Category Archives: International Students

Beware of Fake “Government” Phone and Email Scams

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CEE Students (especially international students):  Beware of Fake “Government” Phone and Email Scams.  See full email below.

From: Kathy Wong [mailto:katwong@uw.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 8:22 AM

Subject: Fake “Government” Phone and Email Scams
Hello: A number of students have reported receiving calls and emails from individuals claiming to be government officials, asking for money. We have information on the ISS website for students about the scams, but we wanted to pass along the information to advisors as well in case students come to you with reports.

Kathy

KATHY WONG  International Student Adviser International Student Services Continue reading →

Professional Development Workshop for International Graduate Students

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Event Details
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: HUB 250

Name: Communication Skills for International Graduate Students

Description:  Free refreshments provided!  Join us for a lively and informative workshop! • Learn about cultural differences and communication styles • Discuss communication skills – in and out of the classroom • Practice tips for effective communication and networking skills • Develop strategies for real world communication situations in academic, professional and social settings Both facilitators have combined professional backgrounds in working with English-as-Second-Language students, public speaking, workshop facilitation, and teaching.  The event is co-sponsored by Core Programs at the Graduate School, GPSS, and FIUTS.

If you have questions regarding the workshop, please contact Ziyan Bai at baiziyan@uw.edu

ZIYAN BAI, M.Ed.
Graduate Research Assistant, Core Programs, the Graduate School
Ph.D. Student, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of Washington

Communicating with Faculty – A Workshop for International Graduate and Professional Students

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This workshop features a panel of faculty members (from science, engineering and social science) and international students (from science, engineering, social science, and humanities) who are going to share experiences and techniques for communicating, which will help international graduate students learn multiple perspectives to develop their own communication strategies for classroom participation as well as 1-on-1 meetings.

  • When: Thursday, February 4th, 2016 @ 11:45am – 1:15pm
  • Where: HUB 334

This event is co-sponsored by Core Programs at the Graduate School, FIUTS and GPSS.

Free refreshments provided!

Facebook Event Page Here

Final Year Workshop for F-1 International Students

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Thursday, April 16, 2015
2:30-4:00pm
Please check in first with the ISS Office in Schmitz Hall Room 459 at least 5 minutes prior to the workshop.  Space is limited!  Sign up will start at 2:00pm on the day of the workshop.

Students will learn important information on maintaining their F-1 status in regards to enrollment, graduation, employment, travel and more! Guest speakers from the Counseling Center, Career Center, and Registrar’s Office will come talk about the next steps and expectations after graduation for students. We highly encourage graduating students to attend the Final Year Workshop to get information on how to smoothly transition from the UW.

For more information about other quarterly ISS workshops, please visit, https://iss.washington.edu/resources/workshops

 

Research Participants Needed: International Non-Thesis Students Wanted

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Dear Graduate Students in Civil and Environmental Engineering programs,

My name is Ziyan Bai, a 2nd year PHD student in College of Education. This quarter I am collecting data for my qualitative research “Exploring Career Pathways of International Students in Fee-based Masters Programs” under the guidance of Dr. Michael Knapp. My research project has been approved by within-course Human Subjects Review at the College of Education.

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International Students: Introduction to the U.S. Legal System

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Introduction to the U.S. Legal System by the Student Legal Services Office. Student Legal Services (SLS) is a law office on the UW-Seattle campus that provides confidential legal advice and representation to its students. Students often come to SLS with issues involving landlord/tenant, contracts, family law, criminal law, and estate planning, but we also provide assistance in other areas. SLS helps to educate individual students about their legal rights and responsibilities, which enables them to make educated legal choices.

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Another phone scam targeting international students

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A few students have reported to our office that they received multiple phone calls from the Police department and asked  them to pay a tax payment, if they don’t pay, they will bet arrested, etc…

I called the UW Police office this morning and they are aware of this issue.  The police officer told me if any student receives such a phone call, they should report this incident to: 1-800-366-4484.

DO NOT pay any payment to the phone calls.

Li Chang Wong
Program Operations Manager
University of Washington
Student Fiscal Services
129 Schmitz Hall, Box 355870
Seattle, WA 98195

Phone Scam Targeting International Students

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We’ve been made aware of a phone scam targeting our international students, particularly those from India.  The caller informs the student that taxes are owed and threatens arrest. The call may sound legitimate because the caller provides an “officer” name and badge number, or offers to transfer the call to someone posing as a consular official.

Please note that the legitimate Internal Revenue Service does not collect funds by phone.  If you receive such a call, please do not give the caller any bank information.  You can check with us in ISS if you have concerns or questions.

Here is a web site from the IRS about the scam: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Repeats-Warning-about-Phone-Scams

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Final Year Workshop for International Students – Nov. 4

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The International Student Services (ISS) Office is offering a new workshop this Autumn for F-1 international students who are in the final year of their degree programs. Students will learn important information on maintaining their F-1 status in regards to enrollment, graduation, employment, travel and more! Guest speakers from the Counseling Center, Career Center, and Registrar’s Office will come talk about the next steps and expectations after graduation for students. We highly encourage graduating students to attend the Final Year Workshop to get information on how to smoothly transition from the UW.

Final Year Workshop for F-1 International Students Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2:30-4:00pm Please check in first with the ISS Office in Schmitz Hall Room 459 at least 5 minutes prior to the workshop. Space is limited! Sign up will start at 2:00pm on the day of the workshop.

For more information about other quarterly ISS workshops, please visit, https://iss.washington.edu/resources/workshops