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, U-M department administrators, and American students seeking information on studying, working, or traveling abroad.

Intercultural Leadership Seminar
Monday, October 15, 2018

The Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS) is designed for international and U.S. students who want to learn how to be more effective in a global environment. ILS includes brief lectures, discussion, experiential activities, and small group work. While at ILS you will:

  • Increase your awareness of the impact of culture on communication styles;
  • Gain skills necessary for...
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Driver's License Written Test
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Important Information:

  • In order to take the written test, you must have attended the Mandatory Immigration Check-in (for Students, for Scholars).
  • You must be registered for and take the test at the session you’ve signed up for. Each session has limited spaces available, so please...
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H-1B Temporary Worker in Specialty Occupations Basics
Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Location: Rackham Building

Room: East Conference Room (4th floor)

Description: Designed for international students and scholars who are interested in learning about basic eligibility requirements and...

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Fall Birthday Celebrations
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Location: ECIR Community Room (921 Church Street). ECIR is a 3-minute walk from the Ross Business School.

Description: Blow the horn! Beat the drum! It is not a celebration until you come! Come say birthday wishes and sing birthday...

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Peace Corps Application Workshop
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Description: Make your application stand out from the rest. Attend this workshop to learn how to browse Volunteer openings, find the right program, and strengthen your application. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about service, learn steps you can take to improve your chances, and gain valuable tips to guide you through the application process.

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Global Scholars Information Session (Open to Global Scholars)
Monday, October 22, 2018

Description: Educate our world through the Peace Corps. Education and English-teaching specialists are needed to address global education and training needs at grassroots levels. Help improve a community's education levels, teaching methods, and language competencies, while gaining global skills for your career. Join us at this education-focused information session to learn...

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USAC Information Session
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Description: University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC) is a non-profit, university based organization. It offers 28 different countries with over 54 program sites to choose from when studying abroad. It is known for providing well-rounded, academically sound and credible programs. USAC provides affordable study abroad programs...

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International Center’s International Opportunity Fair
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Description: Make a difference abroad. Stop by the Peace Corps table at the Michigan League to talk to a local recruiter about opportunities to live, learn, and work with a community overseas.

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Scholar Conversation Class
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Description: This series is designed to meet the needs of international scholars at U-M. Each session features a different topic and you can attend as many of the sessions as you want. The group will practice conversational English and discuss U.S. customs related to informal social interactions in a university setting.

Open to international scholars only.

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Teaching English Abroad after Graduation
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Description: Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? Come to this event to hear about several options for doing so, as well as how you can prepare for the experience while still a student at U-M! This event is presented by the International Center, the English Language Institute, and the...

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