ISS Listserv
jan 24, 2008
ISS LISTSERV MENU: SUAB Movies / H-1b session Next Thursday / AFAP applications due / ISA Republic Day / Teach for America goes international / Grad student Counseling available / Typing Classes available / Tax workshop volunteers needed
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SUAB WEEKEND MOVIES CONTINUE
January 25, 26 7:30 & 10:45 pm Gone Baby Gone Rated R for violence, drug content and pervasive language!
As always the movies are $2 per person and refreshments are $1 and located in the Student Union Theater on the 2nd floor east end near the ATM machines!
Be sure to check out the SUAB website for more info and upcoming events. http://www.orgs.okstate.edu/suab/
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Presentation on the H-1b Dilemma for this Year
If you are planning to graduate in May, July or December 2008 you will want to attend this presentation. There are updates coming out of Citizenship and Immigration Services and it is important to understand the consequences.
Mr. T. Douglas Stump, Esquire will be visiting the OSU campus on Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 3-5pm in Case Study 1, 408 Student Union.
Mr. Stump will provide a short summary of the issues involved and give time for your questions. This is your time to ask questions to a professional in the field of immigration.
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Applications for AFAP funding are due tomorrow…….student organizations please be aware!!!
Activity Fee Allocation Process (AFAP) Applications are due Friday, 01/25/08. These funds are available to any student organization with Recognized status and are applied to the 08-09 school year. Please pick up an application at the SGA office 040Student Union and return it to us by 5pm on the 25th.
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Republic Day - January 26, CLB 313 @ 5pm and....Carrom/Chess Tournament
The first ever Carrom and Chess Tournament hosted by the Indian Students Association is underway. To watch the matches come to the Student Union, Starlight Terrace at 5:30 p.m. throughout this week. Finals will be held on January 26th at 4pm. Everyone is welcome to join the Indian Students Association as they celebrate their 59th Republic Day on January 26 @ 5pm in the Classroom Building Room 313.
The Celebration will be followed by Sangathan (get-together) at which an informal meeting will be held to discuss past and future events of the association. They will also be soliciting candidates to hold ISA positions for the next academic year. Samosas will be served!!
Shireen Hyrapiet President Indian Students Association Oklahoma State University www.orgs.okstate.edu/india
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Teach For America is excited to announce an International Students Pilot Program!
This program will enable international students pursuing a degree in math or science to join “Teach For America” for the first time in 2008.
Teach For America’s mission is to enlist America’s most promising future leaders in the movement to eliminate educational inequity by calling our most promising future leaders to commit to teach in urban and rural public schools and to become lifelong leaders to expand educational opportunity for all. They seek the most outstanding graduating college seniors, graduate students, and working professionals, who have the leadership skills to change the prospects of students growing up today and, ultimately, to effect fundamental changes in our society that will make it a place of equal opportunities.
Previously, Teach For America’s admissions prerequisites required that applicants are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. The new International Students Pilot Program will enable students holding a valid F-1 visa and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in math, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, or other sciences to apply to Teach For America.
For more details about the eligibility requirements, copy and past this url into your web-browser www.teachforamerica.org
Final Application Deadline: February 15, 2008
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SPECIAL GRADUATE STUDENT COUNSELING AVAILABLE
The student counseling center at OSU is offering a graduate student issues group addressing individual personal concerns along with an emphasis on the special needs and unique issues of graduate studnets. The group will identify, develop, and build on inner strength as a way to help members achieve their goals. Members will be able to share their problems with people who understand as the group offers a supportive environment and motivation for change. The group is going to meet on Tuesday 3pm at 316 Student Union.
Contact Tamara Young, Ph.D., or Trevor Richardson, Ph.D., at 405-744-5472 for a 20 minute pre-group appointment. For more details go to: http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/groups.html
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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT OFFERS FREE TYPING CLASS
During February, there will be a free keyboarding/typing class to help improve your skills when typing papers for classes. We will meet on Mondays from 3:30-4:30pm on Feb. 4, 11, 18, and 25 in 106 Morrill. There are only 24 computers, so space will be given on a first come basis. If you have any questions, please email Sally Stevens at sally.stevens@okstate.edu
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TAX WORKSHOPS TO BEGIN SOON…..volunteers needed
The International Tax Coordinator for ISS (Linda Dunbar) will help to coordinate workshops to assist international students in the process of filing income tax forms.
These workshops will not begin for a couple of weeks but Linda is seeking volunteers to assist her with the workshops. So if you are interested in gaining some valuable experience, please contact Linda Linda.dunbar@okstate.edu