ISSS WEEKLY UPDATE FOR
February 26, 2008 to March 3, 2008
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- CULTURE CORPS EVENT: "EUROPEAN UNION AT 50!" FEBRUARY 27
- TAX WORKSHOPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS
- CPT/OPT WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 26
- JOB INTERVIEWS: "HOW TO PREPARE, WHAT TO EXPECT" - FEBRUARY 28
- SMALL WORLD COFFEE HOUR NEPALESE CELEBRATION - FEBRUARY 29
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.
- SEARCH H1BASE.COM FOR H1-B EMPLOYERS (Update 2/12/2008)
- F-1 & J-1 STUDENTS: TURN IN "REDUCED COURSE LOAD" FORMS
IMMEDIATELY (Update 1/29/2008)
- IMPORTANT NOTICE TO F-1 STUDENTS (Update 1/29.2008)
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. CULTURE CORPS EVENT:
"EUROPEAN UNION AT 50!" FEBRUARY 27
Join us for a friendly discussion on the European Union. Has the
integration of new members been successful? What does the debate on Turkey's
membership say about the future of EU integration and its changing
demographics? We will have Mr. Benno Groeneveld, a journalist from the
Netherlands, share his thoughts on the topic. After his talk, we will have
small and large group discussions with him.
DATE: Wednesday, February 27
TIME: 12 noon-1.15 pm
PLACE: 110 Heller Hall,
Minneapolis West Bank Campus
FREE! Open to all! Refreshments!
See more details, Also you may contact Yongling Zhang at: zhang429@umn.edu, or Yuki Watabe at:
wata0028@umn.edu for more information.
2. TAX WORKSHOPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS
Free Individual Workshops! Don't wait until the last minute!
DATES: Every Thursday evening from February 14 - April 10 (No workshop on
March 20 due to Spring Break).
TIME: 6:00 - 8:45 pm
PLACE: Carlson School of Management Room L-117 (Lower level)
Minneapolis West Bank .
Please read:
* 2007 TAX INFORMATION:
* Preparing your Taxes:
* Individual Tax Workshops:
3. CPT/OPT WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 26
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 …
4. JOB INTERVIEWS: "HOW TO PREPARE, WHAT TO EXPECT" - FEBRUARY 28
International students often report that interviewing is the most perplexing
aspect of finding a job. Learn about interview purpose, format, standard
questions, effective communications, and dress. Tips for preparation will be
provided.
For details, see more info. …
5. SMALL WORLD COFFEE HOUR NEPALESE CELEBRATION - FEBRUARY 29
On February 29, Small World Coffee Hour (SWCH) and Nepalese Graduate
Student Association (NGSA) invites you to immerse yourself in the
Nepali culture, food and tea. If you want to know more about Nepal,
Nepalese students and interact with students around the world, then join
us this Friday afternoon. Come, make lots of international friends and
join us to enjoy the Nepali cuisine and culture.
DATE: Friday, February 29
TIME: 4:00 pm to 6 pm
PLACE: 110 Heller Hall, Minneapolis West Bank Campus
COST: It's Free!!
Co-Sponsor: Nepalese Graduate Student Association (NGSA)
University and ISSS Events Calendars
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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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