International students can get an overview of Optional Practical Training (OPT) Friday, January 26, from noon–1 p.m. in 110P Student Services Building.
Topic: International
Help available to international students seeking employment in U.S.
Finding a job is hard work. But for international students, navigating the job search in the U.S. can be even more difficult. The Career Center can help!
International Student Ambassador blog: Afshana Hoque
The following is a blog piece from Afshana Hoque, an International Student Ambassador from India.
Peace Corps Fellow brings lessons from Ethiopia to graduate work
Fueled by her desire to serve, Alesha Klein became a Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia. Now in the second year of her master’s degree with the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development, Klein is completing her professional practice in Washington, D.C., with a focus on financial empowerment.
President Dietz’ visit to China strengthens relationships with partner universities
A delegation from Illinois State University led by President Larry Dietz visited two partner universities— Shanghai Normal University Tianhua College (Tianhua College) and Southwest University (SWU)—in China from October 24–28.
Spring 2018 International Seminar Series to focus on Europe in global context
The topic of the Spring 2018 International Seminar Series will be “Europe in a Global Context.”
Milner’s Dallas Long helps ready Qatar’s first national library
An associate dean of Milner Library, Dallas Long made the journey to help launch the Qatar National Library—the first, large public and research library in the small country’s history.
International Seminar Series: Terra Brockman to discuss eating locally
Terra Brockman, founder of The Land Connection, will discuss eating locally for the International Seminar Series. She will present “Slow Food: Act Globally, Eat Locally.”
Psychology student awarded Lela Winegarner Scholarship
Gabriel Sarpong, a first-year graduate student in the Clinical-Counseling Psychology program, has been selected as a 2017 Lela Winegarner Fellow.
Local Redbirds host Thanksgiving meals for international students
Redbird families open their homes to host international students on Thanksgiving.