Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of February 15th 2005

 Volume II, Number 18
In This Issue

· Congratulations!!!
· Professional dinner etiquette is topic of March 2 program

Important Information 

· Search for companies who applied for H-1b visas
· Spring 2005 Health Insurance Information due Feb 18th
· 2004 Tax Information

Upcoming Events

· Feb 15th - Hispanic Professional night at General Mills
· Feb 15th - Asian American Convention Annual Convention
· Feb 16th - Multicultural Forum Career Fair 
· Feb 17th -  Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 

Interesting Articles

· LDCW offers undergraduate fellowship, graduate student research award 
· Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair
· Student Affairs Life/Work Center February Workshops and Events

Personal Ads

· Need a furnished room???

Contact Us
 oiss@stthomas.edu
Phone: 651 962-6650
 Fax: 651 962-6655
Office: 161 MHC
http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss

How to send us news
Congratulations!!!

OISS would like to congratulate the following two international students: 

Claudia Carranza
David Onofrychuk

for receiving the class of 2004 senior book scholarship based on their outstanding academic record.

Once again: congratulations!!!

- OISS staff

Professional dinner etiquette is topic of March 2 program

Darcy Matz, an etiquette consultant, will advise students how to make a good impression when dining with a prospective employer at a professional dinner etiquette program and complimentary dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in Room 304, Murray-Herrick Campus Center. Check-in will precede the program from 4:45 to 5 p.m.

Matz will offer tips such as making appropriate menu selections, passing items on the table and correctly handling silverware. Professional dress is required.

Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online by Tuesday, Feb. 22.

This event is funded by Target Corp. with additional support from STAR (St. Thomas Activities and Recreation). It is co-sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi, STAR and the Career Development Center. For more information call (651) 962-6761.