Events

Pronunciation Group for Multilingual Students & Scholars

Thurs. Weekly Jan. 23 - Mar. 6, 12:00-1:00pm in MG 105

Pronunciation lessons for students of the intermediate-high or advanced levels interested in enhancing their English language skills for academic, professional, and interpersonal purposes. Open to students, faculty, staff, TAs and Lehigh spouses.

Learning Together: Cultivating Collaboration in Multicultural Classrooms

Thurs. Jan. 30, 12:15-1:15pm via Zoom

Collaboration helps students share ideas and learn from each other. It also brings challenges such as intercultural communication styles, time management issues, and personality clashes. This workshop will provide strategies to help students navigate these situations, build awareness of intercultural communication, work more effectively as a team, and produce better group projects.

3-Minute-Thesis: Presentation Skills for International TAs

Thurs. Jan. 30, 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom

This interactive workshop will demonstrate a unique presentation genre, called Three-Minute-Thesis, in which presenters explain complex concepts in three minutes or less using simple language, clear examples, and effective nonverbal communication. Multilingual TAs will learn how to apply this approach to enhance their language and presentation skills.

Introduction to the Structure of Academic Papers (for graduate students)

Fri. Jan. 31, 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom

This workshop is an introduction to the structure of academic papers, including Introductions/Lit Reviews, Methods sections, Results section, and also Problem-Solution structures.

Ask me anything: U.S. Language & Popular Culture

Thurs. Feb. 13, 2:00-3:00pm in MG 242

Grab a hot chocolate and ask questions about aspects of U.S. language or culture that confuse or interest you, such as tipping at restaurants, slang and idioms, popular culture, and more!

Giving Effective Oral Presentations

Thurs. Feb. 13, 4:00-5:15pm in MG 102

This workshop addresses how you can plan and deliver an engaging oral presentation in person and on Zoom. The workshop particularly uses the analogy of a “bus tour guide” to help you get your audience “on the bus” in the beginning, interested “during the ride,” and safely “off the bus with a souvenir.”

Library Resources

Thurs. Feb. 27, 11:00-12:00pm in EWFM 625

How reliable do you want to sound in your writing? College writing is a complex process, and good research and citation skills are critical. This workshop provides an overview of research strategies for finding reliable sources and time-saving citation tips and techniques.

Correcting Fragments, Comma Splices, and Fused Sentences in Writing

Thurs. Feb. 27, 4:00-5:15pm in MG 111

This interactive workshop will show you how to notice and resolve common errors academic writers of all levels can make. Enhance your writing skills, so that you write with accuracy, sophistication, and confidence.

Introducing Communicative Roles of International TAs

Fri. Feb. 28, 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom

Classroom cultural expectations on the part of students can differ from country to country. As a potential international teaching assistant (ITA), you may be asking some important questions. What do undergraduate students expect from me as an ITA from another country? What challenges might I face? And, how do I help students learn more actively? These are all questions that will be addressed from a cultural and linguistic perspective.

AIEA Forum: Coaching + Critical Intercultural Learning

April 8-9, 2025

Coaching and Critical Intercultural Learning: Towards a New Approach for Global Education takes a deep dive around how coaching can further our commitments to intercultural learning. 

Overview of the TOPSS

Thurs. April 24, 11:00-12:00pm in Neville 001 or via Zoom

This workshop will provide a broad overview of the TOPSS test for teaching assistants and Lehigh’s Oral Proficiency Interview. Time allowing, attendees can practice and receive feedback. This is a hybrid workshop, so participants may attend either in-person or virtually.

OISS Global Gatherings

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) strives to deliver programs that embrace and unite the diverse cultures of the Lehigh community. We invite you to view and participate in their upcoming programs.