Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume IV, Number 19

· Flag Bearer information for students graduating May 2007

Important Information

· Immigration fees likely to increase after April 2, 2007
· Information about 2006 taxes
· Did you travel during J-term? Please bring in your travel documents to OISS!

Upcoming Activities

· Feb 21- Multicultural Forum Career Fair
· Feb 23 - Mardi Gras Party at the Wellness House
· Feb 27 - Film and Discussion to Focus on Racism and White Privilege
· Mar 2-9 - St. Thomas Heritage Week events
· Mar 9 - Heritage Week Community Service Project

Interesting Articles

· Assistantships available for Graduate Students
· Center for Writing helps students with the writing process
· Free Princeton Review MBA forum will be held March 1
· Looking for a place to call home in 2007-2008?
· Photo exhibit at St. Thomas captures Lake Superior’s North Shore
· STAR offers swing dance lessons

Personal Ads

· Free appliances at OISS!
· Salsa Dance lessons at the U of M (Word document)

Assistantships available for Graduate Students

St. Thomas International Graduate Students are eligible to apply for any on-campus assistantships as well as off-campus internships. Students who pursue off-campus internships must apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization before beginning the internship. See the on-campus assistantships and off-campus internship positions positions typically held by students in the Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs Program posted at this link.