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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

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: 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

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: 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: 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

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: 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


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.


Friendsgiving

Join us for a fantastic feast to celebrate Thanksgiving with the OISS staff and Lehigh's international student community! Registration is strictly enforced due to a capacity limit. Walk-ins will NOT be allowed to participate. Please register by Friday, November 10th.


Global Citizenship Talk - 10:00 AM on Friday, November 17, 2023

Join our virtual talk! Why We Need a Global Kitchen Table: Creating Connections to Support Social Change Work.


Why We Need a Global Kitchen Table

How does a strong and globally diverse "kitchen table" of relationships help us sustain social change work in a world full of difference? Join us for a dialogue between Joanna Kerr, President & CEO of MakeWay, and Tatiana Fraser, Co-Lead of Systems Sanctuary. Register here.


Global Lehigh Grants: Funding Opportunities for Faculty & Doctoral Students

Each year, the Office of International Affairs provides awards for doctoral students and faculty to engage globally through research collaborations and conference presentations. Please join us to hear from previous grant recipients on how they expanded Lehigh's global footprint and enhanced their scholarly work through this funding! Please RSVP directly to Stacy Burger to receive a calendar invitation.