 International Students Inc INVITES ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS AT UVA to the WELCOME PICNIC Enjoy a Delicious Dinner, Live Music, and a lovely atmosphere together at a beautiful American home with mountains in the background! We are excited about starting the new school year. The WELCOME PICNIC is this Saturday, August 28 at 4:00 PM There are multiple pickup locations for the picnic 3:50 PM - The Flats at West Village iOS maps Google maps 4:00 PM - Student Activities Building iOS maps Google maps 4:00 PM - U-Heights bus stop on Colonnade Dr. iOS maps Google maps 4:00 PM - IRC on Sprigg Ln. in front of Munford House iOS maps Google maps 4:10 PM - Copeley Rd. next to JPJ Arena Parking Lot iOS maps Google maps 4:10 PM - Eagles Landing clubhouse iOS maps Google maps 4:20 PM - Cavalier Crossing shuttle stop iOS maps Google maps and then a short drive to a lovely home in the country. If you plan to drive yourself, please reply to let us know. Maybe you can help transport other students and scholars? This picnic and welcome event is for all international students and scholars at UVA. Students from around the world can come to ISI Activities and meet other students. Friendships are formed that can last throughout your time at UVA. Local American volunteers interact with internationals throughout the picnic. The event is free and no registration is necessary!  WHAT WILL GO ON AT THIS WEEKEND'S INTERNATIONAL PICNIC?
SPECIAL TREAT: Our guest speaker is SPECIAL TREAT: OUR GUEST SPEAKER IS UVA Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, and Director of the Center for Skeletal Muscle Research:  Dr. Zhen Yan
Dr. Yan has been a surgeon in China, a professor at Duke University, and a faculty member in Singapore, in addition to his noted role with UVA. Dr. Yan will share his life experiences, his exciting research, and how faith in God has been important in his life and career. He would be happy to talk with you at Saturday's picnic. The Welcome Picnic is a great place to be this weekend. Maybe you know another international student new to Charlottesville who did not get on our email list – invite them to join you at the Picnic. REMEMBER: WE MEET AT ONE OF THE LOCATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE AND CARPOOL TO THE HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY. WE WILL ENJOY THE FUN, PROGRAM, AND DINNER AND THEN FINISH AT ABOUT 7:15PM. Any questions or ideas??? Just reply to this email Go to our website: isivirginia.com or contact: [email protected] or Patrick 434-760-1509 CAR POOLING: Let's save gas and conserve parking spaces by sharing rides together. We will have a bus and van available at the Student Activities Center, but if you have a car, please be ready to drive it if it is needed. Everyone, please meet at the STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, and we will have directions and the address available from there. Reply to let us know you will drive. See you there, --Your ISI friends |