ISSS WEEKLY UPDATE FOR
March 23, 2005 To March 31, 2005
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- HAVE FUN VISITING WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
***PLEASE REMEMBER***
- ISSS SERVICES WILL BE LIMITED DURING THE WEEK MAY 30 – JUNE 3
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.
- CULTURE CORPS PROGRAM INFORMATION & DEADLINES (5/17/2005)
- 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)
- 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. HAVE FUN VISITING WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
The Minnesota Extension Service needs 15 to 20 volunteers to explain their culture for a 4-H youth development program designed to build multicultural understanding. Volunteers are invited to bring culture, flag, map, photos, clothing item(s), things that show how youth in their country have fun, such as a game or musical instrument. ENJOY!
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 14, 2005, from 11 am to 1 pm. (Optional Orientation on Tuesday, June 7 from 11 am to noon in the McNamara Alumni Center).
PLACE: 4-H Building on the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, next to the St. Paul Campus. (Limited transportation available from the St. Paul Student Center).
REWARDS: Interact with American teens in an informal setting, receive a free lunch, conference t-shirt, and a discount coupon for a local restaurant!
ACT NOW! Your application is due by Friday, June 3, 2005. For the application or questions, please send an email to David Moen, State Extension Youth Educator moenx010@umn.edu or call 612-624-7988.
2. ISSS SERVICES WILL BE LIMITED
DURING THE WEEK MAY 30 - JUNE 3
Many ISSS staff members will be attending the National Conference of NAFSA: Association for International Educators from May 30 to June 3.
The F and J Walk-In schedule will be as follows:
Monday, May 30: Memorial Day - University closed.
Tuesday, May 31: 1:30-4:00
Wednesday, June 1: 1:30-4:00
Thursday, June 2: 1:30-4:00
Friday, June 3: Cancelled
Financial Aid Walk-Ins are cancelled that week.
Please plan your visits accordingly. Walk-Ins are available daily in May; see full schedule.
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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