ISSS WEEKLY UPDATE FOR
January 29, 2008 to February 4, 2008
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- 1. F-1 & J-1 STUDENTS: TURN IN "REDUCED COURSE LOAD" FORMS
IMMEDIATELY
- IMPORTANT NOTICE TO F-1 STUDENTS
- ISSS CROSS CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUPS - SPRING 2008
- CPT/OPT WORKSHOP - JANUARY 29
- NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT SMALL WORLD COFFEE HOUR - FEBRUARY 1
- BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! FREE CROSS-CULTURAL
LEADERSHIP RETREAT: APPLICATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 5
- CAREER WORKSHOP: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES - FEBRUARY 14
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.
- BE PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER! (Update 01/22/2008)
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TURN IN "REDUCED COURSE LOAD" FORMS IMMEDIATELY
If you are an F-1 or J-1 student taking less than a full course of study
Spring 2008 semester, you are required to fill out a "Reduced Course
Load" form. If for any reason you are not registered full-time
(including Grad 0999 registration), you must fill out the form, have it
signed by your academic adviser, and meet with an F-1 or J-1 Adviser to
submit it. You may submit the form during Walk-in hours or schedule an
appointment with an adviser.
For more information about full course requirements and Reduced Course
Load forms, See ISSS Website...
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO F-1 STUDENTS
If you are:
1) changing education levels (i.e., from Master's to Ph.D.)
2) changing your major
you are required by SEVIS to update your I-20 to reflect these changes.
Failure to do so could cause your SEVIS record to be terminated. Come to
ISSS to speak to an F-1 advisor. See ISSS advisor walk-in hours...
If you have any questions, contact us at 612-626-7100.
3. ISSS CROSS CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUPS - SPRING 2008
Here is another opportunity to expand your cross-cultural experiences!
Applications are now available for ISSS's spring 2008 cross-cultural
discussion groups. The discussion groups provide an opportunity for both
international and U.S. students to share experiences and personal thoughts
in a relaxed and casual environment. Please apply by Wednesday 30th ...
4. CPT/OPT WORKSHOP - JANUARY 29
Find out everything you need to know about Curricular and Optional Practical
Training. Obtain the forms you need, ask questions, and learn from your
fellow students' questions as well. See more information ...
5. NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT SMALL WORLD COFFEE HOUR - FEBRUARY 1
Small World Coffee Hour is celebrating New Years festivity as it is almost
New Years in many Asian countries (China, Vietnam, and Korea). Come
celebrate new years with delicious traditional New Year cuisine and start
your spring 2008 semester.
When: Feb. 1, 2008
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Where: 110 Heller Hall
Cost: Free !!!!
6. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! FREE CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT:
APPLICATION DEADLINE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
This retreat is for international and U.S. students who want to learn to
become more effective in international environments. This highly
interactive, high-energy retreat becomes a living laboratory of what it
takes to work with people from vastly different cultures. You will meet
other students, begin friendships with people from all over the world, and
discover your own leadership potential.
A cutting edge cross cultural leadership model, Personal Leadership, will be
used to develop participants' cross cultural skill-set that is needed for
professional and personal lives in the 21st century.
Space is limited so hurry up and apply online before February 5 2008. If
you have questions, please contact Thorunn Bjarnadottir, Coordinator of Culture Corps or call 612-626-4799.
7. CAREER WORKSHOP: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Are you planning to graduate soon?
Are you interested in getting a job in
the United States?
Please come to the Spring semester ISSS Career Workshops
to learn some useful skills and techniques for the job world! First
session: Job Search
Strategies
WHEN: Thursday, February 14.
TIME: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
WHERE: TBA (To Be Announced)
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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