OU International Student Speakers Bureau - ISSB

09/25/2020

Hey All!! ISSB is happening this semester! If you are interested in joining ISSB please fill out the Wufoo form below. You can join ISSB if you are a current OU international student (this includes students studying in their home countries).
We currently have the following ISSB opportunities:

ISSB @ Home: we will be launching a video from an ISSB student every Friday on our social media pages. You will film yourself presenting about your culture, teaching us how to cook a dish from your country, a phrase in your language, and/or etc. There is no set date for this opportunity and we are hoping to be able to post a new ISSB student’s video every Friday.
Becoming Globally Engaged course: is Thursday, October 8th 5-5:50pm (in-person or virtual). You will be on a panel of other international students presenting in an informal way about your culture(s).
College of Education: is looking for international students willing to be interviewed by students taking certain courses. If you are interested in this opportunity your email will be shared to the professor and students will reach out to you to set up an interview time.
Alcott Middle School: there will be informal panels of international students answering middle school student questions. Date and time have not been set.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities please fill out this simple Wufoo form https://ouiss.wufoo.com/forms/syt3z8p019esc0/.

03/05/2020

We are looking for a speaker for this panel! Let Courtney know if you would like to present.

Transportation is provided. There are two sections, from 1:30 pm - 4pm

01/29/2020

It is happening this Friday!!

Want to share your stories?
What is your favorite restaurant in your home country?
What is your favorite national\traditional dish?
who is your favorite African singer?

these are just a few of multiple things you can share with us at this event. Contact Courtney today at [email protected], and come join the panel in the morning and/or in the afternoon.
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We are looking for speakers for this panel about Africa. It is a wonderful chance to share your culture and experiences.

If interested please contact Courtney at [email protected]

01/22/2020

We are looking for speakers for this panel about Africa. It is a wonderful chance to share your culture and experiences.

If interested please contact Courtney at [email protected]

12/09/2019

THANK YOU to all our amazing ISSB members for the Fall 2019 semester!!!
Together we reached a total of 1232 members of the Norman community! 😍🎉

11/14/2019

Yesterday, our ISSB speakers, Alejandra and Jafet presented to almost 500 high school students of Norman HS! Their speech was about their high school experiences from their home country and abroad. Very inspiring and insightful!
For more infos regarding our next ISSB opportunities and events, please contact [email protected]

11/11/2019

Last week, our ISSB representatives from the Middle East and Northern Africa presented at Alcott Middle School 😊
It was an insightful panel session and the students got to write their favorite word in Arabic!!
If you're interested in joining the ISSB team, email [email protected]

11/06/2019

OUr enthusiastic International Student Speakers Bureau (ISSB) member, Priyam, presented about the U. K. to first graders of Adams Elementary School last Monday! 😍 is an incredible platform for OU international students to share their cultures and traditions to the local community. This program is led by the International Community and Programs of the OU David L. Boren College of International Studies. For any questions about the ISSB Program, contact [email protected]

10/29/2019

Are you from Central America? Want to come talk about what your secondary school experience was like to 500 high school sophomores? ISSB will be going to Norman High School on Wednesday, November 13th from 1:30-2 (we will leave OU around 1:10). This will be a panel so you will be presenting with 2 other students. If you are interested or have any questions contact Courtney Crowder, [email protected].