Time Session Speaker(s)

12:00pm(noon)- 4:00pm (E.S.T)

Move In to Residential Halls For On-Campus Students a) Students living on-campus may move in between 12pm noon

and 4pm. b) Follow the instructions from Residential Life for move-in.

Residential Life Main Office Phone Number:

518-442-5875

12:00pm-4:00pm (E.S.T)

Welcome Chat Room with ISSS Advisors Click Here to Join Zoom a) Join ISSS advisors in an open chat room to say hello and let us

know you’ve arrived. b) We’re here to answer questions if you need help!

ISSS Staff

4:00pm-5:00pm (E.S.T)

Living Off-Campus Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Hear from ISSS staff and Graduate Assistants about living off-

campus in Albany, including the landlord-tenant requirement, lease expectations, and how to find an apartment.

Living On-Campus Live with Student Panel Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Hear from Residential Life staff. b) Learn more about the benefits of living on-campus. c) Learn the safety expectations for on-campus living.

Ju-Ying Yang, Graduate Assis-tant

Mary Dinh, Graduate Assis-tant

Kayla O’Donnell, International Student Coordinator

Brittany Brookman, Residen-tial Life International House

Benitha Muyizere, Residential Life and International Student

6:00pm–7:00pm (E.S.T) Break for Dinner

7:00pm-8:00pm (E.S.T)

Virtual Meet and Greet (optional) Live with Q&A Click Here to Join Zoom a) Meet the Interim Dean and Vice Provost of International Edu-

cation, Dr. Gilbert Valverde, and the Director of ISSS, Dr. Mi-chael Elliott.

Dr. Gilbert Valverde, Dean and Vice Provost of International Education

Dr. Michael Elliott, Director of ISSS

International Student Orientation—Transfer Students are highly encouraged to attend all sessions. Sessions are required unless otherwise noted, except for students who are

studying from outside the United States for Fall 2020.

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Time Session Speaker(s)

9:00am-9:30am (E.S.T)

Welcome and Introductions Click Here to Join Zoom a) Join Dr. Gilbert Valverde, Interim Dean and Vice Provost of Inter-

national Education, and special guests as we begin the Interna-tional Orientation program for Fall 2020.

Dr. Gilbert Valverde, Dean and Vice Provost of Interna-tional Education

9:30am-10:30am (E.S.T)

Immigration Matters– Attendance Tracked Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) This session will cover the most important immigration regula-

tions/requirements for F-1 and J-1 students. b) It will also cover important topics for students studying from

outside the U.S. c) Due to the importance of this topic, attendance is tracked. If you

miss the live session a make-up quiz on Blackboard will be re-quired.

Kayla O’Donnell, Interna-tional Student Coordinator

Monday, August 17, 2020

Time Session Speaker(s)

10:30am-11:15am (E.S.T)

Office Matters Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Learn more about what the ISSS Office does and how we’re

here to help you. b) Learn how to submit requests and schedule appointments. c) Learn the best ways to get in contact with us, including remote

contact.

Tricia Tierney, Senior Interna-tional Student Coordinator

11:15am-1:00pm (E.S.T)

Break Click Here to Join Zoom a) During this break, you may consider taking a look at the Practi-

cal Matters topics we provide, choosing the topics which matter most to you.

b) ISSS advisors will be available in Zoom for questions about eve-ryday practical matters and concerns.

ISSS Staff

1:00pm-2:00pm (E.S.T)

Academic Success in the U.S. Classroom Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Hear from a University professor about how to achieve aca-

demic success in the U.S. classroom. b) Learn more about the expectations of a U.S. classroom, includ-

ing expectations for students and professors.

Dr. Richard Fogarty, Associ-ate Professor, History

2:00pm-2:30pm (E.S.T)

Meet and Greet with Provost Kim Live Click Here to Join Zoom a) Hear from UAlbany’s Provost, Dr. Carol Kim.

Dr. Carol Kim, Provost and Senior Vice President for Aca-demic Affairs

2:30pm-3:00pm (E.S.T) Break

3:00pm-3:30pm (E.S.T)

Student Financial Services Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Hear from a representative of the Student Financial Center

about how to pay your EBill. b) Learn about the financial services offered by the Student

Financial Center.

Rachael Malison, Billing and Account Maintenance Man-ager

3:30pm-4:30pm (E.S.T)

Library Resources Live Click Here to Join Zoom a) Learn about UAlbany’s three campus libraries, and the many

programs and services they provide.

Yu-Hui Chen, Subject Librari-an for Education and East Asian Studies

4:30pm-5:30pm (E.S.T)

Getting Involved on Campus (optional) Live Click Here to Join Zoom a) Hear about volunteer opportunities. b) Learn about clubs and organizations. c) Find out how current international students are involved on

campus.

Sheri Stevens, Director of Community & Public Service Program

International Student Orientation—Transfer Students are highly encouraged to attend all sessions. Sessions are required unless otherwise noted, except for students who are stud-

ying from outside the United States for Fall 2020.

Monday, August 17 2020 (Continued)

Time Session Speaker(s)

9:00am-10:00am (E.S.T)

On-Campus, Off-Campus and Online Safety – Attendance Tracked Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Hear from representatives of UPD on how to keep you and your

possessions safe on and off campus. b) Learn how to protect yourself and your data online. c) Learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent activity. d) Due to the importance of this topic, attendance is tracked. If

you miss the live session, a make-up quiz on Blackboard will be required.

Jennifer Baldwin, Inspector, University Police Department

Bry-Ann Yates, Senior Tech-nology Support Specialist

10:00am-11:00am (E.S.T)

International Insurance Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Learn how health insurance works in the United States. b) Learn how to use the international student health insurance.

United Health Care

Henny Jong-Futerko, Interna-tional Insurance Coordinator

11:00am-11:45am (E.S.T)

Health Services and CAPS Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Learn more about Health Services. b) Learn about the services provided by CAPS (Counseling and

Psychological Services).

Judy Squadere, Director of Operations, Health & Coun-seling

Dr. Vivian Wilson-Hwang, Li-censed Psychologist

11:45am-1:00pm (E.S.T) Break

1:00pm-2:00pm (E.S.T)

Title IX, Community Standards, Advocacy Center Click Here to Join Zoom a) Learn about the Student Code of Conduct. b) Learn what Title IX is and why it is important. c) Learn about the Advocacy Center. d) Due to the importance of this topic, attendance is tracked. If

you miss the live session, a make-up quiz on Blackboard will be required.

Brian Stephenson, Director of Community Standards

Lisa Recore, Compliance Co-ordinator

Carol Stenger, Director of Ad-vocacy Center

2:00pm-4:00pm (E.S.T)

Transfer Session Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Get information from Transfer Student Services, Career Ser-

vices, and Academic Advising.

Tara Evans, Associate Direc-tor of ISSS

7:00pm-9:00pm (E.S.T)

Trivia on Zoom! (optional) Live Click Here to Join Zoom a) Join us for a trivia game, hosted by our Orientation Assistants.

Stephane, Marzi and Kosha

International Student Orientation—Transfer Students are highly encouraged to attend all sessions. Sessions are required unless otherwise noted, except for students who are

studying from outside the United States for Fall 2020.

Monday, August 17, 2020 (Continued) Time Session Speaker(s)

7:00pm-9:00pm (E.S.T)

Virtual Campus Tour with Orientation Assistants (optional) Live Click Here to Join Zoom a) Join our Orientation Assistants for a virtual tour of campus.

Eunhee, Amaal and Yang-yang

Please Note: There will be an informational session for Parents on Monday, August 17 from 9:30am-11:00am. Please

see the email sent to you at your albany.edu email address for details about this session.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Date/Time Activity Speaker(s)

By Appointment

Transfer Orientation a) Academic advisors from the Academic Support Center

(ASC) and academic departments will be advising new transfer students. Students who do not have an advising appointment set up already should contact ASC by email-ing advisor@albany.edu.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 6:30pm-8:00pm

(E.S.T)

Understanding and Connecting with the American, New York and Albany Community Panel Presentation with Q&A Click Here to Join Zoom a) Join Returned Peace Corp Volunteers of Northeastern

New York who are happy to share more about U.S., NY and Albany culture and how to connect with Americans in those communities. RPCVs have volunteered interna-tionally so have lived in and become part of other com-munities around the world. These RPCVs are now back living in NY.

Returned Peace Corp Volun-teers (RPCVs) of Northeast-ern New York (NENY)

Monday, August 31, 2020 6:00pm-7:00pm

(E.S.T)

Know Your Rights in the U.S. Presentation with Q&A Click Here to Join Zoom a) Join Immigration Attorney Jim Milstein and ISSS staff to

learn more about your rights in the U.S. in relation to your immigration status and interactions with federal and local law enforcement as well as the judicial system.

Jim Milstein, Managing Attorney of the Rapid Re-sponse Immigration Unit

Wednesday, September 2,

2020

Education Abroad Fair Click Here for More Information.

Education Abroad Staff

Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:30pm-5:30pm

(E.S.T)

Know Your Rights in the U.S. Presentation with Q&A Click Here to Join Zoom a) Join Immigration Attorney Jim Milstein and ISSS staff to

learn more about your rights in the U.S. in relation to your immigration status and interactions with federal and local law enforcement as well as the judicial system.

Jim Milstein, Managing Attorney of the Rapid Re-sponse Immigration Unit

Friday, September 4 , 2020 10:00am-11:30am

(E.S.T)

Library Workshop I: Introduction to Research Process a) What is a research paper, steps in the research process,

choosing a research topic, finding background infor-mation and articles, using research databases, and hands-on exercises.

b) To sign up for the workshop, email Yu-Hui Chen.

Yu-Hui Chen, Subject Librar-ian for Education and East Asian Studies

International Student Orientation—Transfer Students are highly encouraged to attend all sessions. Sessions are required unless otherwise noted, except for students who are

studying from outside the United States for Fall 2020.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Post-Orientation Activities

Time Session Speaker(s)

3:00pm-5:00pm (E.S.T)

Cultural Adjustment Panel (optional) Live with Q&A (will be recorded) Click Here to Join Zoom a) Learn about the cultural adaptation process. b) Get tips for dealing with cultural differences. c) Hear from current UAlbany students.

Ju-Ying, Mary, Eunhee, Amaal, Yangyang, Stephane, Kosha and Marzi

Tara Evans, Associate Direc-tor of ISSS

International Student Orientation—Transfer Students are highly encouraged to attend all sessions. Sessions are required unless otherwise noted, except for students who are

studying from outside the United States for Fall 2020.

Post-Orientation Activities (Continued)

Date/Time Session Speaker(s)

Friday, September 4, 2020 1:00pm-2:00pm

(E.S.T)

Professional and Career Development in Preparation for the Job and Internship Fair Click Here to Join Zoom a) Join Kathleen Gargan, Assistant Director of Career and

Professional Development, to learn more about how to be prepared for the upcoming Fall Job and Internship Fair events in September and October.

Kathleen Gargan, Assistant Director, Career and Profes-sional Development

Friday, September 11, 2020 10:00am-11:30am

(E.S.T)

Library Workshop II: What is ‘Plagiarism’ All About? How to Avoid It? a) In-text citations and bibliography, why acknowledge

sources, when to cite, differences among quoting, sum-marizing, and paraphrasing, how to cite, tips for avoiding plagiarism, academic integrity, and group discussions.

b) To sign up for the workshop, email Yu-Hui Chen.

Yu-Hui Chen, Subject Librari-an for Education and East Asian Studies

Friday, September 18, 2020 10:00am-11:30am

(E.S.T)

Library Workshop III: Citation Practice a) DOI (digital object identifier), ways of providing in-text

citations, how to paraphrase. b) To sign up for the workshop, email Yu-Hui Chen.

Yu-Hui Chen, Subject Librari-an for Education and East Asian Studies

Date TBD (September or October)

Virtual Job and Internship Fair Click Here for More Information.

The Office of Career and Pro-fessional Development