So much is happening on campus this month! Soul Fest, Career Chat, Cooking Up Wellness... Don't miss anything and check out the Hub regularly to make the most out of this semester! - The Office of International Students and Scholars
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Come and Join Us! Coffee & Chat with CAPS |
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Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: CGE Conference Room
OISS and CAPS invite you to join us for a session where we’ll share practical tips and strategies for managing stress, coping with uncertainty, and thriving in a new environment. This will be a safe space to share your thoughts, ask questions, and receive support. Coffee and donuts will be provided—join us for a chance to unwind and connect!
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Unlock your Potential: Mastering Your OPT Journey! |
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| Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM Virtual Event
Are you ready to apply what you’ve learned in your academic program to real-world employment?
This session is your next step after watching the POST-OPT workshop video. Apply knowledge gained from your academic program to a practical employment experience after graduation. We will walk you through everything you need to know about Optional Practical Training (OPT), the eligibility requirements, and the application timeline & process. This "OPT Q&A workshop" is designed to answer any additional questions and comments regarding OPT. We look forward to seeing you!
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| International Women's Day Dinner |
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Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Thousand Oaks Campus
International Women’s Day (officially recognized on March 8) is a global holiday celebrating the women’s rights movement and gender equality. The 2025 theme is to Accelerate Action. All are welcome to join the Center for Global Engagement in celebrating women leaders at Cal Lutheran and in our community, with acknowledgement of our 93 international female students. Additional details are on the CGE website.
Submit a nomination to recognize a faculty, staff, or community member on campus who supports/exemplifies women's empowerment and advocacy.
We ask that you please RSVP - by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19, to submit nominations and
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by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 28, to RSVP for the dinner.
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Using AI for Your Job Search |
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| Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Virtual Event
Using AI is about have 2-3 apps on your phone like ChatGPT, and feeding good prompts to save time on resume writing, cover letter ideas, interview response preparation, and even personal statements. Don’t be afraid of the unknown join us so we can practice feeding prompts and seeing how easy it really is!
Please email Cynthia Smith csmith@callutheran.edu to register. |
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Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Virtual Event
Are you prepared for your next interview? We will give you tips on different types of questions, and how to a handle phone or a panel interview. This is an interactive workshop about how to effectively prepare before you go in. Learn what to wear, appropriate body language, and how to follow up after your interview. |
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Missed last week's OISS Weekly? Here is our #ICYMI section. |
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Any request? Submit it from your OISS Student Portal and
allow 7-10 business days for processing |
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