ISSS WEEKLY UPDATE FOR
February 15, 2005 To February 21, 2005
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR F-1s ON POST-COMPLETION OPT ONLY
- CAREER WORKSHOP - JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES: TUESDAY, FEB. 15
- SMALL WORLD COFFEE HOUR THIS FRIDAY
- GLOBAL DISCUSSON ON-CAMPUS NEXT WEEK
- LECTURES, SCHOLARSHIPS, CULTURAL EVENTS & MORE!
REPEATED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
These are announcements from previous ISSS Weekly Updates. They
are current and relevant to this week. To read the full text of
each repeated announcement, please refer to the dates indicated
below on the ISSS Weekly Update web page.
- CAREER ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE (2/8/2005)
- INTERNATIONAL TAX WORKSHOPS NOW AVAILABLE (2/8/2005)
- CAREER SERVICES AT ISSS (2/1/2005)
- NEW F&J WALK-IN SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2005!! (1/25/2005)
- ATTENTION: RULES CHANGED FOR F-1 STUDENTS APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD/NUMBER (1/4/2005)
- MORE H-1B VISAS AVAILABLE – BUT EXPENSES INCREASE (12/14/2004)
- TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SPECIAL REGISTRATION STUDENTS (12/6/2004)
- REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR F-1 STUDENTS (11/23/2004)
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR F-1s ON POST-COMPLETION OPT ONLY
Due to an apparent change by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the interpretation of a rule regarding travel for F-1s with post-completion optional practical training (OPT) authorization or OPT authorization pending, ISSS advises that these individuals access the following travel page if contemplating travel outside the U.S.
2. CAREER WORKSHOP - JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES: TUESDAY, FEB. 15
An introduction to the process of finding a practical training or career position in the U.S. We will discuss how to find job openings, what employers look for, cultural differences in the job search process, and campus resources.
Tuesday, February 15
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
370 Anderson Hall, West Bank
Note: The next Career Workshop will be about resumes and cover letters. The Spring 2005 Career Workshop schedule is every Tuesday afternoon from February 8 to March 8 in Anderson Hall Room 370, and April 20 and May 5 in Heller Hall Room 110. Topics include resume-writing, interviewing, visa options, etc. Detailed information is available on the ISSS Career Services web page.
3. SMALL WORLD COFFEE HOUR THIS FRIDAY
Come join us for thesecond Small World Coffee Hour of this Spring Semester!Come with the appetite for spicy snacks, Pakistani music, exciting games, Henna painting, and win prizes! Of course, we will also haveour freshly brewed hot coffee, flavorful tea,and relaxed environment where you can meet old friends, make new ones, or simply "network."Hope to see you there!
CO-SPONSOR: Paskistani Student Association
WHERE: 110 Heller Hall, West Bank, Minneapolis Campus (near ISSS)
WHEN: Friday, February18,from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
4. GLOBAL DISCUSSON ON-CAMPUS NEXT WEEK
Join us for an exciting discussion about “Global Poverty Gap: Why is world inequality increasing in the age of globalization?” This discussion will take place next week on Tuesday, February 22, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in 110 Heller Hall (West Bank).
The “Global Discussion on Campus” series has been successful for about three years, with sponsorship from Culture Corps (through ISSS) and the Minnesota International Center. The series continues on Tuesday, March 1 with “Russia and China: Trends in the former and future superpowers and how they affect the U.S.” For more information, please contact Hitomi Maeda: maed0015@umn.edu
5. LECTURES, SCHOLARSHIPS, CULTURAL EVENTS & MORE!
Are you interested in opportunities to explore scholarly research topics, to expand your resume, to learn more about cultures, to meet people who share your personal and professional interests… and to have fun?! You’ll find a numerous variety of possibilities on the ISSS web site. New events are added throughout the week.
Also, be sure to check the U of M Events Calendar for a variety of great activities!
University and ISSS Events Calendars
Visit the ISSS Event Calendar and University Events
Calendar regularly for programs, films, concerts, and celebrations
of special interest to you! Many events are free or affordable to
University Community members and the public.
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