International Student Services

AUGUST 2018 WELCOME TO UIS! International Student Services would like to welcome all new and returning students for the start of another exciting semester. We look forward to meeting each one of you and hope to assist you STAFF over the course of your stay, here at UIS.

Rick Lane Director

Rachael Matingi Immigration Specialist

Tracy Rakes Immigration Specialist

Joel Short Immigration Specialist

Jolene Vollmer Immigration Specialist

Erika Suzuki Program Coordinator

Luke D’Elia Graduate Assistant

Suparna Banerjee Student Worker

Paul Duarte-Noe Student Worker

Jiaying Li Student Worker

INSIDE THIS ISSUE New Student Re- minders 1 Student Spotlight 2 New Student Reminders: New International Student Orientation will take place on Wednes- Springfield Special- ties 3 day, August 22, 2018, at PAC.

Welcome Week 4, 5, Please review your emails from our office or visit our website for 6 Office Information 7 more details on check-in and orientation. Orientation Guidebook for New International Students. You may want to review this prior to orientation, but we will provide you with a printed copy at Orientation. ISS Welcomes new Graduate Assistant!

Luke D'Elia

After having been an International Student Am- bassador for the 17’-18’ academic year I have had the lucky opportunity of meeting hundreds of international students, in which many encoun- ters resulted in friendship. For that, I could not be more grateful. There really is no quintessen- tial way to describe the enjoyment, knowledge, and humility one gains from interacting with oth- ers from a multitude of diverse cultures. It is simply amazing. Having also been an interna- tional student myself once before, I can at least partially relate to the wide array of unpredictable emotions and experiences one will have living in an entirely different country. One thing that I do know for certain, is that a kind stranger in a foreign land can make all the difference and so I strive to be that pillar of com- fortability. That is why I could not be more excited to expand and enhance my abilities of doing such as ISS’ new Graduate Assistant. My passions for traveling, learning from other cultures, organizing and partak- ing in cultural events, and spreading cultural awareness all meet at the cross- roads of this new point in my life. I am delighted about the personal enjoyment that will come, but more importantly I am ecstatic about the enjoyment I can bring others and the difference I can bring to this world. It is almost as if the timing of this juncture could not be more perfect. In a time when centuries of progress are currently being regressed by prejudice and hate, I am blessed to be in a position of power to stand up for those of distinct origins. May our new journey begin, together, towards a better tomorrow.

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A horseshoe is an open-faced sandwich originated in Springfield, Illi- nois. This sandwich is made with two pieces of toasted bread (often white bread or Texas ), two pieces of , and a large portion of covered in sauce. The sandwich was created in the late 1920s by chef Joe Schweska at a Leland Hotel in Springfield, Illinois . Traditionally, the Horseshoe Sandwich is served on a sizzling metal plate, known as the Anvil, two thick-cut slices of bread are toasted and added to the plate. Then a thick slice of ham, shaped like a horseshoe is added, and to it a cheese sauce made of white sharp cheddar, and then just before serving, fresh-made French fries are added as the nails in the horseshoe. The se- cret to this sandwich is the delicious cheese sauce. At present, a horse- shoe sandwich offers either a thick fried ham steak or two large ham- burger , and the cheese sauce is poured over the fries. Want to give your taste buds a nudge? Try this Springfield specialty at:  D’Arcy’s Pint 661 W Stanford Ave, Springfield, Illinois 62704

 Ritz's Lil Fryer 2148 N Grand Ave E, Grandview, IL 62702

 The Dublin Pub

1975 W Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62704

 Engrained Brewery & Restau- rant 1120 West Lincolnshire Blvd Springfield, IL 62711

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Welcome Week 2018

From the Office of Student Life

Saturday 8/25

 Women’s Volleyball . 1 p.m. & 7.30 p.m. @TRAC - Sponsored by: UIS Athletics

 Under the Sea . 9.30 p.m. @Student Union Ballroom - Sponsored by: Gender and Sexuality Stu- dent Services Sunday 8/26

 Athletics BBQ . 4 - 6 p.m. @TRAC Outside - Sponsored by: UIS Athletics Monday 8/27

 Greek Life Showcase . 4.30 - 6 p.m. @Res Hall Courtyard - Sponsored by: Greek Affairs Board

 Meet N Greet with Student Nurses Association . 5 p.m. @Student Life Plaza - Sponsored by Stu- dent Nurses Association

 DIY Décor . 6 - p.m. @Student Union, Student Life Center - Sponsored by: Student Life

 Res Life Outdoor Movie . 9 p.m. @Res Hall Quad - Sponsored by Residence Life Tuesday 8/28

 Resume Mania . 2 - 4 p.m. @SAB 50 - Sponsored by: Career development Center

 Chancellors Picnic . 4.30 - 7.30 p.m. @Quad - Sponsored by: Student Life

 Campus Quizzo . Trivia Night . 7 p.m. @Starbucks - Sponsored by : Student Life

 Group Fitness Showcase . 8 - 9 p.m. @TRAC - Sponsored by: Campus Recreation

 Wild N Out . 9 p.m. @Student Union Ballroom - Sponsored by: Students Activities Committee

Chancellors Picnic 2017

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From the Office of Student Life

Wednesday 8/29

 Resume Mania . 2 - 4 p.m. @SAB 50 - Sponsored by: Career Development Center

 Involvement Expo . 4 - 6 p.m. @Quad - Sponsored by: Student Life

 Commuter Student Social . 8 - 9.30 p.m. @ Student Union Sports Grille - Sponsored by: Student Life & SGA

Involvement Expo 2017

Thursday 8/30

 Myo Bookends . 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ TBD - Sponsored by: Brookens Library

 Foot in the Door Fair . 3.30 - 5.30 p.m. @Student Union Ballroom - Sponsored by: Career Development Center, Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center, Internships and Prior Learning, & Financial Aid

 Women and Men Soccer . 5 p.m. & 7.30 p.m. @Kiwanis Stadium - Sponsored by: UIS Athletics

Friday 8/31

 Service - A - Thon . Times vary @ Various - Registration on UISConnection . Sponsored by: Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center

 International Welcome Party . 5 - 8 p.m. @ Student Un- ion Ballroom - Sponsored by: International Student Ser- vices

 Live Band Karaoke . 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. @ Student Union Plaza - Sponsored by: Student Life International Welcome Party Spring 2018

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From the Office of Student Life Saturday 9/1 Meet the Dekes . 5 - 8 p.m. @REC Park - Sponsored by: Kickback Club Women and men Soccer . Noon & 2.30 p.m. @Kiwanis Stadium - Sponsored by: UIS Athletics Roller Disco . 9 p.m. - Midnight @SLB Gym - Sponsored by: Students Activities Committee

Sunday 9/2

Game day . 1 - 5 p.m. @Student Union Sports Grille - Sponsored by: New Student Orientation and Par- ent Relations & Brookens Library Sand Volleyball . 5 - 7 p.m. @REC Park - Sponsored by: Women’s Club, Volleyball and Campus Recrea- tion

Monday 9/3 Splash with SAC . 2 - 4 p.m.. @Outside of FRH - Sponsored by: Students Activities Committee

Don’t forget to take selfies with Shakespeare and Abe! Shopping Shuttle The Shopping Shuttle to the Mall, Walmart, Barnes and Noble, Walgreens and Target will run on Sundays and Wednesdays during the fall semester beginning on August 26th through December 12th, 2018. (Except for Thanksgiving week, November 18th through 24th.) The shuttle will run hourly round trips from UIS pick-up locations to the shopping loca- tions and back to UIS from noon to 5 PM on Sundays and 6 PM to 10 PM on Office of International Student Wednesdays. Services There will be two UIS pick-up/drop off loca- Find Us: tions again this year: Founders Residence University of Illinois Springfield Hall (Farnham Dr. entrance) and at the One University Plaza, HRB 10 Residence Life Office (Homer Butler Commons). Springfield, IL 62703-5407 Office Hours: 8:30-5:00pm, Monday-Friday Contact Us: Phone: 217-206-6678 (country code 011) Email: [email protected] http://www.uis.edu/ internationalstudentservices/ On Facebook

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