Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of November 23rd 2004

 Volume II, Number 11
In This Issue

· Leaders of Character, Leaders of Community Wanted
· Last chance to sign-up to carry your flag!

Important Information 

· Apply for OPT
· H-1B Cap Reached
· Winter Break Overseas Travel Advice and I-20 Signature

Upcoming Events

· Nov 25  - Thanksgiving Dinner

Interesting Articles

· Commuter Center events
 · Graduate Position Available
· Leadership in Student Affairs Masters program open house
· Student Affairs Life/Work Center November Events
· The Great American Foreign Policy Decision Game

Personal Ads

· Items for sale!

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
Leaders of Character, Leaders of Community Wanted

Are you looking for something more from your experience at UST? Do you want to make an impact on campus? If you are looking to make a difference, then we have just the opportunity for you! Consider applying for any one of the following student leader positions:

2005 Summer Positions
  - Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) Leader
  - Summer Resident Advisor
  - Summer Apartment Coordinator
  - Summer Conference Staff Member
  - Reaching Excellence in Academics and Leadership
   - (REAL) Project Peer Advisor

Fall 2005- Spring 2006 Positions
  - Transfer Orientation Leader
  - Commuter Advisor (CA)
  - International Student Mentor
  - St. Thomas Activities and Recreation (STAR) Intern
  - Resident Advisor (RA)
  - Apartment Coordinator (AC)
  - Operations Manager (OM)

Applications and Position Descriptions are now available at the following locations:
  - Dean of Students Office, MHC 101 
  - Campus Life Office, MHC 110
  - International Student Services, MHC 161 
  - Residence Life Office, Koch 106
  - Multicultural Student Services, MHC 106 
  - Residence Hall Desks

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 15, 2005 AT 12 NOON IN THE CAMPUS LIFE OFFICE, MHC 110.

Studying Abroad?
If you are studying abroad in Spring 2005 and would like to apply for a position, applications are due December 7 at 12 Noon in the Campus Life Office, MHC 110.

For more information or if you have questions about the selection process, please contact the following individuals:

Orientation Leaders and Commuter Advisors: Tori Svoboda 2-6052
International Student Mentors: Pahoua Yang 2-6650
STAR Interns: Aaron Macke 2-6140
REAL Project Advisor: Lisa Mueller 2-6458
All other positions: Jeff Olsen Krengel 2-6476

Last chance to sign-up to carry your flag!

Are you graduating this coming December? Would you like to carry your country's flag in the commencement ceremony? International students graduating in December will be able to carry their country's flag in the commencement procession. If you would like to represent your country, please email oiss@stthomas.edu no later than Friday, November 26th 2004. Only one person per country and ceremony will be allowed to carry their country's flag.

According to the St. Thomas Flag Policy approved by the President's office, only flags of countries that are Member States of the United Nations can be carried. For a list of Member States of the United Nations click here.

The first person to sign up from a country will be that country's flag bearer. So, contact oiss@stthomas.edu immediately if you want to represent you country.

If you have questions, contact OISS via email at oiss@stthomas.edu or call (651 962-6650) or stop by the office in 161 Murray Herrick.