spring 2016

INTERNATIONAL FAMILY TIME

1:30PM-4:30PM
Reese Hall

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS

International Student Services - Walk-in Advising Hours
Drop into the office to meet with an international student advisor about immigration, employment, personal or other
topics - no appointment necessary.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

4:00PM-5:30PM
Academic Life, UB 200

English for Academic Purposes - Walk-in Advising Hours

Specialized faculty advising available for international students. Receive support with specific assignments,
hone advanced language or writing skills, and continue to learn strategies for quicker, more effective studying.

EVERY OTHER THURSDAY

12:30PM 2:00PM
Reese Hall Lobby

February 18 March 3, 17 & 31 April 14 & 28 May 12

Discussion Group for International Students
This drop-in discussion group, facilitated by Counseling Services staff, provides a regular meeting place for
international students to share cultural, relational, career, educational, and financial concerns unique to you. It
allows international students to get input from counseling professionals who have been international students
themselves and peers about effective coping strategies to ease your transition in the U.S. and at DePauw. Snacks
will be provided. Look out for our bimonthly flyer!

11:30AM 1:00PM
UB 230

11:30AM 12:30PM
UB Room 230

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Hands-On Academic Reading Clinic
Practice useful strategies for improving your reading fluency and comprehension. This is a follow-up to the Fall 2015
session on managing the academic reading load. Lunch provided.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
International Alumni Talk Making it through H-1B Process and My Path to Engineering
Vigo Wei 12 visits campus to talk with current students about how he made decisions, overcame challenges and
made it through the H-1B process. Vigo completed the 3-2 Pre-engineering program at DePauw and
Washington University in St. Louis and now works for Rook Security in Indianapolis. Lunch provided.

FEBRUARY 23 & 24 MARCH 1 & 2

Computer Lab
Roy O. West Library

11:30AM 12:30PM
UB Room 230

Tax Workshops
All international students (degree-seeking and exchange) are required to complete and send tax forms to the
US Internal Revenue Service. Students can complete these forms during this series of tax workshops, hosted
by ISS. Watch email for time and date for your assigned tax workshop.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
Academic Integrity: Intellectual property, plagiarism and citation
Questions about academic integrity and plagiarism but afraid to ask? This is a safe place to learn more and
practice how to use others information wisely. Lunch provided.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15
International Alumni Talk Finding your Career in the Humanities
Explore how international students can put their Humanities majors into Tamana Ogawa 10, a Conflict Studies
major, found her path to starting a community-based biofuel company in rural Japan and becoming an influential
consultant on environmental policy in Tokyo. Tamana shares her experiences and insights with all interested
DePauw students. Lunch provided.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

11:30AM 12:30PM
UB Room 230

10:15AM 11:45AM
Gobin United Memorial
Methodist Church

10:30AM 12:00PM
Emison Lobby

Present Like a Pro: Skills for Effective Presentations

Learn the basics of effective presentations and get helpful tips on pronunciation, enunciation, intonation and
delivery. Lunch provided.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24
Whats the Story With the Church on the Corner?
Christianity has a significant influence on culture in the US. Experience a Christian worship service and learn
about the church's historical connection with DePauw. Did you know Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at Gobin in
1960? Refreshments will be served.

SATURDAY, MAY 21
International Graduation Reception
International student graduates are invited to celebrate at this
reception with their families, faculty and staff guests.

International Student Services