 Weekly Digest for November 30, 2016 IN THIS WEEK'S DIGEST...
LIMITED SERVICES DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 9The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is transitioning to a new international student database from Friday, December 2 through Friday, December 9, 2016. The OISS will be having limited services during these dates, please read carefully:
Please check your emails for any further information regarding our transition to our new database. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to let us know. CGE NEWS & EVENTS
2016 End of Semester Holiday Event! Monday, December 5th from 5:00pm-7:00pm in Bea Field Alumni House (6319 Willow St) You are cordially invited to the 2016 Fall End of Semester Celebration! The event will feature awards, food and beverages, international dishes* and an all around good time. Graduating students are especially encouraged to attend! Smart casual or traditional attire from your home country is strongly encouraged. SPACE IS LIMITED!! To attend please RSVP on the Facebook event HERE. *Please consider contributing a traditional holiday food and recipe to this event. Let us know so we can plan appropriately by filling out this form. OISS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESOISS Spring Orientation Leaders International Student Orientation Leaders will assist the OISS staff with the Spring 2017 orientation for new international F-1 and J-1 students. Orientation leaders will work in a variety of capacities to ensure that students become familiar with Tulane and to facilitate their adjustment to the campus community. January 11, 12, and 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click here to apply Deadline to apply December 2. 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. The LAST Coffee Hour of the semester will be on Monday, December 12th. 
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, December 5, 12:30-1:30pm and from 1:30-5pm, NCI House, 7025 Freret St At this special finals session, come and meet like-minded students and staff while enjoying lunch. Study hours are from 1:30- 5pm. CLICK HERE for more details! E-mail Betsy at elopez@tulane.edu with questions. 
The Wand-erful World of Harry Potter Friday, December 2nd from 10pm-Midnight in Sharp Lobby (Bldg.42) In celebration of the release of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," Housing and Residence Life is hosting the Wand-erful World of Harry Potter - featuring delicious butter beer, a chance to watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and all the materials needed to craft your very own wand including phoenix tail feathers and unicorn hair! Stop by and experience the magic! 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 Coffee With a Cop
Several TUPD members will be present to meet and greet with members of Tulane's community. It's a great opportunity to ask questions about campus safety and learn more about the TUPD. 
Hillel Open Mic Night On November 30th, from 7-9 pm, join other Tulane students at Open Mic Night. Taking place at Tulane Hillel (912 Broadway), it'll be a night of great talent and songs. To sign up, email tulanehillelopenmic@gmail.com or Micah at mbernhal@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. CACTUS Academy: A Social Justice Leadership Development Program Program dates: January - March 2017 CACTUS Academy is designed for first-year Tulane undergraduate students and first-year transfer students who have an interest in learning more about CACTUS and a desire to develop skills and knowledge that will prepare them to become actively involved in social justice work and community engagement. CACTUS Academy provides introductory training on a broad spectrum of issues in the social justice arena such as gender, sexuality, race, social services, legal rights, and community organizing, among others. Apply here > Gender and Archives Diversity Research Fellowships Apply by January 23, 2017 The Newcomb Archives and Vorhoff Library Special Collections of the Newcomb College Institute is pleased to invite applications for our 2017 Gender and Archives Diversity Research Fellowships. These fellowships for research into the history of Newcomb College and Tulane University are open to any current Tulane University undergraduate or graduate student and are intended to support the discovery of untold stories of our community. Applicants will specify their own area of research interest that investigates individuals or campus communities that have been historically underrepresented in the history of the University, with an intersectional focus on gender. Fellowships come with a stipend of either $250 or $500. Learn more here > 
Become an OTL As the first tier of student leadership within the orientation staff, 10 Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs) are involved in facilitating New Student Orientation in May and June and specific Fall Welcome events in August. The OTLs also select, train, and supervise the Fall Welcome Orientation Coordinators (OCs). This position is compensated with a combination of free housing from mid-May through June and a stipend. The selection process occurs in January. Interested in becoming an Orientation Team Leader next Fall? Attend an information session on Wednesday, November 30 from 5-6 pm in LBC 201 to find out more. Apply by Friday, December 9 at 11:59pm through Orgsync >
The Well - National College Health Assessment Checked your inbox lately? You may be one of the students selected to participate in the National College Health Assessment. Data is used to help shape services and outreach- your voice matters! 180 of the student who participate will receive a gift card to the Tulane bookstore Survey closes Dec 8th. http://ow.ly/X1Y2306cSLL 
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. NO OPT DROP OFF TIMES FROM DECEMBER 2-9 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. The LAST Coffee Hour of the semester will be on Monday, December 12th. NO DOWNTOWN HOURS ON DECEMBER 6th DUE TO LIMITED HOURS 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. 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. 
Lights at the Lake December 10 from 4:30pm-8:30pm The annual Lights at the Lake Holiday Celebration is among us! Join us for raffles, boat parades, food, drinks and more. ALL FREE! 
NOLA ChristmasFest December 16th-30th Experience indoor family holiday fun ice skating, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights and more! 
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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