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The UCIE Student Connection-December 6, 2017

The UCIE Student Connection Newsletter
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The International Student's Weekly Update On Events and Announcements-December 6, 2017
RSVP Needed for UCIE Graduation Reception
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For those graduating: The University Center for International Education (UCIE) invites you in celebrating your graduation at this semester's Graduation Reception on:
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Friday, December 15thÌý2017
2:30 -4:30pm
Student Union Atrium
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If you would like to join us for the reception please follow this link:ÌýÌýso we can honor you are part of the reception. Please note that if you do not complete the survey found at in the previous link we will not call out your name during the reception.
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If you would like to purchase a graduation sash to commemorate your home country or your study abroad experience you can click here:ÌýÌýÌýÌý
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Congratulations on your accomplishment and we hope to see you at the reception!
The UCIE is Moving!Ìý
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Phase Two-The International Admissions and Recruitment Office in 244 Student Union will be closed on December 11-13 as part of our office renovation.Ìý All faculty, staff,and students can be send in E190 Student Union (UCIE Main Office).Ìý The International Admissions, Recruitment and Immigration Teams will all be permanently located in E190 Student Union.
Great On Campus Job:ÌýBe an RA Next School Year
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Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2018-Spring 2019 Resident Assistant (RA) positions. RAs will be assigned to a residential community as determinedÌýby Residence Life and Housing. Those hired as RAs receive a full meal plan, housing on campus, and more. Learn more here:Ìý
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Application available from Oct 20, 2017-January 15, 2018.
Admission & Immigration Walk-In Hours

The UCIE Admissions Team will start accepting official transcripts from new incoming students on October 2nd at the following walk in hours:Ìý
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  • Monday - Noon to 1pm
  • Tuesday- 9am to 10am
  • Wednesday- 3pm to 4pm
  • Thursday- 9am to 10am
  • Friday- 2pm to 3pm
The UCIE immigration window will be open Fall 2017 for the following hours:
  • Monday, 9-11am
  • Tuesday, 9-11am
  • Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm
  • Thursday, 1:30-3:30pm
  • Friday, 9-11am
OPT Application Submission for Fall 2017
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If you are an international student graduating in Fall 2017 semester, you may start applying for OPT on September 18, 2017.
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Please use the link below to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application:Ìý
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Choose an OPT start date between 12/16/2017 and 2/13/2018. The final date for fall 2017 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is February 2, 2018.
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PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for fall 2017 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester endÌýgrades have been posted.
Experience the 2nd Street Market
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Experience our local farmer's market. Enjoy food, music, local farmers, bakers, culinary specialist, and more.Ìý
Thursdays (11am-3pm),ÌýFridays (11am-3pm),ÌýSaturdays (8am-3pm), andÌýSundays (11am-3pm)
@ 600 E 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio
No transportation provided.
Ice Skating at Riverscape MetroPark
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Ice skate outdoors in the heart of downtown at Riverscape Metro Park. $7 for admission and shoe rentals.Ìý

@111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45402
For more information and times, visit this link:Ìý
* No transportation provided
A Carillon Christmas
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Features thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, crafts, and more! $8 admission.Ìý

@1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
For more information and times, visit this link:Ìý
* No transportation provided
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2017
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One of the country's finest with millions of Christmas lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbank, and so much more! $10 per person.Ìý

@75 Water St., Clifton, Ohio
For more information and times, visit this link:Ìý
* No transportation provided
Gingerbread Festival
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Family fun in Yellow Springs while viewing entries from a community wide gingerbread contest.Ìý

Saturday, December 9th, 11am-2pm

@Mills Lawn School 200 S. Walnut St., Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Free!

For more information, visit this link:Ìý
* No transportation provided
Carriage Rides at the Greene
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Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride throughout the Greene. $10 per person (Cash only).

Saturday, December 9th, 6-10pm

@4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio

* No transportation provided
Local Events?
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Learn of more upcoming local events by visiting:Ìý

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