Office of International Engagement newsletter
The
Office of International Engagement (OIE) strives to be a resource to students, faculty and staff as it pertains to International relations and operations. The OIE provides services to international students regarding orientation, immigration advising, visa securement, personal advising and counseling, special programs and activities, employment, and other issues or questions.
This collection includes several newsletter versions published by the OIE.
An earlier newsletter, the
ISSO Weekly Newsletter, was published by the former International Students & Scholars Office.
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International Engagement newsletter, November 11, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- CIEP Class Exchange
--- Coffee Hour
--- Fall 2024 Activities
--- Winter Clothing Closet Is Open
--- Christmas Variety Show Tickets
--- Free Tickets for Students
--- Immigration Updates
--- Academic Coaching -
International Engagement newsletter, October 21, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Homecoming Activities
--- Coffee Hour
--- Fall 2024 Activities
--- Winter Clothing Closet is Open
--- Christmas Variety Show Tickets
--- Free Tickets for Students
--- Orientation Leader Application
--- Immigration Updates
--- Academic Coaching -
International Engagement newsletter, October 14, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- KIAT Immersion Group
--- Scholarship Opportunity
--- Paying Your U-Bill
--- Coffee Hour
--- Fall 2024 Activities
--- Christmas Variety Show Tickets
--- Free Tickets for Students
--- Orientation Leader Application
--- Immigration Updates
--- "Lies, Damned Lies, and Politics" Talk Given by Chris Neuhaus
--- Academic Coaching -
International Engagement newsletter, September 23, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- UNI to Host First-Ever Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence
--- Mid Autumn Festival
--- Kayakin
--- Coffee Hour Fall '24
--- September Events
--- Volunteering in the Community
--- Fall 2024 Activities
--- Immigration Updates
--- Academic Coaching
--- Flu Shots Available on Campus -
International Engagement newsletter, September 16, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Kayaking
--- Coffee Hour
--- September Events
--- Volunteering in the Community
--- Fall 2024 Activities
--- Immigration Updates
--- Academic Coaching -
International Engagement newsletter, August 26, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Welcome Back
--- Congratulations on Your Retirement, Tom
--- Paying Your U-Bill
--- Immigration Updates
--- Academic Coaching -
International Engagement newsletter, August 12, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Welcome Maoko
--- Collaboration with Moritani & Co. Ltd.
--- Collaboration with the Instituto Technologico de Costa Rica (TEC)
--- Immigration Updates
--- Summer Hours -
International Engagement newsletter, July 29, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Collaboration with John Deere
--- Growing Organic Mushrooms
--- CIEP Alumni Success
--- Visit from EducationUSA Advisors
--- Collaboration with Universidad Católica de Pereira
--- Students Giving Back
--- Immigration Update
--- Summer Hours -
International Engagement newsletter, July 1, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Farewell Umas!
--- Literacy & STEM Summer Camp Program: Shortening the Gap
--- Immigration Updates
--- Visit From the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago
--- Summer Hours
--- Summer Dining Options -
International Engagement newsletter, June 3, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Visit with the Universidad de Brasilia Delegation
--- Immigration Updates
--- Activities in the Cedar Valley
--- Summer Hours
--- Staying in Cedar Falls this Summer? -
International Engagement newsletter, May 27, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- New Partnership at UNI
--- Immigration Updates
--- Summer Hours
--- Summer Dining Options
--- Staying in Cedar Falls This Summer? -
International Engagement newsletter, May 20, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Summer Hours
--- Congratulations Graduates
--- Immigration Updates
--- Summer Dining Options
--- Staying in Cedar Falls This Summer? -
International Engagement newsletter, May 13, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Summer Dining Options
--- Congrats Grads!
--- Staying in Cedar Falls This Summer? -
International Engagement newsletter, May 6, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Our Year In Review
--- Cultural Celebrations
--- Community Engagement
--- CIEP Programs -
International Engagement newsletter, April 29, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Office of International Engagement Thanks Volunteers
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- Book Club Project Fair
--- Summer & Fall Job Opportunities with OIE
--- OIE Academic Coaching
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director -
International Engagement newsletter, April 22, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Congratulations to Our Student Leadership Award Recipients
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- Book Club Project Fair
--- OIE Academic Coaching
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Events on Campus -
International Engagement newsletter, April 15, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- April News
--- Henna Night
--- Coffee Hour
--- Book Club Project Fair
--- OIE Academic Coaching
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Events on Campus -
International Engagement newsletter, April 8, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- April Showers Bring May Flowers
--- Henna Night
--- Coffee Hour
--- OIE Academic Coaching
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Gradfest -
International Engagement newsletter, April 1, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Welcome Maristas
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- Coffee Hour with Outdoor Education and Leadership
--- Ramadan Storytime
--- Draganza
--- RodCon
--- Henna Night
--- OIE Academic Coaching
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director -
International Engagement newsletter, March 25, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Cold Weather, Warm Hearts
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- OIE Academic Coaching
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director -
International Engagement newsletter, March 18, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Welcome Back From Spring Break
--- Ramadan Begins
--- Spring Graduation Fair
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- NISG Above & Beyond Awards Nominations -
International Engagement newsletter, March 04, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Spring Break
--- Winter Closet Closing
--- Ramadan Begins
--- Job Opportunity
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- March Events
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- NISG Faculty/Staff Awards
--- International Scholarship Contest -
International Engagement newsletter, February 26, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- International Family Friendship Program
--- Announcements
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- OIE Academic Coaching
--- Nominate or Apply for the Student Leadership Awards
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director -
International Engagement newsletter, February 19, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Happy Valentine's Day
--- Announcements
--- OIE Academic Coach
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- General Question Session with the Global Panther Success Team
--- Immigration Updates
--- Stay in the Loop -
International Engagement newsletter, February 12, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Lunar New Year
--- Welcome Brittney
--- Upcoming Events
--- Extended Orientation Sessions
--- General Question Session with the Global Panther Success Team
--- Valentine's Day around the World Coffee Hour
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Shoutout -
International Engagement newsletter, February 6, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Announcements
--- Lunar New Year
--- Coffee Hour Spring '24
--- INSPIRE Conference
--- Extended Orientation Sessions
--- Finding Jobs on Campus, Resume Workshop, and International Internships
--- General Question Session with the Global Panther Success Team
--- Lunar New Year Celebrations
--- Black History Month
--- Join OIE on a trip to St. Louis
--- From the desk of Edyta Cichon (Immigration Advisor)
--- Tips from Our Director -
International Engagement newsletter, January 28, 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Welcome Back Panthers
--- Announcements
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- Coffee Hour with Student Success and Retention
--- Lunar New Year Celebrations
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director -
International Engagement newsletter, December 19, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Happy Winter Break
--- Congrats: New International Graduates
--- Holiday Hoopla
--- OIE Winter Break Schedule
--- Tips from Our Director -
International Engagement newsletter, December 11, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Happy Winter Break
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- Holiday Hoopla
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director -
International Engagement newsletter, December 6, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Announcements
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- Holiday Hoopla
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Upcoming Events in the Community -
International Engagement newsletter, November 19, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Announcements
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- Holiday Coffee Hour with President Nook
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Upcoming Events in the Community -
International Engagement newsletter, November 13, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Announcements
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- International Education Week
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Upcoming Events in the Community -
International Engagement newsletter, November 5, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Announcements
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- Taste of Culture 2023
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Upcoming Events in the Community -
International Engagement newsletter, October 30, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Announcements
--- Coffee Hour with Languages and Literatures
--- Taste of Culture 2023
--- From the Desk of Edyta Cichon
--- Tips from Our Director to You
--- Upcoming Events -
International Engagement newsletter, October 22, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- Announcements
--- Halloween Coffee Hour
--- From the Desk of Edyta Cichon
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Upcoming Events -
International Engagement newsletter, October 15, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this issue:
--- What in the World is Happening?
--- What is Homecoming?
--- UNI Homecoming: Panther Country
--- From the Desk of Edyta Cichon -
International Impact, September 2023, Issue 1
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In This Issue:
--- OIE Opening New Worlds
--- Benefits of International Engagement
--- University Partner Visits Exploring Possibilities
--- CIEP - A Pathway to Higher Education
--- Upcoming CIEP Sessions
--- Collaborations & Connections
--- Community Outreach
--- American Culture Experiences
--- Upcoming Events -
International Engagement, May 9, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Finals Are Upon Us!
--- Are you an international student traveling abroad this summer?
--- Staying over the summer? Let OIE know!
--- Dad Jokes
--- OIE End of Year Reception
--- OIE Trip to the Pella Tulip Festival
--- Commencement at UNI
--- Summer Events
--- International Students Visit a Waterloo Middle School
--- UNI's Furry-Tailed Friends
--- Understanding American English Phrases -
International Engagement, May 2, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Return of the Bells
--- 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Competition is Open
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- Campus Happenings
--- Office of International Engagement Wins People's Choice Award
--- Saturday Storytimes Collaborate with Cedar Falls Public Library -
International Engagement, April 25, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- Announcements
--- Off to the Capitol: CIEP and Fulbright Students Are Introduced to Des Moines
--- International Education Conference
--- CAB Drive-in Movie Night
--- Grad Fest
--- Coffee Hour Botanical Center
--- De-Stress Days
--- International Impact: Foteini Angeli - Wind Band Conducting '22
--- UNI Botanical Center -
International Engagement, April 18, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Tax Filing Deadline
--- Faculty
--- International Leadership Awards Winners: Ava Deitrich, Gracie Touvelle, David Glenn-Burns, Chris Schrage
--- International Offices Presentation at the Capitol
--- Goodbye to Our Maristas
--- End of the Year Student/Volunteer Reception
--- Black Student Union's Scavenger Hunt
--- Asian Student Union Spicy Ramen Challenge
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- International Impact: Nikolay Golosov, Geography '21
--- Earth Day: A History
--- Earth Day: Perspectives -
International Engagement, April 11, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Student Leadership Awards - Our Nominees
--- International Offices Invited to Speak at the Capitol
--- Tax Filing Deadline is April 18
--- National Volunteer Week
--- UNI Hosted the IA Regional Fulbright Conference
--- CIEP Rod Library Activity
--- Violent Incident Defense Strategies
--- Farewell Coffee Hour for Visiting Marista Students
--- Taste of Asia Presented by the Asian Student Union
--- Climate Study Town Hall Meetings
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- International Students' INSPIRE-ing Work: Rishika Sheetal Singh; Tenzin Nyima; Benjamin Godard; Polina Syadeyskaya
--- On-Campus Jobs Offer Great Benefits to Students
--- Student Employment Appreciation Week -
International Engagement, April 4, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Competition is Open
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- Welcome Maristas!
--- Steps of Success: Student Conference
--- Join OIE to Volunteer at the Northeast Iowa Foodbank
--- Pride Coffee Hour
--- Africa Night
--- Violent Incident Defense Strategies
--- International Impact: Omid Jooya - TESOL '22
--- Pride at UNI
--- International and Queer
--- Upcoming Pride Events
--- Optional Practical Training
--- Tax filing Deadline -
International Engagement, March 28, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement
Contents:
--- Announcements
--- Collab with OIE
--- Campus Happenings
--- Coffee Hour with Graduate College
--- Intercultural Learning Day
--- International Potluck at Treehouse
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- International Impact: Varvara Korkina Williams, Geography '22
--- Worldwide Connections: Asia-Pacific
--- Tax File Help for International Students -
International Engagement, March 21, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Announcements
--- Ramadan - Muslim Holy Month
--- International Potluck at Threehouse
--- Asian Student Union Presents Miyazaki's Spirited Away Movie
--- International Karaoke with CBIZ
--- Holi Celebration
--- CIEP Welcomes 10 New Fulbright Scholars
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- International Impact: Ahment Burack Cil, Business Accounting '21
--- International Women's Day: A History
--- International Learning Day -
International Engagement, March 7, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Traveling Abroad for Spring Break
--- Optional Practical Training (OPT) Q&A
--- National Consumer Protection Week
--- Maintaining Your Legal Status
--- International Karaoke with CBIZ
--- CAB Panther Hot Ones
--- Holi Celebration
--- Classroom Exchange
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- Dr. Qinghan (Sam) Liang, Industrial Technology '20
--- Regional Trips Enhance International Student Experience
--- Safety Bulletin - Sextortion -
International Engagement, February 28, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In This Issue:
--- International Engagement Award
--- Global Panther Success Team
--- Optional Practical Training (OPT) Q&A
--- What International Students Need to Know About Filing U.S. Taxes
--- Jollof Wars
--- International Impact: Max Pizarro, M.A. Biology '22
--- Volunteering with OIE -
International Engagement, February 21, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Global Panther Success Team Applications Now Open
--- Optical Practical Training (OPT) Q&A
--- Academic Coaching
--- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - Free Tax Preparation and E-Filing
--- Vote in the NISG Elections
--- "Jollof Wars" Coffee Hours
--- Understanding American English Phrases
--- Noman Ikram - BA Business Administration '23
--- OIE Staff and Student Volunteers Engage Our Elected Officials at UNI Day at the Capitol
--- Learning Center Workshops -
International Engagement, February 14, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Free Tax Preparation and E-Filling
--- Freedom Rides: The Creation and Development of the MLK Freedom Bus Tour Event
--- B-I-N-G-O with Friendship Village
--- Collee Hour with UNldos
--- Valentine's Day Coffee Hour
--- Practicing Conversational English
--- Hakima Alzaly MA Women's & Gender Studies '22
--- Global Panther Success -
International Engagement, February 7, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Outstanding International Engagement Awards
--- Graduating in May 2023?
--- Full Time Enrollment Requirement
--- Academic Coaching
--- Panel on supporting student Mental Health-Connecting with Dilterent Backgrounds & Identities
--- Valentine's Day Coffee Hour
--- B-I-N-G-O with Friendship Village
--- 2023 French Film Festival
--- Coffee Hour with Rod Library
--- Practicing Conversational English
--- Let's Talk at OIE -
International Engagement, January 31, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Graduating in May 2023?
--- Full Time Enrollment Requirement
--- Academic Coaching
--- Coffee Hour with Rod Library
--- Laser Tag & Mini Golf with UNI BSU & CAB
--- Ayanna Gregory "Daughter of Struggle"
--- Coffee Hour with the UNI Arctic Center
--- Black History Month
--- Let's Talk at OIE -
International Engagement, January 24, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Changing Address?
--- Hold on your Account?
--- Graduating in May 2023?
--- Academic Coaching
--- Free Warm Winter Clothes at OIE
--- Coffee Hour with the Arctic Center
--- Wells Fargo Webinar
--- Conversation Hour with Friendship Village
--- Student Organization Week
--- Lunar New Year
--- Let's Talk at OIE -
International Engagement, January 17, 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Contents:
--- Sixteen New International Students
--- Pack the Dome
--- Hold on your Account?
--- Mandatory Full-time Enrollment
--- Student Visa Work Limitations
--- Join ISP and CAB at the First Basketball Game of the Semester
--- Lunar New Year Celebration
--- Model UN Competition Team
--- Student Organizations Week
--- Free Warm Winter Clothes at OIE
--- Let's Talk at OIE -
International Engagement, December 12, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- Happy Finals Week, Happy Winter Break
--- Free Warm Winter Clothes at OIE
--- Graduating in December
--- Travelling this Winter Break
--- Planning to do an internship (CPT) in the Spring semester?
--- OIE/CIEP Graduation Celebration
--- Fall 2022 Commencement
--- A Christmas Celebration
--- Let's Talk at OIE! -
International Engagement, December 5, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- Paid Online Study Recruiting Native Spanish Speakers
--- Thank you to our RSVP Volunteers
--- End of Semester Farewell Party
--- Free Warm Winter Clothes at OIE
--- UNI Scholarship Application
--- Leaving the US for break or for an emergency
--- Get an Iowa Driver's License or State ID
--- Coffee Hour at the President's House
--- Coffee Hour with CBiz
--- Fitness Free Week
--- Panther Pantry Rock for Hunger
--- UNI Women's Basketball VS. North Dakota State
--- Finals Breakfast Hosted By President Nook
--- Friendship Mixer
--- Let's Talk at OIE -
International Engagement, November 28, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- Holiday Coffee Hour with UNI President Mark and Cheryl Nook
--- Outstanding International Engagement A wards
--- Free Webinar: 5 Leadership Skills You Need Now
--- Kudos to Professor Josh Gordon
--- Paid Online Study Recruiting Native Spanish Speakers
--- UNI Scholarship Application
--- What to do if you are leaving the US for break or for an emergency
--- Get an Iowa Driver's License or State ID
--- Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra
--- Fitness Free Week
--- Global Business Club and African Union Present: Focus on Africa
--- Afternoon Break for Graduate Students
--- Post-Election Analysis and Reconciliation Reception
--- Movie Screening: Silis
--- Film Appreciation Club Presents Knives Out -
International Engagement, November 21, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- Happy Fall Break!
--- Outstanding International Engagement A wards
--- Hawkeye Community College and Grow Cedar Valley Present Free Webinar: 5 Leadership Skills You Need Now
--- UNI Scholarship Application
--- What to do if you are leaving the US for break or for an emergency
--- Planning to Stay and Work in the U.S. after Graduating? You Need to Apply for OPT
--- Honest Talk with Nneoma
--- OIE/CIEP Open House
--- International S'mores at ThreeHouse
--- Tast of Culture
--- Coffee Hour cohosted by John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) and the Boys & Girls Club of the Cedar Valley
--- Movie Screening: Silis
--- Holiday Coffee Hour with UNI President Mark and Cheryl Nook
--- Coffee Hour is with CBiz
--- Experience the Dementia Simulation House
--- Winter Clothing Drive -
International Engagement, November 14, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- International Education Week 2022
--- Taste of Culture
--- Events
--- International Education Week is Here
--- OIE/CIEP Open House
--- Taste of Culture
--- International Education Week 2022 - Full Program
--- What is the Fulbright Scholar Program
--- Academic Coaching at CIEP
--- Applying for OPT
--- Coffee Hour at the Wellness and Recreational Center
--- Thinking about doing an internship?
--- Hold on Your Account?
--- F-1 Visa Work Limitations
--- What to do if you need to leave the US for an emergency
--- The Northern Iowan Hosts Coffee Hour to connect with the international community and celebrate 130 years of publishing
--- Getting to know-ma NNEOMA
--- November is Native American Heritage Month
--- Join BSU to Celebrate Melanin Week
--- CAB Fall Concert: Jax and Charlieonnafriday
--- Get the Newest Issue of ''Uprising Magazine''
--- Transgender Day of Remembrance
--- Experience the Dementia Simulation House
--- Winter Clothing Drive -
International Engagement, November 7, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- International Education Week 2022
--- Taste of Culture
--- Events
--- Register for Spring 2023
--- Graduating in December?
--- Applying for OPT
--- Academic Coaching at CIEP
--- Hold on Your Account?
--- F-1 Visa Work Limitations
--- Thinking about doing an internship?
--- Coffee Hour at the Wellness and Recreational Center
--- International Alumni Success: GOLD & Bold Award
--- November is Native American Heritage Month
--- Experience the Dementia Simulation House
--- Hour of Code
--- UNI Jazz Band Two & Jazz Band Three
--- Implicit Bias Workshop
--- Screening of Black Panther Wakanda Forever
--- Basketball Season Is Officially Open!
--- Winter Clothing Drive -
International Engagement, October 31, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- Final week to participate in the UNI Climate Survey
--- Academic Coaching at CIEP
--- Register for Spring 2023
--- Work Limitations for International Students
--- Thinking about doing an internship?
--- Halloween Coffee Hour
--- Our Stories: Women of Afghanistan
--- November is Native American Heritage Month
--- Let's Talk: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
--- Experience the Dementia Simulation House
--- African Union: MID-TERM DeStress
--- UNI Basketball VS. Dubuque (Exhibition)
--- UNI Football VS. South Dakota State
--- Winter Clothing Drive -
International Engagement, October 17, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- UNI Climate Survey
--- Women of Afghanistan
--- Work Limitations for International Students
--- Academic Coaching at CIEP
--- Meet Kristin Thomas, OIE CIEP's New Secretary
--- UNI Football - UNI vs. Missouri State
--- Spotlight Series: UNI Choirs - Family Weekend Concert
--- Women's Soccer vs. Belmont
--- Senior Student Recital: Justin Hughes, trombone
--- Orchesis Dance Company Fall Show
--- Multicultural Organization Collaboration
--- QT Chats
--- Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic Schedule
--- Winter Clothing Drive -
International Engagement, October 7, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- Happy Hoco Panthers
--- OIE & CIEP News
--- Podcast
--- UNI Counseling Services Presentation
--- UNI Climate Survey
--- Albanian students visit at UNI
--- International Education Week
--- Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic Schedule
--- Maintaining Your Immigration Status
--- Coffee Hour on Fridays & Talk Tuesday -
International Engagement, September 30, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- OIE & CIEP News
--- Our Director Visits Piura, Lima & Bogata
--- Thanks for the memories!
--- International Education Week
--- Friendship Village is joining OIE for the afternoon
--- This Month's Shout-Out
--- Homecoming Week, October 3-8
--- International Playlist
--- Call for Narrative Essays
--- UNItix is hiring
--- The Art of C.H.A.N.G.E. -
International Engagement, September 23, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Gammon Brazilian Students at UNI CIEP
--- Intercultural Exchange Class with Brazilian and Domestic Students at CIEP
--- Brazilian Students Experience Iowan Hospitality with the Bairs Family in Hudson
--- More New Panthers at International Engagement
--- Happening this Week
--- Observatory Show
--- Get Groovy with OIE this Homecoming Week
--- Announcements
--- CIEP Partners with Career Services to Help You Prepare for the World of Work
--- International Playlist
--- The Art of C.H.A.N.G.E.
--- Don't Forget International Engagement Office Coffee Hour -
International Engagement, September 9, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- Self Care & Community Wellness
--- Mental Health Awareness at UNI
--- We're taking a trip to Minneapolis
--- Beware the Scammers
--- Improve Academic Performance
--- Opportunity to Host Students for a Month
--- Class Exchange Program
--- Getting to Know Graduate Student Polina Syadeyskaya
--- What's Going on around UNI?
--- Relax with Some Music
--- Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series Presents Jon Meacham
--- Afternoon at the Farm
--- Upcoming Career Fairs at UNI
--- Around UNI: Explore UNI Campus Online -
International Engagement, August 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
In this Issue:
--- Welcome Back!
--- CAB Events
--- Community Events
--- Campus Event
--- Hello Fall
--- Coffee Hour
--- Learn Culture and Language with Us
--- IE and CIEP Partnership
--- Around UNI: Useful Sources to Explore -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, May 6, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Summer is Finally Here
--- Staying on Campus this Summer?
--- WRC Summer Hours
--- Scholarship Opportunity
--- Help Wanted: Orientation Drivers
--- Graduate Assistantship
--- Free English Language Books
--- Events Around Campus
--- Planning for international travel in the Summer?
--- OPT Q and A
--- Starting a New Degree after Graduation?
--- Last Week at OIE
--- Our Year at the Office of International Engagement -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, April 29, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Staying On Campus This Summer?
--- Help Wanted: Orientation Drivers
--- Summer Storage
--- Congratulations Marge
--- End of the Year Celebration
--- Final Talk Tuesday
--- Finals Week De-Stress Days
--- MOVEment Spring Showcase
--- "The Graduate" Film Screening
--- Planning for international travel in the Summer?
--- OPT Q and A
--- Starting a New Degree after Graduation?
--- Tips from Our CIEP Instructors
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, April 22, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Residence Hall Move Out Information
--- Important reminder: Student Health Insurance
--- Want to learn Mandarin Chinese right here at UNI?
--- OIE Graduation Celebration
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- Finals Breakfast with President Nook
--- Open Summer Lifeguard Positions
--- OPT Q and A
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, April 15, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Residence Hall Move Out Information
--- Important reminder: Student Health Insurance
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- Pie with OIE
--- Earth Day at UNI
--- Spanish Conversation Hour
--- Immigration Tip
--- This week is the last week to file income tax!
--- OPT Q and A
--- English Pronunciation
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, April 8, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Yucatan Student Welcome Party
--- Residence Hall Move Out Information
--- Important reminder: Student Health Insurance
--- Coffee Hour with CSBS
--- Campus Activities Board is excited to present: Jesse McCartney
--- INSPIRE Conference: Presenting Virtual Conversations with la Universidad Marista
--- Spanish Conversation Hour
--- Practical Approaches to Recruiting for Language Teaching Programs
--- Immigration Tips from Edyta
--- OPT Q and A
--- Planning on an Internship during the summer?
--- Academic English Coaching
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, April 1, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Today, April 1, begins the month of Ramadan!
--- Important Reminder about Student Health Insurance
--- Pride Coffee Hour with GSS
--- Theatre UNI Presents: Cinderella
--- Campus Activities Board is excited to to present: Jesse McCartney
--- Pride Week with GSS
--- Immigration Tips from Edyta
--- Tips From our CIEP Instructors
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, March 28, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- The Office of Admissions is looking for you!
--- Important Reminder about Student Health Insurance
--- Celebrate Ramadan with International Engagement
--- Activity 3: Buried Treasurer
--- International Engagement Movie Night
--- Ethical Issues in Scholarship: Gender, Ethnicity, and Power
--- Panther Hot Ones is back!
--- RSM Seminar Featuring Motivational Speaker Coach Jim Miller
--- Immigration Tips from Edyta
--- Planning to apply for OPT?
--- Filing your taxes
--- Program End Date
--- Staff Spotlight: Myle Duong
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, March 11, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- The Office of International engagement has moved
--- The Summer/Fall 2022 Schedule of Classes is now available
--- Weekly Coffee Hour with OIE
--- Holi Celebration
--- Workshop on the Decolonization of Learning w/ Trisha Etringer
--- Craft the Night Away with Active Minds
--- Immigration Tips From Edyta
--- OIE at the Iowa Capitol -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, March 4, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- The Office of International engagement is temporarily moving
--- The Office of International Engagement is Hiring
--- OPT Session Re-Scheduled
--- Educational Forum on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
--- International Coffee Hour - Now in Bartlett
--- CETL - The Challenges of Non-Native English-Speaking Faculty
--- Wellness Bingo (CAB)
--- Midterm De-Stress Fest
--- This week at the WRC
--- NIBS International Business Case Competition Finals Watch Party
--- UNI Staff Highlight: John Peterson
--- From our CIEP Instructors -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, February 25, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- The Office of International engagement is temporarily moving!
--- Upcoming OIE Events
--- Mental Health Coffee Hour
--- Optical Practical Training Session
--- Congratulations to our OIE Director Carolina Coronado-Park and our International Admissions Director Kristi Marchesani
--- Events Around Campus
--- Black Student Union presents Tunnel of Oppression
--- March 1st - Movie Night with UNIDos (CAB)
--- Midterm De-Stress Fest
--- The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is hosting several panels that will include our very own CIEP instructors!
--- TheatreUNI presents Blood at the Root, by Dominique Morisseau
--- Check out Outdoor Recreations Spring 2022 Adventure Trip Brochure!
--- Immigration Tip from Edyta
--- Staff Highlight: Molly Astarita
--- Tips From our CIEP Instructors
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, February 18, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Announcements
--- Come to Minneapolis with OIE
--- Updates from UNI's Counseling Center
--- OIE Winter Clothing
--- Updates from UNI's Counseling Center
--- Hands On Workshop with OBO and Career Services
--- Black History Month at UNI
--- Talk Tuesday with CIEP
--- The Art of Mindfulness Training
--- Immigration Tips from Edyta
--- Staff Highlight: John Ophus
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, February 11, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Announcements
--- February 18th - Weekly Coffee Hour
--- March 7th - Capital Trip
--- Black History Month at UNI
--- Tips from our Immigration Advisor
--- Say "Hey!" to the CIEP Staff
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, February 4, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming OIE Events
--- Plagiarism Explained
--- "Do The Right Thing" Film Screening
--- 2021 International Student Tax Help Informational Session
--- Outdoor Recreation Event: Broomball
--- Student Highlight: Rabeea Anwar
--- Staff Highlight: Connie Hansen
--- Tips for Academic Success
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, January 28, 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Winter Clothes Available
--- Academic English Coaching
--- Adjusted Counseling Center Crisis and Consultation Hours
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- Chinese New Year Celebration
--- International Student Highlight: Nino Nateshvili
--- Staff Highlight: Edyta Cichon-Barche
--- Tips From our CIEP Instructors
--- Last Week at OIE -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, December 10, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Have a Great Break!
--- Winter Break Information
--- Free Winter Clothing
--- Congratulations to our Fall Graduates!
--- Immigration Tip -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, December 3, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Good Luck on Finals!
--- Student Wellness Services De-Stress Days
--- "It's a Wonderful Life" Film Screening
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- Visit the Amana Colonies with OIE
--- Ethnic Student Promoters is now accepting applications for the Spring semester
--- Free Winter Clothing
--- UNI's Interactive Digital Studies
--- Immigration Tip -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, November 19, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Have a Great Break!
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble (An Evening of Comedic Radio Plays)
--- Department Spotlight: Study Abroad
--- Immigration Tip!
--- Ice Skating with the TESOL Club -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, November 12, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming Events with OIE
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- International Education Week
--- Global Skills Class
--- Winter Clothing Drive!
--- Academic English Success Coaching
--- It's time to register for Spring 2022 Classes
--- Need help in your classes? Go to The Learning Center!
--- UNI Iowa High School Model United Nations
--- Immigration Tip!
--- International Spotlight: Nicole Iradukunda
--- Thanksgiving Gathering -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, November 5, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming Events with OIE
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- Northern Iowa Wind Ensemble Concert
--- "Saving Private Ryan" Film Screening
--- UNI Volleyball vs. Missouri State
--- International Education Week
--- Winter Clothing!
--- Panther Pantry
--- Immigration Tip!
--- International Panthers in the Spotlight
--- Travel Information
--- Cornhole Tournament -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, October 29, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming Events with OIE
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- PMB Live!
--- Hatchet Throwing with UNI Women's Rugby
--- "La La Land" Film Screening
--- International Education Week
--- UNI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to spark up Campfire Conversation for Global Entrepreneurship Week
--- Immigration Tip!
--- Opportunities and Support
--- International Family Friendship Program
--- Become a GPS Team Member -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, October 22, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming Events with OIE
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- College Hill Farmers Market
--- "Hereditary" Film Screening
--- International Education Week
--- Immigration Tip!
--- International Panther Spotlight: Jordan Bough
--- Opportunities and Support
--- Thanks to the Language and Literature Department for a great Coffee Hour
--- International Family Friendship Program
--- Become a GPS Team Member -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, October 15, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming Events with OIE
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- College Hill Farmers Market
--- Wellness Bingo
--- "Squid Game" Watch Party with ASU
--- International Bingo with the Global Business Club
--- Immigration Tip!
--- International Panther Spotlight: Leah Stöger
--- Opportunities and Support
--- CIEP Game Night
--- International Family Friendship Program
--- Become a GPS Team Member -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, October 8, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming Events with OIE
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- College Hill Farmers Market
--- CIEP Game Night
--- "Beetlejuice" Film Screening
--- UNI Diversity Book Read 2021
--- International Panther Spotlight: Olga Mironenko
--- Immigration Services
--- Become a GPS Team Member
--- Academic English Success Coaching
--- Congratulations to the International Student Promoters
--- Winter Clothes for International Students -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, October 1, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming Events
--- Become a GPS Team Member
--- Academic English Success Coaching
--- OIE Student Spotlight
--- Pictures from Recent Coffee Hours
--- Flu Shot Clinic -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, September 27, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming Events
--- Academic English Success Coaching
--- Some Great Photos of Our International Panthers' Trip to Des Moines
--- Conversation Partner Program
--- Flu Shot Clinic
--- Work for the Northern Iowa -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, September 20, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Upcoming Events
--- Photos from Our Labor Day Social
--- Academic English Success Coaching
--- Vaccine Clinic
--- Conversation Partner Program
--- Work for the Northern Iowa -
International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, September 3, 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Office of International Engagement.
Inside this Issue:
--- Get Involved
--- Vaccine Clinic
--- Upcoming Events
--- Academic English Success Coaching
--- Maintaining U.S. Immigration Status
--- Interested in Coming to Des Moines with IE?
--- A Message about Mental Health