 Weekly Digest for November 16, 2016 IN THIS WEEK'S DIGEST...
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CGE NEWS & EVENTS
Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
The event is next week! Come enjoy some Thanksgiving Holiday Food and learn about this American Tradition. If you are interested in volunteering or bringing your own food sign up below:
Election Q&A W/ Professor Brian Brox Thursday, November 17 from 5:30-7pm in LBC Qatar Room (Bldg#29) Professor Brian Brox of the Political Science Department will be hosting a Q&A Session about the 2016 election with a focus on the campaigns and what will happen now with the new government. Special Attention will be paid to the concerns of international students in the US as well as American Students studying abroad who want to know how to discuss the election with those in their host countries *Click on the poster for the Facebook event For more information on events and resources related to the 2016 Elections visit this this link. 
JOIN US AT THE GLOBAL CAFEGlobal Cafe: A gathering of internationally-minded Tulanians.
Join us Mondays from 3 to 5 PM for coffee and conversation in the Pederson Lobby in the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life (behind the ATMs one level below the food court, on garden level). Sponsored by the Office of Study Abroad, the Office of International Students and Scholars and the Lavin-Bernick Center for Student Life. 
HAPPENINGS AT TULANEInternational Student Dinner & English Conversation Groups Thursday nights at 6:00pm in the BCM House (7111 Freret St) The BCM House at Tulane is sponsoring a weekly International Student Dinner & English Conversation Groups event! This is a great opportunity to practice your conversational English skills with some American students while eating a delicious home-cooked meal. Contact Sarah Reed at ellistown93@gmail.com or John Nam at johnclaudevannam@gmail.com for more information. 
Speaker: New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd 
Preeminent New York Times political columnist, bestselling author, and Pulitzer Prize winner Maureen Dowd will discuss the psychologies and pathologies of this campaign season, including the most bizarre and divisive presidential race in modern history, and one of the nastiest and most significant battles of the sexes ever. The Stress of Uncertainty: Navigating the Care of Self and Others
The Division of Student Affairs understands that many students are experiencing feelings of apprehension and vulnerability across our diverse University community. We will offer students who are experiencing distress or heightened stress a workshop as an opportunity to discuss and learn to deal with difficult times in a productive way. This workshop, The Stress of Uncertainty: Navigating the Care of Self and Others, which is open to all students, will be held. The workshop will be led by Betty Brown, PhD. RSVP for the workshop via email to Catherine Yockey (cyockey@tulane.edu). Food will be provided. TSPHTM Post-Election Support 
Join TSPHTM students, faculty and staff for lunch and a safe space for discussion. Trump Won – What Now? 
Prof. Brian Brox of the Political Science Department will give this presentation and focus on more scholarly assessments of the election and implications. International Mom's Club Play Day! November 19th from 10:30am - 12pm in Alma Peters Playground Join the International Mom's Club, sponsored by Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, is hosting a play day! This lovely small park has playground equipment for toddlers and school-age children and small toys for younger children, and is completely fenced so kids cannot wander off. Light snacks will be provided - you're welcome to bring picnic lunch if you'd like. For more information, please contact Jen DeGier at jdegier@tulane.edu Newcomb College Institute Meet & Eat! Monday, November 21, 12:30-1:30pm, NCI House, 7025 Freret St Come and meet like-minded students and staff while enjoying lunch. CLICK HERE for more details! E-mail Betsy at elopez@tulane.edu with questions. 
Fridays At Newcomb November 18th from 12-1pm in the Anna May Lounge in Caroline Richardson (#84) Join the Newcomb College Institute to hear from an exciting speaker while eating lunch and meeting staff and students from all over Tulane. CAPS - Dissertation Progress Groups 
The Dissertation Progress Groups will help students explore how they might overcome personal barriers while engaging with their project. They will be discussing common dilemmas facing graduate students trying to move forward with their work, and assist in identifying strategies for taking the edge off the strain. *Click on the flyer for more details. Tavola Italiana 
Every Thursday from 2-3pm at PJ's on Willow St, outside patio Are you looking for a comfortable and casual space to practice your Italian? Come to Tavola Italiana on Thursdays! You can meet fellow Italian students to practice the language, relax, drink coffee, and have fun. For more information, please contact Roberto Nicosia at rnicosia@tulane.edu Orientation Team Leader Recruitment! 
The deadline to apply is December 9th, 11:59pm. For more information regarding being an Orientation Team Leader, please click on the blue poster or HERE. South African / Zulu Cultural Day 
Thursday November 17 from 3:30-4:45pm in the Science and Engineering Lab Building, Room 206 (Bldg.14) Come and see the South African Cultural Program on Tulane's Campus this Thursday! In addition to the South African Zulu dance performance and presentations, the South African dish of Pap and Vlies (South African Boerewors, pap and gravy) will be offered for free to those who attend. For more information, please contact Nkosinathi Mhlanga at nmhlanga@tulane.edu 
Dialogues on Difference 2016 The Community Engagement Advocates the final workshop of a series of free workshops open to the Tulane community about issues of power, privilege and identity. The last workshop of this fall will be “Gender + Sexuality”. This 90 minute session is designed to create space for members of the Tulane community to learn, share and explore these topics together through dialogue and interactive activities. Space is limited to 25 participants per session and participants are strongly encouraged to RSVP on Orgsync to ensure a spot. For more information, contact Melanie Johnson at mjohns32@tulane.edu or Ben Brubaker at bbrubake@tulane.edu. 
Fall 2016 Career Workshops for Graduate Students & Post Docs The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is hosting a series of career workshops. Below are the upcoming dates: November 16: Giving Stellar Presentations and Job Talks - 1-3pm - Dr. Mark Vail & Dr. Elizabeth Derryberry - Rechler Conference Room #202, LBC (Bldg. 29) November 30: Networking for People Who Hate Networking - 2-4pm - Rechler Conference Room #202, LBC (Bldg. 29) *Click on the image to see the entire calendar. CELT + OGPS - Bag Lunch Series - "Innovations in Graduate Education" The Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies are pleased to present this series to be hosted by Brian S. Mitchell, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. It is intended to engage faculty, Directors of Graduate Studies, and graduate students/postdocs interested in faculty careers in a dialogue on current theories and developments in graduate education. All meetings will be held from 12 to 1 pm. Drinks and cookies will be provided, but attendees should bring their own lunch if they wish. Wednesday, 11/16, in Stibbs Conference Room, LBC, and will cover Career Success (Rubio, Acad Med, 86, 1571, 2011) ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTSUPTOWN OFFICE HOURS Location: 6901 Willow St. Time: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm 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.
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. OPT DROP OFF TIMES You may submit your complete OPT application and packet at OISS each week at any of the following drop-off times: Monday- 12:00pm-1:00pm Wednesday - 8:30-9:30am and 3:30 - 4:30pm Friday - 10:00-11:00am Global Cafe: A gathering of internationally-minded Tulanians.
Join us Mondays from 3 to 5 PM for coffee and conversation in the Pederson Lobby in the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life (behind the ATMs one level below the food court, on garden level). Sponsored by the Office of Study Abroad, the Office of International Students and Scholars and the Lavin-Bernick Center for Student Life. DOWNTOWN HOURS + ITO + LUNCHES Location: Tidewater Building Room 2460, Time: Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm 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 int'l student at the downtown campus, you can also complete your required check-in process during these hours. Starting on September 20th WFMO’s international tax office is going to have a representative available every other Tuesday. This is a resource for international students and scholars to get assistance with U.S. taxes and get answers to tax-related questions. We will also have scheduled lunches at Tidewater Room 1210, from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. They will take place on October 25th and November 15th. This will be a time for students, faculty, and staff to relax and take a break from studying. HAPPENING IN NEW ORLEANSCelebration in the Oaks! November 25-January 1 This special, month-long light show in City Park hosts hundreds of thousands of colorful lights to showcase the holiday season in New Orleans. Click the rocking horse for more details. 
Krewe of Kringle December 10 Every year, Krewe of Kringle gets together to celebrate the Holidays with sleighs and reindeer, marching bands and hundreds and hundreds of Santas. Click the photo for more information. 
Thanksgiving in NOLA November 24 The best home away from home on the holidays is New Orleans. Many restaurants stay open during the holidays, so check out some good eating! Click the poster for more information. 
2016 Azúcar Ball
This will be a festive night of music, dancing, great food and entertainment. The prestigious Gálvez Cup will also be awarded to an outstanding member of our community as part of the program, which also will include an exciting silent auction. The black-tie event will be coordinated by the NOHHF’s 2016 Azúcar Ball Committee, chaired by Heidi Kiesling and Aimee Bonomolo. INFORMATION SECURITY REMINDER!Protect yourself from online threats! --
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. NEWS AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTSNEWS ARTICLES AND INTERESTING READSMENTAL HEALTH & MINDFULNESS RESOURCESOISSMISSION 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. FOLLOW US! 
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