Shielding immigrants and foreign students
View the video below addressing critical issues for international students and immigrants, including legal protections, business partnerships, and practical support strategies.
Shielding immigrants and foreign students
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 10am
Participants:
R. Linus Chan, Professor of Clinical Law, Director of Detainee Rights Clinic, James H. Binger Center for New Americans, University of Minnesota Law School
Andy Whitman, Professor, Carlson School. Carlson's Partners Employing Foreign Students
The event will address critical issues facing international students and immigrants, including legal protections, business partnerships, and practical support strategies. Given the current landscape, this information is particularly valuable for our communities.
Registration is required. Registration link: https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/1QsQlHEcR4mtaXOzXXFIBA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. All registrants will receive the recording.
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