CGE Newsletter February 25, 2016 | Center for Global Engagement

February 25, 2016

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FSU Welcomes Global UGRAD Students from Pakistan and Kosovo

This semester we are pleased to welcome two new international students. Aaisha Anis (pictured left above) is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan). She studies mechanical engineering. Tribun Berisha (above right) is a law student in Kosovo and part of the Global UGRAD-Kosovo program.

The Global UGRAD program builds the capacity of a diverse group of youth leaders. Through U.S.-based training and practical experience in leadership positions, community engagement, and in their professional fields, undergraduate students gain the skills needed to implement long-term civic and economic changes in their communities, building stability through increased local capacity and cross-cultural understanding. Through their programs of study, exploration of U.S. culture, and integration into U.S. communities, Global UGRAD students develop a broad and nuanced understanding of U.S. values and become citizen ambassadors who support expanded diplomatic and development partnerships.

The Global Undergraduate Exchanges are a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. The UGRAD Pakistan and UGRAD Kosovo programs are administered by the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX). FSU, with coordination by the CGE, has hosted UGRAD students since fall 2009.

More Upcoming Events

	International Coffee Hour - Every Friday \| 5-6:30 pm \| The Globe Lounge & Dining Room U.S. students, scholars, and faculty gather for coffee and snacks every Friday. It's a great place to meet new people from various parts of the world, see old friends, and make plans for the weekend.
	English Conversation Club - Every Monday-Friday \| 4-5 pm \| The Globe Lounge International students, scholars, and their families at all levels of speaking English as a second/other language are invited to meet in a relaxed atmosphere to practice conversational English. Groups are led by experienced English tutors.
	Florida Association of International Educators (FAIE) Conference - Thu, Feb 25-Fri, Feb 26 CGE is proud to host the annual Florida Association of International Educators Conference at FSU this week. Registration is required. For more information visit the FAIE website.
	Global Partner Certificate: Bridging Cultures III - Developing Global Competence & Lessons Learned (for Faculty, Staff & Grad Students) - Fri, Feb 26 \| 10 am-12 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 Prerequisite: Bridging Cultures I & II, and Managing Conflict. The Global Partner Certificate is a Center for Global Engagement professional development initiative for those interested in improving their intercultural communication, knowledge, skills, and awareness and becoming more globally competent. Visit the CGE website for details.
	Global Citizen Award Nomination Deadline - Mon, Feb 29 The Global Citizen Award is presented to up to two outstanding students who have been actively engaged in intercultural initiatives and/or who have exemplified leadership in promoting and supporting a global community among Florida State University students. Students can be nominated by faculty, staff, or their peers. Visit the CGE website for a list of nominee criteria and the online nomination form.
	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop (for F-1 international students) - Fri, Mar 18 \| 2-4 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 All F-1 international students nearing graduation are required to attend an OPT workshop (in person or online) if they are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation to gain experience in their field of study. Registration is required.
	International Student Employment Workshop: Preparing to Gain Employment in the U.S. - Sat, Mar 19 \| 9:30 am-3 pm \| The Globe Auditorium This workshop for international students features immigration attorney Aaron Blumberg and presenters from the FSU Career Center. Hear more about transitioning from student to work visa status and options for obtaining permanent residence. Learn how to market your skills and identify potential job or internship opportunities. Postdoctoral researchers and other FSU international employees are welcome to attend. Light breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration is required.
	Engage Your World - Rwanda '94: Suffering to Tell a Story - Tue, Mar 22 \| 5:30 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Screening of Grey Matter and a discussion with filmmaker Kivu Ruhorahoza. Event is co-sponsored with the FSU Winthrop-King Center. Free and open to the public.
	Intercultural Program Series: China - Wed, Mar 23 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Learn more about China and the Chinese culture--more details soon! Free and open to the public.
	Tax Workshop for International Students - Fri, Mar 25 \| 1-3 pm for those filing as a Resident for tax purposes \| 3-5 pm for those filing as a Non-Resident for tax purposes \| The Globe Auditorium This workshop is facilitated by a certified tax specialist and covers options for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars who earned income in 2015. Registration is required. Visit the CGE website for more information.
	Global Cafe - Guatemala - Fri, Mar 25 \| 11:30 am-2 pm \| The Globe Dining Room This week is co-hosted with PeaceJam. Open to the public. $7 cash or check only.
	Intercultural Program Series: Native Tribes of the Southeastern U.S. - Tue, Mar 29 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Dining Room Learn more about the Seminoles and other tribes native to the Southeastern United States--more details soon! Free and open to the public.
	Intercultural Program Series: Indonesia - Thu, Apr 14 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Learn more about Indonesia and the Indonesian culture--more details soon! Free and open to the public.
	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop (for F-1 international students) - Fri, Apr 15 \| 2-4 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 All F-1 international students nearing graduation are required to attend an OPT workshop (in person or online) if they are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation to gain experience in their field of study. Registration is required.
Denotes a Global Citizenship Certificate event The Global Citizenship Certificate is designed to help undergraduate students maximize the rich cultural learning experiences available to them on campus, in the community, and abroad.

	International Coffee Hour - Every Friday \| 5-6:30 pm \| The Globe Lounge & Dining Room U.S. students, scholars, and faculty gather for coffee and snacks every Friday. It's a great place to meet new people from various parts of the world, see old friends, and make plans for the weekend.
	English Conversation Club - Every Monday-Friday \| 4-5 pm \| The Globe Lounge International students, scholars, and their families at all levels of speaking English as a second/other language are invited to meet in a relaxed atmosphere to practice conversational English. Groups are led by experienced English tutors.
	Florida Association of International Educators (FAIE) Conference - Thu, Feb 25-Fri, Feb 26 CGE is proud to host the annual Florida Association of International Educators Conference at FSU this week. Registration is required. For more information visit the FAIE website.
	Global Partner Certificate: Bridging Cultures III - Developing Global Competence & Lessons Learned (for Faculty, Staff & Grad Students) - Fri, Feb 26 \| 10 am-12 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 Prerequisite: Bridging Cultures I & II, and Managing Conflict. The Global Partner Certificate is a Center for Global Engagement professional development initiative for those interested in improving their intercultural communication, knowledge, skills, and awareness and becoming more globally competent. Visit the CGE website for details.
	Global Citizen Award Nomination Deadline - Mon, Feb 29 The Global Citizen Award is presented to up to two outstanding students who have been actively engaged in intercultural initiatives and/or who have exemplified leadership in promoting and supporting a global community among Florida State University students. Students can be nominated by faculty, staff, or their peers. Visit the CGE website for a list of nominee criteria and the online nomination form.
	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop (for F-1 international students) - Fri, Mar 18 \| 2-4 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 All F-1 international students nearing graduation are required to attend an OPT workshop (in person or online) if they are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation to gain experience in their field of study. Registration is required.
	International Student Employment Workshop: Preparing to Gain Employment in the U.S. - Sat, Mar 19 \| 9:30 am-3 pm \| The Globe Auditorium This workshop for international students features immigration attorney Aaron Blumberg and presenters from the FSU Career Center. Hear more about transitioning from student to work visa status and options for obtaining permanent residence. Learn how to market your skills and identify potential job or internship opportunities. Postdoctoral researchers and other FSU international employees are welcome to attend. Light breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration is required.
	Engage Your World - Rwanda '94: Suffering to Tell a Story - Tue, Mar 22 \| 5:30 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Screening of Grey Matter and a discussion with filmmaker Kivu Ruhorahoza. Event is co-sponsored with the FSU Winthrop-King Center. Free and open to the public.
	Intercultural Program Series: China - Wed, Mar 23 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Learn more about China and the Chinese culture--more details soon! Free and open to the public.
	Tax Workshop for International Students - Fri, Mar 25 \| 1-3 pm for those filing as a Resident for tax purposes \| 3-5 pm for those filing as a Non-Resident for tax purposes \| The Globe Auditorium This workshop is facilitated by a certified tax specialist and covers options for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars who earned income in 2015. Registration is required. Visit the CGE website for more information.
	Global Cafe - Guatemala - Fri, Mar 25 \| 11:30 am-2 pm \| The Globe Dining Room This week is co-hosted with PeaceJam. Open to the public. $7 cash or check only.
	Intercultural Program Series: Native Tribes of the Southeastern U.S. - Tue, Mar 29 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Dining Room Learn more about the Seminoles and other tribes native to the Southeastern United States--more details soon! Free and open to the public.
	Intercultural Program Series: Indonesia - Thu, Apr 14 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Learn more about Indonesia and the Indonesian culture--more details soon! Free and open to the public.
	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop (for F-1 international students) - Fri, Apr 15 \| 2-4 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 All F-1 international students nearing graduation are required to attend an OPT workshop (in person or online) if they are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation to gain experience in their field of study. Registration is required.
Denotes a Global Citizenship Certificate event The Global Citizenship Certificate is designed to help undergraduate students maximize the rich cultural learning experiences available to them on campus, in the community, and abroad.