Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of April 26th 2005

 Volume II, Number 26
In This Issue

· North Shore Trip
· H-1 Information Session

OISS News

· Share Your Happy Moments!

Upcoming Events

· Apr 27 - H-1 Information Session
· Apr 28-29 - Rigoberta Menchu speaking at UST
· Apr 30 - Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
· May 7 - North Shore Trip

Interesting Articles

· Commuter Center Events
· Full-time UST MBA program to host campus visits, informational open houses
· Life/Work Center Newsletter
· Student Affairs Life/Work Center April events
· Wellness House Newsletter

Personal Ads

· Complete a survey project for an international student

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

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North Shore Trip

Dear Friends of OISS and GMSA,

As many of you know, it has become a tradition for OISS and GMSA to host a trip to Minnesota's North Shore area before the end of the school year.  In years past, we went to the North Shore in the morning and came back in the early evening.  Many people suggested that it would be nice to also have an opportunity to stay overnight at a campground since there are many in the area.  We agreed!

This year, we will be offering the same day trip and an additional overnight camp in cabins at Tettegouche State Park.  Students can choose to participate only in the day trip or take advantage of the day trip and the additional overnight. 

Day Trip Itinerary - Saturday, May 7
8:00AM        Departure from OISS
10:30AM      Arrive at Duluth's Canal Park
11:00AM      Depart Canal Park for Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors
12:00PM      Arrive at Split Rock Lighthouse
12:15PM      Eat lunch
1:15PM        Depart Split Rock Lighthouse for Gooseberry Falls
1:30PM        Arrive at Gooseberry Falls
3:00PM        Depart Gooseberry Falls for St. Thomas
5:00PM        Break for Dinner at highway stop
7:30PM        Arrive at St. Thomas

Day Trip Itinerary AND Overnight at Tettegouche - Saturday, May 7
8:00AM        Departure from OISS
10:30AM      Arrive at Duluth's Canal Park
11:00AM      Depart Canal Park for Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors
12:00PM      Arrive at Split Rock Lighthouse
12:15PM      Eat lunch
1:15PM        Depart Split Rock Lighthouse for Tettegouche State Park
1:45PM        Arrive at Tettegouche State Park - check in with park office
2:00PM        Leisure hike 3.5 miles to cabins
3:30PM        Arrive at cabins and settle in
3:45PM        Free time
6:00PM        Dinner (food will be provided)
7:00PM        Free time
X:XXPM        Sleep!
 
Sunday, May 8
8:00AM        Breakfast
8:30AM        Free time
10:00AM      Pack up
11:00AM      Check out at Tettegouche State Park office
11:15PM      Depart Tettegouche for Gooseberry Falls
11:45PM      Arrive at Gooseberry Falls
12:00PM      Eat Lunch
2:00PM        Depart Gooseberry Falls for St. Thomas
5:30PM        Arrive at St. Thomas   
 
DEPOSITS
Day Trip - For the day trip, we have 50 spots on the bus.  Because of the limited spots, we require a $10 deposit refundable for the day trip.  We will give you back the $10 once you have reported on the bus for the trip.  You may want to use this $10 for the return trip dinner because it will on your own.
 
Overnight Trip - This overnight portion is very limited - only 14 spots available.  Due to extra costs, we require a $20 deposit by these participants.  $10 will be refunded to you on the bus, but $10 will be utilized for the cost of the food, cabin, and other expenses.
 
MORE INFO
After we have the list of participants who have signed up and placed their deposits, we will send participants detailed information about what to expect, what to pack, and other important information.
 
Please sign up in person in OISS office and bring your deposit.  Individuals will not be allowed to sign up without a deposit.  Deadline for sign-up is Noon, May 4, 2005.
 
Thank you!
 
OISS and GMSA

H-1 Information Session

Wednesday, April 27 
3:30-5:00pm
in MHC 155

This informational session will be lead by a local immigration attorney who specializes in H-1 visa issues.  International Students will learn more about how and when to apply for an H-1 visa.  Also, students will get tips about H-1 process, application fees, estimated attorney costs, strategies, etc.

Current UST students will also explain their experience with networking, finding internships and full-time jobs and what they learned through their own experience.