Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume IV, Number 25

· OISS Staff Changes
· "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet" Documentary and Discussion

Important Information

· Flag Bearer information for students graduating May 2007
· USCIS Reaches FY 2008 H-1B Cap
· Immigration fees likely to increase after April 2, 2007
· 2006 Taxes are due next week!

Upcoming Events

· Apr 10 & 11 - "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet" Documentary and Discussion
· Apr 12 - Feminist Research Presentation
· Apr 13 - 2003 Nobel laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi to speak at UST
· Apr 14-15 - PeaceJam Conference
· Apr 16 - Deadline for the International Student Leadership Scholarship 2007
· 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
· RECRUIT Tokyo Career Fair for Japanese Speaking Students
· Registration holds: Fix these or you won't be able to register

Personal Ads

· Car & PC for sale
· Items for sale
· Salsa Dance lessons at the U of M (Word document)

Career Development Center Update

The Career Development Center Web site lists postings from employers who are seeking students for internships, part-time, full-time and seasonal jobs.  More than 1,300 positions are listed. A link to other job- and internship-posting sites also is provided for even more opportunities.

Career counselors are available to meet with students for individual appointments to discuss résumés, cover letters and job- and internship-search questions. Call (651) 962-6761 to schedule a free appointment.

Minnesota Education Job Fair
The Minnesota Education Job Fair is Monday, April 23. All Education majors who will be certified by fall 2007 are eligible to attend the fair. To register, students need to attend an orientation session. The final orientation session will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 12. Register to attend the orientation on the Career Development Center Web site.