• International Grad End-of-Year Celebration

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    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. Stop by to enjoy a catered lunch from Fusion Fare, connect with fellow peers, and unwind […]

  • Panel on Affordable Housing and Basic Needs for Graduate Students

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    The panel will be at UCSC’s Graduate Student Commons Co-organized by the GSA and Graduate Division Part of Housing Santa Cruz County Affordable Housing Month  Co-sponsored by UCSC’s Humanities Institute, Graduate Division and Community Relations (University Advancement) Zoom Link: Join via Zoom RSVP: Google Form Panelists: Steve McKay & Ankit Sharma (Department of Sociology, Center for Labor […]

  • The Sensory Arcade: Food as Language

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    Are you looking for a unique way to connect with your peers and experience art and food together? Our team is thrilled to invite you to a special, immersive event hosted by your fellow international graduate students: The Sensory Arcade: Food as Language. When & Where: Date: Monday, May 18 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Location: Graduate Student […]

  • Tax Workshops for International Students & Scholars

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) will be hosting two tax-related sessions for international students and scholars in the coming months, including a hands-on workshop for anyone who wants support while working through the filing process. We understand that filing taxes can be daunting, so our office is here to provide resources to make this […]

  • Tax Workshops for International Students & Scholars

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    International Student Services and Programming (ISSP) will be hosting two tax-related sessions for international students and scholars in the coming months, including a hands-on workshop for anyone who wants support while working through the filing process. We understand that filing taxes can be daunting, so our office is here to provide resources to make this […]

  • International Grad Workers Chat Lounge Session #2

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come by Graduate Student Commons on Friday, 2/6 and Tuesday, 2/10 afternoon to grab snacks and chat with fellow international grads. Join our grad peer mentors to discuss specific topics related to international workers such as informed decision-making through step-by-step information about bargaining, voting (SAV), and striking. They’ll also hold space for questions and concerns […]

  • International Grad Workers Chat Lounge

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come by the Graduate Student Commons on Friday, 2/6, and Tuesday, 2/10 afternoon to grab snacks and chat with fellow international grads. Join our grad peer mentors to discuss specific topics related to international workers, such as informed decision-making through step-by-step information about bargaining, voting (SAV), and striking. They’ll also hold space for questions and […]

  • Grad Slam Divisional Semi-Finals

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    What is Grad Slam? Grad Slam is a communication contest hosted by the UC Santa Cruz Graduate Division that is open to all graduate students (except those who have won 1st place in a previous Grad Slam. Currently enrolled graduate students who have won 2nd or the people’s choice in a prior Grad Slam may […]

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  • Boundaries & Communication: International Grad Student Circle

    Graduate Student Commons 420 Hagar Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    Boundaries & Communication: International Grad Student Circle Date: Monday, November 24 Time: 1–3 p.m. Location: Graduate Student Commons (above Cafe Iveta in Quarry Plaza) Description: Join CARE, International Student Services & Programs, and the Grad Student Commons for lunch and conversation about boundaries, culture, and healthy professional relationships. This event centers international graduate students and is […]