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In this issue:

• F-1 Student News
  • Emergency Funding from Western Union Foundation through IIE
  • Update your Address in your Student Account
  • Share Your Preferred Name
• CIE News
  • Join Cultural Connect
  • Global Connections
• Campus News
  • Student Forum on Equity and Inclusion - Today!
  • Student Book Club - How to Be an Antiracist

CIE is pleased to share that the Institute of International Education (IIE) will be administering funding from the Western Union Foundation! The deadline to apply is Friday, September 25th. The grant is specifically designed for international students who face financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and who demonstrate a high financial need to cover their educational, living or health-related expenses.

Students who are selected will receive $10,000 in funding, so applicants should provide detailed and compelling information regarding their situation when they apply.

CIE will review your responses and determine eligibility for a nomination. CIE may nominate no more than 5 students to be considered for support from IIE. Please understand that it is IIE, not CIE, who will evaluate nominations from colleges around the world to decide how to award grant funding.

To request a nomination from CIE for this emergency relief funding, completed this online request form via the ISS Portal by no later than Friday, September 25th.

Blackboard and MyMadisonCollege student account. To do this, contact the Enrollment Center: enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu

If so, consider applying for the Cultural Connect Program!

Join fun virtual events like...
GAME NIGHT       NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION       CREATIVE WRITING      DIY

What is cultural connect all about? 
Cultural Connect is an international friendship program that connects international and U.S. students in a fun, positive and engaging community. Participants develop meaningful friendships within the program, gain valuable cross-cultural skills and knowledge of other cultures. International and U.S. student pairs spend time together (virtually, following guidelines on social distancing) throughout the semester, and attend group virtual events.

More info here

Meeting Number (access code): 133 007 5030
Meeting Password: sCTp9MNMV37

all students to participate. College leadership will be sharing the college's next action steps, and want to hear your ideas, concerns and perspectives. You can also find the link to join in WoldPack Connect by adding the event to your agenda.