{"id":3735,"date":"2020-06-17T15:06:26","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T15:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/columbiagradunion.org\/?p=3735"},"modified":"2020-06-18T15:09:10","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T15:09:10","slug":"6-18-international-student-town-hall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/columbiagradunion.org\/2020\/06\/17\/6-18-international-student-town-hall\/","title":{"rendered":"6\/18 International Student Town Hall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why can\u2019t ISSO hold regular telephone hours like many peer institutions? What is Columbia\u2019s Office of Government and Community Affairs (GCA) doing at the government level to advocate for international students and scholars? Why have both ISSO and GCA declined to attend events and meetings we organize for student workers? Columbia can do better, but until it does, we have to support each other. <\/em><\/p>\n

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International Student Town Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n

June 18th, 10AM-11:30AM
\nOpen to all
\nRegister here<\/a><\/p>\n

International students are once again under attack. In the wake of the most recent Presidential Proclamation, more visa restrictions<\/a>, and expected attacks on OPT,<\/a> Columbia has failed to communicate any information to students who may be affected. Since the issuing of the Muslim Travel Ban in 2016, the Trump administration has consistently threatened the livelihoods of international students and scholars. Unfortunately, Columbia has ignored repeated calls by the students body and our Union GWC for substantial protective measures and improved communication.<\/p>\n

The International Students Working Group (ISWG) will be holding an International Student Town Hall<\/a> for all international students and scholars (regardless of union membership) at Columbia on June 18th at 10 am. We will discuss:<\/p>\n