 Weekly Digest for November 2, 2016 IN THIS WEEK'S DIGEST...
THANKSGIVING TRAVEL REMINDER:
CGE NEWS & EVENTSOISS Limited Services - November 7th - 10th Staff members from The Office of International Students and Scholars will be off-site on November 7th through the 10th for professional development. During this time we will only be providing the following limited services:
Please note that if you need to submit any requests (ex. I-20/DS-2019 for travel, Social Security Letters, Extensions, etc.) please do so as early as possible this week or the week after as we will not be accepting it during the aforementioned dates. For Graduating F-1 Students: We will not be having OPT Drop-offs during that week. Your OISS adviser will update you about scheduling for OPT Pick-ups. 
Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Tuesday, November 22 at 5:00pm in LBC Qatar Room (Bldg#29) We are in need of volunteers for:
If you'd like to bring your own food, you can use the volunteer form to let us know as well. Immigration Law Workshop
Please join us for an information session featuring an immigration attorney from Gasparian Immigration. Learn about immigration options after OPT or Academic Training, including the H-1B process and permanent residence as well as other visa options. 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. 
Newcomb College Institute Meet & Eat! Monday, November 7, 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 4th 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. 
Public Service Internship Fair Wednesday November 11 from 5:30-7:30pm in the LBC (Bldg. 29) Qatar Ballroom, Room 212 Public service internships are a great way to fulfill the 2nd tier of the graduation requirement, earn credit hours, get involved in the New Orleans community, and gain professional experience. Come and meet representatives from over 100 local organizations looking to find interns from all academic fields for Spring and Summer 2016. Bring a resume. Professional attire required! For more information, please contact Myriam Huet at mhuet@tulane.edu 
Dialogues on Difference 2016 The Community Engagement Advocates are offering a series of free workshops open to the Tulane community about issues of power, privilege and identity. This Fall, the monthly workshop topics will be “Race + Racism”, “Classism + Inequality”, and “Gender + Sexuality”. These 90 minute sessions are 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. Pizza with Police! November 2nd at 8pm in Sharp Lobby (Bldg. 42) "Pizza with Police" provides an informal setting to promote communication and the building of partnerships between the TUPD and the Campus Community where questions, concerns, comments, and input are all sincerely welcome.. For more information, check out the Facebook event by clicking the poster . here! 
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 9: Three Minute Thesis Competition - More information below! November 16: Giving Stellar Presentations and Job Talks *Click on the image to see the entire calendar. 3-Minute Thesis November 9th at 2pm in the LBC Kendall Cram Hall (Bldg. 29) Check out the Three Minute Thesis competition, where you can hear students from around the Tulane explain their research in only 3 minutes! 
Game Night @ Reily Friday November 7th from 6-9pm at Reily Rec Center (Bldg. 106) Come join us for an evening of FREE food & games. There will be ping pong, foosball, air hockey, and shuffleboard tournaments with some free time to just hang out and play on your own. Feel free to bring your own board and card games. 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) 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. 
CELT Research Engagement Scholars Mixer 
Where: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library (Bldg. 60), 5th Floor Join faculty and students across all disciplines and majors to network, discuss research opportunities, interests, and to learn more about scholarly engagement at Tulane. *Click the poster to RSVP!
Patent and Trademark Workshops 
The Howard Tilton Memorial Library is hosting a series of patent workshops in partnership with The Office of Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property Development. The next and final workshop is: Introduction to Trademarks - November 10 - 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. - Howard Tilton Memorial Library (Bldg. 60) - Room 308.
Changemaker Institute Have an idea for social change? Applications are now open to the Changemaker Institute (CI), a free social venture accelerator for undergraduate and graduate students hosted by Tulane’s Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking.The program features:
Additionally, there will also be an interactive career panel on November 2 from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. Fore more information click here. 
Tulane Alternative Breaks (TAB): Roots of Renewal and City Park Roots of Renewal is asking for volunteers for a two-day project on November 5th (10AM-5PM) and the 6th (1-5PM). This two-day commitment includes orientation, so no experience is necessary! The participants will survey around Central City, interacting with citizens and collecting data to analyze the poverty in the community. They will be doing service at City Park on November 19th from 8:45AM to 12:15PM. With other volunteers from all over the city, participants will be involved in forest improvement including tree plantation and clearing the trail. Sign up at this link: https://orgsync.com/85533/chapter 
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 NO DOWNTOWN HOURS ON NOVEMBER 8TH 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 ORLEANSWeeki Wachee Mermaids! November 3-6 & 10-13 The world-famous Weeki Wachee mermaids will splash into Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. For more information, click the picture below. 
The Music Box November 4-5 at 4557 North Rampart Street, New Orleans 70117 For more information about the grand opening of this interactive art installation and performance stage, click the image below. 
Faux Real Festival November 3-13, citywide This performing arts festival celebrates entertainment all over New Orleans! For more information, click the banner below. 
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.
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