ISS Listserv

FEB 14, 2008

ISS LISTSERV MENU: No Movie / SUAB Lecturer / Repeat H-1b session / TAX workshops; expand e-mail for times / Dr. Andrea Hunter /ISO to present Bazaar on Feb. 23rd / Moroccan Cultural Dinner / ISS Fees / Driving School / International attendance up

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THERE WILL BE NO SUAB MOVIE THIS WEEK…..check out the SUAB website for more info and upcoming events. http://www.orgs.okstate.edu/suab/

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SUAB presents a lecture by Patrice Gaines, speaking in honor of African American History Month.

Friday, February 15 from 2:30 – 3:30 in the Student Union Theater. Admission is FREE!

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This week at iSo

Happy Valentine. iSo hope that everyone will have a romantic and happy celebration tonight. But don't forget that iSo will have a "post-Valentine" next week.

International Bazaar (Saturday, Feb. 23 – Wes Watkins Center):

We invite you to participate in our annual International Bazaar for the spring semester. It will be similar to the International Expo in the fall semester. Booths will be set up by iSo's area clubs, as well as cultural clubs and other campus clubs, to sell foods, souvenirs, etc. and to share any other aspects of the cultures around the world. We have some fantastic performances from area clubs. However, this year, we also have an art exhibition from different cultures from 4 continents and local businesses. That is our new effort to make it more interesting. Cash and Bursar charge (with Student IDs) are accepted.

If you would like to register a booth to sell food or to display art works, contact us at 405-744-6506 or iso@orgs.okstate.edu. For more information of iSo, visit http://www.orgs.okstate.edu/iSo

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SPECIAL REPEAT PERFORMANCE………………The H-1b Dilemma for this Year

If you are planning to graduate in May, July or December 2008, ISS will be making an encore presentation for those of you who missed the last H-1b session.

There are updates coming out of Citizenship and Immigration Services and it is important to understand the consequences.

So come and join: ISS Coordinator of Immigration ( Regina Henry) / Monday (02-18-2008) 5:30-7:00 pm / The Starlight Terrace 4th floor Student Union.

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TAX HELP FOR INTERNATIONALS 2008 WORKSHOPS TO SHOW YOU HOW TO USE SPECIAL SOFTWARE AND HOW TO COMPLETE OKLAHOMA TAX FORMS

Bring any tax forms you have such as W-2 or 1042-S or 1099. You must know your passport number.

DAYS DATE VENUE TIME
Thursday February 7 CLB Computer Lab 7.00 PM
Wednesday February 13 CLB Computer Lab 7.00 PM
Saturday February 16 CLB Computer Lab 1.00 PM
Thursday February 21 CLB Computer Lab 7.00 PM
Tuesday February 26 CLB Computer Lab 7.00 PM
Saturday March 8 CLB Computer Lab 1.00 PM
Monday March 17 Math Sc. Comp. Lab 1.00 PM
Tuesday March 25 CLB Computer Lab 7.00 PM
Thursday April 3 CLB Computer Lab 7.00 PM
Saturday April 12 CLB Computer Lab 1.00 PM

SPONSORED BY VITA FOR INTERNATIONAL


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FACULTY SESSION – SHARING RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

Dr. Andrea Hunter, associate professor in Human Development and Family Studies, from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro will speak on Thursday, February 21 at 2:00 PM in 106 D HES.

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MOROCCAN CULTURAL DINNER

The Moroccan Cultural Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 28 in the Student Union Starlight Terrace. It begins at 5:30 PM and ends at 7:30 PM. The cost of the dinner is $7.50 and bursar, meal plan, and cash are accepted! The menu will include:

-Moroccan Carrot Salad
-Moroccan Chicken
-Beef Tagine with Brussels sprouts
-Marrakesh Lentil Stew
-Spicy Couscous with Mushrooms
-Moroccan Roasted Vegetables
-Warm Flatbread
-Tfah (a Moroccan apple dessert)


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The ISS Student Fees will be charged this weekend or next week. The total fee is $60 ($50 International Student Fee and $10 ISS Service Fee).

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LOCAL DRIVING SCHOOL OFFERS LESSONS

Cowboy Driving School offers lesson to those who want to learn how to drive. If you are interested, check out their website for more details! http://www.cowboydriving.com/

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INTERNATIONAL ATTENDACE UP FROM LAST YEAR

The number of international students at OSU has increased from Spring 2007. The total number of students is now at 1,590. Complete statistics can be found on the ISS webpage. http://union.okstate.edu/iss/Resources/Statistics.htm