| OGS MONTHLY UPDATE: NOVEMBER
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Presenting NYU International Education Week 2025
We’re excited to begin International Education Week (IEW), a celebration of global learning, connection, and community at NYU! This week’s lineup features engaging sessions created especially for our campus colleagues to explore communication, connection, and cross-cultural understanding. Come take part in the conversations that bring our global campus to life!
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IEW Events Designed for Our Colleagues across Campus:
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Intercultural Communication and Story CirclesNovember 3rd, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET | 383 Lafayette Street, Conference Level
Join the Office of Global Services for Intercultural Communication and Story Circles, a dynamic professional development session focused on enhancing intercultural communication through listening for understanding. This interactive event is designed for NYU professionals and administrators who work closely with international students and scholars. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll gain valuable tools to deepen your intercultural competency and bring a global perspective to your work.
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Revisiting the Outlook 2030: Directions AheadNovember 5th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET | 246 Greene Street, Kimball Hall Lobby
Join Dr. Allan E. Goodman, President Emeritus of the Institute of International Education (IIE), for a forward-looking conversation on the future of international education. Reflecting on IIE’s Outlook 2030 report, Dr. Goodman will explore how shifting political, economic, and global dynamics are reshaping the pathways of academic mobility today. As the landscape of international student mobility and educational exchange continues to evolve amid changing geopolitical conditions, economic pressures, and global policy shifts, how can we reimagine the future of international education?
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Pronouncing South Asian Names with CareNovember 6th, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET | 383 Lafayette, C06
South Asian names reflect a rich tapestry of languages, faiths, and cultural traditions across the region. While South Asia encompasses many countries and naming practices, this workshop will focus on names from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Their length, unfamiliar sounds, or multiple pronunciations across diasporic communities can sometimes feel intimidating. In this interactive workshop, we’ll break down names into simple vowel and consonant patterns, practice across different naming traditions, and explore how diaspora variations shape pronunciation. Participants will leave with practical strategies and the confidence to pronounce South Asian names with care and respect.
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Unlocking Chinese Names: Pronunciation, Meaning, and Cultural InsightsNovember 7th, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET | 383 Lafayette Street, Room C06 (Basement level)
Unsure how to pronounce Chinese names? Names are an important part of identity, and as faculty, staff, and administrators, we strive to get them right. Join OGS in person for this professional development session, where you'll learn the meaning behind Chinese names and gain practical tips to pronounce them with confidence.
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Key Highlights for International Students This Month
- All international students need to be registered full-time for the spring semester in order to maintain their legal status in the United States. Keep in mind that international students who are unable to register full-time must receive OGS permission to register for a reduced course load in order to keep their immigration status valid. For undergraduate students, a minimum of 12 credits is considered full-time enrollment; for graduate students, typically a minimum of 9 credits is considered full-time enrollment.
- Please inform OGS as soon as possible if a student is dismissed or withdraws so that we can advise students on their options regarding their immigration status. We’re required to notify the US government within 21 days of an action so your help in this is essential!
- This month we begin our Journey to NYU email series (as of November 6) to all international students who have program start dates between January 1 and March 1, 2026. Follow along with the emails these students are receiving at our Journey to NYU web page.
- As always, all emails sent to continuing students are directly linked from our Immigration Updates and Events web page.
- If you were forwarded this email and want to be added to our employee distribution list, sign up to receive OGS + I-Hub Update emails.
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Know Your Rights: Employee Rights in the Workplace
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Lawyer Workshop: US Work Options for International Students
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NY Jets vs. Cleveland Browns
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