Highly anticipated national elections can create stress, uncertainty or even excitement about the direction of the nation and impact on individuals. ISSS staff will be hosting a virtual space for international students and scholars only to meet with ISSS staff and other international students and scholars. In small groups, we will discuss, process, and reflect on your experiences and reactions.

If you wish to connect with an ISSS advisor or counselor individually, please email isss@umn.edu or complete our Phone Call Request Form.

Date/Time: November 4, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Central (you can join and leave at any time as groups will start throughout)
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There will also be the following and other events across campus:

• November 2: Caring for Your Mental Health During Stressful Political Times presented by Student Counseling Services
• November 4: Virtual STEM BIPOC Affinity Group hosted by the College of Science and Engineering (this event is only for BIPOC students in the College of Science and Engineering)
• November 4: What Happened in the 2020 Elections? hosted by Humphrey School

The Office of International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS), Council of International Graduate Students (CIGS) and the Graduate School welcome international graduate students to a Fall Check-In for graduate students.

So much has happened in the past few months with regards to immigration policies and the US election that has distressed the international student community. We want to offer international graduate students the opportunity to share their experiences with one another in a safe and supportive environment. Register now, and a Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants a day before the event.

Date: November 20, 2020
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Time