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The e-newsletter for International Students at La Sierra
Vol. 10 Issue 7 - May 2006
Word from the OISS Office Upcoming Events

International Student Reception

Attention all graduating International Students and Friends!

Please join Mayor Ron Loveridge and the International Relations Council in celebrating the accomplishments of our local international students.

WHEN: May 12th, 2006, at 5:30pm
WHERE: California Baptist University, Copenbarger Hall
The Eugene and Billie Yeager Center
8432 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
(click here for directions!)

Join us for a Dessert Reception and Certificate Presentation!

R.S.V.P. ASAP to Barb Ryon at (951) 247-5066 or barbderf@yahoo.com
 

For the most complete and up-to date list of the upcoming events on campus, visit
The La Sierra University Zonelive
web page.

Immigration Update

OMB Review of FIPSE Forms
The U.S. Department of Education issued a request for comments regarding the OMB review of FIPSE for Brazil, North America, and E.U.-US. consolidated
grants.gov application forms. These three special focus international programs promote multilateral, international curricular development, student recruitment
and exchange, credit recognition, and tuition reciprocity in a wide range of academic disciplines for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. Read more.


 

Campus Update

Commencement Information
If you are participating in the 2006 Commencement Ceremonies and would like for the OISS to write a letter of invitation for your parents or direct relatives to come celebrate with you, please fill out this form. The turn around time is 48hrs. The Registrar's Office will be releasing the list of graduating students sometime next week.

OISS Hours
The OISS will have limited service hours May 22 - 26 due to the staff attending the Annual NAFSA conference. Normal business hours and services will resume on May 30th.

 
What's New
   
SALSU Banquet

Tickets are on sale at the SALSU Office.

 


Hot Topics of the Month
>> OPT Applications
  
If you are finishing your classes in June, come to our office to apply for your OPT right way. The longer you wait to apply, the longer you will have to wait after graduation to start working. Application packages are right outside our door.

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Holiday Cafeteria Hours

May 27 & 28:
  Caf Regular Hours
May 29:
   EN 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
May 30:
   Caf Regular Hours


>> Program Extensions
Please double check your I-20 expiration date. If it expires on June 18, 2006, PLEASE stop by our office ASAP to get a program extension form. I-20's must be renewed before June 10, 2006 to maintain your legal status in order if you intend to continue taking classes or have not finished your program.






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