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Weekly Digest for April 18th, 2018 
International Student Advisory Board
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/CGE News and EventsPizza & Prep: Be Smart with Your Money 
Join the OISS in this informative session about personal finance. Learn about creating budgets, strategizing your savings, building up a good credit score and keeping your information safe. Downtown Global Cafe: Hawaiian Luau 
Come enjoy a Hawaiian luau themed party with island décor, games, and free food and drinks. All are welcome! Sponsored by the Office of International Students and Scholars and SPHTM Student Affairs 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. OISS Fall Orientation Leaders 
International Student Orientation Leaders will assist the OISS staff with the Fall 2018 orientation for new international F-1 and J-1 students. Orientation leaders will work in a variety of capacities throughout the week to ensure that students become familiar with Tulane and to facilitate their adjustment to the campus community. Fall 2017 Schedule and Wages*
*In addition to these hours, Orientation Leaders will have some communications responsibilities over the summer. More information will be given during the interview. Click here to apply Deadline to apply April 25. 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. 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. Global Cafe
Global Cafe: End-of-Year Send Off! (Last Global Cafe of the Spring)
Say goodbye to graduating international students, exchange students and study abroad students in this last Global Cafe for the spring! As usual we will have coffee, snacks, and great conversation at Pocket Park in the LBC. Sponsored by the Office of Study Abroad, the Office of International Students and Scholars and the Lavin-Bernick Center for Student Life. HAPPENINGS AT TULANEA Night of Comedy 
Come join us as comedian Preacher Moss discusses racism, anti-blackness in the Muslim community, and Islamophobia. Presented by Tulane's Muslim Association and Black Student Union. Crawfest! 
Crawfest is an annual music, food, and arts festival located on Tulane
University's Uptown campus. Each year, 10,000-12,000 community members and students enjoy 12 bands on 3 stages, 18,000+ pounds of crawfish, and 25 local food and art vendors across 2 quads. More information here. 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. 
Tours of Truth Students Organizing Against Racism is giving tours around Tulane's campus as we speak on the history of Tulane in the contexts of institutional racism and resistance against it. We shall explore where Tulane's foundations were based on in conversation to the climate then and how Tulane has changed since then to today's climate. Tour dates:
Sign up here. HAPPENING IN NEW ORLEANSVoices of Congo Square 
Celebrate the New Orleans Tricentennial with this vibrant narrative. Produced by Shaka and Naimah Zulu, Voices of the Congo Square brings the essence, culture, and mystique of the Mardi Gras Indians to the public. The show takes the audience through the evolution of New Orleans music, dance, and performance. Purchase tickets here. For more Tricentennial Events, click here. International Soiree 
Loyola's International Student Association and The Center for International Education invite you to an evening of international fun, highlighting Mexican cuisine in honor of our students from this region. There will be a 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! Festival International de Louisiane 
Celebrate 32 years of Festival International de Louisiane, a non-profit organization that produces the largest international music and arts festival in the United States with a special emphasis on the connection between Acadiana and the Francophone world and an estimated economic impact of 49 million annually. With over 300,000 festival goers every year, the annual festival features musical performances by artists from over 20 countries along with workshops, exhibits, visual art, theater and other forms of performance arts. More information/tickets here. Jazz and Heritage Festival 
Thousands of music lovers head to the Fairgrounds for this two-weekend festival, considered one of the city’s most world-renowned events. Tons of music spans several stages bringing big local and international names across different genres. Some of this year’s headliners include Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, Sting, Jimmy Buffet, Beck, Jack White and Lionel Richie. Let’s also not forget to mention all the incredible food vendors that will fill the Fairgrounds like the sought after Crawfish Monica, Mango Freeze and cochon de lait po-boys. Festival-goers can also enjoy art exhibits and some good people watching. Here are some festival tips straight from fest-goers to get you through. Purchase tickets here. 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/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 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. Oscar Lee Putnam Cultural & Intellectual Enrichment Program 
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 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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