Office of International Student Services Newsletter

Week of April 29, 2008

 Volume V, Number 28

In This Issue

· End-of-Year Picnic
· Borrowing Closet
· Graduation Reception

Important Information

· Information for F-1 & J-1 students completing studies in May 2008
· New OPT rules
·
OISS is hiring 2 great student workers!
· Fraud Alert: IRS does not send you e-mails
· Travel Signature

Upcoming Events

· May 1-4  - Festival of Nations
· May 1- OPT Information Session on New Rules
· May 2- Mentor Event to Festival of Nations - 20 free tickets!
· International Film Festival · April -May - What is a Citizenship? Who is a Citizen? Exhibit at Weisman

Interesting Articles

· Preparing to go home-
To Do list
 
·
Global Citizen Awards Announced
· International Student Leadership Award

 

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

GMSA's and OISS End-of-the-Year Picnic

Friday, May 9
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Upper Quad, Saint Paul Campus

Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken will be served for lunch. Refreshments and dessert will also be provided.Rain site: Koch Fireside Room

Say good-bye to International Students, GMSA members and International Mentors.

Sponsored by International Programs, GMSA, Dean of Students Office, and OISS

 

Borrowing Closet

 Do you have items that can't fit in your suitcase? Items you think new international students would appreciate next fall?

If so, please bring them to OISS starting the week of May 12.  Items should be in a box (with a lid or cover).

Items particularly needed:

  • sheets/bedding (clean!)
  • plates, silverware, and other kitchen items
  • electronic items
 

OISS/MSS Graduation Reception

Dear graduating students and exchange students,

In appreciation of your hard work and the completion of your studies here at St. Thomas, the OISS and the Multicultural Student Services staff would like to invite you, your family and friends to a reception in your honor. 

WHAT: Graduation Reception
WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
WHERE: Murray-Herrick, Fireside Room

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided.