Weekly Digest for March 1, 2017 IN THIS WEEK'S DIGEST...
CGE NEWS & EVENTS
The Office of International Students and Scholars and the Office of Multicultural Affairs are pleased to announce the return of the annual International Food and Music Festival! This festival is meant to bring Tulane’s international community together and showcase your food and culture to the Tulane and New Orleans community. We have started the search for volunteers for the following tasks:
Know Your Rights Workshop
This workshop taking place next week will talk about relevant information pertaining to immigration raids, Executive Orders, DACA, and detention issues. There will be three experts, to discuss these topics, Sima Atri, Tulane Professor Laila Hlass, and Anne Recinos. 
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 TULANEPassports Flavors: Food Rave 2017
Please join us for globally inspired event - Passport of Flavors! Tulane Dining Services is holding our annual Food Rave event to showcase our talented chefs and partners. This year we will feature flavors inspired from around the world. Grab a mocktail and let your taste buds say "bon voyage" as you make your way around the world! 
Dining Services: Simple Servings Simple Servings is a new resident dining option, providing safe and appetizing food choices for students with food allergens or gluten intolerance. The Simple Serving station will not offer foods containing the FDA most-common allergens of peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish,wheat, soy, milk products, and eggs. The program will be located at Bruff Commons running from Monday - Friday from 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M., and Monday - Thursday from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Tulane After Dark Presents: LaLa Land
Written and directed by Academy Award (R) nominee Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams. Free food and drink will be available! 
Game Nights @ Reily
Join us for an evening of fun & games. There will be ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard, and air hockey tournaments with some free time to just hang out and play on your own. Feel free to bring your own board and card games! Light snacks and refreshments are provided. 
Women to Women Mentoring: Apply to Receive a Mentor Apply by March 3rd This semester, women-identified and gender minority sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply to be matched with an alumna mentor. Through the program, students can develop one-on-one relationships with a professional mentor. More information about the program here> $tart $mart Salary Negotiations Workshop
$mart $tart participants learned how to compare skills and accomplishments to job requirements and how to target a realistic salary range; developed negotiation strategies; practiced negotiation using exercises based on real life New Orleans job descriptions; and constructed a “bare bones” budget to ensure their first salary would cover student loan repayments and other basic expenses. 
100 Years since the February Revolution
In this public meeting, the IYSSE will examine the origins and significance of the February Revolution, the beginning of the Russian Revolution of 1917 which culminated in the October Revolution and the "Ten Days that Shook the World." A question and answer session will follow the main report. Fridays at Newcomb: “The State of Reproductive Health Among Young Adults in the United States”
Patricia Kissinger, BSN, MPH, PhD is a professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She has worked both nationally and internationally for nearly three decades in the field of HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, and women’s reproductive health. Dr. Kissinger has focused on the dynamics of STI/HIV transmission, particularly among vulnerable populations, examining issues of HIV/STI partner notification, expedited partner treatment, sexual networks, substance abuse, pregnancy prevention and repeat infections. 
Free and Confidential HIV and STI testing. By appointment only. Call 504-865-5255 to make an appointment. International Mom's Club Parenting Resource Meeting Sunday, March 19, 3:30- 5:30 pm, Greenbaum House, 1st Floor Lounge (Bldg. 71 Uptown Campus) Are you a parent looking for information about health insurance, immunizations, daycares, schools, parks, and recreation options for your child? Then please save the date for this special event! We will also have a parent educator from the Children's Hospital Parenting Center presenting on child development and parenting skills! Come learn some new tips and positive tricks to try with your little one! Childcare will be provided in a separate Greenbaum room.
Become an Explore Coordinator Applications due March 12 These pre-move in programs are designed to introduce students to each other, to Tulane, and to the broader New Orleans community to enhance their integration into university life. Our student staff assist the professional staff and lead team-building experiences. This position is unpaid; however, student staff are granted campus housing early move-in privileges and participate in all of the activities and meals with their group. For more information click here > 
Become a Fall Welcome Orientation Cooridnators Applications due March 12 As a Fall Welcome OC you’ll work closely with incoming students to help familiarize them with Tulane during the first three weeks of classes. This year you can also apply to serve in a dual role as both an OC and a TIDES Peer Mentor. Learn more at here at TUOrientation Staff and apply on the New Student and Leadership Programs OrgSync page. Center for Public Service: Student Leadership Programs CPS is currently recruiting for their Student Leadership Programs (paid and unpaid) taking place in the fall of 2017, in the following areas: If you would like to nominate someone or apply you can fill out their Nomination Form. The nominations are due by March 8th. 
Paid Student Fellowships of Taylor 2017-2018 Are you searching for a dynamic job on campus with student, staff and faculty colleagues who are passionate about social and environmental change? If so, learn more and apply to be a Taylor Student Fellow for the 2017-2018 academic year. Taylor is seeking a diverse team of responsible, open-minded, motivated, and dynamic “changemaking” Student Fellows who are excited to shape our continued growth and join a culture of creative, collaborative social innovation at Tulane, in New Orleans, and in other partner communities. 
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: CVs for Academic Job Seekers - 3/9 from 9:30-10:30 AM at LBC #210. Registration is required. Register here. Introduction to Academic Careers for Potential professors - 3/15, from 9:30-10:30 AM at LBC #210. Registration is required. Register here. For more information click on the flyer. 
NCI: Meet and Eat When: March 6th - 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. 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 We will be providing free lunch once a month on the following dates: March 7, April 4, and May 2nd, from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. 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 ORLEANSSoul Fest
Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, 2017 Music, food and fun are served in great supply during the annual Soul Fest presented by AARP! Over 20,000 visitors converge upon the Zoo for one of New Orleans’ biggest celebrations of African American history. The two day family-oriented event features live musical performances by local Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and Gospel artists at our Capital One Stage! Visitors can purchase authentic soul food prepared by local restaurants and caterers, and also enjoy the Zoo's collection of exotic animals! Festival goers have the chance to visit with local health, education and social service organizations and receive valuable wellness and lifestyle information. Soul Fest is always free with Zoo admission or Audubon membership. Wednesday at the Square 
Wednesdays, March 15 - May 17 Wednesday at the Square, sponsored by the Young Leadership Council of New Orleans, is a series of free outdoor concerts by well-known New Orleans and Louisiana artists that will liven up your spirits and maybe even get you into a dancing mood. Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on the ground, but the front of the stage is reserved for dancing! For more information, click here > See the March music lineup below:
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 ANNOUNCEMENTSMENTAL 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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