International Women’s Group Meeting
Join us this Thursday-October 2, 2014
McMahon Hall- International Center
5 pm-7pm.
"Make a Pillow Project” - RSVP Please
email laurie.tompkins@uconn.edu
Change can be both exciting and disturbing for international students and their families. For new international students, scholars and their spouses adjusting to their new lives in the USA can be especially challenging. All have left family, friends, and familiar surroundings and many face the difficulties of communicating in a new language. Many have interrupted careers that were a source of pride and stimulation. Sadly many new students, scholars and their spouses can feel isolated and alone. The International Women’s Group brings international women together to help them meet the challenges of their new life and to make their U.S. experience a rewarding one. At bi-weekly meetings held at the International Center or around the Storrs community, members participate in discussions, demonstrations, plan trips and often share delicious food from many different lands. Trips will also be planned to a variety of interesting places within the Storrs area. Children of all ages and guests are always welcome. Fluency in English is not required. In fact, the meetings offer an opportunity to practice English. International Women’s group meets twice a month.
Meetings:
Thursday-September 4, 2014– International Women’s Group Meeting- McMahon Hall, “Meet and Greet” 5pm-7pm
Thursday -September 18, 2014- International Women’s Group Meeting -McMahon Hall “UConn COOP Poetry Reading Night ”5pm-7pm We will meet here at 5:30 and walk over!
Thursday-October 2, 2014- International Women’s Group Meeting-McMahon Hall, “Make a Pillow Night” 5 pm-7pm
Thursday-October 16, 2014- International Women’s Group Meeting - McMahon Hall, “Fall Painting Workshop” 5pm-7pm– weather permitting this will be held outside on campus.
Thursday-October 30, 2014-International Women’s Group Meeting - McMahon Hall ,”Fall Decoration Workshop” 5pm-7pm
Thursday-November 6, 2014–International Women’s Group Meeting - McMahon Hall, “Movie Night” 5pm-7pm
Thursday-November 20 , 2014- International Women’s Group Meeting - McMahon Hall, “Jewelry Workshop” 5pm-7pm
Thursday-December 4, 2014-International Women’s Group Meeting - McMahon Hall, “Scrapbooking Workshop” 5pm-7pm
Thursday-December 18, 2014-International Women’s Group Meeting - McMahon Hall, “Holiday Cookie decorating” 5pm-7pm
For further information contact: laurie.tompkins@uconn.edu
Sponsored by: International Student & Scholar Services
For more information, contact: Laurie Tompkins at laurie.tompkins@uconn.edu