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Muireann Nic Corcráin

While Connecticut might be separated from Ireland by 3,000 miles, an increasing number of Huskies can answer "yes" to the question, An bhfuil Gaeilge agat? ("Do you speak Irish?"), thanks to a visiting scholar from the Emerald Isle. Muireann Nic Corcráin is spending the academic year at UConn as a Fulbright Scholar teaching the Irish language. Along the way, she also wants to help promote Irish culture to the University community.

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Feb 7 Post-Completion OPT Workshop (In-Person, Hartford)9:00am

Post-Completion OPT Workshop (In-Person, Hartford)

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Hartford: Graduate Business Learning Center
GBLC room TBD

Do you want to work in the U.S. after you graduate? Are you on an F-1 visa? Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation.

This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Spring 2023 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT. This workshop will take place on the GBLC campus, but is open to all F-1 UConn students. Advance registration is required for in-person workshops and seats are limited.

To register please sign up on the link below: http://icworkshops.uconn.edu

** You must attend the workshop for the whole hour in order to obtain full credit. You will be required to check-in at the beginning of the workshop, if you are running more than 5 minutes late, please attend the next workshop available https://events.uconn.edu/2022/month/10/250/. **

Contact Information: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu
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Feb 8 Post Completion OPT Workshop- UConn LAW - In Person12:30pm

Post Completion OPT Workshop- UConn LAW - In Person

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Law School
Law School- Lib 202

Do you want to work in the U.S. after you graduate? Are you on an F-1 visa? Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all LAW students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in either the Spring or Summer 2023 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

** You must attend the workshop for the whole hour in order to obtain full credit. You will be required to check-in at the beginning of the workshop, if you are running more than 5 minutes late, please attend the next workshop available.
Registration Required: http://icworkshops.uconn.edu

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Feb 8 OPT Workshop-Virtual2:00pm

OPT Workshop-Virtual

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Other
Virtual

Do you want to work in the U.S. after you graduate? Are you on an F-1 visa? Attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how to apply for a work permit to stay in the U.S. and work in your field of study after graduation. This workshop is required for all students who will apply for OPT and will graduate in Spring 2023 semester. Attend this workshop BEFORE you apply for post-completion OPT.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=mfe41263ceb0a88f94c79555b2326ef46

Meeting number:
2622 195 2288

Password:
Workshops23

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Feb 9 Networking Event4:00pm

Networking Event

Thursday, February 9th, 2023

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Storrs Campus
CISS Room 202

Do you want to practice your networking skills
and make a few contacts in the process? Please come to our workshop. This is a
great opportunity for students to learn how to network, gain networking strategies,
work on an elevator pitch, and ask questions about networking etiquette and
much more…

Sponsored by CISS, the Center for Career Development, and the School of Business Career Development Office
How to Join:

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZjTTVXMKdOUT8o4IxTFsnlTmoGJ7UgAgoP_lEAR_aRt4mNg/viewform

Contact Information: huong.pham@uconn.edu
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Feb 10 CPT & Pre-Completion OPT Workshop-Virtual10:00am

CPT & Pre-Completion OPT Workshop-Virtual

Friday, February 10th, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Other
Virtual

This session is for F-1 students who will do an internship or work off-campus before graduating, or for students who have internships and clinical placements as part of your academic curriculum. All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), even if unpaid and required for your class or program. If you are considering a future off-campus work opportunity or placement, you are required to attend this workshop before you apply for CPT or Pre-Completion OPT with ISSS.

How to join:

Meeting link:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/j.php?MTID=m90000b2ca48cb45675fcbbd816cd1ae2

Meeting number:
2621 593 4833

Password:
Workshops23

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Phone:	(860) 486-3855
E-mail:	international@uconn.edu
Address:	International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) 2019 Hillside Rd. U-1083 Center for International Students and Scholars Storrs, CT 06269-1083 Fax: (860) 486-5800 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST