Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of April 10th 2007

 Volume IV, Number 25
In This Issue

· 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)

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.

Update: the College of Business will no longer be accepting names for flag bearers after March 27. All students who were listed as Participating in the COB ceremony should have been contacted by March 24 if their flag was still available.