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Stephanie Roberts Receives Award of Distinction
  • Posted: May 5, 2008
  • Stephanie Roberts, Assistant Director, International Student and Scholar Programs (ISSP), recently received an Emory Award of Distinction. Read on...
Graduate Student Assistant Positions Available 2008-2009
  • Posted: April 18, 2008
  • The Office of International Student and Scholar Programs (ISSP) has two 10-month Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) position available to begin August 1, 2008. The GSAs will primarily assist in providing a variety of programs and services for international students and scholars. Read on...
Welcome Jocelyn, ISSP's New Receptionist!
  • Posted: April 18, 2008
  • You may have noticed a new, bright and warm face or voice at ISSP when you contact us lately. We are happy to introduce Jocelyn Johnson, our temporary ISSP front-office receptionist! Read on...
Passport to France 2008
  • Posted: April 18, 2008
  • Sponsored by the French American Chamber of Commerce. Read on...
English as a Second Language Program - Apply for Fall 2008
  • Posted: April 18, 2008
  • The ESL Program in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is currently accepting applications for Fall 2008 for speaking and writing classes. Deadline for application is June 30. Read on...
Undergraduate International Peer Program
  • Posted: April 3, 2008
  • Interested in helping new undergraduate international students adjust to the U.S. American and the Emory culture this Fall 2008? Sign up to be a mentor to new international freshmen! Read on...
SPICE HALL 2008-2009 Recruitment Complete
  • Posted: March 23, 2008
  • ISSP’s theme hall, SPICE HALL (Student Program in International Cultural Exchange), has selected 16 residents for the year 2008-2009. We are very excited to announce that we will have a representation of 10 different countries this coming 2008-2009 academic year! Read on...
U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium (FPC) for Graduate Students from China at U.S. Campuses
  • Posted: March 23, 2008
  • The U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium (FPC), now in its 6th year, is a three-day, wide-ranging look at American foreign policy, the range of factors that help shape it, and how it affects Americans and non-Americans alike. PRC graduate students enrolled at or just graduated from U.S. universities in all majors (including arts and sciences) are eligible to apply. Read on...
Hobsons Looking for International Students for Publication
  • Posted: March 23, 2008
  • Hobsons, an educational publisher, is looking for international students to be featured in a series of articles in their forthcoming USA Education Guides! Students from all regions are needed for this project, but don't delay - you must contact them by Monday, March 24th! Read on...
Five Exciting Opportunities for Students & Scholars Interested in French Culture
  • Posted: March 23, 2008
  • Check out this article for upcoming events and meetings for anyone interested in French culture! Read on...
Funding Opportunity for Latin American and Caribbean Students
  • Posted: March 23, 2008
  • Are you a national of a Latin American or Caribbean member State of the Organization of American States? Do you have a grade point average of, at least, 3.0 or "B" (or equivalent)? You may be eligible for the Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund! Read on...
UPDATED: Jobs at Residence Life
  • Posted: March 23, 2008
  • Looking for a Summer or Academic Year Job? Residence Life and Housing is Hiring! Read on...
Spring Campaign at CareerForum.Net (CFN) for Japanese-English bilingual students
  • Posted: March 23, 2008
  • Whether you are getting a job or continuing your studies, the summer is an opportune time for students to do an internship or just begin to think about where they want to be after they graduate. DISCO International invites Japanese-English bilingual students to join CFN (CareerForum.net). Read on...
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
  • Posted: March 23, 2008
  • The NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair is now open through May 16 for international students! Read on...
A French Success Story in Georgia
  • Posted: February 28, 2008
  • Come to this conference and cocktail seminar hosted by FACC-Atlanta! Read on...
German Movies at the Goethe-Zentrum
  • Posted: February 28, 2008
  • Are you interested in watching German films?  Check out the Goethe Institute of Atlanta on Wednesdays, March 5 and 12. Read on...
New York Career Forum 2008
  • Posted: February 28, 2008
  • DISCO International invites Japanese-English bilingual students to the New York Career Forum. This event is an opportunity to meet and interview with companies from a variety of industries. Read on...
International Student Study
  • Posted: February 28, 2008
  • Attention International Students! Here is your chance to participate in a study regarding international student adjustment to college life! Read on...
UPDATED: Jobs at Residence Life
  • Posted: February 28, 2008
  • Looking for a Summer or Academic Year Job? Residence Life and Housing is Hiring! Read on...
SPICE Hall Applications
  • Posted: February 14, 2008
  • Interested in living a little broader? Interested in international topics and multicultural events? The SPICE hall is for you! Read on...
Jobs at Residence Life
  • Posted: February 14, 2008
  • Looking for a Summer or Academic Year Job? Residence Life and Housing is Hiring! Read on...
Pan-Canadian Alumni Gala
  • Posted: February 14, 2008
  • The Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta is pleased to invite you to The Fourth Annual Pan-Canadian Alumni Gala! Read on...
Woodruff Library Orientation
  • Posted: January 31, 2008
  • Attend the Woodruff Library Orientation for new international students and scholars and learn how to make the most of Emory's library resources. Read on...
ISSP's Updated Walk-In Hours
  • Posted: January 17, 2008
  • Need a travel signature? Have “just a quick question”? Stop by ISSP during our walk-in hours! Read on...
Please Sign In When Visiting ISSP
  • Posted: January 17, 2008
  • Effective immediately, ISSP is requesting that all visitors to the office sign in at the front desk when they arrive. Read on...
Welcome Angela!
  • Posted: January 17, 2008
  • Meet ISSP's new Senior International Student Advisor, Angela Guinyard! Read on...
ISSP Holiday Schedule
  • Posted: December 18, 2007
  • The ISSP office will be closed for the winter break from Monday, December 24, 2006--Tuesday, January 1, 2007. We will re-open on Wednesday, January 2, 2007 at 8:30 am. Read on...
ISSP has MOVED!
  • Posted: December 18, 2007
  • Where are we now? How can you find us? Click here to find out! Read on...
English as a Second Language (ESL) Support for Undergraduates
  • Posted: December 18, 2007
  • Check out the new programs for undergraduates! Read on...
Chinese New Year Spectacular in Atlanta
  • Posted: December 18, 2007
  • New Times Culture and Education Center is pleased to offer a special program to celebrate the Chinese New Year. An all-new, world-class show will be held at the Cobb Energy performing Arts Centre in January 2008. Read on...
Emory BCM International Ski Trip
  • Posted: December 18, 2007
  • Interested in skiing? Join this Emory program. Read on...
Kwanzaa African Christian Fellowship
  • Posted: December 18, 2007
  • Kwanzaa is an African-American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community. It was created in 1966 in California.Read on...
Recruit Tokyo Career Fair
  • Posted: December 18, 2007
  • The semi-annual RECRUIT Tokyo Career Fair is held twice a year during the summer and winter breaks. The fair is dedicated to English-Japanese bilingual job seekers outside Japan to meet with corporations in Japan seeking bilingual candidates with international experiences. Read on...
ISSP will be closed for our move to the North Decatur Building
  • Posted: November 19, 2007
  • The Office of International Student and Scholar Programs (ISSP) will be moving to the North Decatur Building (1784 North Decatur Road) and will be closed from Wednesday, November 28th through Friday, November 30th to move and resettle into our new office location. The office will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, December 3rd. Read on...
English as a Second Language (ESL) Support for Undergraduates
  • Posted: November 19, 2007
  • Come to Emory’s FREE study groups for undergraduates on Tuesdays/Thursdays starting January 22, 2008. Read on...
English as a Second Language (ESL) Survey for Undergraduates
  • Posted: November 19, 2007
  • Please complete the BRIEF survey below regarding ESL services for undergraduates. Read on...
Spotlight on an International Scholar: Professor Rakesh Ranjan
  • Posted: November 19, 2007
  • Dr. Rakesh Ranjan is the Senior Lecturer for the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies at Emory University.  He is also the director of the Undergraduate Studies in Asian Studies Program and the Language coordinator of the Hindi Program. Read on...
P.E.O International Peace Scholarship Fund
  • Posted: November 19, 2007
  • P.E.O International Peace Scholarships are awarded annually to women who are citizens of countries other than the United States or Canada for graduate study in a degree from schools in the United States and Canada. The maximum amount for a full 12 months of study is $8000. Read on...
ISSP Closed - Wednesday, October 31
  • Posted: October 26, 2007
  • Please note that the ISSP office will be closed ALL DAY on Wednesday, October 31 for our Staff Retreat. Read on...
Staff Changes at International Student and Scholar Programs
  • Posted: October 26, 2007
  • Over the fall 2007 semester, some changes will take place in ISSP’s staffing and positions. The position of International Scholar Advisor was created as part of the ISSP team for employment-based immigration advising and the position of Senior International Student Advisor was filled. Read on...
Profile: Introducing Elena Totomanova
  • Posted: October 26, 2007
  • Meet ISSP’s newest member of the team, our Receptionist, Elena Totomanova! Read on...
Profile: Bobby Jones Scholars
  • Posted: October 26, 2007
  • Welcome to our four new “Bobby Jones” Scholars from the U.K.! Read on...
Video Contest for Chinese and Indian Nationals Studying in the United States
  • Posted: October 26, 2007
  • The U.S. Departments of Commerce and State invite Chinese and Indian nationals studying at U.S. colleges and universities to submit short videos highlighting their experiences with U.S. higher education. Read on...
Resources for Japan
  • Posted: October 26, 2007
  • Find out more about the upcoming Tokyo Career Fair for Japanese-Speaking Bilingual Students. Read on...
Website Design Survey
  • Posted: October 26, 2007
  • A request for help with website design for the 2012 Olympics in London from Adela Zichova. Read on...
Resources for the U.K.
  • Posted: October 12, 2007
  • Learn more about our neighbors “across the pond” in the United Kingdom. British fun facts, vocabulary, and resources for products and organizations are included. Read on...
Resources for Japan
  • Posted: October 12, 2007
  • The world's largest Japanese-English bilingual job fair will be held again in November. Over 190 global companies will be offering more than 1200 job positions. Read on...
Welcome new Emory international students!!
  • Posted: September 27, 2007
  • International Student Orientation 2007 is behind us, and we hope all of it was fun, informative and useful for all involved. Approximately 400 new international students joined the Emory community on August 23, 2007, so please go out of your way to meet and guide them in their new academic endeavors. Read on...
Grant notice for Faculty and doctoral students interested in policy relevance for Canada and Canada-U.S. relations
  • Posted: September 27, 2007
  • The Canadian Government, through its Embassy and Consulates in the United States, supports research, conferences, teaching, and program activity related to Canada and/or Canada-U.S. relations. Their grant program seeks to encourage comparative research and teaching, faculty exchanges, student mobility, and collaboration between American and Canadian researchers. Read on...
ISSP office closed all day on Wednesday, May 16
  • Posted: May 10, 2007
  • Please note that the ISSP office will be closed ALL DAY on Wednesday, May 16 for our Staff Retreat. Read on...
ISSP Summer Reminders
  • Posted: May 10, 2007
  • As we move into the summer months, please keep in mind these reminders. Read on...
Ac'cent profile and good-bye: Adela Zichova
  • Posted: May 10, 2007
  • It is with great sadness and joy that we announce the departure of the ISSP Information Analyst, Adela Zichova. Read on...
Resources for French
  • Posted: May 10, 2007
  • Interested in French events around town and in the southeast? Read on...
Graduate Student Assistant Position Available
  • Posted: April 26, 2007
  • ISSP has one 10-month Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) position available to begin August 1, 2007. The GSA will primarily assist in providing a variety of programs and services for international students and scholars. Read on...
The Emory University Counseling Center (EUCC) is here to help!
  • Posted: April 26, 2007
  • EUCC offers short-term services to assist with any concerns you may have related to stress with grades, social interactions, family, etc. All services at the Counseling Center are confidential and free. Read on...
ISSP's International Student Orientation Assistants
  • Posted: April 12, 2007; Updated: April 26, 2007
  • ISSP will hire several Orientation Assistants (OAs) to help with international student orientation in August, 2007. Application deadline: May 1st.Read on...
Resources for Japanese
  • Posted: April 26, 2007
  • Career Opportunities for Japanese English Bilinguals. Read on...
English as a Second Language Program - Apply for Fall 2007
  • Posted: April 12, 2007
  • The ESL Program in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is currently accepting applications for Fall 07 for speaking and writing classes. Deadline for application is June 22. Read on...
International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS)
  • Posted: April 12, 2007; Updated: April 26, 2007
  • Are you involved in the social, academic or political life of your home country? Would you like to look "behind the scenes" of politics and experience democracy close up? Would you like to spend a few months in the middle of Berlin? Read on...
Stress Reduction Tips
  • Posted: April 12, 2007
  • Thanks to ISSP's Counseling Center Consultant, Maryam Ilahi, for this contribution to Ac'cent! Read on...
Resources for Japanese
  • Posted: April 12, 2007
  • Tokyo Career Fair - June 21-22. Read on...
Resources for Turkish
  • Posted: March 19, 2007
  • Turkish student organizations, consulates, and restaurants around Atlanta. Read on...
Spring break hours
  • Posted: March 1, 2007
  • Dobbs University Center and ISSP's hours during the Spring break. Read on...
Friendship Force International
  • Posted: March 1, 2007
  • Friendship Force International is a non-profit organization dedicated to the principle that each person can make a contribution to global goodwill. Read on...
SPICE House
  • Posted: February 15, 2007
  • Apply now to live in the SPICE Hall at Clairmont Tower in 2007/2008. Read on...
Resources for Chinese
  • Posted: February 15, 2007
  • 2007 Chinese New Year Spectacular in Atlanta and other resources. Read on...
Resources for Brazilians/Portuguese
  • Posted: February 1, 2007
  • The Atlanta Brazilian Portuguese Meetup - February 17. Read on...
Ask ISSP Column
  • Posted: February 1, 2007
  • Where can I make additional photocopies of my documents or send and receive fax? Read on...
February Is African American Heritage Month
  • Posted: February 1, 2007
  • The Office of Multicultural Programs & Services is sponsoring many activities this month. Read on...
Resources for Chinese
  • Posted: February 1, 2007
  • Don't like football? Come cook with us: Pot Stickers, Bao and Fried Rice Read on...
Resources for Japanese
  • Posted: February 1, 2007
  • The Department of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures will be hosting 3 Japanese movie nights. Read on...
Resources for African/French
  • Posted: February 1, 2007
  • Documentaries and films from Africa in French with English subtitles. Read on...
Resources for Japanese
  • Posted: January 22, 2007
  • New York Career Forum and Career seminar at Emory. Read on...
Resources for Canadians
  • Posted: January 22, 2007
  • The Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta is pleased to invite you to The Third Annual Pan-Canadian Alumni Gala Thursday, February 8, 2007 6:30 p.m. Read on...
Resources for Europeans
  • Posted: January 22, 2007
  • Eastern European resources and quiz. Read on...
Woodruff Library workshops for internationals
  • Posted: January 22, 2007
  • Informational workshops for all new international students and scholars on February 5 and 8. Read on...
All Things African
  • Posted: January 22, 2007
  • New Learnlink Conference "All Things African" created in order to create a central information distribution modus for all events "African" on Emory's campus. Read on...
African resources
  • Posted: December 14, 2006
  • African restaurants and activities in Atlanta. Read on...
ISSP Holiday Schedule
  • Posted: December 14, 2006
  • The ISSP office will be closed for the winter break from Monday, December 25, 2006 - Monday, January 1, 2007. Read on...
National Conference on Student Leadership
  • Posted: November 30, 2006
  • For students leaders of student organizations who would like to enlarge their leadership skills and attend workshops to gain perspective on how to effectively lead. Read on...
Ac'cent e-newsletter profile - nominations
  • Posted: November 30, 2006
  • Nominate your fellow international or internationally-focused Emory student or scholar (or yourself, we won't tell!) for a profile in the bi-weekly Ac'cent e-newsletter. Read on...
Resources for Swedish
  • Posted: November 30, 2006
  • Please join Atlanta's Nordic Lodge at its annual Swedish St. Lucia Celebration. Read on...
Resources for Canadians
  • Posted: November 30, 2006
  • Air travel for Canadian citizens and events for Canadians in Atlanta. Read on...
Resources for Japanese
  • Posted: November 30, 2006
  • tokyo and New York career forums. Read on...
Thanksgiving opportunities
  • Posted: November 16, 2006
  • Many great options exist for participating in the upcoming distinctly U.S. American Thanksgiving Holiday. Read on...
French resources
  • Posted: November 16, 2006
  • Updates from the French consulate. Read on...
German resources
  • Posted: November 16, 2006
  • Check out the Goethe Institute Website for cultural opportunities in and around Atlanta. Read on...
Japanese resources
  • Posted: November 16, 2006
  • 20th Anniversary - Boston career forum. Read on...
Resources
  • Posted: November 2, 2006
  • For Japanese students and scholars. Read on...
Resources for French speakers and learners
  • Posted: October 19, 2006
  • La Depeche D'Atlanta and Tournees French Film Festival. Read on...
ISSP's Federal Work Study Student's Profiles
  • Posted: October 19, 2006
  • Profiles of our work study students Joyce Lam and Eugene Chun. Read on...
Focus on friends of ISSP
  • Posted: October 4, 2006
  • Emory student and former International Peer Elizabeth Sholtys is one of the board members of the Ashraya Initiative for Children. Read on...
Introducing ISSP's new staff members
  • Posted: September 21, 2006
  • Meet Chad, our new Graduate Student Assistant, and Maria, our new Senior Secretary (and also our latest international member)! Read on...
Staff Changes at ISSP
  • Posted: September 7, 2006
  • Over the summer 2006, some changes have taken place in ISSP's staffing and positions. Read on...
Scams targeting international students
  • Posted: September 7, 2006
  • From Sgt. Rick Allen, Emory Police Department: Please read the following and note that international students are often targeted in such cases. Read on...
French consulate
  • Posted: September 7, 2006
  • Resources for French students. Read on...
Opportunity for spouses of international students and scholars
  • Posted: September 7, 2006
  • The Episcopal/Anglican Campus Ministry sponsors a weekly gathering for spouses of international students. Read on...
Japan in the Southeast
  • Posted: May 11, 2006
  • Calendar of Cultural Events... Read on...
La Depeche d'Atlanta
  • Posted: May 11, 2006
  • France and the French Consulate's activities... Read on...
Lufthansa introduces GenerationFly
  • Posted: April 27, 2006
  • Lufthansa launched GenerationFly, the easiest way to get discount airfare offered exclusively to students. Read on...
International Peers recruitment
  • Posted: April 13, 2006; Updated: April 27, 2006
  • Interested in helping new international students adjust to the American and the Emory culture this Fall? Read on...
Ask ISSP column
  • Posted: April 13, 2006
  • How do I request my Emory transcript online? Read on...