Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume IV, Number 24

· The International Student Leadership Scholarship 2007
· OISS Closed April 6 and April 9 for Easter Break

Important Information

· Flag Bearer information for students graduating May 2007
· Immigration fees likely to increase after April 2, 2007
· Information about 2006 taxes

Upcoming Events

· Mar 28-Apr 22 - Photographic Exhibit of World Heritage Sites in Croatia
· Apr 4 - English Table with ELS Students
· Apr 5 - Easter Egg Decoration with the Mentors
· Apr 10 & 11 - "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet" Documentary and Discussion
· Apr 13 - 2003 Nobel laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi to speak at UST
· Apr 14-15 - PeaceJam Conference
· April St. Thomas Music Department Events

Interesting Articles

· Career Development Center Update
· Hate crimes are not tolerated at the University of St. Thomas
· It's National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
· Registration holds: Fix these or you won't be able to register

Personal Ads

· 2-bedroom apartment available for rent
· Car & PC for sale
· Items for sale
· Salsa Dance lessons at the U of M (Word document)

Hate crimes are not tolerated at the University of St. Thomas

Father Dennis Dease President

By Father Dennis Dease, president

Hate crimes in any form at the University of St. Thomas are not tolerated and must be condemned.

Sadly, two acts of such hatred recently surfaced on our St. Paul campus.

As noted in two Bulletin Updates that were sent to students, staff and faculty, racial slurs were found written on posters in McNeely Hall. The first such slur was discovered Feb. 9 on a poster in a second-floor lounge; the second was found March 16 on a poster in a first-floor lounge.

These serious crimes are being investigated by our Public Safety Department, and we have established a Silent Witness Program and Tip Line that offers a reward for information. See details here.

Such hateful activity, whether motivated by racism, sexism or homophobia, has no place on our campuses. Please join with me in condemning these most-recent actions and in being more vigilant to ensure that they do not occur again.