WEEKLY UPDATE – Sept. 30

This week, we are focusing on healthy living by highlighting departments, events, and services that can assist you in navigating your health. As always, if you have any immigration questions or concerns, please reach out to ISSS via email or make an appointment with your ISSS adviser online. Please know that your health and well-being are our top priority, and we are here to support you in any way we can.

The Health Promotion Services Department (HPS) is committed to fostering a vibrant and safe learning community. HPS offers a full range of services dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of the USF student body.

Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | McLaren Conference Center

The Health Promotion Services department is excited to invite you to their annual Fall Health Fair. This free event is designed to help students connect with health-related employers, get their flu shot, and learn about resources to keep their health up while taking advantage of free health screenings. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. Connect with other students interested in staying healthy and informed at this event! Take a look at the complete list of participants attending!

Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Monday, Oct. 30

Who is more active? Students or faculty and staff? Join October's eighth annual Go Dons Get Fit Challenge. Check out resources on how to register and start tracking your physical activity. At the end of the month, all minutes are accumulated and the winner receives the Cartwright Cup. Participating students will be entered into a weekly raffle for a chance to win a $15 USF Bookstore gift card.

Jumpstart Your Wellness Challenge is facilitated by HPS for students to participate in monthly wellness challenges this fall semester and win weekly raffle prizes.

Learn more »

Thursday, Oct. 10 | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m Gleeson Library — Plaza and Welch

Join the Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers (LWSC) for their open house event on Oct. 10 between the Gleeson Library Plaza and Welch Field. You will have the opportunity to explore the many academic support services that the LSWC and other departments offer.

Furthermore, you can participate in a raffle and enjoy some delicious pizza. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! 

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Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 3:30–4:45 p.m. PDT Fromm Hall, Berman Room & Online

The USF Center for Asia Pacific Studies and the Fromm Institute welcome Yunte Huang to campus for a lecture based on his award-winning book, Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wong’s Rendezvous with American History. Professor Huang will explore the tortured legacy of Anna May Wong, who rose from her father’s laundry in Los Angeles to become the first Chinese icon in Hollywood. 

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Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.  Kendrick Hall 102

This ISSS workshop will provide information about employment-based immigrant visas such as EB-1A, EB-2, and the National Interest Waiver, and working with an immigration attorney. Attendees will get an opportunity to ask questions of the presenters, Fragomen Immigration Attorney Eduardo Garcia and USF Law Professor Bill Hing.

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Join us for the latest episode of Global Connections at USF, where we dive into the essential health resources available for international students through USF’s Health Promotion Services (HPS). We’ll be speaking with Natalie Townsend, director of HPS, and Sofia Gomez, HPS student assistant, who grew up in India, about navigating the U.S. healthcare system, understanding insurance, and accessing wellness programs on campus. Learn how HPS promotes student health through stress management, mental health support, and culturally sensitive services. Don’t miss tips on choosing between urgent care and the ER, and be sure to check out the Fall Health Fair this week!

If you are requesting an immigration document or letter from our office, remember that we request ten business days to process requests. Make sure you plan accordingly so you have enough time to receive your document before you need it. All ISSS requests should be submitted through the MyISSS student portal. You can view our MyISSS Student Handbook for assistance with your submission.

Click the Chat with ISSS button on the bottom of any corner on the ISSS webpage, and the ISSS team can assist you with your inquiry.

Appointments can be made online. Appointments are booked in 20-minute increments.

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