ISS Listserv
APR 03, 2008
ISS LISTSERV MENU: SUAB Film Festival / Masti / Indian Cultural Dinner / Taste of Culture / USCIS Rules on H1-B Visas / Last two TAX workshops / Regina Henry International Student Scholarship Fund / Accepting Public Assistance / Drop/Withdraw Deadline
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SUAB REEL FILM FESTIVAL:
The Student Union Activities Board is hosting the fifth annual REEL Film
Festival this Friday at 7pm at the Student Union Theater. This is a
great opportunity for film lovers to come watch some of the best short
films made by student filmmakers at OSU! Admission is FREE!
What: REEL Film Festival
Where: SU Theater @ 7pm
When: Friday, April 4, 2008
Check out the SUAB website for more info! http://union.okstate.edu/suab/movies.htm
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MASTI 2008
Sunday, April 6th, Student Union Little Theater at 5 p.m.
Masti is a scholarship event!! There are 4 rounds which require participants to come up with impromptu ideas to really wacky topics!! Round 1 - an impromptu 1 minute talk on a wacky topic, Round 2 - sell an innovative product, Round 3 - answer 20 general knowledge questions in 1 minute, Round 4 - improvise dance moves to changing genres of music.
An event which promises to entertain and thrill the crowd!! Free Indian food served!!! Everyone is welcome!!!
Come and support the contestants- Akshar Awalgaonkar, Sushil Patil, Naveen Kodadhala, Rohit Ganguli, Aesha John, Ritu Vijayan, Genipha Backoulou and Abhay Dharmadhikari
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INDIAN CULTURAL DINNER
Indian Student Association presents Indian Cultural Dinner Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 pm at the Starlight Terrace in the Student Union. The menu will include:
- Samosa
- Cubed lamb with onions & spices
- ChickenTikka Masala
- Chana Masaledar
- Basmati rice with spices
- Mutter Paneer
- Green beans with ginger
- Sweet tomato chutney
- Spinach Raita
- Naan (Indian bread)
- Carrot Halva (dessert)
The cost is only $4.50. Cash, meal plan, and bursar are accepted. _________________________________________________________________
TASTE OF CULTURE
The School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration (HRAD) and the Graduate Student Association (GSA) is hosting a fundraising dinner. The theme is: A TASTE OF CULTURE: A JOURNEY THROUGH INTERNATIONAL CUISINES
HRAD has been recognized as one of the leading hospitality school of the nation, with distinguished faculties and students receiving worldwide recognition. HRAD has attracted students from all over the world, who represent diversified as well as colorful cultures. The graduate students would like to use their cooking talents to create an unforgettable experience of international cuisines. The purpose of this dinner is to improve the communication between HRAD and OSU community. The funding will be used to support the professional development of graduate students in HRAD.
You will be able to enjoy authentic cuisines from China, Korea, Malaysia and Jamaica cuisines at the same time, same dinner! Our graduate students are ready to create an unforgettable journey through international cuisines for you!
TIME: 6:30PM TO 9:00 PM, APRIL 10, 2008
PLACE: TAYLOR'S DINNING ROOM (201 HUMAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WEST)
PRICE: $28/PERSON FOR EIGHT COURSES
RESERVE YOUR TICKET AT: 405-744-8468
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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. Please also bring a hard copy of your last year's tax return.
APR. 3 THURS.
CLB COMPUTER LAB 7:00 PM
APR. 12 SAT.
CLB COMPUTER LAB 1:00 PM
SPONSORED BY VITA FOR INTERNATIONALS
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REGINA HENRY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship will award $250 for the Fall semester 2008 to a full-time international student selected by a committee appointed by the Director of the Oklahoma State University Student Union. All application packets must be received by 5:00pm on April 07, 2007. Application packets must be brought, in person, to 076 Student Union. Use this link to download the application packet:
http://union.okstate.edu/iss/Resources/Forms.htm
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CLARIFICATION – DROPPING vs. WITHDRAWING ----- DEADLINES!
We use the term "drop a course" when a student formally exits from a single course in which he or she had been enrolled, assuming that he or she is still enrolled in at least one other course for the term.
We use the term "withdraw from the university" when a student exits from all courses in which he or she had been enrolled for the term. If a student has already completed a short course for the term, such as an eight-week orientation course, it is not possible for that student to withdraw because it is not possible to exit a course that has been completed. Instead, the student would need to drop each remaining course prior to the "drop" deadline listed below (April 4). If a student who has finished a course needs to leave the university and exit from all remaining courses after April 4 (drop deadline), then the student would need to file a late-drop petition with Academic Affairs. See the Academic Affairs website for details.
Please notice: If a student wishes to leave the university, a withdrawal is not possible if one or more courses for the term have already been completed.
Please check each student's schedule before deciding whether to recommend the withdrawal process or the drop process.
Spring 2008 Drop and Withdraw Deadlines:
Friday, April 4 (end of week 12)
Last day to drop a course with an automatic grade of "W."
No tuition refund.
Documentation required: Submit to the Registrar's Office a completed drop-and-add card signed by the student and the academic advisor.
Friday, April 4 (end of week 12)
Last day to withdraw from all courses with automatic grades of "W."
No tuition refund.
Documentation required: Submit to the Registrar's Office a completed withdrawal form.
Friday, April 18 (end of week 14)
Last day to withdraw from all courses with assigned grades of "W" or "F."
No tuition refund.
Documentation required: (1) A completed withdrawal form and (2) A withdrawal supplement form completed by the College Academic Services Director and signed by each instructor with grades of "W" or "F" assigned for each course.
Short courses follow different drop deadlines.