Friday, October 28, 2011

Announcements for the Week of October 27 to November 3 2011



Announcements for the Week of October 27 to November 3 2011

International Student Signing Days and Travel Preparation

As in the past, the International Student Advisors are setting aside a number of times where F-1 students can drop by the UC 116 to obtain a travel signature (required for re-entry to the U.S. after international travel) and talk with an advisor regarding any travel or visa preparations. We encourage ALL students traveling outside of the U.S. over winter break to take advantage of coming to the office during "signing days" as it will ensure an expedited I-20 signature and makes the travel signature process more efficient for our students and the ISSO. In addition we will provide some light snacks to enjoy in case there is a short wait time to see an advisor. In order to ensure that the travel signing process is smooth and efficient for ALL involved, please complete the questions below A MINIMUM of 48 hours PRIOR to the date you intend to come by the UC 116 to get your I-20 signed for travel. Be sure to bring the MOST RECENT issued I-20 form to signing day. Students should remember that registration for the spring 2012 semester must be completed before bringing your I-20 to an advisor during a signing day. Spring registration opens November 8; contact your academic department for details on registration and to learn if you need a code to register or if you will be registered by your academic advisor.

 
International Education Week 2011  World Traveler Photo Contest
 
Share the cultures of the world through people that you've met and places that you've traveled!

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all UAHuntsville students & scholars who have had an experience traveling/living abroad (international students in the U.S. are living abroad).
 
SUBMISSION CRITERIA:
The photos should depict the people or places of a particular culture. No more than two (2) photos per person.
Submitted pictures should have a minimum resolution of 3000 wide * 2400 high (7.2 Megapixels)
 
Winners of the photo contest will be contacted via email to submit the original photo.
 
PHOTO SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
5:00 pm Monday, October 31st via the ISSO blog uahisso.blogspot.com/
 
JUDGING AND PRIZES:
Entries will be judged by the UAHuntsville community on the photographer's ability to communicate a cross-cultural experience with artistic merit. Check back starting November 1st to vote @ http://www.uahisso.blogspot.com/
 
*Winning photos will be displayed in the Salmon Library November 12-21 and winners will receive fabulous prizes.

ALSO, Go to the IEW Facebook page and vote on the film that will be shown during International Education Week.



International Festival at UAHuntsville on October 29

The second annual International Festival on UAH campus will be held on Saturday October 29th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Thank you for all the volunteers who have signed up already!


Fall 2011 Off-Campus Employment Workshop Dates

Visit the form using the link below and sign up today, 9 workshop dates have been opened and the next workshop is November 8th at 8:30am; each workshop is limited to the first 10 registered students. If you are planning to graduate fall 2011 or spring 2012 and have not attended a workshop - do so as soon as possible!


Thank you, Marisa, Mona, Sabrina, and Reva
International Student and Scholar Office

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