Dear Students and Scholars,

The Center for International Student & Scholars in Storrs will be open and staff will be working during winter break with the following exceptions:

• CISS will be closed on 12/19/2023 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• CISS will be closed  from 12/25/23-01/01/24.  Be sure to submit any urgent requests by Wednesday, 12/20/23, otherwise requests will be processed upon our return on Tuesday, 1/2/24.

Regional Campus Students
The ISSS Hartford and ISSS Stamford offices are closed from 12/13/23 – 1/02/24.  Students from any regional campus can reach out to the CISS in Storrs for assistance by calling 860-486-3855 or emailing [log in to unmask] with any questions or concerns.

Storrs Campus Students
Will you be on-campus during winter break?  Two things: 1) Don’t forget to sign up for winter break housing with ResLife. 2) If you will be on-campus, let us know.  CISS is planning the following activities to keep you busy and connected with other students.

• December 20: 3:00 PM CISS Ana & Hazuki - Snacks, games, Gingerbread style house construction contest
• December 21: Learn to Knit w/ Arthur 4:00-6:00 PM
• December 22: Lights in Motion with Ana 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, van
• December 29: Lights in Motion with Ana 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (If more interest)
• January 3, 2023: TBD
• First Thursday: January 4th: Paint with Afra
• January 5: Spare Time (Vernon) with Ana, 3:00 PM, van
• January 8: Post-Completion OPT Workshop (Virtual) with Arthur @ 4:30 pm
• January 11: Learn to Knit w/ Arthur 4:00-6:00 PM

There are lots of community events happening all over Connecticut during winter break.  Check out these events:
Hartford area- https://ctvisit.com/events?field_date_value2%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&field_date_value%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&keys=hartford&selected_region=global

Stamford area - https://ctvisit.com/events?field_date_value2%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&field_date_value%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=&keys=stamford&selected_region=global

Storrs area - https://www.mansfieldct.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=31

Reminders:
Report any international travel using the Travel Information Record.
Don’t forget to be back on campus for the start of spring term.  Classes begin on January 16, 2024. 

Have a great break!

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