UCIE Staff Spotlight: Giancarlo Mariani
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Hi, my name is Giancarlo Mariani. I am the Associate Director for International Enrollment Management. I am recent hire, and It has been close to 2 months since I have been in this position. I have been in Higher Education for almost ten years, and before WSU, I worked at Sinclair Community College. At Sinclair I have covered many roles, but wherever I was I have always had one focus “help student achieve their dreams,” and I plan to continue that here. I have graduated from WSU International Studies program, and I recently completed my masters in Marketing. I see in Higher Education a tool to be a better professional but also a Better Human.
Although I was born in the USA, I spent most of my life abroad. I was raised in a small town outside of Rome, Italy, and that is what I consider to be home. I am fluent in Italian, and I do understand Spanish and some French. As every Italian I love my family, our food, and soccer, all of them equally. I love learning new cultures, traveling, and I love to cook.
I am married to my beautiful wife for four years, and we have a son that just turned 3. They are the center of gravity to me everything I do revolves around the love I have for them, and that Is a fact. I hope to see you, and please feel free to stop me and talk to me whenever you like, there are not many introvert Italians, and I promise I am not one of them.
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Do you want to be featured in our weekly newsletter? Send us pictures of fun places you have visited like restaurants, arcades, sights, museums, different cities and states etc and we will include them in our future newsletters.
Send your name, pictures, and a small description to Klodi.Abazi@wright.edu
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Featured Campus Resource of the Week
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The Office of Campus Recreation is dedicated to providing quality recreational opportunities for the Wright State community. Whether you enjoy working out in a state-of-the-art
fitness center
or prefer
hiking through the Grand Canyon
, we have something for you. So if you're looking for a way to relieve stress, stay in shape, and make new friends then check out Campus Recreation!
For questions, contact campus recreation at billy.willis@wright.edu or (937) 775-5505.
Fall 2019 Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Select Holidays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
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OPT Application Submission for Fall 2019 Graduates
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If you are an international student graduating in the Fall 2019 semester, you may start applying for OPT on Monday, September 16.
Choose an OPT start date between December 14
th
and February 11
th
, 2020.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for FALL 2019 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.
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Working Off Campus without CPT Authorization is ILLEGAL
F-1 visa regulations 8 CFR 214.2(f)(9) allow international students to ONLY work on campus. Off campus work is limited to internships/co-ops after 2 full time semesters after UCIE APPROVAL ONLY. Working off campus in any other capacity is illegal and if caught could lead to SEVIS Termination and possibly deportation.
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ONLINE Class Restrictions
International students are restricted to 1 online class towards full time enrollment. Therefore Graduate students must enroll in at least 1 face-to-face class and undergrad students must have 9 hours per semester face-to-face
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Updating Address, Phone Numbers and Valid Passport
Have you moved or changed your phone number? Make sure to update your address and phone number on Wings Express.
When was the last time you checked the expiration date on your passport?
As a general rule, passports should have at least six months of validity when traveling internationally.
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Please note that there will be no immigration walk-in hours next week.
If you have any question or emergency, email askucie@wright.edu or stop by our office on Thursday and Friday this week.
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Join great conversations with international and American friends. This is a great space for international students to practice their conversational English and a great space for Americans to learn amazing international perspectives from their international peers. Fun topics featured every session!! (Please note that Conversation Club starts September 16 at the UCIE.
When? Mondays: 3 - 4pm Thursdays:12 - 1pm
Where?
E190 Student Union
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International Coffee Hour
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Roast a s'more with the Outdoor Recreation on Friday, September 27 from 11 am to 2 pm and learn all about the trips and clinics they offer!
Location: In front of Hamilton Hall
For more information, contact
Erin Sherrets
Outdoor Recreation Program Manager
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Cooking Class - Brazillian Churrasco
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Dayton Vegan Food and Drink festival
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This event is focused on highlighting whole foods plant-based and vegan food and drink (non-alcoholic) businesses.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
1:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Location: Third and Main streets, Dayton, OH 45402
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Join IFI & UCIE for our annual day trip to Hocking Hills for some hiking and to see the lovely fall colors of Ohio!
Date: Oct. 19, 2019
Time: 08:00 am - 08:00pm
Cost: $15
Limited Slots
Registration begins October 1 at 08:30 am
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Pronunciation Improvement
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Find out what you really need to do to be more clearly understood in professional, academic, and community settings.
Mon/Wed - 6:30-7:50 pm
Oct. 14 - Nov.25
Cost: $412.50 + textbook
Registration deadline: September 27
For more information, contact:
leapadmissions@wright.edu
937-775-2935
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The first-annual Festival of Flight is a celebration of the innovative and world-changing aviation heritage of Dayton and the Miami Valley region
Date: Saturday, October 05, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 08:00 pm
Location: Wright State University Nutter Center
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Guide to Ethnic Dining, Markets, and Food Trucks in Dayton
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It's Finally here!
Your guide to the rich cultural traditions we have here in Dayton. Explore different cuisines from all over the world and enjoy your ethnic food locally in Dayton.
Visit:
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