Upcoming Events

U-M International Center Events Calendar (view by date)

The U-M International Center offers events and workshops throughout the year on topics of interest to international students and scholars, and American students seeking information on studying, working, or traveling abroad. If you are a faculty or staff, please visit our Education and Outreach page for more information.

Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program Information Sessions
Monday, September 16, 2024

Location: 

  • Mon, Sep 16th: School of Social Work Building, Room B798 (downstairs in the lower level Atrium)
  • Thu, Sep 26th: Virtual
  • Mon, Oct 21st: School of Social Work Building, Room B798 (downstairs in the lower level Atrium)
  • Thu, November 21st: Virtual

Description: Planning on applying to the Peace Corps...

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Orientation Encore: DEI for International Students
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Description: Not sure what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) means? Interested in how this affects your campus experience? Want to learn how to get more involved in DEI at U-M? Then join this workshop to learn more! Lunch will be provided!

Register here!

 

Orientation Encore: It’s Not Just a Good Idea … It’s the Law!
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Description: Every country has norms for what is acceptable and unacceptable, and similarly for what is legal and illegal in that particular country. This session will offer important information on what is and is not permitted in the United States. Learn this information now; don’t risk being embarrassed, or even fined or arrested!

The session will also include a brief...

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Orientation Encore: “Help, I Don’t Understand My American Friends!”
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Description: You've been on campus for a few weeks now (or maybe much longer!) and are starting to realize that your American friends might have odd practices you don't understand! Maybe they don't act exactly like the college kids in the movies! That's OK - and we'll talk more about it!

Submit questions during registration to have them addressed anonymously.

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Peace Corps Application Workshop
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Description: Are you interested in applying to be a Peace Corps Volunteer? Come join us for an application workshop! During the workshop, you'll learn about the Peace Corps application process while also learning about how to strengthen your application. Whether you've already started the application process or plan to do so this year, this event is for you! 

This...

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Orientation Encore: How to Use Your U-M International Health Insurance
Friday, September 20, 2024

Description: This presentation will cover detailed information about how to use the University's required health insurance (the International Student/Scholar Health Insurance Plan). You'll learn how and where to obtain medical treatment if you need it and how to avoid unnecessary expenses by understanding how this health insurance works.

Lunch will be provided!

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Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Description: Join us for informal, but informational, sessions about different DEI topics! These events are created to help international students and scholars gain historical and cultural context around these U.S. concepts. Lunch is provided! 

RSVP Here

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Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program Information Sessions
Thursday, September 26, 2024

Location: 

  • Mon, Sep 16th: School of Social Work Building, Room B798 (downstairs in the lower level Atrium)
  • Thu, Sep 26th: Virtual
  • Mon, Oct 21st: School of Social Work Building, Room B798 (downstairs in the lower level Atrium)
  • Thu, November 21st: Virtual

Description: Planning on applying to the Peace Corps...

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How to Find & Fund a Non-UM Study Abroad Program
Friday, September 27, 2024

Description: This session will cover considerations for studying abroad through a non-UM program, including: 

  • How to find reputable programs
  • How funding applies to non-UM programs
  • What you need to know about transferring non-UM credits back to Michigan

Presented by the International Center, LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center, and...

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September International Coffee Hour
Friday, September 27, 2024

Description: International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet new people from around the world! The event is open to all members of the U-M community, including international and U.S. students, scholars, faculty, staff and their partners.

Our September event will be held in partnership with the English Language...

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