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✨ Congratulations to our School of Management

International Graduate Students who are completing their program this term! ✨

 

If you plan to work in the U.S. after graduation, be sure to apply for OPT (Optional Practical Training) by submitting your "OPT Request" form through the OISS portal as the first step. You can apply as early as 90 days prior the program completion date and no later than 60 days after the program completion date. Your program completion date is the official end date of your last term/semester. To learn more, be sure you watch the OPT Workshop Video

 

EVENTS HAPPENING TODAY! 

Take a moment to engage with our campus community through events that celebrate inclusion, belonging, and connection. We encourage you to stop by, participate, and experience these meaningful opportunities to come together with fellow students

 

Rooted in Legacy: A Black Excellence Celebration 

Orvil and Gloria Franzen Organ Recital: Wolffvon Roos

 

 

- The Office of International Students and Scholars

 

 

*NEW* CCEI SEND OFF CELEBRATION

Saturday, April 25, 2026

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Soiland Gym

 

Join us for the annual CCEI Send-Off as we celebrate our graduating BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and international students. Beginning with a ceremony and followed by a reception, this special event recognizes your achievements and the meaningful impact you’ve made within the Cal Lutheran community.

 

Registration for this year’s CCEI Send-Off is now open. We look forward to celebrating you!

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MARKETING U: HOW TO CREATE AN EPIC RESUME

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual

 

Need help putting together a resume? Learn how to format, use action verbs and buzzwords, utilize the newest trends and include internships and volunteer work and focus on skills employers are seeking. 

 

This session will also briefly cover letters, references, recommendations and thank you letters.

 

This event is part of the Career Services series.

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WHERE ARE ALL THE JOBS? TAPPING INTO THE HIDDEN MARKET

Thursday, March 5, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Alumni Hall 124

 

Did you know 75-85% of all jobs are not advertised? Take charge of your job search and get your resume to hiring managers for employers that YOU want to work for.

 

The workshop will help develop tactics for approaching employers strategically to generate more interviews.

 

 

This event is part of the Career Services series.

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COOKING UP WELLNESS 

Thursday, March 5, 2026

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ullman Commons

 

Cookin’ Up Wellness is a hands-on workshop series designed to empower students with the skills and confidence to prepare nutritious, affordable, and culturally diverse meals. Learn practical cooking tips, explore healthy eating habits, and discover how to make delicious dishes that fit your busy lifestyle and budget!

Spots are limited so register today!

 

This event is part of the Wellness Resources series.

REGISTER

 

 

The Brown Kiely, LLP Community Law Advocate Scholarship

Brown Kiely, LLP is offering the Community Law Advocate Scholarship to support students who are passionate about using the law for the rights of individuals and their communities. This scholarship is intended for students who demonstrate a commitment to supporting individuals and their communities, along with an interest in using the law to make a positive impact.

 

Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

 

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional, program in the United States.
  • The scholarship applicant must be able to demonstrate a commitment to fighting for the rights of individuals and their communities and to be able to explain how their education goals will help them to be able to do this in the future
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above.

Essay Requirement:
Submit an essay (maximum 1,000 words) responding to the following:

  • Describe a time you helped an individual and/or your community with a problem resulting from injustice
  • What did you do to help solve or mediate this problem?
  • How has this experience informed your educational goals and desire to use the law to fight for what is right?
  • How do you plan to continue this or similar advocacy in the future?

Application Materials:

Scholarship applicants must submit all application materials by email to: scholarship@brownkielylaw.com

  • Updated resume
  • Essay 
  • Current unofficial transcript

Award Announcement: April 2026

 

Please Note: This scholarship information is shared for reference only and should not be considered official guidance from the Office of International Students and Scholars. Students should always verify requirements, deadlines, and award details directly with the scholarship provider.

 

Click below for more information!

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