ISSS WEEKLY UPDATE FOR
April 26, 2005 To May 2, 20055
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- CHANGE IN HOURS & WALK–INS ON MAY 6 ONLY
- CULTURE CORPS PROGRAM INFORMATION & DEADLINES!
- USEFUL & FUN OPPORTUNITIES
***PLEASE REMEMBER***
- YOUR PHOTO MEMORIES NEEDED - DEADLINE SOON!
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.
- END OF THE YEAR & GRADUATION CELEBRATION ON MAY 6! (4/12/2005)
- APPLY NOW – UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ADVOCATE (4/12/2005)
- 2005-06 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM (4/5/2005)
- H-1B VISA CAP & THE ADDITIONAL 20,000 H–1B’s (3/15/2005)
- TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR F–1s ON POST–COMPLETION OPT ONLY (2/15/2005)
- CAREER SERVICES AT ISSS (2/1/2005)
- ATTENTION: RULES CHANGED FOR F–1 STUDENTS APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD/NUMBER (1/4/2005)
- TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SPECIAL REGISTRATION STUDENTS (12/6/2004)
- REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR F–1 STUDENTS (11/23/2004)
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. CHANGE IN HOURS & WALK–INS ON MAY 6 ONLY
On Friday, May 6, due to the “End of the Year and Graduation Celebration,” ISSS will not have the usual hours. On May 6 only, ISSS hours will be:
– Office hours: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. only.
– No F and J Walk–ins.
Please plan your visits to ISSS accordingly. For F and J Walk-in hours for other days, please see Walk-ins Hours.
Please note: On Friday, May 6, ISSS and the Office of International Program will host the “End of the Year & Graduation Celebration” for international students and scholars. You’re invited! For details, please see Repeated Announcement #1 near the end of this ISSS Weekly Update.
2. CULTURE CORPS PROGRAM INFORMATION & DEADLINES!
What IS Culture Corps?: The goal of Culture Corps is for international students to assist faculty and departments in providing international perspectives in departmental or classroom activities. Culture Corps Projects can be initiated by students, faculty or staff! To get started, set up an appointment with Nancy O'Brien or Barbara Kappler SOON to begin talking about your idea. Call 612-626-7100 to make an appointment. Final Deadline for Fall 2005 Culture Corps Applications is August 26!
For more information about Culture Corps, please visit the website:
Culture Corps
3. USEFUL & FUN OPPORTUNITIES
Are you looking for fun events, ways to meet new people, and/or great academic opportunities for your research or your resume? You’ll find numerous possibilities on the ISSS web site, from scholarly to cross-cultural to just plain interesting! New events are added throughout the week.
4. YOUR PHOTO MEMORIES NEEDED–DEADLINE SOON!
ISSS is preparing a slide show for our “End of the Year Celebration” – honoring you! Please contact us to include your photos! Your help is needed today! Please see the web version of the ISSS Weekly Update from April 5, announcement # 1, for complete details
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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