GEO Weekly Bulletin - 02/09/26
Valentine's Day is coming up! We hope you get to spend some time with your loved ones and take some time for self-care!
Coffee & Culture: Carnaval
This week's Coffee & Culture is Carnaval themed! Brazil's Carnaval is 2/13-2/18 learn more about Brazilian culture and other South American cultures over snacks, tea, and coffee!
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Thursday, February 12th
📍International Hall
Upcoming Events:
💖 First IEEC Event: Valentine's Craft Night! 💖
Join the IEEC for our first ambassador-hosted event! We will be getting cozy and making some Valentine's Day crafts, for loved ones or for yourself! We look forward to seeing you there. 💞
⏰5:30 pm
📅 Wednesday, February 11th
📍International Hall Lobby
Gilman Scholarship Workshops
Scholarship Deadline: March 5th, 2026
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, supports students with limited financial means to study or intern abroad, enhancing skills crucial for national security and economic prosperity. It is a competitive, merit-based scholarship available to Pell Grant recipients or those who will receive a Pell Grant during their term of study abroad. Join us to work on your scholarship application!
🔗Get more information on upcoming workshops and events for the Gilman Scholarship here!
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Tuesday, February 10th
📍Join on Zoom
Study Away Scholarship Workshop
Come work on your upcoming scholarships for your study-away program! Take some dedicated time to get the applications done with others who are doing similar work.
⏰12:00-1:00 pm
📅 Tuesday, February 17
📍International Hall
Upcoming Deadlines:
CSUIP Priority Application Deadline
Are you ready to study abroad next fall semester or academic year? If you've already decided on a CSUIP program, apply early by the Priority Application Deadline:
📅 February 15th
NSE Preferred Application Deadline
The National Student Exchange (NSE) is an opportunity to study at another school within the US Territories and even Canada. It requires ranking 3–5 preferred host institutions. Submit your rankings by:
📅 February 15th
USAC Highlight: Study Abroad Personality Quiz!
USAC offers a variety of courses and programs throughout the world! It can be difficult to make a decision on where to study with so many options. This fun personality quiz that USAC has developed can help you make that decision based on who you are! Do the quiz before Coffee & Culture and share your result with our USAC ambassador, Kira, this Thursday!
🔗Take the study abroad personality quiz now!
SSU Event Highlight: Sweetheart Night + Giveaway
Celebrate the season of love with this sweet night full of free treats and festive activities! Make a bouquet for yourself or someone special, capture memories at the photo booth, and satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious cookies!
GIVEAWAY - bring an SSU commuter friend, and you both can be entered to win a stylish water bottle or cozy blanket! Whether you're an on-campus resident bringing a commuter or two off-campus students coming together, every pair counts! (AS Site)
⏰ 6:30-8:00 pm
📅 Thursday, February 12th
📍W&B - Student Center, 1st Floor