Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume IV, Number 29

· GMSA and OISS end of the year picnic
· OISS Staff Attends NAFSA Conference May 27 to June 2
· OISS Closed for a University Holiday on May 28

Important Information

· Apply for OPT before May 18 if you are graduating in May
· Getting Ready to Go Home…
· Information for students completing studies Spring 2007
· Summer Options for F-1 and J-1 Students

Upcoming Events

· May 10 - GMSA and OISS end of the year picnic
· May 12 - Tea Tasting Fundraiser
· May 12 - Mila Mamo
Songs for Mother’s Day Concert
· May 14 - Travel Signature Day

Interesting Articles

· Campus climate survey goes online Apr 30-May 11
· ELS job: assist with computer-based testing on campus
· Graduating seniors and alumni: Still looking for a job?
· St. Thomas faculty to host free seminar for human resource professionals
· Student workers: Take care of these year-end payroll procedures
· Summer Internship as a Marketing Coordinator available
· University of St. Thomas announces commencement speakers for May 12 and 19 ceremonies
· World view: conversations with our international students

Personal Ad

· Items for sale

St. Thomas faculty to host free seminar for human resource professionals

University of St. Thomas faculty members Dr. Rama Hart and Dr. John Conbere will host a free, interactive seminar, “Tools and Trends for Human Resource Professionals,” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in Room 202 of Opus Hall on the university’s downtown Minneapolis campus.

Those who attend can meet other HR professionals, advance their knowledge of team-building and conflict resolution in the workplace, explore educational resources in HR and add new proficiencies to their professional skill sets.

Following the presentations, attendees can learn about the university’s Master of Arts degree program in human resource and change leadership.

Professionals in human resources, training and development and organization development are encouraged to attend.

For more information, visit www.stthomas.edu/education/events or contact Liz Knight, (651) 962-4459.