May 10th OISS Newsletter

Office of International Student Services Newsletter

Week of May 10th 2005

Volume II, Number 28

In This Issue

· OISS End of the Year Picnic
· OISS Graduation Reception

OISS News

· Share Your Happy Moments!

Immigration Information

· Availability of new H-1 visas

Upcoming Events

· May 10 - Students United for Africa Meeting
· May 13 - "Ask an Advisor" chat on Blackboard
· May 13 - OISS End of the Year Picnic
· May 17 - "Ask an Advisor" chat on Blackboard
· May 18 - Allianz Life Talent Expo
· May 19 - OISS Graduation Reception

Interesting Articles

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

How to send us news

OISS End of the Year Picnic

Friday May 13th

The annual OISS End of the year picnic will be held on Friday, May 13th on the Upper Quad from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Come to see friends and enjoy fun and games - football (both kinds!), volleyball, badminton - as well as an all American Barbeque with hamburgers, veggie burgers and all the fixings. Mark your calendars now so you do not miss this event!

Here are some pictures of previous end of the year picnics:

End of the Year Picnic May, 2004
End of the Year Picnic May, 2002

OISS Graduation Reception

Dear graduating students and exchange students,

In appreciation of your hard work and the completion of your studies here at St. Thomas, the OISS staff and International Education staff would like to invite you and your family to a reception in your honor.

WHAT: Graduation Reception
WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 3:00 - 5:30 pm
WHERE: Koch Commons Fireside Room

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided.

During the reception we are planning to have a slideshow of pictures taken by international students over the past academic year. If you would like to submit some pictures please read our "Share Your Happy Moments" article. Thank you!