Thursday, March 17, 2011

Announcements for the Week of March 17 to 24 2011


Campus Offices closed March 25 (ONLY) during Spring Break

Enjoy spring break next week and be aware all campus offices will be open EXCEPT Friday March 25.  Please make arrangements to come to the office Monday-Thursday during walk-in advising hourse if you need to see an advisor. 


Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to help new students get to know UAHuntsville?

Apply to be an Orientation Leader
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will select a group of mature and dedicated undergraduate leaders to assist with implementing summer orientation. Orientation Leaders serve as resources for new students and family members who are making the transition from their previous environment to the diverse academic, intellectual, and social culture of UAHuntsville. Orientation Leaders are expected to possess a specific body of knowledge about UAHuntsville and leadership skills acquired through training and experience. They must be sincerely interested in and skillful at sharing this information with orientation participants. Selection to the Orientation Leader team is a unique honor and a rewarding opportunity for personal and professional growth. THIS IS A PAID STUDENT POSITION
Learn more and apply online here.

HOLI: A FESTIVAL OF COLORS 

Indian Student Organization will be celebrating HOLI, a festival of colors, on Saturday, 19th March 2011 at the University Center Amphitheater at 10:00 am. This festival is full of cheerfulness where everybody sprays colored powder on each other and has fun all the way. It also has music and dance to accompany with. Free dinner and cultural program in the evening at 6:30pm at Chan Auditorium.

TAX INFORMATION 

If you were physically present in the U.S. any day in the year 2010, you will need to complete a tax form 8843 for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Students and their dependent spouses/children who have not worked in the U.S. in the tax year 2010 or who have earned less than $3650 in taxable income or scholarships ONLY need to complete the tax form 8843 and mail it to the IRS by April 18, 2011. Please refer to the previous weekly announcements or the ISSO blog for form 8843 and instructions for individuals with NO TAX LIABILITY to complete this required form. Again, a completed form 8843 is all that an F1, F2, J1, or J2 student or scholar will need to complete if they have no tax liability.
The International Student and Scholar Office and the College of Business Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society will collaborate to offer FREE tax assistance to the UAHuntsville students and community who received more than $3650 in income or scholarships and likely have a tax liability.  The UAH tax assistance program (VITA) will help you for FREE to complete the CORRECT 2010 tax forms. F and J students should in general, not complete tax forms using “TURBO TAX” like software advertised for U.S. 

Citizen Taxpayers who complete a 1040 form.
To schedule an appointment each student must:

Send an email to tax@uah.edu 

      Complete the  form 8843 using the instructions for students with a tax liability   emailed previously and available on the ISSO blog 

and attach it to the email

Indicate your FULL NAME and PHONE number and indicate AVAILABILITY FOR AN APPOINTMENT based on the dates  and times listed below (offer multiple dates and times to ensure an appointment can be scheduled easily

*Please note there are no appointments available on March 18 or 25 due to Spring Break*
2011 tax assistance dates: appointments are available at 10am, 11am, 12noon and 1pm ONLY 

Saturday, March 5 (FULL)
Saturday, March 12 (FULL)
Saturday, April 2 (Appts at 1pm ONLY)
Saturday, April 9
Saturday, April 16

As a reminder, MUST have the documents below with you at your scheduled tax appointment: 

Copies of ALL federal and state tax forms filed in previous tax years
I-20 or DS-2019, I-94 card and passport (bring all passports used to enter the U.S.)
Current W-2 (statement of income) as well as evidence of SCHOLARSHIPS
*Remember all UAHuntsville employees can download their W-2 from their BANNER account under the EMPLOYEE tab.*
A blank check, or evidence of your bank routing number & account number.

Off campus work authorization WORKSHOPS, only 4 remaining dates this semester

If you have not attended an off campus employment workshop and are considering working off-campus after graduation or in an internship or Co-op position, sign up today. 9 workshops dates have been scheduled for the spring 2011 semester to accommodate student schedules and only 4 remain.  Students MUST attend a workshop before an advisor can meet to discuss individual questions.
Email visahelp@uah.edu  to reserve your space and please clarify the date of the workshop you wish to attend. All workshops are limited to 10 students each and will be held in Conference Room 116 in MADISON HALL.

Monday April 4, 3:00-4:30pm (only 4 spaces remaining)
Wednesday April 13, 10:00-11:30am
Monday May 2, 2:30- 4:00pm
Monday May 9, 3:30- 5:00pm

Housing Updates:  New Themed Floors for 2011-2012 
Housing Applications are live online NOW through Friday, March 18. If you'd like to live on campus next year, complete the following steps:

1.) Log on to register.uah.edu
2.) Under the student tab, click "Residential Housing"
3.) Click "ApplyOnline" to submit your application
4.) After applying, click "My Housing" to update your preferences or select roommates. 

 Global Experience theme floor in NCRH, Contact Shandus Parish at shandus.parish@uah.edu 

Thank you,
International Student and Scholar Advisors
International Student and Scholar Office

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