OIS NEWS & EVENTS
1. OPT Applications for Fall 2011 Graduates Fall Graduates: OIS is now taking OPT applications for Fall 2011 graduates! All OPT applicants must complete the OPT Online Workshop to learn more about OPT and to access the application forms. Students must complete this workshop PRIOR to submitting OPT request to OIS. Important reminders about OPT: - Job offer is not required to apply
- Processing time is about 3 months
- OIS recommends graduates to apply for OPT as soon as you can, since there is no guaranteed expedite process!
2. Living in the U.S. Series: Making Relationships in the U.S. THIS Friday, Sept. 30
• 12 noon – 1 pm
• Leavey Library Auditorium How do I make American friends? What is it like being an employee in the U.S. workplace? What does it mean to date here in the U.S.? Relationships are key considerations for everyone but it is often difficult to understand how they work in a different culture. We will cover both understanding how Americans "do" relationships but also provide you with practical tips for successful relationship-building. Please RSVP (register if you want to attend) for any Living in the U.S. session by emailing rebeccjp@usc.edu. Next session:
• Stress Management Tuesday, October 11 @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Lyon Center Conference Room 3. Help OIS at Passport Verification!
Would you like to help new students at Passport Verification (PPV)? If so, OIS is looking for current students who would like to work during January 3 - 6, 2012. Training will be provided. Please email Esther Lee at esthercl@usc.edu if you are interested. NEWS & EVENTS AROUND CAMPUS
1. The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund® A grant opportunity for women from developing countries. Since 1981 the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF), a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, public charity, has awarded scholarships to outstanding women from developing countries, who are completing degrees at US/Canadian universities and are committed to improving the wellbeing of women and children in developing countries. Individual MMMF Scholarships are between $12,000-$15,000 and must be used during the 2012-2013 academic year. The MMMF administers the program with support from volunteers affiliated with the World Bank and the World Bank Family Network (WBFN). A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets ALL the following criteria:
Eligibility criteria are also available on the MMMF website: www.mmmf-grants.org.
2. USC Day at the LA County Fair Friday, September 30th Come experience the huge Los Angeles Country Fair with USC RecSports. For $5 you will get free transportation, fair admission, games, a parade, as well as a American country music concert. This is a big part of American culture but also an incredibly fun way to spend a day off-campus.
Buses will begin leaving UPC and HSC between 2-4pm with return approximately 10 pm. County Fair info: http://www.lacountyfair.com/2011/
Please register online at www.usc.edu/recsports 3. Apply to be the VOICE of USC!
Orientation Programs is looking for undergraduate students to serve as Orientation Advisors! OAs possess great communication and leadership skills, enjoy being part of an elite team, and look forward to expanding their skills and experiences. There is a $3,000 pre-tax stipend for all Orientation Advisors. Additionally, on-campus housing and meals on Orientation session days are provided during the summer program. The job of an Orientation Advisor is both challenging and rewarding, providing an amazing experience and an unforgettable summer! To learn more, please "like" us at www.facebook.com/2011OA. There, past OAs post testimonials and answer your questions. You may also directly access the online application and job description at www.usc.edu/orientation. Finally, we encourage you to demonstrate your interest by attending one of the three upcoming information sessions to meet our Orientation Coordinators, learn more about the position and application process, and ask your questions. All applications are due Friday, October 7 by 5 p.m. Information Sessions:
Tuesday, September 20; 6 – 7 p.m. in ZHS 352
Wednesday, September 28; 6 – 7 p.m. in THH 212
Tuesday, October 4; 6 – 7 p.m. in ZHS 352
4. Join CaribbeanSC or AfricaSC! Two national student groups at USC would love for you to be a part of their group. You can join if you are from a country in that region or if you have an interest in learning about their cultures and countries and especially if you would like to meet new people and have fun!
Contact information: CaribbeanSC:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=173361051870
caribsc@gmail.com or http://caribsc.webs.com/
AfricaSC:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/203824566348369/
Tokunbo Kujore at 240.421.5117 or Kujore@usc.edu.
5. LGBT Peer Mentoring Program Are you interested in discovering new aspects of who you are, finding connection and community, and moving forward on your personal goals? The USC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center's Peer Mentoring Program is your ticket to success in all of these areas! Our mission is to help students develop a positive LGBT identity while successfully adapting to life at USC. College can be overwhelming at times, whether you are a freshman or graduate student. Peer mentors are here to support you in a safe, caring, one-on-one relationship while you work on your personal, social, academic, career, and lifestyle goals. Our peer mentors represent a wide variety of majors and personal backgrounds. What our mentors all have in common is that they have comfortably integrated their sexual and gender identity into all facets of their student and community activities and roles. Mentors are here to help you explore your personal interests, take advantage of campus resources, and find your own sense of community. International students can apply to be a mentee in order to learn more about: • Setting and achieving personally meaningful goals.
• Exploring your multiple identities (e.g. gender, cultural, religious, etc.).
• Finding a comfortable place in the community (e.g. USC, Los Angeles, etc.).
• Discovering your purpose in life (e.g. your career path).
• Developing mature relationships (e.g. friends, dating, accessing faculty, etc.)
• Creating a balanced lifestyle (e.g. work, rest, and play time!)
International students can also apply to be a mentor in order to:
• Develop rapport with your mentee.
• Help your mentee to create specific personal goals.
• Establish boundaries for the mentoring relationship.
• Plan specific activities that meet the needs of your mentee and his/her goals.
• Connect your mentee to USC and local Los Angeles resources.
• Have fun together and learn as much from your mentee as s/he learns from you! To apply, fill out a mentee or mentor application via the following link: http://sait.usc.edu/lgbt/mentoring/index.html AND email it to mypeermentor@gmail.com.
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