Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume V, Number 26

· OPT Updates

Important Information

·  Flag bearer information for students graduating in May 2008
·  April information sessions on off-campus employment
· TODAY is tax deadline

Upcoming Events

· April 18 - Deadline for Service-Learning Award
· April 19 - Mentor & GMSA Event: Brunch and Como Zoo
· April 22& 25 - OPT Update
· April 24 - War Zone
· April 26 - International Dinner

Interesting Articles

· History 1100: Soccer in Contemporary Politics and Society
· Sustainability contest announced
· Packing to go home

The Office of Service-Learning will once again present two cash awards to recognize outstanding efforts in service-learning. These awards are given annually, one to a faculty member and one to a student.

The student award of $250 is based on the following:

Eligibility – This award is open to all full- and part-time undergraduate students at the University of St. Thomas.

Criteria:

• The service must have been performed as part of a class during the current academic year.
• The service must have made a significant impact on the student.
• The service must have provided significant benefits to those served.

To be considered for this award, submit a letter of application addressing the criteria mentioned above. Self-nominations as well as nominations of others are welcome.

E-mail application letter to Dr. Amy Muse, faculty director of service-learning, or send it to the campus Post Office at Mail #JRC 333 no later than Friday, April 18.

Questions? Call Dr. Amy Muse, (651) 962-5643.