OISS/CCIS 2019 Fall Calendar for International Graduate Students, Scholars, Postdocs, & Spouses
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS) and the Community Council for International Students (CCIS) have a variety of opportunities for international students, scholars, and spouses planned for fall quarter. Please see below for additional details:
OISS/CCIS Host Families a.k.a. International Friends a.k.a. Foster Relatives for Grad Students, Scholars, & Postdocs
Free Individual cultural immersion program. Enjoy spending time with a local community family or individual who will service as a local guide to American culture. Attend meals, local events, or just tea and visit at your convenience. For more information contact Greta Sims at rgsims@att.net of call 847.251.3264. To apply, click here.
OISS/CCIS English Conversation Partners (ECP)
A comfortable free way for graduate students, scholars, and postdocs to spend time with an individual who will assist you in improving your English speaking skills, learning idioms, slang and other topics of interest. For more information contact Doris Liberman at adlibs4612@gmail.com or 847.676.2932. To apply, click here.
OISS/CCIS Round Table Discussion: Environmental Uncertainty - How It May Impact Me
Friday, October 11 at 5:00 PM
International Office (630 Dartmouth Pl, Evanston), Conference Room
Participate in a free program on “Environmental Uncertainty - How It May Impact Me” at the International Office, Conference Room. For reservations contact Betty Phillips at bettybphillips@gmail.com by Wednesday, October 9 with the number of people in your party. Light refreshments will be served.
OISS/CCIS Round Table Discussion: Monsters & Aliens: Discrimination & Diversity
Friday, December 6 at 5:00 PM
International Office (630 Dartmouth Pl, Evanston), Conference Room
Participate in a free program on “Monsters & Aliens: Discrimination & Diversity” at the International Office, Conference Room. For reservations contact Betty Phillips at bettybphillips@gmail.com by Wednesday, December 4 with the number of people in your party. Light refreshments will be served.
OISS/CCIS English Conversation Groups for International Spouses
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
International Office (630 Dartmouth Pl, Evanston), Conference Room
Adults only
Free “walk in” sessions at the International Office, Conference Room. Practice your English, share ideas, and make friends. For more information contact Mary Helen Albright at maryandlucas@comcast.net or 847-868-4979, apply here.
OISS/CCIS English Conversation Groups for International Spouses
Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
International Office (630 Dartmouth Pl, Evanston), Conference Room
Children welcome
Free “walk in” sessions at the International Office, Conference Room. Practice your English, share ideas, and make friends. For more information contact Heather Hehman, heatherhemanesl@gmail.com , 847-691-8399. Apply here.
OISS/CCIS Cooking Workshops for International Spouses
Third Wednesdays of the month, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Kitchen (1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston)
Share ideas, prepare food, & enjoy eating typical American meals. Reservations required. $5 per event:
- September 25: “American Brunch”
- October 23: “ Fall Harvest”
- November 20: “Thanksgiving Fest”
- December 18: “Holiday Party”
Contact Sonia Cohen, sonia.specco@yahoo.com, 847-530-3224; or Carol Liner oneliner@sbcglobal.net, 847-773-0443. Apply here.
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