Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of February 20th 2007

 Volume IV, Number 19
In This Issue

· 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)

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
Flag Bearer information for students graduating May 2007

Are you graduating this May?

Would you like to carry your country's flag in the commencement ceremony? International students graduating in May will be able to carry their country's flag in the commencement procession. If you would like to represent your country, please contact OISS no later than Friday April 20, 2007. 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 immediately if you want to represent you country.

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