OISS Staff Changes

In March, Pahoua Y. Hoffman resigned from her Assistant Director position in OISS to accept a unique opportunity with the Minnesota Public Television. The search for a new Assistant Director is currently underway. On-campus interviews with the final candidates will take place at the end of April. International Students and the campus community will be invited to attend open interview sessions with these candidates. Please plan to attend these sessions to meet and ask questions of the candidates.

Interim Assistant Director
I am pleased to announce that Nicolas (Nico) Moreau has been appointed the Interim Assistant Director in the Office of International Student Services until the permanent Assistant Director is selected. Nico has been working in OISS since 2003 as the Office Coordinator. Nico graduated with his Bachelor degree in Computer Science from the University of St. Thomas in 2003 and is currently a graduate student in the Masters in Software Engineering program. Nico brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the University and OISS to his interim position.

Interim Office Coordinator
Please join me in welcoming Julie Quello as the Interim Office Coordinator in the Office of International Student Services until the permanent Assistant Director is selected. Julie graduated with her Bachelor degree in Organizational Management and Psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2002. She participated in study abroad experiences in Denmark and Germany and was a volunteer in Argentina. Most recently, Julie worked as the Congregational Organizer for the Saint Paul Area Council of Churches. Julie brings a variety of skills and experiences to her interim position.

Please contact me if you have questions or need additional information about the OISS staff changes.

Deborah Knaust
OISS Director

 

"Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet" Documentary and Discussion

Today - Tuesday April 10

The Muslim Students Association (MSA) is inviting you to a two-part film screening of "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet," a PBS documentary presenting the life and history of Muhammad (PBUH) and interweaving it with the current lives of American Muslims post-911. The film is being shown on the occasion of Al-Mawled Al-Nabawi, the celebration of Muhammad's birthday.
The film will be followed by a discussion and question-and-answer session led by Dr. Adil Ozdemir, a theology and Middle Eastern studies faculty member at the University of St. Thomas.

Here is the schedule:
• Part 1 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 3M Auditorium (OWS 150)
• Part 2 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, JRC Auditorium (JRC 126)

Refreshments and Arabic sweets will be served.