Office of International Student Services Newsletter

Week of January 29, 2008

 Volume V, Number 17

In This Issue

·CultureLinkTea
·Apply to be an International Mentor

Important Information

· 2007 Tax Information
· Enrollment Exception Form
· Feb 20. Deadline for Health Insurance Waiver.
 

Upcoming Activities
· Feb. 3- Ice Skating Trip
· Feb. 7-GMSA Meeting
· Feb. 14-A Lens on the World Exhibit
· Feb 20-21Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair
· Feb 20-21- Multicultural Forum Career Fair

Interesting Article

· 24- Hour Nurse Hotline
· Grill Goes Global on Wed.
 

 

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

Today's CultureLink Tea focuses on Korea 

What:  CultureLink Tea is a series of meetings for all participants of the CultureLink program. It is a great opportunity to meet other members of CultureLink. CultureLink Teas allow members to discuss traditions from countries around the world. It is an opportunity to voice your opinion on cultural and global issues, while meeting people from all over the world! 
 
This month’s CultureLink Tea will have a presentation about Korea. We will also be serving Korean Teas and treats.

Date:  Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008

Time: 3:30-4:30pm.  

Where:  MHC 155
 
Take a break and enjoy some dessert, refreshments, and of course tea!  _______________________________________________

Apply to be an international mentor

Do you remember how nervous you were when you left your home country to study at St. Thomas? How did OISS help prepare you for your studies here? Did we do a good job or a bad job? Was something you wished we would have done to make your adjustment here easier?

Well, stop dreaming about it and be a leader! We want you to apply for an International Student Mentor for this coming Fall 2008 and show us what you know. 

All student are welcome to apply.  Graduate students highly encouraged to apply.

Click here for Job Responsibilities, Training and Development, Eligibility and Contract Information
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Applications are due February7, 2008 at noon.

Sarah Ligday
Assistant Director