Thursday, April 28, 2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
4/20 OISS Digest
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Weekly Digest for April 20, 2016 |
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RSVP - END OF YEAR EVENT! You are cordially invited to the 2016 OISS End of Year Event! This event will feature student and staff speeches, awards and recognitions, and an all around good time. GRADUATING STUDENTS AND DEPARTING EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND SO WE CAN CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS! SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE CLICK THE INVITATION OR HERE TO RSVP! |
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Optional Practical Training (OPT) OPT is a benefit available to all students who have been in F-1 status for at least one academic year. OPT allows you to work in your field of study for up to 12 months (24 months for certain STEM fields). Access to OPT instructions and forms are HERE. You may submit your complete OPT application packet at OISS each week at any of the following drop-in times: Monday 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Monday 3:30pm - 4:30 pm or Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am |
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHTS |
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OISS Survey is ready! Check your e-mail for the survey link and help Tulane improve with your feedback! |
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OISS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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OISS Summer/Fall Orientation Leaders Summer 2016 Schedule and Wages Fall 2016 Schedule and Wages 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click here to apply Deadline to apply April 29 |
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OPPORTUNITIES AT TULANE |
Academic Recharge ProgramFull time UNDERGRADUATE students in Newcomb Tulane College can receive assistance with: Study strategies, Test taking/Test anxiety, time management, organization/planning, motivation & stress management, and more. Click HERE to complete the Academic Recharge form and for more information. |
Non-Credit English Classes for International Students CGE is offering non-credit and flexible American Academic English classes that offer opportunities for developing and practicing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with other students in a relaxed conversational atmosphere. Please contact dmurray3@tulane.edu or click HERE for more information. |
"Shakespeare & Gender" - The First Folio! ExhibitionMonday, May 9 - Tuesday May 31, Newcomb Archives, Caroline Richardson Building Click HERE for more information! |
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TIS Ice Cream Social Wednesday, April 20th, 7pm, Hillel Second floor Join TIS for their End of Semester Ice Cream Social! This is a great opportunity to give your feedback. Click HERE for more information. |
Mental Health Festival! Saturday, April 23rd, 11am-5pm, Pocket Park The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) at Tulane is putting on a "Celebrate Mental Health Festival" that is both educational and fun. Click HERE for more information. |
Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 2016 In the US April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The goal is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate on how to prevent it. Click HERE for more details. |
Black Atlantic Grooves: Carnival Music from NOLA and Afro-BrazilApril 27th, 2016, Jones Hall Discover the parallels and interconnections between the Black Atlantic Carnival traditions of northeast Brazil and the American south. For more information click here. |
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Got work? Got Leadership? CPS is Hiring!The Center for Public Service is now recruiting students to join three leadership programs: CPS has a wide range of ways to get involved. To nominate yourself or someone you know, click HERE. For more information, email Ben Brubaker at bbrubake@tulane.edu |
Public Service Internship Info SessionWednesday, April 20, 5:30-6:30pmWhy do an internship through CPS? You can fulfill the 2nd tier public service requirement, earn credit toward your degree, build academic and professional credentials, connect with one of 400 CPS community partners, and engage in your local community. Come to the info session to learn more. RSVP HERE. |
LOCAL EVENTS |
China LightsTuesday, February 23 - May 1, 2016, New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park Come enjoy more than 30 extraordinary, blazing bright silk covered structures will fill a large portion of the Botanical Garden. Created by technicians at Sichuan Tianyu, located in Zigong, China. Visit HERE for more information. |
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival |
NEWS AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
MENTAL HEALTH & MINDFULNESS RESOURCES |
INFORMATION SECURITYProtect yourself from online threats! -- Visit eAcademy (https://tulane.onthehub.com) and download both a free licensed copy of Trend Micro Anti-Virus and the OpenDNS roaming client for password phishing protection. These applications will help protect your computer and the University network. Don’t fall for phishing emails! -- Before clicking on a link in a message, please forward any suspicious emails or requests to security@tulane.edu or help@tulane.edu for verification. Tulane University will never ask you for your password in an email. Allowing your password to get into the hands of a scammer results in thousands of phishing messages distributed throughout the Tulane email system. If you are ever unsure of a message contact the Technical Support and Network Operations Center at (504)988-8888 or help@tulane.edu or security@tulane.edu. Our staff are standing ready to address any questions or concerns. It is better to ask first than to click on an unsafe link. |
ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS |
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UPTOWN HOURS Location: 6901 Willow St. Time: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm For general information, check-in, document drop off/pick up, and letter requests, come visit us. If you would like to meet with an advisor, please schedule an appointment. DOWNTOWN HOURS Location: Tidewater Building Room 2460 Time: Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00pm Downtown hours are an opportunity for international students, scholars, and staff at Tulane's downtown campus to meet with an OISS advisor, ask questions, and request services. If you are a new international student at the downtown campus, you can also complete your required check-in process during these hours. |
COFFEE HOURS (Fall Semester) Location: Greenbaum Lounge (Bldg #71, Uptown) Time: Thursdays, 3-5:00pm Uptown coffee hours (which will return in the fall semester) will be held weekly, with a different theme each week! PRAYER SPACE (DOWNTOWN) Location: Tidewater Rm 1506 Time: Open whenever building is open Tidewater Building, 15th Floor, Room 1506 has been dedicated as a quiet prayer space for students of all religious denominations CHECK THE DIGEST WEEKLY FOR MORE UPDATES ABOUT TIMES AND LOCATIONS. |
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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Office of International Students & Scholars is to provide leadership in the internalization 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 global community.
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Friday, April 15, 2016
4/13 OISS Digest
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Weekly Digest for April 13, 2016 |
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Health & Wellness Coffee HourDon't let the stress of finals get to you! Join students & scholars for our last and final Coffee Hour of the semester with The Well! We will go over some techniques to relax and have a stress-free finals period before the end of the semester. As always, coffee and snacks will be provided. WHEN: Thursday, April 14, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm WHERE: Greenbaum Lounge (Bldg # 71, Uptown) |
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RSVP - END OF YEAR EVENT! You are cordially invited to the 2016 OISS End of Year Event! This event will feature student and staff speeches, awards and recognitions, and an all around good time. GRADUATING STUDENTS AND DEPARTING EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND SO WE CAN CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS! SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE CLICK THE INVITATION OR HERE TO RSVP! |
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Optional Practical Training (OPT) OPT is a benefit available to all students who have been in F-1 status for at least one academic year. OPT allows you to work in your field of study for up to 12 months (24 months for certain STEM fields). Access to OPT instructions and forms are HERE. You may submit your complete OPT application packet at OISS each week at any of the following drop-in times: Monday 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Monday 3:30pm - 4:30 pm or Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am |
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHTS |
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IFMF - THANK YOU! On behalf of the entire OISS, we would like to thank everyone who attended this year's International Food and Music Festival for a wonderful evening of delicious food and worldly fun! Special thanks to those who volunteered, cooked, served, performed, and set and cleaned up -- you rock! |
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NEW OISS VIDEO CLICK ON THE GIF OR HERE TO WATCH OUR NEW INTRODUCTION VIDEO! SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! |
OPPORTUNITIES AT TULANE |
Chi Alpha's International Night: Kenya!Sunday, April 17th, 7:30 - 8:45 P.M., Greenbaum House (Bldg. 71), First Floor LoungeCome experience Kenya! We will be celebrating our Kenyan international student friends, their rich culture, delicious food, and hopefully try some dancing! This event is FREE! |
Paying for the Party -- How College Maintains Inequality Wednesday, April 13th, 6:00pm, Freeman Auditorium in Woldenberg Art CenterSociologists consider the forces at play while students are in college and what implications choices, some made by them and some made for them, have on a group of female students from different classes and how those impact student's ability to reproduce or overcome class inequality. |
Academic Recharge ProgramAcademic Recharge Program at the Tulane Success Center provides assistance for students who experience difficulties at the semester midpoint and beyond. Staff members will assist students to develop a personal plan for academic success through intensive coaching, guidance of Tulane support services, and suggestions to improve in the areas of academic weakness. Full time UNDERGRADUATE students in Newcomb Tulane College can receive assistance with: Study strategies, Test taking/Test anxiety, time management, organization/planning, motivation & stress management, and more. Click HERE to complete the Academic Recharge form and for more information. |
Non-Credit English Classes for International Students This Spring, CGE is offering non-credit and flexible American Academic English classes that offer opportunities for developing and practicing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with other students in a relaxed conversational atmosphere. By participating, you will also be given preferential access to one-on-one conversation partners, individualized writing instruction, and other specialized programs, such as intensive night classes and grammar classes. Please contact dmurray3@tulane.edu to enroll or if you have any further questions. Click HERE for more information. |
"Shakespeare & Gender" - The First Folio! ExhibitionMonday, May 9 - Tuesday May 31, Newcomb Archives, Caroline Richardson Building The First Folio was assembled after Shakespeare's death in 1616 and was published in 1623. The First Folio is the only source for eighteen of Shakespeare's plays, among these some of his best known and most popular, including Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, The Tempest, and As You Like It. Visit the "Shakespeare and Gender" exhibit at the Newcomb Archives and Vorhoff Library. Click HERE for more information! |
Hers, Theirs, Ours PerformanceFriday, April 15-17, 8:00pm in Kendall Cram, LBC Formerly known as The Vagina Monologues, Her, Theirs, Ours is Tulane's fully original production combating gender-based violence as women & non-binary folks. Please come support our cast & crew of over 120 students discussing topics such as sexual violence/assault, mental health, eating disorders, racial identity, and more. Click HERE for more information. Questions, email us at htotulane@gmail.com |
Newcomb-Tulane College Grant OpportunityAll full time undergraduates are invited to take advantage of the wide range of funding available for their academic projects, travel, and more. Grant applications are reviewed on a monthly cycle, and the remaining deadlines to apply for grant money this semester are April 29 for the Putnam Grand and April 15 for all other Newcomb-Tulane College grants. For more information, contact the Newcomb Tulane College Office of Cocurricular Programs at donuts@tulane.edu or click HERE. |
Got work? Got Leadership? CPS is Hiring!The Center for Public Service is now recruiting students to join three leadership programs: CPS has a wide range of ways to get involved. To nominate yourself or someone you know, click HERE. For more information, email Ben Brubaker at bbrubake@tulane.edu |
PORceiros: Portuguese /English Language Practice Ola, todos! We are continuing our PORceiros program for students and community members who want to practice English or Portuguese. We will pair native speakers of Portuguese and English that want to practice each other's language in an informal setting. The difference an hour a week will make in your language proficiency and confidence is amazing! Sign up HERE and we will follow up to make sure you've been able to find a partner. Questions? Email Megwen at mloveles@tulane.edu for more information. |
Join WaveCorps, an AmeriCorps Summer Service Program Deadline: Friday, April 15 WaveCorps is a summer service program offered by the CPS |
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Green Wave Community Market Sunday, April 17 12-3pm, Tulane Hillel, 912 Broadway St. This student-run market will have a variety of local vendors including gluten free and vegan baked goods, fresh natural produce, awesome artwork, and free bicycle help! Find more information HERE. |
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Crawfest at Tulane! Saturday, April 16 11:00am, Rain or Shine, Tulane's Uptown Campus Crawfest is an annual food and arts festival where community members and students enjoy music from local bands, 20,000+ pounds of crawfish, thousands of pounds of veggies, and dozens of local food and art vendors across the LBC and Newcomb Quads. Click HERE for the lineup and more information. |
China LightsTuesday, February 23 - May 1, 2016, New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park Come enjoy more than 30 extraordinary, blazing bright silk covered structures will fill a large portion of the Botanical Garden. Created by technicians at Sichuan Tianyu, located in Zigong, China. Visit HERE for more information. |
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival |
NEWS AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
MENTAL HEALTH & MINDFULNESS RESOURCES |
ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS |
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UPTOWN HOURS Location: 6901 Willow St. Time: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm For general information, check-in, document drop off/pick up, and letter requests, come visit us. If you would like to meet with an advisor, please schedule an appointment. DOWNTOWN HOURS Location: Tidewater Building Room 2460 Time: Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00pm Downtown hours are an opportunity for international students, scholars, and staff at Tulane's downtown campus to meet with an OISS advisor, ask questions, and request services. If you are a new international student at the downtown campus, you can also complete your required check-in process during these hours. |
COFFEE HOURS Location: Greenbaum Lounge (Bldg #71, Uptown) Time: Thursdays, 3-5:00pm Uptown coffee hours will be held weekly, with a different theme each week! PRAYER SPACE (DOWNTOWN) Location: Tidewater Rm 1506 Time: Open whenever building is open Tidewater Building, 15th Floor, Room 1506 has been dedicated as a quiet prayer space for students of all religious denominations CHECK THE DIGEST WEEKLY FOR MORE UPDATES ABOUT TIMES AND LOCATIONS. |
OISS |
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MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Office of International Students & Scholars is to provide leadership in the internalization 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 global community. |
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