Events & Programs
Speak with Confidence: Impromptu Speaking
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 2:15PM - 3:45PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
On-Campus Employment Workshop
What: Join the ISO and ISCAs to learn about the benefits of working on campus, hear testimonials from international students who currently work on campus, understand the immigration requirements to work on campus, and obtain valuable tips and resources on how to get your campus job!
When: Thursday, August 29
Time: Noon - 1:30PM
Where: Marvin Center Grand Ballroom (Third Floor)
Speak with Confidence: Impromptu Speaking
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Friday, August 30
Time: 12:45PM - 2:15PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
International Students Mocktails Social
What: Join the International Services Office (ISO) for our signature semester kick-off event.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the MPA Art Gallery, feast on food, drinks, and music from all over the world, meet the International Student Community Ambassadors (ISCA), learn about several international student organizations, and mingle with students from different parts of the globe.
When: Friday, August 30
Time: 3PM - 5PM
Where: MPA Art Gallery (Second Floor)
National Zoo Visit with the ISCAs
What: In the mood for an animal adventure? Join the ISCAs for this exciting experience at one of DC’s famous sites, the National Zoo!
When: Saturday, August 31
Time: 11AM - 1PM
Where: Marvin Center, First Floor Lobby
Speak with Confidence: Key Words & Phrases
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Tuesday, September 3
Time: 2:15PM - 3:45PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Speech Sounds, Rate & Pausing
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Tuesday, September 3
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Speech Sounds, Rate & Pausing
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Wednesday, September 4
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Key Words & Phrases
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Friday, September 6
Time: 12:45PM - 2:15PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Speech Sounds, Intonation & Tricky Grammar
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Monday, September 9
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
New International Student Makeup Orientation
What: Newly admitted F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars, if you missed the New International Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 20, you must register to attend the makeup orientation session on September 10.
When: Tuesday, September 10
Time: 10AM - 12PM
Where: Marvin Center, Room 309
Speak with Confidence: Stress
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Tuesday, September 10
Time: 2:15PM - 3:45PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Prepare for the Career Fair Workshop
What: Are you ready for the GW Fall Career & Internship Fair on September 13? Join the ISO, Center for Career Services, and International Student Community Ambassadors (ISCA) to help you prepare!
At this workshop - held the day before the fair - you'll learn career fair DOs and DONTs and ways to make the most of your time at the event. You will get advice and assistance with your resume from an ISCA, practice your professional introduction ("elevator pitch"), research employers - and leave confident and ready for the fair on Friday!
When: Wednesday, September 11
Time: 11AM - 12:30PM.
Where: Marvin Center, Room 309
Speak with Confidence: Speech Sounds, Intonation & Tricky Grammar
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Wednesday, September 11
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Stress
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Friday, September 13
Time: 2:45PM - 4:15PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Celebration of Textiles with the ISCAs
What: The ISCAs invite you to join them at the Celebration of Textiles festival. Enjoy a unique look at carpets, curtains, cushions, and other textiles from all over the world, build a fabric fort, watch local artists spin and weave, enjoy dance performances, explore spectacular fabrics from the ancient Mediterranean, and so much more!
When: Saturday, September 14
Time: 12PM - 2PM
Where: University Yard
Speak with Confidence: Speech Sounds, Word Linking & Syllable Stress
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Monday, September 16
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Super Stress
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 2:15PM - 3:45PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
What: Do you plan to work off-campus or participate in internships during your time as an international student at GW? If your answer is YES, you should plan on attending this workshop to better your understanding of how to obtain work authorization while on an F-1 visa.
When: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 2PM - 3:30PM
Where: Marvin Center Continental Ballroom (Third Floor)
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
What: Are you preparing for employment authorization following completion of your program? If your answer is YES, you should plan on attending this workshop to better your understanding of how to obtain work authorization while on an F-1 visa.
When: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 2PM - 3:30PM
Where: Marvin Center Grand Ballroom (Third Floor)
Speak with Confidence: Speech Sounds, Word Linking & Syllable Stress
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Wednesday, September 18
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Super Stress
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Thursday, September 19
Time: 2:45PM - 4:15PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
World Tour
What: The ISO invites you to come experience a trip around the world! Experience unique cultures from all over the world through various activities, food, performances, games, and so much more!
When: Thursday, September 19
Time: 3PM - 5PM
Where: Kogan Plaza
Speak with Confidence: Voice
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Monday, September 23
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Intonation Patterns
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Tuesday, September 24
Time: 2:15PM - 3:45PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Voice
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Wednesday, September 25
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Intonation Patterns
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Friday, September 27
Time: 12:45PM - 2:15PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Body Language and Visuals
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Monday, September 30
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Project Your Voice
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Tuesday, October 1
Time: 2:15PM - 3:45PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Body Language and Visuals
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Wednesday, October 2
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Project Your Voice
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Friday, October 4
Time: 12:45PM - 2:15PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
Speak with Confidence: Presentation and Interview Skills
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Monday, October 7
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
J-1 Employment Workshop
What: For ALL J-1 international students. Learn about employment opportunities on and off campus and how to maintain your status while working. J-2 work authorization procedures will also be discussed.
When: Wednesday, October 9
Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Where: Marvin Center, Room 309
Speak with Confidence: Presentation and Interview Skills
What: Speak with Confidence is an academic skills workshop series designed to improve the oral academic English skills of GW international students who speak English as a second or additional language.
When: Wednesday, October 9
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: Gelman Library, Room 218A
No Registration Required
China Fest
What: Join the International Services Office (ISO) and Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) to celebrate the Chinese culture through dance, music, games, and a variety of activities.
When: Friday, October 11
Time: 3PM - 5PM
Where: Kogan Plaza
IMF Annual Meetings
What: The International Services Office and International Monetary Fund are proud to invite you to volunteer for the 2019 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF), where leaders from more than 180 countries come together at the IMF Headquarters in Foggy Bottom to work through some of today’s most challenging issues.
As a volunteer, you get to experience the most significant multilateral events in the world and play a valuable role in the success of each session. Volunteer responsibilities include assisting with registration, being a mic runner during seminars, collecting data, greeting guests/providing directions, and attending the volunteer appreciation event with IMF Managing Director, Madame Christine Lagarde.
When: Monday, October 14 - Sunday, October 20
Stay tuned for registration details!
Job Search Process: Ace Your Interview
What: Join the ISO, Center for Career Services, and ISCAs to learn about effective job search strategies and useful tips to ace your interviews.
When: Thursday, October 17
Time: 2PM - 3:30PM
Where: Marvin Center, Room 309
Immigration Legal Clinic
What: Many of the most innovative and fastest growing businesses in the US have been founded by foreign nationals working or studying in the US. This clinic will connect GW’s international student entrepreneurs with attorneys who can give some initial guidance on navigating the US immigration system. One-on-one consultations with greater DC area immigration attorneys is available to attendees.
When: Wednesday, October 23
Time: 9AM - 5PM
Where: Marvin Center, Room 301
Stay tuned for registration details!
All About Networking Workshop
What: Join the ISO, Center for Career Services, and International Student Community Ambassadors (ISCAs) to learn about the #1 U.S. job search strategy: networking!
We will help you identify strategies to develop your verbal communication skills so that you can effectively promote yourself to potential U.S. employers. We will also discuss tips for networking online, particularly on LinkedIn.
When: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 11:30AM - 1PM
Where: Marvin Center, Room 309
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop
What: Do you plan to work off-campus or participate in internships during your time as an international student at GW? If your answer is YES, you should plan on attending this workshop to better your understanding of how to obtain work authorization while on an F-1 visa.
When: Tuesday, November 12
Time: 2PM - 3:30PM
Where: Marvin Center Continental Ballroom (Third Floor)
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
What: Are you preparing for employment authorization following completion of your program? If your answer is YES, you should plan on attending this workshop to better your understanding of how to obtain work authorization while on an F-1 visa.
When: Tuesday, November 19
Time: 2PM - 3:30PM
Where: Marvin Center, Room 309
International Education Week Celebration
When: Monday, November 18 - Friday, November 22
Stay tuned for more details!
International Athletics Night
What: Join the ISO and GW Athletics to wrap up the semester as we celebrate the GW international student community. Enjoy free food, free t-shirts, international music and performances, and so much more as we cheer on our men's basketball team. Tickets are FREE!!!
When: November TBD
Time: 7PM
Where: Charles E. Smith Center
Stay tuned for registration details!
ISO All-Access
What: The International Services Office (ISO) is proud of all that you have accomplished this semester! We know it hasn’t been easy and we want to celebrate YOU and your accomplishments!
Take a study break and join us at ISO All-Access: Find Your Zen to REFLECT, RELAX, and RECHARGE!
Get a travel signature on the spot, talk with an ISO advisor for as long as you need, enjoy a relaxing massage, work on a therapeutic art project, interact with an International Student Community Ambassador, and enjoy some calming snacks!
When: Friday, December 6
Time: 1PM - 4PM
Where: Marvin Center, Rooms 402 & 403
ISO Events Photo Gallery
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