University of Michigan International Center

Join the International Center this Friday, March 22 from 2:00-3:30PM in the International Center's Conference Room. You will learn and practice verbal and social skills for assertive communication, as well as physical skills for setting boundaries with acquaintances, friends, family, and strangers. Please note: You will NOT be learning martial arts. Also, you do not have to be physically fit to empower yourself by learning personal safety strategies and tools. No registration required and the cost is free!!

52nd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DINNER Co-sponsored by the Ecumenical Center and International Residence and the International Center . Everyone is invited to the annual International Dinner. This is a time to relax, meet new people, and enjoy the dinner (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available) and a brief program.    The dinner and the program will begin at 6 p.m., but come at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy conversation before dinner. TIME:  Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 5:30 p.m.  LOCATION:   First United Methodist Church , 120 South State St. (near the Intersection of State and Washington)  TICKETS:   Available at the door.  COST:   $5 for students and scholars and $20 for others. Pay at the door - cash or checks only. QUESTIONS : Call ECIR at (734) 662-5529

The United States has special tax rules for nonresidents, and there are additional special rules that apply to international students in F-1 or J-1 immigration status.  Since these special rules, like the rest of the U.S. tax code, are complex, the International Center has licensed GLACIER Tax Prep for international students to use to prepare nonresident federal (national) income tax forms.   If you have been an F-1 or J-1 student for five years or less (you entered the U.S. as an F-1/J-1 student in 2008 or later), you are probably a tax nonresident and can use GLACER Tax Prep.  You should not use tax preparation software designed for tax residents (TurboTax® is one example), since that software does not support preparation of nonresident federal tax forms. Your deadline may be April 15, 2013 or June 17, 2013. See the deadlines sections of NonResidents for Tax Purposes for details. GLACIER Tax Prep will verify that you are a tax nonresident and will take t...

Facilitating well is an important leadership skill that will enable you to be effective in achieving your goals.  The Division of Student Affairs is piloting a new Facilitation Training opportunity offered to U-M students to enhance their facilitation skills in a variety of contexts, whether facilitating meetings, group discussions, workshops, or other things.  Applications are due March 13 , 2013.  

The International Center is holding a  photo contest  open to all students, scholars, faculty & staff currently affiliated with the University of Michigan.  The  deadline  for submitting photos is  Sunday, March 10th, 2013 at midnight .  Submitted by In Jae Lee in 2012

Hello, everyone! My name is Jessica and I am a graduate student at U-M studying to get my master's in social work. I also work part-time at the International Center. I am happily writing this blog post about one of my favorite topics: spring break! How are you spending your spring break? Many of my friends have taken this time to travel somewhere new (and warmer!), but I stayed right here in Michigan. I am trying to use some of my free time to begin applying for jobs, as I graduate this upcoming July. Although I will say, I am making sure to have some fun too! It's still a bit chilly in Michigan, but the sun has been making a desired appearance and I have been enjoying that. I am catching up with some friends that I have not been able to see in a while and spending some extra time with my family. I also have a conference for my internship at the Center for the Education of Women on campus this Friday, which I am very excited about. I cannot believe it's already Wednesday of...

On Tuesday, March 5th, the International Center is closed from 8am to 10:30am for a  staff meeting.

The " Long term employment authorization options: H-1B and permanent residency "workshop is designed for  international students who plan to work in the U.S. following graduation, as well as internationals who are currently employed or are seeking employment at U-M. Topics covered include H1-B Temporary Work Visa, Employment-Based U.S. Permanent Residency, basic eligibility requirements, and specific procedures.  The   workshop presentation will not be provided at the workshop.