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Office of International Programs
Office of International Programs Event Calendar Fall 2013 - Fall 2015
Fall 2013 Friday, Aug. 23: Mandatory New International Student Orientation (OIP) UC
Ballroom 9 a.m.-noon; Tour of Tyler 1 p.m. Sign Up Required: Email [email protected]
to reserve your seat.
Aug. 23-31: Patriot Palooza (SL&L) All of Campus 8 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24: Party at the Pool (OIP) Patriot Center Swimming Pool 3-5 p.m. All
international students welcome to come enjoy pop, snacks, and take home a souvenir
water bottle!
Monday, Aug. 26: Back to School BBQ Bash w/music from Matt Corey Band (SL&L)
Harvey Deck 12 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 26: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus running from Office of International
Programs every 30 minutes between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sign Up Required: Email
[email protected] to reserve your seat.
Monday, Aug. 26: Swoopsation (SL&L) UC Patio 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 27: Movie by the Lake (SL&L) Harvey Lakes 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28: Student Organization Orientation Session (SL&L) UC Theater
12 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28: Bingo (SL&L) UC Sports Café 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28: No Limit Poker Tournament (Rec Sports) Jones Gymnasium 7
p.m. Register online at imleagues.com/uttyler
Thursday, Aug. 29: Refugees in the 21st Century Poster Competition Announced
(Summer Book Committee)
Thursday, Aug. 29: Super Photobooth (SL&L) UC Foyer 11 a.m. Come enjoy a roller-
coaster of fun as you and your friends take pictures that will last a lifetime.
Thursday, Aug. 29: Student Organization Orientation Session (SL&L) UC Theater
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29: Headphone Disco (SL&L) UC Ballroom 7 p.m. A less noisy party
with disco music playing in head phones is a twist you can add to the beginning of the
school year, so come on out and have some fun!
Saturday, Aug. 31: 2013 Leadership Summit (SL&L) University Center 9:30 a.m.-4:45
p.m. Day of fun activities for students who want to improve/develop leadership skills.
FREE food, fun, and national speaker Jason Jaggard!
Saturday, Aug. 31: City Transportation Tutorial/Yellow Line to Broadway Square
Mall (OIP) Meet in front of Office of International Programs at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 9: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sign Up Required: Email [email protected] to
reserve your seat.
Friday, Sept. 13: Deadline for Refugees in the 21st Century Poster Competition
(Summer Book Committee) 5 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 16: Shuttle to FRESH by Brookshire's (OIP) Bus leaving Office of
International Programs at 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. Sign Up Required: Email
[email protected] to reserve your seat.
Monday, Sept. 16: Salsa Night with Xperimento (SL&L) UC Ballroom 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17: United States Refugee Panel (Summer Book Committee) Winners of poster competition announced. UC Ballroom 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17: Movie Night at the Soccer Fields (SL&L) Soccer Fields 9:30 p.m.
September 17-23: Art of Peace Festival Various locations around town. See the program
schedule. Transportation not provided.
Wednesday, Sept. 18: Social Media: Creating a Professional Image (Career Services)
HPR 275 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 18: Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop UC 3322 3 p.m.-
4 p.m. All international students graduating in December 2013 and all international
students who have attended UT Tyler for one academic year who want to learn about
PRE-Completion OPT MUST attend this workshop. Register here.
Thursday, Sept. 19: Shuttle to The Fair Market (Farmer's Market) (OIP) Bus leaves
Office of International Programs at 3:30 p.m. Sign Up Required: Email
[email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Sept. 20: Day of Peace (SL&L) Info Table 11 a.m.-1 p.m
Friday, Sept. 20: Take a Kid to the Game (Summer Book Committee) UC Commons
then Soccer Field 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 23: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Wednesday, Sept. 25: Marketing Your International Experience (Career Workshop)
RBN 3040 4 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 27: Live Music at FRESH by Brookshire's 6 p.m. Transportation not
provided.
Monday, Sept. 30: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
October: Study Abroad Informational Meeting Office of International Programs TBD
RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend.
Tuesday, Oct. 1: Resume Lab (Career Workshop) HPR 134 4-5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5: 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Arts Fest Festivities at Downtown Square
and Liberty Theater beginning at 11:00 a.m. Transportation not provided.
Monday, Oct. 7: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Wednesday, Oct. 9: Fall Job Fair (Career Services) UC Ballroom 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 14: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat. Monday,
Oct. 14: Student Organization Showcase UC 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct.
14: Homecoming Tailgate (SL&L) Soccer Fields 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Patriot Idol Preliminary Round #1 (SL&L) Sports Café 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Patriot Idol Preliminary Round #2 (SL&L) Sports Café 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Movie Night by the Lake (CAB) Harvey Lakes 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Patriot Idol Preliminary Round #3 (SL&L) Sports Café 12 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Comedy Night featuring Justin Worsham (CAB) HPC Gym 6:30
p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Patriot Madness - Basketball Season Kick-Off! HPC Gym 7:30
p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 17: Contortionist Show featuring Jonathan Burns (CAB) Sports Café
12 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 17: Patriot Idol Finale (SL&L) UC Theater 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 18: Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop UC 3322 3 p.m.
All international students graduating in December 2013 and all international students
who have attended UT Tyler for one academic year wanting to learn about PRE/POST-
Completion OPT MUST attend this workshop about Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Saturday, Oct. 19: Golf Cart Parade (SL&L) Soccer Fields 3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19: Chili Cook-off Soccer Fields 3 p.m.
Oct. 21-25: Community Drive for School Supplies for Refugees (Summer Book
Committee co-sponsored with Learning Communities) Drop off items at UC 3448
Monday, Oct. 21: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Thursday, Oct. 24: Global Quiz Night (GATE) UC Ballroom 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31: Murder Mystery Event (SL&L) UC Ballroom 7 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 4: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Nov. 8: International Students' Graduation Party (Graduate and
Undergraduate Int'l Admissions) UC Ballroom 3-4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9: Diwali Celebration Ornelas Activity Center 6 p.m. Tickets on sale
10/26 at Marble Slab Creamery
Monday, Nov. 11: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Monday, Nov. 11: Karen Elliot House Lecture on Saudi Arabia (GATE) UC
Theater 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 12: Movie Night (SL&L) UC Theater 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13: Tunes @ noon with Cas Haley (America's Got Talent
2007) (SL&L) UC Sports Café 12 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 18: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Saturday, Nov. 23: Tarang - Waves of Indian Culture (ISA) UC Ballroom 6 p.m.-
9 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving Lunch at the Met (OIP/Aramark) 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sign Up Required. Email [email protected] to reserve your meal ticket.
Monday, Nov. 25: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Monday, Dec. 2: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Monday, Dec. 9: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Monday, Dec. 16: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Spring 2014
Thursday, Jan. 9: Mandatory New International Student Orientation (OIP) UC
3422 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 10: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Jan. 10: Deadline for Insurance Waivers
Friday, Jan. 10: New Patriot Orientation
Friday, Jan. 17: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Jan. 17:Girls Night Out - International Women's Ice Cream Social
(OIP) UC Ballroom 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 24: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Jan. 24: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Monday, Jan. 27: Bingo Sports Café 6:30 p.m. (SL&L)
Wednesday, Jan. 29: Icyizere: hope – Discussion/Q&A with Patrick Mureithi
(GATE/Honors) UC Ballroom 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Jan. 31: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Saturday, Feb. 1: Passport Day (OIP) University Center 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1: El Día de la Educacíon (Community Event) UC Ballroom 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4: Study Abroad for Students Workshop (OIP) RBN 03038 @ 3:30 p.m. Required for all students traveling abroad over Spring Break
Friday, Feb. 7: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Feb. 7: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Thursday, Feb. 13: Open Mic Night Sports Café 7 p.m. (SL&L)
Friday, Feb. 14: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Feb. 14: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Wednesday, Feb. 19: "Understanding Culture Through Ethics" UC Ballroom 5-8 p.m.
(GATE/Center for Ethics)
Friday, Feb. 21: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Feb. 21: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Monday, Feb. 24: Game Night in the Patriot Zone Sports Café 7 p.m. (SL&L) Friday,
Feb. 28: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to
reserve your seat.
Friday, Feb. 28: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Mar. 7: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m.
Sign Up Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to
reserve your seat.
Friday, Mar. 7: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Mar. 21: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m.
Sign Up Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to
reserve your seat.
Friday, Mar. 21: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Thursday, Mar. 20: Movie Night Harvey Lakes 8:30 p.m. (SL&L)
Friday, Mar. 28: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Mar. 28: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Apr. 4: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Apr. 4: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Apr. 11: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Apr. 11: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Apr. 18: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Apr. 18: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, Apr. 25: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, Apr. 25: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, May 2: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, May 2: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, May 9: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, May 9: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m.
the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Summer 2014
Friday, May 16: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, May 16: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, May 23: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, May 23: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Sunday, May 25: International Children's Day and May Day Parade (DFW
International) Lobby of Winspear/AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas, TX 1:00-5:00
p.m.
Friday, May 30: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, May 30: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, June 6: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, June 6: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, June 13: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, June 13: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, June 20: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, June 20: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, June 27: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, June 27: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, July 11: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, July 11: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, July 18: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, July 18: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, July 25: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus leaving
Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up Required
by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, July 25: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, August 1: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, August 1: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, August 8: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, August 8: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Fall 2014
Friday, August 15: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, August 15: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, August 22: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, August 22: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Saturday, August 23: Dorm Room Door Contest (Summer Book Committee/New Student
Programs/Residence Life) Prizes will be given to the best dorm room door creations
Saturday, August 23: International Student Pizza Party Harvey Lake Deck 12:00-3:00
p.m.
Sunday, August 24: Brunch and Budgeting (UT Tyler Patriot Freshman Connection)
Harvey Deck 11:00 a.m.
Friday, August 29: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, August 29: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, September 5: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, September 5: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Tuesday, September 9: Japanese Tea Ceremony (ADM 301) at 6:00 p.m. Hosted by
Shimane University Students & Global Ambassadors (GATE Student Organization).
Friday, September 12: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, September 12: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
September 13-21: Art of Peace Festival in Tyler
Wednesday, September 17: Peace Pole at the Rose Garden 12:00 p.m.
Monday, September 15: Academic Affairs International Student Welcome Event 3:30
p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 19: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, September 19: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Tuesday, September 23: Panel on Microaggressions in Language (Summer Book
Committee) Wide range of panelists from many different disciplines (linguistics, business,
education, student life) Faculty Members: Please consider offering your students extra
credit for attending the panel UC Ballroom 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23-Friday, September 26: UTT Microagressions Video Multiple
Locations (UC, BUS, LIB, HPC) 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 25: Workshop for J-1 Exchange Visitor Program from 12:10 p.m.
until 12:50 p.m. in the UC room 3140.
Friday, September 26: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, September 26: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Sunday, September 28: Fiesta Latinoamericana! Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, TX. From
11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 3: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, October 3: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International Programs
at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the day of the
trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, October 10: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, October 10: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, October 17: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, October 17: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Saturday, October 18: Fall Passport Day University Center (UC) Theatre 9:00 a.m. - 1:00
p.m.
Friday, October 24: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, October 24: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, October 31: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, October 31: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, November 7: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, November 7: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, November 14: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, November 14: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
November 17-21: International Education Week
November 17-21: Selfie Contest Send your best selfie with a UT Tyler icon such as a
professor, administrative official, advisor, or the bell tower to [email protected]. They will
be posted to the OIP Facebook page and voted on all week. The selfie with the most votes
will win a $15 gift card from Walmart.
November 17-21: Study Abroad Fair (UC near the coffee shop) This will be held Monday
through Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Monday, November 17: Wear your traditional clothes from your home country and take
a picture at the International Student, Scholar & Faculty Services Center (ISSFS) located in
UC 2160.All participants will receive a great coupon bundle!
Tuesday, November 18: Presentation of your country (UC 3140) 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Volunteer to present your country. The presentations will be recorded and placed on the
OIP's Facebook and YouTube pages. Invite your friends to come hear you present. Please
[email protected] if you are interested in presenting. All participants will receive a
great coupon bundle! For those not presenting (in the audience), your name will go into a
drawing for a$15 Walmart gift card to be given out Friday, 21 November.
Tuesday, November 18: Movie Afternoon (UC 3140) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.We will view a
movie from India and have popcorn.
Wednesday, November 19: U.S. Culture and Job Finding (UC 3140) 1:00 p.m. - 3:00
p.m. We will have a guest speaker present about what he experienced when he was new the
the U.S. and strategies for finding jobs. For those who attend, you will receive a great
coupon bundle!
Thursday, November 20: Movie Afternoon (UC 3140) 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. We will be
showing a classic U.S. film. Ice cream will be served for everyone!
Friday, November 21: Raffle Day! An announcement will be made for the audience winner
of the country presentation event. The winner will be contacted to come to the OIP and
pick up their Walmart gift card prize!
Friday, November 21: Selfie Contest Winner! We will announce the winner of the selfie
contest. The winner will be contacted to come to the OIP and pick up their Walmart gift
card prize!
Friday, November 21: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, November 21: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, December 5: J-Program Webinar.
Friday, December 5: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, December 5: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Friday, December 12: Shuttle to East Texas Islamic Society Prayer Service (OIP) Bus
leaving Office of International Programs at 1:30 p.m. and returning at 2:15 p.m. Sign Up
Required by 10:00 a.m. the day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your
seat.
Friday, December 12: Shuttle to Walmart (OIP) Bus leaving Office of International
Programs at 4:00 p.m. and returning at 5:00 p.m. Sign Up Required by 12:00 p.m. the
day of the trip: Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
Spring 2015
Thursday, 8 January: New International Student Spring Orientation (OIP) UC Ballroom
from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20-Friday, February 27: 30th Annual International Art
Exhibition Meadows Gallery
Thursday, January 22: Emerging Leader Workshop 12:30 pm, UC 3140
Thursday, January 22: Tax Filing Information Workshop (OIP) UC 3422 A&B at 3:00
p.m.
Friday, January 23: Iktus Duo Concert 7:30 pm, Braithwaite Recital Hall
Sunday, February 15: CAB Comedy Variety Show: Lindsay Benner 6:30 pm
Thursday, February 19: Emerging Leader Workshop 12:30pm, UC 3140
Friday, February 20: Jazz Ensemble 7:30 pm, UC Theatre
Tuesday, February 24: Spring Break on a Budget 12:30 pm
Friday, February 27: Dr. Marion Oettinger Art and Mexican National Identity
Lecture 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., ARC 112
Saturday, February 28: Choral Concerts, UT Tyler/TJC Combined Choir Concert 6:00
pm, First Presbyterian Church
Monday, March 2: Luvana Harrison Guest Vocal Recital 7:30 pm, Braithwaite Recital
Hall
Wednesday, March 4: Brock McGuire Band 6:00 pm, UC Theatre
Saturday, March 7: Spring 2015 Passport Day 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Ornelas Center
(OAC)
Monday, March 9-Friday, March 13: Spring Break
Wednesday, March 18-Thursday, March 19: Spring CPT/OPT Workshop (OIP) UC 3422
A&B at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 19: Emerging Leader Workshop 12:30 pm UC 3140
Thursday, March 19: Budget Like a Boss 12:30 pm, UC Ballroom
Tuesday, March 24: Business Job Fair 1:00 pm, UC Ballroom
Wednesday, March 25: Engineering Job Fair 12:00 pm, UC Ballroom
Thursday, March 26: All Major Job Fair Spring 2015 11:00 am, UC Ballroom
Friday, March 27: East Texas Teacher Fair 10:00 am, UC Ballroom
Tuesday, March 31: Choral Concerts, UT Tyler Opera 7:30 pm, Braithwaite Recital Hall
Monday, April 6: Patriot Piggy Banks 11:00 am UC
Tuesday, April 7: Credit Savy 12:30 pm
Thursday, April 9: Life After Graduation 12:30 pm
Saturday, April 11: Urumuri Rutazima- Flame of Eternal Peace , 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm
LeTourneau University Speer Chapel
Tuesday, April 14: International Day at Tyler Junior College 9:00 am until 5:00 pm,
Rogers Student Center, Apache Rooms
Thursday, April 16: Wanderlust! GATE and OIP 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, UC near Blends &
Brews
Thursday, April 16: Jazz Ensembles Concert 7:30 pm, UC Theatre
Thursday, April 23: Emerging Leader Workshop 12:30 pm UC 3140
Thursday, April 23: Wind Ensemble Concert 7:30 pm, Cowan Center
Monday – Thursday, April 27-30: FINALS WEEK
Friday, May 1: Graduation
Saturday, May 2: Graduation
Fall 2015
Thursday, 2 July: Second Annual Fourth of July Cookout hosted by Aramark (The
Met Cafe outside patio area) 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 8 July: Deadline for Fall Study Abroad Scholarship Application Materials
Wednesday, 29 July: Fall 2015 Study Abroad Scholarship Award Announcement Date
Thursday, 20 August: New International Student Orientation UC Ballroom from 8:30
a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 26 August: Study Abroad Fair OIP Annex from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 28 August: OIP's Second Annual Welcome Celebration OIP & OIP Annex from
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 22 September: Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop OIP Annex from 3:00
p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 23 September: Study Abroad Fair OIP Annex from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 30 September: OPT/CPT Workshop
Thursday, 1 October: OPT/CPT Workshop
Wednesday, 21 October: Study Abroad Fair OIP Annex from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 27 October: Study Abroad Scholarship Workshop OIP Annex from 3:00 p.m.
until 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 11 November: Deadline for Spring 2016 Study Abroad Scholarship
Application Materials
Tuesday, 17 November: Study Abroad Fair OIP Annex from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
16 - 20 November: International Education Week
Wednesday, 2 December: Spring 2016 Study Abroad Award Announcement Date
14 - 15 December: Fall Commencement
Thursday, 21 January: Tax Filing Workshop