| The e-newsletter for International Students at La Sierra |
Vol. 11 Issue 3
- December 2006 |
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The OISS will have very limited hours starting December 18th, so please plan in advance to get all your paperwork done BEFORE December 15th. This includes: I-20 signatures for travel, transfer requests (these are due by the 13th), change of programs, travel letters, I-20 extensions for ESL students, OPT applications (these are due by the 8th). Only the clearance of registration holds (break, address, and withdrawal authorization) will be extended after the 18th. The University will be closed campus-wide December 22 at noon through January 1, 2007. Offices will open again on Tuesday, January 2. |
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For the most complete and up-to-date list of the upcoming events on campus, visit
The La Sierra Zonelive
web page. |
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Last Call for Fall quarter OPT Applications
Next friday, December 8th, is the last call for those students who would like to apply for their OPT. Application packages are available outside our office.
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The new law takes effect on January 23, 2007.
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Passports Now Required for US Citizens
The U.S. Department of State and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection published a final rule to implement Phase One of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The rule, effective January 23, 2007, will require valid passports of all U.S. citizens as well as all nonimmigrant aliens with citizenship in Canada, Bermuda, and Mexico, departing from or entering the United States from within the Western Hemisphere at air ports-of-entry. A separate, future rulemaking will address land and sea travelers. Read more. |
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Insurance Charges to remain the same.
The OISS has successfully renewed the medical insurance plan with HTH Worldwide for 2007 and we were able to retain the same premium as last year: $255/quarter. Our staff will be renewing your cards throughout the break and you will be able to print your new insurance cards starting January 2, 2007. If you have any questions regarding the insurance plan, please do not hesitate to contact us. To read the prospectus of the current insurance plan, visit the Health Services web site. |
Summer Work Opportunity for International Students
If you need help paying your tuition, need a part-time job or extra spending money, consider joining the LSU Magabook program. Not only is it the highest paying job for a student here at LSU, but all your commission earnings will be matched 100% if you choose to put it on your school bill. Last year the lowest paid student made no less than $13 and hour. And the highest student made about $32 an hour! On average, students earned about $22-25 an hour.
This is not only a fantastic financial opportunity for you, but consider the following.
Joining the Magabook team is a great way to grow personally and professionally. It draws you closer to God, as you will be sharing Christian books with the surrounding communities. It will increase your people skills, and teach you important sales techniques that may help you later on in your career.
The only requirements you need are conversational English and a willingness to work hard. We provide training, transportation, inventory, and safety radios.
For more information contact Teddy Knapp at (951) 522-1094. |
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Lawrence T. Geraty to retire from La Sierra University Presidency
For the past 14 years, La Sierra University has thrived under the
leadership of president Lawrence T. Geraty, Ph.D. He has been a leader for
the university in both the Riverside and Seventh-day Adventist communities,
bringing positive change and growth.
Read more. |
La Sierra University President 1993-2007 |
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Registration for Winter Quarter started on Monday November 27. Remember to clear your holds with our office to be able to register and remember that you must maintain a current address with our office at all times, even while you are on your OPT and live out of state. For the winter course schedule, visit the Registrar's Office web site. And do not forget to register for a University Worship if you are an undergraduate student. ESL and Certificate students are not required to attend UW, but are definitely encouraged to attend. |
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Finals Week Schedule
for a list of the examination schedule for this quarter, click here.
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Winter Break Cafeteria Hours Fall Qtr Charges Stop @ Dinner 12/15.
Dec. 16:
Eagle’s Nest 12 – 1:30 PM
Dec. 17-22:
EN 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dec. 23:
EN 12:00 - 1:30 P.M.
Dec. 24 & 25:
CLOSED
Dec. 26 – 30:
EN 10:00 AM – 1:00 P.M.
Dec. 30:
EN 12:00-1:00 P.M.
Dec. 31 – Jan 1, 2007:
CLOSED
Jan. 2-5:
EN 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jan 6-7:
EN
12:00-1:30 P.M.
Jan. 7:
Dinner- Resumes in Commons 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. |
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Christmas Day Dinner
Jodi Cahill, our international students' mom, along with the La Sierra University Church will be organizing a Christmas Day meal for all international students on campus. Please stay tuned for posters and more information to come.
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