ISSS WEEKLY UPDATE FOR
March 29, 2005 To April 4, 2005
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- WORKSHOP: TOWARD SUCCESS IN THE U.S.
- 2005-06 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM
- PRECIOUS STONES" - A PLAY ABOUT ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
***PLEASE REMEMBER***
- IHA* INTERNATIONAL NIGHT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1
- ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE
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.
- 1. H-1B VISA CAP & THE ADDITIONAL 20,000 H-1B’s (3/15/2005)
- 2. TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR F-1s ON POST-COMPLETION OPT ONLY (2/15/2005)
- 3. CAREER SERVICES AT ISSS (2/1/2005)
- 4. REGISTER NOW: CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT (2/1/2005)
- 5. NEW F&J WALK-IN SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2005!! (1/25/2005)
- 6. ATTENTION: RULES CHANGED FOR F-1 STUDENTS APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD/NUMBER (1/4/2005)
- 7. MORE H-1B VISAS AVAILABLE – BUT EXPENSES INCREASE (12/14/2004)
- 8. TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SPECIAL REGISTRATION STUDENTS (12/6/2004)
- 9. REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR F-1 STUDENTS (11/23/2004)
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. WORKSHOP: TOWARD SUCCESS IN THE U.S.
Do you want to be a successful communicator with Americans? Do you want to be a confident student in your class? Do you want to feel hopeful about your life in the U. S.? ISSS offers two workshops where international students and scholars can develop cross-cultural communication and self-confidence skills and strategies in the U.S.
- Effective Classroom Participation & More: Tuesday, April 5, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 110 Heller
- Gain Confidence for Academic & Personal Success: Tuesday, April 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 110 Heller
For more information, please visit the ISSS web site.
You can also call 612-626-7100, or e-mail Hitomi Takagi or Sohee Park
2. 2005-06 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM
International students interested in applying for ISSS financial aid should attend one of the following meetings. Applications will be distributed at the meetings. After May 4, 2005, the financial aid applications will be available for download on the ISSS web site.
Wednesday, April 64:00- 5:00 p.m. 110 Heller Hall
Wednesday, April 13 3:00- 4:00 p.m. 110 Heller Hall
Wednesday, April 27 4:00- 5:00 p.m. 110 Heller Hall
Wednesday, May 44:00- 5:00 p.m. 110 Heller Hall
3. "PRECIOUS STONES" - A PLAY ABOUT ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
"Precious Stones," a play by Jamil Khoury, boldly examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the "safe" yet turbulent terrain of the diaspora. Set in Chicago in 1989, the story unfolds against a backdrop of disturbing images as the first Palestinian Intifada rages in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Two women, one Jewish, the other Palestinian, join forces to organize an Arab-Jewish dialogue group, only to have their friendship grow complicated. This moving performance will take place on-campus this Sunday, April 3 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in Coffman Union Theater. Admission is Free. The event is sponsored in-part by Culture Corps (an ISSS program) and numerous campus organizations. For more information, please contact Ishani Baruah.
4. IHA* INTERNATIONAL NIGHT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1
The International Health Advocates* are co-sponsoring an International night at Gophers After Dark on Friday April 1 from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Coffman Union. Events include Salsa Lessons, International Bingo, a massage therapist and a breakfast buffet. Of special interest for some will be the “Pro Evolution Soccer 4” tournament – video sports gaming heaven. Anyone who calls themselves a football fan should come and play or watch this! You won’t believe the skills and moves that you will be able to do and see. You think you’re already good… don’t believe the hype… come to Coffman on April 1 and put your skills to the test. Second floor in the MISA office from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. will be the best football game in the world… and maybe you can prove that you deserve to be called the best at the U of M!
*International Health Advocates are sponsored in-part by Culture Corps, an ISSS program.
5. ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE
It’s Spring Break week… maybe you’re studying or perhaps you need a real break. If you’re looking for something fun or a special event, take a look at the ISSS web site! Also, if you’d like some ideas to strengthen your grades or to find great research and career opportunities, take a look at the ISSS web site! You’ll find numerous possibilities, from scholarly to cross-cultural to just plain interesting! 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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