Events Archive | International Affairs

Intercultural Communication Workshop

Intercultural communication not only involves skills in communicating with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. It also involves tolerance of ambiguity and an openness to negotiate when the “conversational rules’’ are not always explicit. This workshop addresses these hidden rules. Attendees will practice effective strategies for preempting and

managing miscommunication with others. Brough to you by the International Center for Academic and Professional English (ICAPE).

Pronunciation Brush Up for International Teaching Assistants (ITAs)

The workshop will focus on some of the most common pronunciation challenges faced by multilingual speakers, such as syllable stress, sentence stress, and intonation. Attendees will be provided with practical strategies for classroom communication and materials for ongoing practice. This workshop is designed for current or prospective international teaching assistants who want to improve their English pronunciation. Brought to you by the International Center for Academic and Professional English (ICAPE).

Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Academic Essays

This 3-part workshop series covers fundamental features of academic essays across different genres, reading strategies for understanding and analyzing academic articles and literature, and a refresher on common grammatical errors. Register for the workshops here

Session 1: Audience Awareness in Academic Essays, Jan 3rd, 11:30am-12:45pm

Session 2: Reading Strategies for Understanding Academic Texts & Literature, Jan 9th, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Session 3: Grammar Refresher, Jan 11, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Workshop Series: Academic Presentations -- Skills and Strategies

Do you wish to enhance your skills related to academic presentations? This 3-part workshops series will allow you to organize and deliver engaging academic presentations. Register for the workshops here

Session 1: Organizing a Presentation, Jan 4th, 3:00-4:15 pm

Session 2: Delivering a Dramatic & Engaging Presentation, Jan 9th 3:00-4:15 pm

Session 3: Speaking Strategies for Academic Presentations, Jan 11th, 2:00-3:15 pm

Workshop Series: Pronunciation for Multilingual Students and Scholars

This 3-part workshop series includes interactive lessons to practice

fundamental features of pronunciation in North American English. Register for the workshops here.

Session 1: Rhythm and Clear Communication, Jan 2nd, 12pm-1:15pm

Session 2: Pronunciation Strategies for Clear Communication, Jan 8nd, 12pm-1:15pm

Session 3: Vowel Sounds, Jan 10th, 12pm-1:15pm

Workshop Series: Academic Presentations -- Skills and Strategies

Workshop Series: Conversational English -- Slang and Idioms

This two-part workshop series will introduce real-world

Conversational English that you do not learn in textbooks or in the traditional classroom. Register for the workshops here.

Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Academic Essays

Workshop Series: Pronunciation for Multilingual Students and Scholars

Workshop Series: Conversational English -- Slang and Idioms

This two-part workshop series will introduce real-world

Conversational English that you do not learn in textbooks or in the traditional classroom. Register for the workshops here.

Workshop Series: Academic Presentations -- Skills and Strategies

Workshop Series: Fundamentals of Academic Essays

Workshop Series: Pronunciation for Multilingual Students and Scholars

OISS Travel Signature day

Bring your I-20 or DS-2019 to get a travel signature from OISS before you travel during winter break!

TOPSS Overview Workshop for International Graduate Teaching Assistants

Description: This workshop will prepare graduate students who are international teaching assistant candidates for the TOPSS exam. Learn about the exam and resources available. Participants will also learn how to make a clear announcement, how to transition smoothly to Part II of the TOPSS, and how to make a successful presentation in an academic setting: including preparation, organization, audience interaction, non-verbal communication, visuals and clear speech.

Marketing Your International Experience

Join the Office of International Affairs Graduate Assistants as they share personal insights about their international experience, how it has influenced their interests, and how it has made them marketable at work and in grad school. If you're an international student, or a domestic student interested in studying or working internationally, this session is for you.