Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume III, Number 9

· Participate in a national survey of International Students and have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate!

Important Information

· Apply for OPT if you are graduating this December
· Interested in carrying your flag if you are graduating in December?
· Search for companies who applied for H-1b visas

Upcoming Activities

· Nov 5 - Trip to the MN State Capitol

Interesting Articles

· Commuter Center Events
· Life/Work Center Newsletter
November 2005
· Nominations accepted until Nov 18 for 2006 Tommie Award
· November film series to focus on Christian-Jewish relations
· Salsa audition at the U of M
· Scholarship offered for commuter students

Personal Ads

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Saturday, November 5
1 - 3 pm

WHAT
To visit the state capitol building and take a tour for 45 min.  And look around on our own for 45 min.

WHEN
We will be going to the capitol on Saturday November 5^th from 1-3p.m.
Meet in the OISS office at 12:30 p.m.  

WHERE
St. Paul, capitol building
345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102-1906

WHY
It will show the historical nature of the capital with an emphasis on American Politics. This will allow the students to compare and contrast their home political system with the US’s.

WHO
All new and old international students are invited to join us for this event! 

ARRANGEMENTS
Please sign up at OISS and let us know if you can drive as we need to contact the capital if we have ten or more persons.