UCSF International Students and Scholars Office

06/14/2022

ISSO Bike/Walking Tour on Angel Island!

July 9th, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., 1 Ferry Building, SF (meet at Terminal B)

RSVP by July 1 – Maximum participation 30 attendees

Join ISSO advisors Kevin Long and Matt Loehrer on a leisurely bike/walking tour and picnic on beautiful Angel Island! Famous for its spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, as well as a perfect 360-degree view of the SF Bay Area from its 400 ft high peak, Angel Island is often referred to as “The Ellis Island of the West Coast.” We will visit the Angel Island Immigration Station (a National Historic Landmark) where nearly one million Chinese immigrants were processed between 1910 and 1940. Both bicyclists and walkers welcome! Bring a picnic OR purchase lunch from the Island Pub. Boat departs San Francisco at 11 a.m.

Reserve your spot at https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BRr7ysgMfpMdjE

06/17/2021

Happy Pride Month UCSF International Community!

04/12/2021

Hello ISSO Families,

The UCSF Family Services office has partnered with Children's Council of San Francisco for a free online series on choosing child care. This two-part workshop explores the various factories families should consider when selecting care, including health and safety, group environments, program protocols and more. Please register for these sessions in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-workshop-choosing-child-care-with-ucsf-20210421-tickets-146666901651

Choosing Infant Care: Wednesday, April 21, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Choosing a Preschool: Wednesday, April 28, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

A two-part workshop that explores and educates about child care programs, and how to make the best choice for your children.

04/09/2021

The Online SKY Happiness Retreat invites the UCSF community from April 9 - 11, 2021 for a weekend retreat filled with evidence based meditation and breath work practices, social connection and stress management. The retreat will be Friday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For information please go to the registration link:

The SKY Campus Happiness Retreat (formerly known as "Yesplus Retreat") is a happiness and breathing meditation course for university students. Students gain foundational stress-management and leadership skills, develop a personal daily breathing and meditation practice, learn a short perso...

04/08/2021

Hello International Students and Scholars!
Baseball season is here and we are excited to share our love for the sport. Are you curious to know how baseball is played, or traditions when going to a game? Our talented International Advisor (and baseball fan) Matt Loehrer will tell you all you need to know! We hope you will bring your questions or love for sports and join us TONIGHT Thursday, April 8 at 6 p.m. PT via Zoom. Please RSVP to receive the link: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0R8h4buNAlmGgu

03/29/2021

Hello ISSO Community! Join us for our first afternoon First Thursday Meet + Mingle, this Thursday, April 1 at 1 p.m. PT via Zoom! All are welcome! Please RSVP via to receive the Zoom participation link: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqkayOq4Qolu1Yq

03/24/2021

TODAY: CA State Tax Workshop for Non-residents, Presented by Marc Narlesky, California Franchise Tax Board Representative, 3:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. *Please note that this session WILL NOT be recorded
Register for Zoom Webinar Link: https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TfyqPKrsTPyUYYq_tQU5Ng

03/23/2021

Hello International Students, Scholars and Friends,
The ISSO stands in solidarity with our international and domestic communities impacted by recent and ongoing acts of violence. We condemn racially motivated violence and are deeply disturbed by its resurgence. Please find links to the resources offered by UCSF to support our community members in the comments below.

We hope you are able to take the time to process this harrowing year. Our thoughts are with you.

Sincerely,

ISSO

03/11/2021

Join the ISSO TONIGHT, Thursday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. PT for Happy Hour Trivia! No need to be a trivia expert, this is for fun, meeting new people and learning something new! Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBDhzHqB8aoILZA

03/02/2021

Hello Students and Scholars, Peralta Community College is hosting several international virtual film screenings for students, staff, faculty or anyone in the community interested in international issues and relationships. Please see the dates, films and registration link below!:

March 2, 2021 - Life in a Day 2020 - On July 25th, people all over the world filmed their lives and shared their stories to be part of a documentary film - Register Here (bit.ly/2Zpo44H)

The Films below are being made available by PBS through their Point of View (POV) docu-series. Click here to Register for each of these (bit.ly/3mFw0bN)

March 5, 2021 - Advocate: Meet Lea Tsemel, a Jewish lawyer who defends Palestinians accused of resisting occupation

March 19, 2021 - Chez Jolie Coiffure: Meet Sabine, the charismatic Cameroonian proprietor of an underground hair salon in Brussels

April 2, 2021 - Love Child: A political love story about Leila, her secret love, Sahand, and their escape from Iran

April 16, 2021 - In My Blood It Runs: A feature documentary about Aboriginal Arrernte boy named Dujuan growing up in Alice Springs, Australia

May 7, 2021 - Our Time Machine: When an artist realizes that his father has Alzheimer's, he creates "Papa's Time Machine."

02/16/2021

We are delighted to announce that UCSF has been named again as one of the 2020-2021 Prgrm Top Producing Institutions for both the U.S. Student and Scholar Programs! Congratulations to our awardees who are teaching or conducting research abroad! We are proud to have UCSF students and scholars serving as cultural ambassadors during the Fulbright Program’s 75th anniversary year!

Ten doctoral, two master’s, four baccalaureate, and one special-focus institution were top producers of both U.S. scholars and U.S. students.

02/02/2021

Hello Students and Scholars! Sunday February 7, is the 55th Superbowl. Join us before the game at 12:00 p.m. PT where we will talk a bit about how the game is played, some insight as to why American's are so crazy about this sport, common foods found at a Superbowl party and answer any questions you have. All are welcome! Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Ff2ONbCHUCr66O