Purdue University International Students and Scholars (ISS)

Stop by ISS altar to write down loved ones names, write a message, or bring photo of loved ones who passed away. We will be honoring prominent interculturalist who have died and the loves ones of the international and ISS communities.

Friday (April 1) 6-9p! Can't wait to see you there! Stop by our booth to say hi 👋, play some trivia, learn about the students and scholars from the Greater MENA, upcoming events, and how to join IFP (International Friendship Program) 🤩

Join us tonight for our first meeting of "Counselor Conversations" focusing on Optional Practical Training (OPT). Come learn about OPT and ask any questions you have about OPT to our ISS counselor! Join WebEx Room: https://purdue.webex.com/meet/sboiss00 at 6PM!

Join CCO for their Spring 2022 International Workshop Series where Purdue Center for Career Opportunities invites campus partners as well as experts and international alumni to share their expertise in everything career development! 

CCO & Purdue International Students and Scholars (ISS) will be co-presenting about information on Working in the U.S. as international students. Learn about CCO resources for internship and job searches, as well as work authorizations - CPT/OPT/OPT-STEM extension. Q&A will follow after the presentation. 
Date: January 18th, 2022
Time: 4pm - 5:15pm

Register: tinyurl.com/ccoworkinginus

This week's spotlight:Volunteers Around the World (VAW) Global Health Alliances is a humanitarian outreach organization that focuses on providing accessible medical care and educational resources to poverty-stricken communities around the world. We are a Pre-Veterinary based chapter (but you do not have to be pre-vet to join or go on the trips!!) that does outreach work in various foreign countries. This year we are traveling to Peru for two weeks to do outreach work in a handful of veterinary clinics as well as going to the local schools there to educate the children about animal care and health.

The Boilermaker Support Network is looking for students interested in being a Support Group Leader for the incoming Spring semester. These individuals would receive training in mental health and peer facilitation, be in charge of leading support groups once a week, and will attend to additional duties. You can follow their instagram for the link to apply or scan the QR code to find the application!
Applications are open NOW and close on November 14th.
To learn more about the organization and position, consider attending their informational meeting:
⌚️ November 8th at 5:30pm
📍BRNG B268!

This week's spotlight is the Krannert Finance Club

The club welcomes you to join the the Finance Club. They are open to all Krannert Masters students (Finance, BAIM, Supply Chain, MBA, etc.) who want to learn about personal finance, landing a job in corporate finance, and/or analyzing stocks. 
 
They will have events throughout the school year with featured guest speakers, corporate company presentations, and fun activities!!

Be sure to follow them

SAO, Steps to Leaps, and PASE are co-hosting a Scrap That Selfie event tomorrow (Tuesday) in Krach 148 from 9:30am-3pm. RSVPs are not required. Please share this opportunity with students to receive a free professional headshot.

Looking for ways to get involved on Thursday evenings? This semester, the Honors College is co-hosting, with the School of Engineering Education, a Fulbright Brazil Scholar of Interdisciplinary Studies. Dr. Marcelo de Lemos is accompanied by Magaly de Lemos, who will be hosting a weekly conversation circle around Brazilian culture and Portuguese. This is an invitation to international students to participate in the “Conversation Circle: Brazil” each Thursday evening from 5:30-6:30PM in the Innovation Forum of the north building of the Honors College and Residences. The conversation circles will run from October 21 through the end of the semester (except on Thanksgiving Day).

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The Purdue American Sign Language Club is a place where everybody is welcome to come and be a part of American Sign Language. It does not matter if you have no prior knowledge or you are proficient at ASL, we want to have a place on campus that you can enjoy ASL! It is a good place to learn, practice, and enjoy your knowledge of ASL. For details on meetings and events go to the Purdue ASL page:
https://www.facebook.com/purdueaslclub/ or our
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purdue_aslclub/.

Coming together as a community! We are so appreciative of the opportunity to partner with the LGBTQ Center
https://www.purdue.edu/lgbtq/

We enjoy partnering with our cultural centers on campus; they provide such wonderful resources and support to our students. Come join and for rock painting and hang out! It is a beautiful day to relax and relieve stress 😌

Krannert Operations Club is an organization whose mission is to expose students to real world opportunities through the following functions:

• Speaker led Series and Information Sessions
• Plant Tours (Toyota, Harley Davidson, Caterpillar, Rolls Royce, Fed-Ex, Amazon)
• Six Sigma and Kaizen Events
• Workshops
• Case Competitions
• GSCM (Global Supply Chain Management)
• APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management)

Through these different channels , we hope to broaden the understanding of Operations and Supply Chain beyond the traditional classroom setting. Throughout the year, we will be holding different events and bringing various operational leaders from the industry to provide students with insight and future outlook.

Get Connected: https://boilerlink.purdue.edu/organization/kopsclub

Weeks of Welcome is in full swing and there are still some great events still coming up! So fun to welcome all the new international students to campus. We have missed you!

What has been your favorite event so far?

This weeks spotlight is the . The Krannert Net Impact club is all about spreading awareness and educating the youth about sustainability. We envision ourselves as community of future leaders, committed to create a positive social impact, driven by their shared values.

While COVID definitely had an impact on the amount of events we had we look forward to hosting some awesome events in the Fall. We are in the process of planning a lot of things such as case competitions, executive guest speakers, and more!

If you want to join the club reach out to any of the board members for access to the whatsapp group and request to join on Boilerlink.

Don’t let the summer past you by without spending a little time planning for the upcoming semester. These small steps can help you on your next giant leap!

What are some other ways you plan for a semester?

This weeks spotlight is . KGSA is an established means of representing the interests of the student body of KGSM. Through the establishment of an elected government, it provides a platform for the discussion of issues of student concern and act as the instrument by which student interest may be voiced to the administration of KGSM and Purdue University. KGSA governs all Krannert's student run organizations and is responsible for representing the interests of the entire Krannert Graduate student body with a simple mission: Enhance the Krannert Experience.

This week we are traveling to China and making some Chinese Chicken Curry. Enjoy!

In case you don’t know where to find curry paste check out the Better World Market

Checkout the link in the profile for a step-by-step recipe.

This week's spotlight is WALC. The Wilmeth Active Learning Center (commonly abbreviated as WALC) is one of the most popular destinations for students to engage in productive study sessions. Found in the center of campus, by the bell tower, WALC is an essential part of campus life. It houses over 25 large classrooms each outfitted with active learning features. As a study space, WALC encompasses 3 floors with charging stations nearly everywhere and a silence to ensure that you can focus on what is most important to you - without any distractions! But thats not all, WALC houses many spaces dedicated to collaborative studying so that you and your group members have the perfect spot to work on that project you have due!

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The Purdue Student Union Board (PSUB) is the source for campus entertainment! PSUB provides a variety of programs and services that enrich and entertain the lives of college students. The board works hard to bring fun-filled exciting programs to campus, while providing hands-on experience in event planning for those helping host the events. PSUB also serves as the voice of Purdue students in the cooperative management of the Purdue Memorial Union.
 
Check PSUB out at for all upcoming events!

This week go on an adventure around the world by making Pav Bhaji a fast-food dish from India.

Don’t know where to get the ingredients? Check out La Village Food Mart which has a lot of international spices.

Checkout the link in the profile for a step-by-step recipe.

This week’s spotlight is . The Association of Multicultural Computer Scientists is a student organization whose main objective is to create a special community within the Computer Science department at Purdue University in order to foster equity in the Computer Science department. The organization works to increase retention, support and push members to excel academically and grow professionally. AMCS achieves this by providing resources and guidance through their events and programs. They conduct several events throughout the year including Diversity Panel, Spring Coding Challenge and other social events to help bring together the Computer Science community here at Purdue University. With an increase in crimes against people of color, AMCS helped foster a sense of belonging for those from diverse backgrounds with their involvement in the AAPI Solidarity Rally this past semester.

Mindfulness is the energy that helps us recognize the conditions of happiness that are already present in our lives. Some phone apps facilitates the practice of mindfulness and support different languages, such as Calm, Headspace, The Mindfulness App.

What do you do for mindfulness?

Looking for way to get out and explore? Here are some great hiking suggestions to explore some of Indiana's trail systems.

1. Happy Hollow Park is located right here in West Lafayette just 4 minutes from Purdue and has 4 trails to choose from. The most popular is the one that runs through the woods, Trolley Line Trail, and it is a paved 1 mile hike that is easy for beginners. Parking here is free.

2. The Celery Bog is also located right here in West Lafayette and is just down the road from Village West and The Quarters. They have about 5 miles of paved trails for walking and 3 miles of natural paths that go through the woods and savanna for hiking. Parking here is free.

3. Turkey Run National Park is located in Howard Township, Indiana which is about an hour south of West Lafayette. Turkey Run has waterfalls, caves, a lake, and is pet friendly. The trek of each trail is about 6 miles, and they have several different trails you can choose from.

4. Tunnel Falls is located in Madison Township, Indiana which is about 3 hours southeast of West Lafayette. There is a $7 fee for parking. The whole trail is about 6 miles and it features a waterfall, as well as many caves. This trail is open year-round and is dog friendly.

Moving can be a challenge but here is a helpful moving guide from the ISS Ambassador’s!

What do you find helpful when moving?

This weeks spotlight is . The Purdue Muslim Student Association (MSA) was originally formed to unify Muslims from diverse backgrounds into an active student community in an effort to uphold the values of the Islamic faith. The Purdue MSA is committed to equity, inclusion, and action. We foster community through a myriad of social, educational, outreach, spiritual, and fundraising events and initiatives such as the Refugee Gala, Ramadan Moon Sighting Event, Islam Awareness Week, Quran Conference, Islam & Racial Capitalism: Black Muslim Perspectives, Dodgeball Nights, Wisdom Wednesdays, and much more! Ultimately, the MSA provides a platform for students and all residents of the Greater Lafayette area to deepen their connection with Islam in whatever capacity they may choose. That being said, although it is a Muslim club on the surface, Purdue MSA is in reality open to all, welcoming people of all faiths and beliefs to engage with the Muslim community, learn about Islam, and if nothing else, enjoy some good food! Regardless of who you are and how practicing you are, you will always have a home at Purdue MSA!

Check out our Instagram/Twitter at & visit their website at www.purduemsa.com. Visit this link for roommate matching, website information, GroupMe, and more: https://linktr.ee/purduemsa

Summer is finally here and it’s time to catch up on your favorite shows... read a book for fun... and learn a new skill.

What is first on your list?