtain your travel signature! Join us in the Office of Global Education from 1:30-4 p.m. on Thursday, October 3rd for a few snacks and to obtain your same day travel signature.

 Oct 10
Glass Workshop leaves at 11 am from OGE
Join the Office of Global Education during Fall Break as we travel to Larchmere Fire Works (Shaker Heights, OH) to make your own glass artwork. The cost is $40 ($62 for international scholars and domestic students). Learn more and register online here.
OGE Calendar of Events
 
Sept 25
Fall Internship Co-Op & Fair from 11am - 3pm at the SRWC
Register for this event and learn more about it here.
 
Sept 27
Communicating with Your Professor: A faculty Panel from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Center for Undergraduate Excellence Student Success Lounge
A panel of Kent State professors will address how students can communicate with their professors. Register for this free event here.
  
Oct 15
Little Stones Film Screening 7 pm at the Kent State University Kiva Auditorium
The Zonta Club of Hudson is hosting a community screening of the award-winning documentary film Little Stones. Admission is free a Q&A with the award winning filmmaker, Sophia Kruz will follow. There will be a reception in the Schwebel Room on the 3rd floor of the KSC after. Visit the film's website here.
 
KSU Calendar of Events

Phone Walk-In Appointment SSN Signatures
Monday 1:30-4 pm Not Available 9-11:30 am Not Available
Tuesday 1:30-4:00 pm Not Available 9-11:30 am & 1:30-4 pm Not Available
Wednesday 9-11:30 am 9:00-11:00 am & 1:30-3:45 pm Not Available 11 am & 3 pm Only
Thursday  Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Friday 9-11:30 am Not Available 9-11:30 am Not Available

You can make an appointment via KSU Advising in your FlashLine. To reach us by phone, call +1 (330) 672-7980. If no advising is available, contact isss@kent.edu.
International Admissions Advising
Education Abroad Advising


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International Student and Scholar Services
625 Loop Road
106 Van Campen Hall
Kent, Ohio 44242
Phone: +1 (330) 672-7980
Email: isss@kent.edu
Website: www.kent.edu/isss
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