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活动信息

Event Information

Combat Anti-Asian Hate

The increased bias crimes perpetrated against the Asian community are deeply distressing. ISSO joins the University in its commitment to anti-racism and stands in solidarity with our community. We'll update this news item with resources and information as they become available:

https://buff.ly/3eSNnot

Highlights:

◽ We Have to Reimagine: Conversation About Anti-Asian Racism/Violence

April 21, 2pm-3:30pm EDT

April 22, 2am-3:30am CST

The title for this panel takes as its inspiration the words of philosopher and activist Grace Lee Boggs (Barnard College '35). In her call for visionary organizing, she remarked, "We have to reimagine." This interdisciplinary panel will address the historical roots and current manifestations of anti-Asian racism and violence in our collective efforts to reimagine. Join us on April 21. Learn more:

https://buff.ly/3dGC1Sf

◽ Thematic Discussion Series: Combating Anti-Asian Hate and Violence

April 16, 8:30am-10:00am EDT

April 16, 8:30pm-10:00pm CST

On April 16, join this panel discussion where experts will share insights and possible courses of actions against anti-Asian crime. Professor Qin Gao from Columbia School of Social Work will also present findings in her recent survey. Learn more:

http://bit.ly/combatasianhate

◽ Virtual Support Spaces

Columbia Health is opening virtual support spaces for students in need.

· Virtual Support Space for Asian Students:

April 1-22, Thursdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT

April 2-23, Fridays, 12:00am-1am CST

· Virtual Support Space for Female-identified Students:

March 24-April 14, Wednesdays, 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT

March 25-April 15, Thursdays, 2:00am-3:00am CST

For more support groups and details:

http://bit.ly/supportfscu

邀请您参与：哥大反歧视亚裔活动

近期针对亚裔的歧视和仇恨犯罪频出，令人深感不安。哥大国际学生学者办公室（ISSO）将与哥伦比亚大学一同致力于反种族主义的斗争，声援我们的社群。了解最新信息及资源：

https://buff.ly/3eSNnot

亮点概要：

◽关于反亚裔种族主义及暴力的对话：“我们必须重新思考”

4月21日，2:00pm-3:30pm（纽约时间）

4月22日，2:00am-3:30am（北京时间）

哲学家、社会运动家、哥大巴纳德学院1935届校友陈玉平在呼吁“有预见性地组织社会运动”时曾提出“我们必须重新思考”。本次研讨会将在4月21日举办，届时将探讨反亚裔种族主义及暴力的历史根源与现状。了解更多：

https://buff.ly/3dGC1Sf

◽主题讨论会：Combating Anti-Asian Hate and Violence

4月16日，8:30am-10:00am（纽约时间）

4月16日，8:30pm-10:00pm（北京时间）

4月16日，哥伦比亚大学的学者们将就针对亚洲人和亚裔的仇恨犯罪探讨行动方案，来自社会工作学院的高琴教授也将介绍她近期相关研究结果，欢迎大家参加。了解更多：

http://bit.ly/combatasianhate

◽Virtual Support Spaces

Columbia Health正在为有需要的学生开放线上支持空间：

· 面向亚洲学生的线上空间开放时间：

纽约时间4月1日至22日期间，每周四中午12点至1点

北京时间4月2日至23日期间，每周五凌晨0点至1点

· 面向女性学生的线上空间开放时间：

纽约时间3月24日至4月14日期间，每周三下午2点至3点

北京时间3月25日至4月15日期间，每周四凌晨2点至3点

了解有关项目的更多详细信息：

http://bit.ly/supportfscu

Director's Forum

Thursday, May 6 at 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT

Friday, May 7 at 12:00am-1:00am CST

Have a question that you would like answered directly from ISSO Director David B. Austell and other staff? Join our Director's Forum on May 6! We are capping attendance at 25 to maintain an intimate setting, so register today:

http://bit.ly/issoforum

ISSO Director's Forum

5月6日周四 12:00pm-1:00pm（纽约时间）

5月7日周五 12:00am-1:00am（北京时间）

哥大ISSO将于5月6日举行答疑论坛，届时会邀请ISSO主任David B. Austell及其他工作人员，与会即可提问并获得答疑。为保护隐私，我们将与会人数限制在25人以内。了解更多：

http://bit.ly/issoforum

必读新闻

Headlines

Tax Filing Information

The deadline for filing your 2020 tax returns has been extended until May 17, 2021 from April 15, 2021! You have to file your tax before this date if you had income in 2020.

Remember IRS Requires Form 8843 from all Fs and Js who are nonresident aliens for federal tax purposes and were physically in the U.S. at any time in 2020. If you didn't have income in 2020, you can file your form 8843 by June 15, 2021.

Read more here:

http://bit.ly/issotaxinfo

In case you missed the Sprintax Webinar or want to refresh your memory, watch the recording in the ISSO Video Library:

https://bit.ly/webinarsprintax

税务须知与提示

注意：

· 提交2020年纳税申报表的截止日期已从2021年4月15日延长至2021年5月17日，如果您在2020年内有收入，须在此日期之前完成报税；

· 根据美国税务局（IRS）要求，2020年间居住于美国的所有持有F签和J签的非联邦居民须缴纳联邦税并提交8843表格；

· 2020年无收入人士在6月15日之前提交8843表格即可。

了解更多关于税务的信息：

http://bit.ly/issotaxinfo

如果您错过了Sprintax网络研讨会或想重新确认，可在ISSO视频库中观看回放录像：

https://bit.ly/webinarsprintax

Final Term and Commencement Reminders

Congratulations to graduating students! The virtual April 30th Commencement is just a few weeks away!

If you're completing your program this term, review ISSO's web page "Your Final Term" for information and deadlines, including but not limited to applying for OPT work authorization and your grace period to remain in the US while preparing for departure:

http://bit.ly/finalterm

Furthermore, learn what graduates need to do in preparation for Commencement Week, including an overview of activities, registration information, where to be, and when to be there:

https://commencement.columbia.edu

学期期末及毕业典礼安排

恭喜各位毕业生！距离4月30日线上毕业典礼仅剩两周！

毕业生可查看ISSO网页“Your Final Term”，获取截止日期、申请OPT工作授权以及回国前在美国的宽限期等相关信息：

http://bit.ly/finalterm

获取活动概览，注册信息，时间地点及毕业典礼准备事项等更多信息：

https://commencement.columbia.edu

哥大资源

Campus Resources

Virtual NYC Tours

Spring is coming to New York City! Whether you're able to take a field trip (socially distanced, of course) or are enjoying it from afar, here are some resources that will help you appreciate all that spring has to offer:

◽ https://nylandmarks.org/explore-ny/

◽ https://www.nycgovparks.org/park-features/virtual-tours

◽ http://bit.ly/cpcspringguide