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| Event | Description | Date | Time | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New International Graduate Student Orientation | Orientation for new international graduate students | August 12-18 | All day; see schedule | CGE | Orientation |
| New International Undergraduate Student Orientation | Orientation for new international undergraduate, ISC, and exchange students | August 16-18 | All day; see schedule | CGE | Orientation |
| Welcome Picnic | A welcome celebration for all new international students | August 17 | 4:00-7:00pm | UREC | Orientation |
| Welcome Back Ice Cream Social | Kick off the start of the semester with ice cream and ISSS! | August 29 | 3:00-5:00pm | The Lawn (between Holland Yates Hall and Hotel Madison) | Community |
| Graduate Student Grocery Store Trips | Transportation from CGE to local grocery store (i.e., Walmart, Martins, Target or Aldi) for groceries and essential items. You will be dropped off at your home local | September 6 | 3:00pm | CGE | Graduate International Students |
| iCareer for Grads: Money and Jobs | Learn about important immigration aspects you need to know for working in the US – both on-campus and off-campus! | September 11 | 12:00-1:00pm |
https://jmu-edu.zoom.us/j/84780862791 Meeting ID: 847 8086 2791 |
F-1 visa-holding Graduate Students |
| International Graduate Community Meeting | Gathering for international graduate students to discuss upcoming events, desired programming, and more! | September 13 | 3:00 – 4:30pm |
Graduate School Lounge (Holland Yates Hall, 4th floor) |
International Graduate Student Community |
| Men's Soccer vs Liberty University | Contact a LINKer for more information | September 14 | 7:00 - 9:00pm |
Sentara Park |
Community |
| Clothes, Cookies, & Resumes | Have your resume reviewed, shop for work attire, take a professional headshot, and enjoy afternoon snacks! | September 17 | 1:00 - 4:00pm |
Student Success Center |
Community |
| Men's Soccer vs UCF | Contact a LINKer for more information | September 21 | 7:30 - 9:30pm |
Sentara Park |
Community |
| I-Week: Hike at High Knob | Email ISSS to register! | September 22 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Meet at UREC | Community |
| I-Week Keynote Speaker: Shalini Kantayya | Renowned filmmaker and director known for her work on social justice, technology, and the environment kicks off I-Week! | September 23 | 6:30pm | Wilson Hall | Community |
| I-Week: International Bazaar | Free event that features vendors, food, music, displays, and entertainment in the heart of campus! | September 25 | 11:00am – 2:00pm | Warner Commons | Community |
| I-Week: International Student Variety Show | International students display their cultures through fashion, music, and color! | September 27 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | TDU (Taylor Down Under) | Community |
| I-Week: International Festival | Join a LINKer to walk downtown for the Festival! | September 28 | 12:00-6:00pm | Meet at Holland Yates Hall | Community |
| Explore Madison Week | Join a LINker to explore campus engagement opportunities! | September 30 | 4:00-6:00pm | Union/Taylor 405 | Undergraduates |
| Off Campus Life Fall Housing Fair | Join a LINker to explore off-campus housing options for next year! | October 2 | 11:00am-2:00pm | Festival Ballroom | Graduate and Undergraduate |
| Resumes and the Job Search for International Students | Come get some resume information, interview tips, and job search resources! | October 3 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | University Career Center, Room 3240 | Undergraduates |
| UCC Headshots | Join a LINKer to have a professional photo taken! | October 4 | 12:30-1:30pm | University Career Center, Room 3240 | Undergraduates |
| Graduate Student Grocery Store Trips | Transportation from CGE to local grocery store (i.e., Walmart, Martins, Target or Aldi) for groceries and essential items. You will be dropped off at your home local | October 4 | 3:00pm | CGE | Graduate International Students |
| Half-time on the Quad | Meet a LINKer for a fun study break! Enjoy free Strite's docunts, Smileys ice cream, MRD's, and much more... | October 9 | 5:00-6:30pm | The Quad | Community |
| JMU vs Coastal Carolina Football game | Meet the LINKers at the Bookstore to head to the game! Wear your purple! | October 10 | 7:00-10:00pm | Bridgeforth Stadium | Community |
| International Graduate Student Social at the Arboretum | Join international graduate students to enjoy the beautiful autumn colors and temperatures at the JMU Arboretum! | October 12 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Meet at the front of Holland Yates Hall at 10am to walk over to the Arboretum | International Graduate Student Community |
| JMU Farmer's Market |
Meet up with LINKers to explore the local foods and goods brought to campus by the Farmers Market! |
October 23 | 8:00am-5:00pm | Madison Union | Community |
| Study Session at CGE |
Come to the Lounge to study with LINKers! |
October 30 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | CGE Lounge + Classroom | Community |
| Graduate Student Grocery Store Trips | Transportation from CGE to local grocery store (i.e., Walmart, Martins, Target or Aldi) for groceries and essential items. You will be dropped off at your home local | November 1 | 3:00pm | CGE | Graduate International Students |
| Thanksgiving Dinner | Join ISSS for this American tradition! | November 7 | 5:00-7:00pm | CGE | Community |
| International Tailgate | International students meet up before the game for a traditional American tailgate! | November 9 | 12:00-3:30pm | R2 parking lot | Community |
| Graduating Student Celebration | Let ISSS take you for dinner on-campus to celebrate your upcoming graduation! | December 4 | 5:30-7:00pm | D-Hall | For Graduating F-1 and J-1 Students only |
| Study Break | Make cookies, drink hot cocoa, and take a break with ISSS! | December 6 | 3:00-5:00pm | CGE | Community |
| Graduate Student Grocery Store Trips | Transportation from CGE to local grocery store (i.e., Walmart, Martins, Target or Aldi) for groceries and essential items. You will be dropped off at your home local | December 16 | 3:00pm | CGE | Graduate International Students |
Center for Global Engagement - Study Abroad
Holland Yates Hall (formerly Madison Hall)
MSC 5731
100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
MSC 5731
100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
