Office of International Student Services Newsletter

Week of October 17th 2006

 Volume IV, Number 7

In This Issue

· Catholic Studies scholarship applications available
·
Women's center announces scholarship for women’s studies majors, minors

Important Information

· Search for companies who applied for H-1b visas
· Start applying for OPT if you are graduating this December

Upcoming Activities

· Oct 21 - Apple Orchard trip with mentors
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Oct 22 - Nov 7 - 28th annual Sacred Arts Festival at UST

Interesting Articles

· Career Development Fairs
· Multicultural forum of workplace diversity
·
Life/Work Center Newsletter
· Save the date - MCPA sponsoring a Careers in Student Affairs event
· Wellness Center offers meditation and a cooking class at Trotter's

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Phone: 651 962-6650
Fax: 651 962-6655
Office: 161 MHC
http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss

How to send us news

Career Development Fairs

The Career Development Center is listing three important fairs on their website that we think you should attend:
 

Government Job and Internship Fair

Friday, October 27 at 10:00 AM
University of MN- Coffman Memorial Union

Students and alumni from the University of St. Thomas may register to attend this Fair. For further information on the fair and a list of participating organizations view the website. To participate in this event there is no fee, but you will need to register in advance on this website. Bring your UST ID to the event and check-in at the UST table.

Click here to access the registration page
 

MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair

Tuesday, February 20 at 9:00 AM
Minneapolis Convention Center

This event is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students at UST. To attend this event you need to attend an information session and register through the Career Development Center prior to 12/21/06. Employers representing over 180 business, non-profit and government organizations participate in this recruiting event for internships and full-time positions.

Click here to access the registration page

 

Idealist Non-profit Career Fair

Thursday, March 1 at 12:00 PM
Humphrey Center, 301 Nineteenth Avenue South, Mpls

The career fair will consist of: 1.An informal networking period for nonprofit recruiters and representatives from local colleges and university Offices of Career Services. 2.The fair itself, where job seekers can distribute resumes and speak with organizations about current and future employment, internship and volunteer opportunities. 3.A series of free information sessions offering career advice to nonprofit job seekers.

Click here to access the registration page