Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of March 6th 2007

 Volume IV, Number 21
In This Issue

· Heritage Week Community Service Project
· The Scholar Ship Diversity Grants for Latin American and Caribbean Students

 Important Information

· Flag Bearer information for students graduating May 2007
· 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 Events

· Mar 2-9 - St. Thomas Heritage Week events
· Mar 7 - Women’s History Month Lecture
· Mar 8 - Trip to Social Security Office
· Mar 9 - Heritage Week Community Service Project
· Mar 11 - Daylight Saving Time begins

Interesting Articles

· Center for Writing helps students with the writing process
· Center for Applied Mathematics spring 2007 colloquium series
· Essay Competition for International Students of Color
· Library today: Try new African American studies database
· Life/Work Center March Newsletter
· Next year's Student Planner needs your event information

Personal Ads

· Seven Piece Living Room Set for Sale
· 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.