May 2024 SISS Newsletter
Information and Updates
Share Your Feedback on Our Website
SISS asks for input from international students, international scholars and department contacts to help us improve our website. Share your opinions and experiences on our website and be entered in a drawing to win an Amazon gift card. Your feedback will help us ensure SISS provides accessible, relevant and useful information.
Take the survey with your Google account
Protect Yourself from Scams
Never give your personal information to someone you don't know! Here are some signs that an email, phone call or text may have come from a scammer. End the conversation if the person:
- Threatens to suspend your Social Security number or visa (even if they have part or all of your information, such as part of your Social Security number)
- Warns or threatens arrest or legal action
- Demands or requests immediate payment
- Requires payment by gift card, prepaid debit card, internet currency or by mailing cash
- Pressures you for your personal information
- Offers you a job you didn't apply for
- Requests secrecy
- Threatens to seize your bank account
- Promises to increase your Social Security benefit
- Tries to gain your trust by providing fake documentation, false evidence, or by claiming to be a government official
Learn more about protecting yourself from scams
SISS is Closed on May 27
The SISS office will be closed on May 27 for Memorial Day. SISS closes early and services end at 2 p.m. on the business day before a long weekend or holiday. Please plan ahead to avoid delays.
Keep Your Updated Address on File with SISS
Attention students and scholars with F-1 or J-1 status: You must keep your local address up to date with SISS. Updating your address in UCPath does not automatically update your information with SISS. Visit iGlobal to provide the current local address where you are living. This address cannot be a campus department or PO Box.
Visit iGlobal to confirm your local address
Programs and Events
Scholar Coffee Break
We invite international scholars (visiting faculty and researchers) to connect at the monthly SISS Scholar Coffee Break. Whether you are new to campus or have been here for several months, international scholars are invited to join SISS in this welcoming and virtual space.
- Date and time: May 2, 9–10 a.m.
Summer Start Information Session for Newly-Admitted First-Year Students
Newly admitted first-year international undergraduate students are invited to a virtual informational session to learn more about Summer Start. Summer Start is a six-week academic and cultural preparation program that helps students earn credits to get ahead on their degrees, adjust to life at UC Davis, make friends and connections, and explore the area, all before their peers arrive on campus.
- Date and time: May 3, 7 p.m. (Pacific time)
Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors Visit the International Center
Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors (AMHA) are excited to return to the International Center. Interested in learning about mental health and well-being resources, evidence-based practices to take care of yourself and others, or are looking for a friendly chat with a fellow Aggie? Stop by the AMHA table!
- Date and time: May 7, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Location: International Center
Spanish Beyond the University
This event welcomes Latine students and Spanish-English speakers to explore how linguistic flexibility and access contribute to social equity, and how the professional landscape benefit from students’ multilingualism. Our presenters will walk participants through activities leading to career development and advocate for language inclusivity.
- Date and time: May 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Global Impact Fellows Program
Students are invited to apply to become a Global Impact Fellow for the 2024-25 term. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the campus-wide initiative of Global Education for All. Fellows can advise on different aspects of Global Education for All or work on team projects that help further integrate global learning on campus. Volunteer, unpaid, one-academic year commitment.
- Deadline: May 14, 2024
Opportunities and Announcements
Newly Admitted Students Can Register for Summer Start
Registration is open for Summer Start, a six-week program for new international students to help them adjust to life at UC Davis while earning credits, making friends and exploring the area.
- Deadline: June 3
Aggie Eats Food Truck at the International Center
During the spring quarter, the Aggie Eats food truck will distribute student meals on Tuesdays at the International Center. The truck will be stationed in front of the building, and meal distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the truck runs out of meals.
Welcome Dinner for Newly Arrived Visiting Scholars
Community Friends of Scholars is a local organization of volunteers, sponsored by International Students, Inc. (ISI), with staff and volunteers from area churches. They hold monthly Welcome Dinners for newly arrived visiting scholars. At the dinners, scholars have the opportunity to sign up for other activities, like Zoom cooking classes and farm tours.
For more information, email Simon Zeigler with ISI at szeigler@isionline.org.
SISS Spotlight
Roncali Featured in Global Aggies Series
Emilie Roncali, an international scholar and leading biomedical engineer and physicist, focuses on medical imaging and the effectiveness of medical treatments for cancer patients.