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Last Weekly Digest for the Spring - May 9th, 2018 
Summer Office Hours + Travel Reminders
WE HOPE YOU HAVE A FUN AND SAFE SUMMER! OISS/CGE News and EventsTUPals Needed! 
The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), an initiative of the OISS, is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Fall 2018 TUPals Program. The primary mission of TUPals is to help new international students connect with their peers and the institution as a whole in order to ease their transition to Tulane so that they may succeed personally, socially, and academically. The TUPals program also provides a great opportunity to current Tulane students (both U.S. and internationals) to develop leadership skills and to interact with new international students and learn about other cultures International Student 'Lending Closet' Drop-off Event 
The drop off location will be the patio next to the OISS office at 6901 Willow Street, next to PJs coffee. Bring any household items or “stuff” that you would like to donate for future international students to use. For example, bedding (sheets, blankets) and towels in good condition, lamps, dishes, cookware, kitchen accessories, small appliances, fans, totes and bins, clothes hangers and unused school supplies. If you are not able to make either one of these times, you may contact Jessalyn Kunz Freeman at jkunz@tulane.edu or 979-561-6671 to schedule a drop off at a designated location that is near the Uptown Campus. Thanks for your support in helping your fellow international students. 
OISS 2018 International Student Survey The 2018 International Student Survey is now live! Your feedback is vital in helping the OISS and Tulane improve. Please check your e-mail for the link that was sent to you. We will be sending occasional reminders as well. The students who compete the survey will also be eligible to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card. If you have any questions or have not received the link please e-mail us at oiss@tulane.edu. HAPPENINGS AT TULANECELT + OGPS: Ready, Prep, Teach Workshops The Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT) and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (OGPS) will offer a day-long teaching workshop on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who have or anticipate having a teaching assignment or TA position. The workshop will offer both large format discussions as well as smaller, breakout sessions. Workshop topics will include classroom management and setting boundaries, leading discussions, collaborative/group work, grading, and active learning. Tulane's Trash to Treasure 
Trash to Treasure is a student-run waste reduction initiative that keeps trash from landfills and puts smiles on faces. We host a spring collection for used dorm/home furniture, storage, clothes, and goods. In August, we host a garage-style sale where students and community members can purchase used items at a steep discount. Our profits then go to various New Orleans non-profits that work for environmental and social justice. TU Legal Assistance Program: Immigration During the summer, the Immigration Program will not conduct consultations on the Tulane campus. Instead, the Tulane community is asked to contact Marco Balducci's office at 504-708-5400 or to email him at marco@peltonbalducci.com and to indicate that they are requesting a consultation through TULAP. Otherwise, they may be instructed to pay a consultation fee. Consultations will be available on the following dates:
Mr. Balducci will make every effort to return the call no later than the next business day. Members of the Tulane community are especially encouraged to contact Mr. Balducci for a consultation prior to traveling abroad if they have concerns about reentering the United States. 
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. HAPPENING IN NEW ORLEANSBayou Boogaloo
Bayou Boogaloo features music, food, arts and handicrafts and other sensory delights. It goes on for three days and stages are set up in several widely separated locations so the music on one stage doesn't clash with another. Fest-goers can leisurely stroll about, grab some great New Orleans signature food items and a cold drink and go sit by the waterside and enjoy it, along with the music of some of the city's top bands. Bayou Boogaloo happens right on the banks of Bayou St. John, which gives you plenty of opportunities to enjoy the water. Enjoy the music from a paddleboard or kayak, or canoe your way up to the entrance of City Park. 
Carlos 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 helpoffer direct assistance to local artists, cultural workers and their communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. New Orleans, the Founding Era 
In commemoration of the New Orleans Tricentennial 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/ResourcesSummer Employment Opportunities at Tulane The Office of Strategic Summer Programs is hiring Tulane students for several on-campus positions this summer. These are open too any qualified student (work/study not required).
Catholic 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 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. 
Center for Academic Equity Support Resources
*Click for information link International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)
The students at ISAB are interested in knowing how your experience at Tulane is going. They work towards making international students’ experience a richer one and for the benefit of the Tulane community at large. They need your participation to do a better job! You can let them know about your ideas, suggestions, and things you like as an international student at Tulane. They have suggestion boxes as well as multiple social media platforms where you can reach out! Uptown Suggestion Box:
Downtown Suggestion Box:
ISAB Social Media & Contact: OISS Is On Social Media!OISS Walk-in HoursThe 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. 
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 May 2018, 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 (Not available during the summer)
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. |
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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