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IESC Winter Events

Global Cafe

Upcoming IESC Events:

Global Cafe
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Snow Tubing
Friday, February 10, 2012

Tea and Information Session for Spouses and Partners of International Students
Friday, February 10, 2012

Working in Canada Information Session - Off-Campus and Post-Graduation Work Permits
Monday, February 13, 2012

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News and Updates:

New opportunity for PhD students to apply under the the Federal Skilled Worker program for Permanent Residency - effective November 5, 2011
Canada intends to accept up to 1,000 international PhD students per year as permanent residents through the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Starting November 5, 2011, many international PhD students will be eligible to submit applications for processing as Federal Skilled Workers. To be eligible, they must have completed at least two years of study toward the attainment of a PhD and remain in good academic standing at a provincially recognized post-secondary educational institution in Canada.
November 2, 2011

Western's LEAP program for international students featured on CBC’s Ontario Morning
August 29, 2011

Western Remembers Dr. David S. H. Chu
August 15, 2011

President Amit Chakma on Internationalizing Canada's student experience

Web portal for International Opportunities and Experiences at The University of Western Ontario launched.
This site has been designed to direct you to information on international activity here at the university, whether you are a current Western student, faculty, staff, alumni, a prospective international student,or someone outside of the university who wishes to know more about internationalization on our campus.

Students affected by major world events:

If you are an international student who is undergoing hardships or stress due to turmoil or natural disasters in your home country, Western has a variety of support services available for you including helping students deal with academic or financial challenges, helping to locate relevant campus resources, and assistance for students feeling stressed or overwhelmed.  Please visit International and Exchange Student Centre (at the Western Student Services building, Room 2120), email iesc@uwo.ca or call 519-661-2111 ext 85908.  If you require assistance, we are here to support you.