10/16/14 OISS Digest

Click HERE to view digest online.

October 9, 2014   Office of International Students and Scholars Weekly Digest

Important Announcement OPT Application Process for F-1 Students Who Will Graduate in December. Please note processing times are longer than usual. Please click the link for more information (CLICK HERE) If you were unable to attend the law firm of Ware|Gasparian sessions on 10/13/14, the PowerPoint presentations are available here:                      è Permanent Residence Overview for Academia (CLICK HERE)                      è Post-Graduation Employment Options (CLICK HERE)                                                                OISS Events OISS DOWNTOWN COFFEE HOUR   Wednesday, October 22 12:00- 1:00 pm Collins C. Diboll Gallery in Tidewater Take a break from your busy day to come enjoy snacks and socialize with other international students and  members of the OISS staff. We hope to see you there! OASIS Discussion Group For Tulane’s International Student Community  Every Wednesday from 4 to 5PM ****NEW LOCATION**** CGE Conference Room      è  Next OASIS Topic for 10/22/14: U.S. Culture and Values Mark your calendars! More information coming soon: Halloween Coffee Hour with Admissions Office 10/29/14 Mardi Gras World Trip 11/8/14 LINK - OISS Fall Activities          CGE Events Ongoing: The Louisiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (LaTESOL) annual conference will be held in the LBC on November 7.  Follow the link for more information about registration and proposals.  (CLICK HERE) Tulane and Local Events 10/16/14-10/23/14 – New Orleans Film Festival. The 25th Annual New Orleans Film Festival is proud to present its Latino Film Sidebar Series. This year, 2 feature length films and 5 short films by Latino filmmakers have been selected to premiere at the New Orleans Film Festival. For more information about the festival please follow the links. (CLICK HERE) and (CLICK HERE) 10/26/14 Angola Prison Rodeo with Chi Alpha. The Angola Prison Rodeo is the longest running prison rodeo in the nation. It is hosted at the prison in the fall and spring each year. For information about tickets and departure times check out the Facebook event  and follow the link (CLICK HERE) 10/29/14 Take Back The Night: 23rd annual Take Back the Night march @ Loyola's Marquette Hall to Tulane. Take Back the Night is an international movement dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence in all forms and lending support to survivors. Follow the link for more information: (CLICK HERE) Ongoing: *NEW* Tidewater Building (Downtown Campus) has allocated # 1819 from 1-3 pm on all weekdays as quiet prayer space for students of all religious denominations.  Ongoing: Wednesdays with the O”. 12pm-1pm LBC, G04. Every Wednesday, The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) hosts a great mid-week break and a fun social hour. Want to know about what’s going on in the Office of Multicultural Affairs? Follow the link to their live calendar of events! (CLICK HERE) Ongoing: Please consider joining the Dissertation Progress Group to explore how you might overcome personal barriers to working on your project.  We will consider common dilemmas facing graduate students trying to move forward with their writing, and assist in identifying strategies for taking the edge off the strain. Follow the link for more information about the Dissertation Progress Group. (CLICK HERE) *Note 10/17/14 is the last day to join. Contact Information Belinda Schneider belinda@tulane.edu F-1 Students Beth Nazar enazar@tulane.edu J-1 Students and Scholars Kristy Magner kmagner1@tulane.edu OISS Director Person of the Week Name: Claire  Birthday: February 22nd Hometown: Hangzhou, China Program: Master of Accounting This week OISS features Claire, a member of the International Student Advisory Board and a Tulane graduate student. What is your favorite food? Has to be a piece of strawberry cheesecake, especially from Junior's. What is your favorite class?  Believe it or not, Introduction to Accounting! and Movie Appreciation. What is your favorite thing about Tulane? Everyone is so proud and excited to be a Tulanian. What has been the best thing about being in New Orleans? The best thing here, which is also the biggest difference from Shanghai, is the slow and soothing lifestyle. Just walk out of the door and there will be parties and festivals ready for you. What would you like to do before you leave the city? I really want to swim in the Mississippi river once, hope it will not be the very last swim I have. What do you like about being on ISAB? I am really glad I can be part of ISAB and help international students and scholars by providing them with the school resources and communicating their needs to the board. It's very rewarding to think what I am doing may help them enjoy a better time in Tulane. What is something you would like to say to the OISS community and its friends? OISS is the best place to turn to when you have concerns, need help, or you just want to make friends, and explore more about New Orleans. I am so glad to be part of it.                                                      Want a chance to be featured? E-mail Ainsley at afagan1@tulane.edu for details! Mission Statement Links Follow us The mission of the Office of International Students and Scholars is to provide leadership in the internationalization of Tulane University by supporting the Tulane international community and facilitating cross-cultural interaction. By way of support, OISS offers quality programs and services and ensures compliance with federal immigration regulations. Our strong belief is that a vibrant international community enriches Tulane University and the New Orleans community and is an essential component to understanding our role within the world community. OISS Classifieds OISS Website OISS Fall Activities OMA Calendar of Events Click on the links to keep up with our social media!          INSTAGRAM                            FACEBOOK Weekly Fact: Deipnophobia is the fear of dinner party conversations.