Weekly Digest for January 25, 2017 IN THIS WEEK'S DIGEST...
CGE NEWS & EVENTS
Employment Workshop When: Tuesday, January 31st from 3:30 – 5:00 P.M. Where: Newcomb Hall, Room 16 (Building 74) Staff from the OISS and Workforce Management will host an informational overview of F-1 and J-1 employment. Come and learn about finding an on-campus job, immigration regulations, internship opportunities both as a student and post-grad, and even how to apply for a social security card and other necessary documentation to start your employment successfully. JOIN US AT THE WELCOME 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 TULANE
LBC's 10th Birthday Party!
The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life is celebrating it's 10th birthday this year and we hope you will come join us for a day of celebration! We will have cupcakes, birthday cake caramel corn, gourmet cotton candy (spun on-site), a photo booth, a DJ, giveaways, and the reveal of our new Tulane memorabilia display case... so, you will definitely want to make sure you come by! Tulane After Dark Presents: Disney's Moana
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes "Moana," a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli'i Cravalho) meets the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she's always sought: her own identity. 
Green Wave Community Market
Come on out to the first Green Wave Community market of the semester! Trivia: Disney
Come take part in Disney trivia night in the City Diner! Prizes will be rewarded for the winning teams and your attendance at the event will count towards a grand prize at the end of the semester for attending the Tulane After Dark trivia nights on Fridays.
Chinese Spring Festival
The Spring Festival is the Chinese New Year according to the traditional lunar calendar. 2017 is the year of the Rooster, the 10th zodiac sign in Chinese tradition. TCSSA will provide the guests with authentic Chinese food and awesome performances such as Shaolin Kungfu. The event is FREE and open to the public. If you are interested in volunteering, which guarantees you early entrance and a gift card, please email xzhang16@tulane.edu with your name and cell phone number. Click on the picture, or this link for more information. PLEN Application for "Women and Congress" Workshop Opens Apply by January 26 - February 10, 2017 PLEN seminars provide college students the valuable opportunity to explore their career interests through meetings with industry leaders, interactive workshops, and site visits in Washington, DC The application for NCI funding support to attend "Women and Congress" will be open January 26 through February 10th and will be posted here.
International Mom's Club Play Date and Lunch
To RSVP or for more information about this event or program please contact Jen DeGier at jdegier@tulane.edu 
Savannah Sage
Savannah Shange is an urban anthropologist who works at the intersections of race, place, sexuality, and the state. The racialized politics of belonging in the queer homeland of San Francisco reveal the possibilities and limits of social activism within the context of state-funded progressivism, and offer insights for applied anthropology in the context of the shifting landscape of US national politics. Fridays at Newcomb: "Orleans Parsish Juvenile Court: Fulfilling its Purpose for Abused and Neglected Children"
Active in civic and community affairs, Judge Gray is a member of numerous professional and civic organizations and has served on many boards and committees, many of which have as their mission improving the lives of children and families. Judge Gray has received national recognition for her work and is in great demand as a presenter and speaker on the local, state, and national levels. More information here > 2017 Spring Activities Expo
Come out to explore, meet and get involved with one or more of the student organizations at Tulane! 
International Youth and Students for Social Equity: What Next After the Trump Inauguration?
In the aftermath of Trump's inauguration, this meeting will examine what can be expected from Trump's administration and the necessary political basis of a fight against Trump and American capitalism as a whole. S'Mores with Outdoors
Stop by our table, toast your own s’more, and chat with some awesome people about upcoming adventures! If you don’t know what a s’more is or have never made one, we will teach you. You can eat and run, or stay the whole time. Either way, take a break from studying with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker goodness. Did we mention that it is free? 
NCI: Meet and Eat When: February 6 - 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. We are excited to have Meet and Eats again this semester! Have lunch and meet like-minded students and staff at the NCI House! Food available until it runs out. No RSVP required. Krewe de Newcomb
Meet representatives from all NCI student organizations and programs and learn how you can get involved in various groups. If you cannot make it, you can see all the organizations and their contact information here. 
NCI Grants, Internships, and Experiential Learning Information Sessions
Come to a session to learn more about the NCI summer internship grant, PLEN and Feminist Camp grants, and the NCI Women to Women Mentoring Program. Information on NCI Summer Internship Grants can be found here. 
Career Wave
Career Wave's Signature Event is the anchor in series of conferences and events through which Tulane University undergraduate students develop and strengthen important career planning skills, hear from some of the country's most recognized and respected speakers, and participate in networking opportunities with several of Tulane’s most established alumni and parents from all over the country. As space is somewhat limited, interested students should RSVP as soon as possible in order to ensure attendance. More information here. OGPS Spring 2017 Career Workshops The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Students will be hosting various career workshops throughout the spring 2017 Semester. Below are some of the upcoming sessions: Careers Beyond Academia - 1/25 from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the LBC Room 210 Networking for People Who Hate Networking - 2/2 from 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. at LBC Room 208 Resumes and Cover Letters - 2/9 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. at the LBC Room 203 
The Living Library
The Living Library or Human LibraryTM started in 2000 at the Roskilde Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was organized by a youth organization called “Stop the Violence.” Their goal was to challenge stereotypes, encourage dialogue, and build positive relations among community members. Taking place on the Tulane Uptown Campus, individuals volunteer to be “books” and attendees become “readers” who check out a book, meaning they will sit with the volunteer to hear their story. Food and refreshments will be provided to volunteer books, and staff and event volunteers will be present to facilitate. 
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. 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 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. HAPPENING IN NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans King Cake Festival Ochsner presents the 4th Annual King Cake Festival on January 29, 2017 – a celebration benefiting babies and children at Ochsner! Held in Champions Square, join us to taste king cakes from the finest bakeries, enjoy live music and support pediatric programs! 
Latter Library The group hosts sales of books, DVDs, books on tape, LPs and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. 
Carnival season officially begins January 6 every year and continues through Fat Tuesday, which falls on the day before Ash Wednesday. This year’s parades will take place between January 6th and February 28th, 2017. 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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