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SUMMARY:Optional Practical Training (OPT) Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us for OPT Awareness Week at UC Santa Cruz\, a supportive and informative series designed to help international students learn about and confidently prepare for Optional Practical Training. You’ll learn application steps\, key timelines\, and employment rules while connecting with advisors and peers who are here to help you succeed. Whether you’re just starting to explore OPT or ready to apply\, this week offers the tools and clarity you need to move forward with confidence. \nVisit our website to explore the different workshops and sessions.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/optional-practical-training-opt-awareness-week/
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SUMMARY:Sweet Send-Off Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Greetings\, International and Global Learning students!\nJoin us for a special celebration in recognition of our international students studying here at UCSC\, Global Learning alumni that have studied abroad/away\, and to those that are about to start their programs this summer and fall. \n\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026 from 17:00 – 19:00 (5 pm – 7 pm) \n\nWe’ll be saying ‘bon voyage’ to our international exchange students that have been studying at UCSC and our new global learning students. Our global learning alumni will also be joining to join in our community space for reflection\, connection\, and storytelling!\n\nOur event will consist of:\n\n\nA panel for departing global learning students highlighting what it’s like to be on exchange and study abroad/away (led by our alumni and international students)\nOpportunities to connect with each other based on region of the world or study/your home institution\n\n\nPlease RSVP here by our deadline of Friday\, May 1 and let us know how you’d like to be involved. \nIf you have any questions\, email us at globallearning@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/sweet-send-off-celebration/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson College Red Room
CATEGORIES:Award(s) Ceremony
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SUMMARY:International Grad End-of-Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:What a remarkable year it has been for our international graduate community! To celebrate your hard work and achievements\, ISSP and the International Grad Peer Mentors invite you to join us for one final gathering before the academic year concludes. \nStop by to enjoy a catered lunch from Fusion Fare\, connect with fellow peers\, and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere. \nDate: Monday\, June 1\nTime: 16:00 – 18:00 (4:00 – 6:00 PM)\nLocation: Graduate Student Commons\n* vegan and gluten-free options will be available*\n\nRSVP here to let us know you’re interested\, and we’ll send a calendar invite to remind you.\n\nThis event is hosted by the International Grad Peer Mentors in International Student Services and Programming (ISSP). If you have any questions\, please contact us at iprogramming@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/international-grad-end-of-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Graduate Student Commons\, 420 Hagar Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:Global Cafe: Slug Celebrations 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone!\n\nAs the Spring quarter winds down\, International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) and Global Learning invite you to our final gathering of the year: Slug Celebrations 2026.\n\nJoin us to wrap up the academic year\, look forward to summer\, and connect with fellow international and global learning students. Our staff will also be there to provide any summer support including travel signatures and logistics related to your global learning programs. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, June 3 | 14:00 – 16:00 (2:00 – 4:00 PM)\nWhat: Free refreshments (coffee\, tea\, and light bites)\, exclusive freebies\, and great company\nGraduating Seniors: We have a special gift waiting for you to celebrate your next big adventure! If you can’t make it\, let us know and you can swing by our office to pickup this gift during Week 10.\n\n\nRSVP here and stop by anytime. Questions? Reach out to iprogramming@ucsc.edu.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/global-cafe-slug-celebrations-2026/
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