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Weekly Digest for April 4th, 2018 
OISS Reduced Services and Hours April 6Friday, April 6th the Office of International Students and Scholars will have reduced hours and services. OISS staff will be off-site for professional development. Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Services:
We will resume normal operations on Monday, April 9th. OISS Walk-in Hours Now AvailableThe Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is now offering walk-in hours! No prior appointment will be needed and individuals will be able to meet with an advisor on a first-come, first-served basis. The schedule for walk-in hours will be as follows:
There are specific services that will be available during walk-in hours. For more information please visit our Services and Hours website. 
OISS/CGE News and Events
Volunteers Needed: International Food & Music Festival
Join the Office of International Students & Scholars and Office of Multicultural Affairs this April for our annual International Food & Music Festival! There will be food from all around the world, music performances by local bands as well as students, and cultural displays and activities! Click here to perform, host a cultural booth, demonstrate/be a storyteller, or volunteer in any of the many different positions. Immigration Law Workshop 
Please join us for an information session featuring a representative from the law firm of Ware Immigration and Ms. Mathieu from the Office of the General Counsel at Tulane University. Session 1 (After H-1B): 3:00 - 4:00 PM Learn about immigration options after H-1B including permanent residence and other visa options. This session is geared toward academic immigration options post H-1B, but it will also include some discussion of other immigration options outside of the academic realm. Session 2 (After OPT): 4:00 - 5:00 PM Learn about immigration options after OPT or Academic Training, including the H-1B process, permanent residence, and other visa options. This session is designed for individuals currently on OPT or students who want to learn about what comes after OPT. International/Undocumented Student Emergency fund 
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), together with the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) and the Undocumented Student Support Committee (USSC), is proud to have launched the International/Undocumented Student Emergency Fund Campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to support students with severe financial hardships in order to ensure that they are able to remain at Tulane and graduate. Feel free to share the link within your networks, and if you are interested in getting more involved reach out to us at oiss@tulane.edu. International Spouses and Partners English Conversation Program 
The International Spouses and Partners English Conversation Program was created to provide non-credit English instruction to the spouses and partners of Tulane international students, scholars, post-doctoral researchers, faculty and staff. The courses meet on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00 during the fall and spring semesters. The courses focus on improving students’ English speaking and conversation skills, vocabulary, and understanding of American culture. Click here for specific dates. The Global Observer 
Calling all study abroad alumni, international students, professors, and globally-minded Tulanians! Contributors are free to submit their own pitches and ideas, but might start off by thinking about what tourism means in their experience, the impacts of tourism, or navigating the transition between tourist and resident while abroad. Submissions are needed ASAP! Deadline is set for March 15. Please submit proposals here. Global Cafe
Global Cafe: Uptown Campus
Come to our next Global Cafe to enjoy coffee, cookies, and conversation in the Mezzanine in the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life. For international and internationally-minded Tulanians. Sponsored by the Office of Study Abroad, the Office of International Students and Scholars and the Lavin-Bernick Center for Student Life. HAPPENINGS AT TULANEUndocumented Day of Support & UndocuAlly Session 
Visit the walkway outside the LBC Info Desk to take a picture in support of the undocumented students on our campus and in our community! All photos will be posted on the Instagram @hereTUstay Information Session:
Learn about U.S. immigration policy and its impact on the undocumented and DACAmented communities in the United States and in higher education. Attendees will also discuss how to serve as an ally to the undocumented community on campus and across the country @hereTUstay Career Working Lab 
“Tell me about yourself,” is the most common interview question and often the most dreaded. But, it is also YOUR chance to take control of an interview right from the start and steer your interviewer to the topics you want to cover. Learn how to answer this question in a way that stands-out, gives your interviewer a road-map of what she should ask you about, and will help calm your nerves. This is an interactive workshop, so come prepared to practice in a safe and supportive environment. Please also bring a copy of your resume. RSVP by e-mailing: cartwright@tulane.edu TU Legal Assistance Program: Immigration 
Working under the direct supervision of an attorney, law students at TULAP’s Immigration Consultation program will provide bimonthly legal assistance sessions and provide a free initial consultation to individuals seeking immigration advice. Consultations are confidential as mandated by lawyers’ professional code. All Tulane staff, faculty and students seeking immigration advice are welcome to make an appointment with TULAP here. If you are in F, J, H or TN status, please note that the Office of International Students and Scholars is your primary point of contact for questions related to your current status. Project IX: Design To Combat Sexual Assault 
In this 9 week (1 credit) seminar, students will work on multi-disciplinary teams to research, design, and prototype real solutions to be implemented on campus to combat sexual assault. At the end of the semester, students will present solutions to the administration for funding and implementation in Fall 2018. We will meet weekly between February 19th and April 30th on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8pm. Who is in the room: Project IX team, students, topic advisors If you are interested or want to learn more, get in touch with us at projectix@tulane.edu. HAPPENING IN NEW ORLEANSCarlos Rolón: Outside/In 
This exhibition features the work of Puerto Rican artist Carlos Rolón which explores the rich connections between New Orleans, Latin America and the Caribbean, from their shared tropical landscape to the intricate wrought iron fences that define the architecture of both places. A featured installation is Rolón's Nomadic Habitat (Hustleman), inspired, in part, by the prevalence of street vendors throughout New Orleans and the Caribbean. As part of the exhibition, NOMA is partnering with Embajada, a contemporary art organization located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to help support arts programming in Puerto Rico and offer direct assistance to local artists, cultural workers and their communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. International Soiree 
Loyola's International Student Association and The Center for International Education invite you to join us for an evening of international fun, highlighting Mexican cuisine in honor of our students from this region. We will have our popular silent auction showcasing handicrafts from all over the world. Students will perform live Latin Jazz music. Top finalists for the 2018 International Photo Contest will be in a photo exhibit. The winners will be announced during the Soiree as well as the recipient of the International Student Scholarship. Tickets are for sale in the CIE Office, 301 Mercy Hall. Contact cie@loyno.edu or (504) 864-7550 for more information! Freret Street Festival 
Come celebrate the rebirth and resurgence of Freret Street with three stages of live music, food courts and more than 200 vendors! They will be offering a range of products, from clothing to jewelry to art! In recent years, the events and activities have included a Kids' Activity Area with inflatables, a Petting Zoo, Insta-Gator, arts & crafts, clowns, parades and second lines and African stilt walkers. New Orleans, the Founding Era 
In commemoration of the city’s 300th anniversary in 2018, The Historic New Orleans Collection will provide a multifaceted exploration of the city’s first few decades and its earliest inhabitants with New Orleans, the Founding Era, an original exhibition and bilingual companion catalog. Come see early New Orleans artifacts, maps and archaeological finds from worldwide institutions! Opportunities/ResourcesCatholic Charities: Volunteering Opportunities with Refugee Service 
Catholic Charities with the Archdiocese of New Orleans is having volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
Currently they have a high need of Rohingya, Somali, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, and Fulani speakers. If you are interested and want more information, click on the flyer or contact vceaser@ccano.org NCI Grants 
Center for Academic Equity Support Resources
*Click for information link Louisiana Osteoporosis Study 
Tulane University's Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics is conducting a
research project on osteoporosis. If you are eligible to participate, you would receive at no cost a Bone Health Assessment, which includes a bone density test. Compensation for your time and travel is provided for the one-time, 2-hour visit. We will also validate your parking if needed. Shuttles & Transportation is Hiring! 
Tulane's Shuttles & Transportation is currently hiring student employees, for both driving/office jobs. These jobs are eligible to international students (they do not require work-study). If you are interested in driving you would need to have a valid U.S. driver's license. Please contact Brian Lowe (blowe1@tulane.edu) for more information. OISS Is On Social Media!ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTSUPTOWN OFFICE HOURS
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. For students graduating in December 2017, below are the OPT Drop-off hours:
PRAYER SPACE (DOWNTOWN)
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. PRAYER SPACE (UPTOWN)
DOWNTOWN OFFICE HOURS
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. 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. |
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