RPI, International Services for Students and Scholars

Looking for a place to cool off this summer? Take a look at this website to see the open pools in the area for a fun day in the sun: https://www.timesunion.com/projects/2021/swimming-guide/ [Image Credit: Jubéo Hernandez on Unsplash]

[ISSS: Did You Know?] Check in every Monday to learn something new about F-1 international students at Rensselaer for the next four weeks. This series highlights the F-1 international population at RPI, and shares data collected during the Spring 2021 semester. Let us know what you think! #RPIConnects

[holiday] Happy 4th of July or Independence Day! One U.S. tradition on this holiday is to go see fireworks. The Empire State Plaza will have their annual 4th of July Celebration from 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m., with music, food and fireworks. Learn more at https://www.albany.org//new-york-states-4th-of-july-celeb/ [Image Credit: Michigan Lottery Connect]

NYS Capitol Tours Mondays Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Take a tour through the New York State Capitol building and take in the historic architecture, art, fun facts and more. Pre-registration is encourages but not required. Find out more at https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/tours/new-york-state-capitol

Need to connect with #rpiccpd ? They are available this summer - check out the post for details.

[Virtual event] The Student Global Leadership Conference will be held virtually this year April 10 - 11, 2021 for FREE. This year's theme is Leadership and Change in an Uncertain World. ... Learn more and register here: https://www.fie.org.uk/sglcconference

[ISSS virtual event] Tonight! -- ISSS is hosting a movie night! Join to watch the 1988 film Coming to America with actor Eddie Murphy. We'll watch together from the comfort of our own homes, while chatting in real time. Grab your favorite snack for a comedic movie night. * You must have access to Amazon Prime Video... Register by February 26 at 7:00 p.m. at https://isss-amazon-prime-watch-party.eventbrite.com. The Watch Party link will be sent to you via email before the watch party begins.

ISSS NOTW: 03/01 - 03/05 Need to convert the image to plain text? Use this free online OCR service: www.onlineocr.net/

[RPI announcement] Don't forget! ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE the Sexual Misconduct Prevention Module BY FEBRUARY 28, 2021... https://info.rpi.edu///sexual-misconduct-prevention-module

Do your part to help keep our community safe! #LetsStaySafeRPI

[ISSS event] OPT Workshop Wednesday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m.... Finishing your program in Spring or Summer 2021? Want to work in the U.S. after graduation? Attend an OPT workshop to learn how to apply for work authorization. OPT Soft Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2021