March 19, 2007

March 21 and April 9 – OPT WORKSHOPS

If you will be graduating at the end of Spring or Summer Quarter, it is time to start thinking about Optional Practical Training (OPT).

OPT authorizes you to work for one year in the U.S. in your field of study. If you are interested in learning more about the application requirements and timeline for applying, please RSVP to iss@rit.edu and indicate which date below you plan on attending.

Friday, March 21, 2008, 10:30am - 11:30am, Clark A
Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Clark B

Interpreting Services may be requested online at   https://www.ntid.rit.edu/AccessServices/index.cfm

Presentation by Immigration Attorney – Life after F & J Visas

Margaret Catillaz, Partner, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, is a frequent lecturer on immigration throughout the United States and abroad. She has been a speaker at national and international conferences, and is a former President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

If you have questions about remaining in the U.S. after graduation, particularly H1B visa questions, you are encouraged to attend this presentation.

March 25, 2008
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
1829 Room, Student Alumni Union

Interpreting Services may be requested online at   https://www.ntid.rit.edu/AccessServices/index.cfm

PAL application has been extended!

Please note that the PAL application has been extended! If you are interested in being considered for a PAL position, please submit your application by Friday, March 28th. The position description and application can be found on the ISS website at: http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/iss/

Global Union Elections

Global Union is a Major Student Organization (MSO) , which represents the International students and cultural clubs in RIT. We organize and co-sponsor events and workshops to showcase the diversity on campus. We also work closely with Student Government and International Student Services to address problems of our constituency. This email is to inform you about the upcoming elections for Student Government and Global Union for the Academic year 2008-2009.

It is that time of the year when people have to step up and assume leadership roles in RIT. Global union elections are going to take place soon along with Student Government elections. If you are interested in becoming the President , vice president or secretary of GU 2008-09 , please apply for candidacy by filling up the election packets available in the SG office in  SAU ( ask for Kathy Hall). You have to run in teams of 3 (President, VP and Secretary). There are a few requirements which are given in detail in the beginning of the packet. These candidates would be voted by international students, members of cultural clubs and GU member's list. The last date to turn in your candidacy packet is March 28th 2008.

I am open to answering any of your questions. Once the candidates are elected, I would be happy to help them out with beginning their tenure in the fall. I will be working on various (non-event) projects in the summer, trying to solve problems of current students and preparing for incoming students in fall. It was a pleasure serving you and I will continue to give my best for the next six months. Please visit our website www.rit.edu/gu and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any suggestions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Aditya Manjrekar
President, Global Union; RIT
585-755-9849
GLOBAL UNION- Promoting Multicultural learning and Diversity in RIT since 1997
www.rit.edu/gu

RIC Maple Sugar Tour and Pancake Breakfast

All RIT International students are invited to a Maple Sugar Tour and Pancake Brunch at the Cumming's Nature Center on Saturday, April 5, 2008.

The event will include a walk through the wooded grounds to discover how maple syrup is made, enjoy hands-on displays, and the opportunity to try to tap a tree yourself! You will also learn what role maple syrup played in early American history, and enjoy a hearty brunch with other students and RIC members.

Registration and brunch payment are needed in ISS by April 2nd. A non-refundable charge of $10 for adults/$7 for children must be paid at the time of reservation. There will be only one bus for this trip, so sign up quickly.

This event is co- sponsored by RIT's ISS office, RIC, and the University of Rochester International Student Office.