News
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Summer field trips: Tickets on sale Friday Published: Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013
OISS and REHS sponsor Summer Field Trips to Mackinac Island and Niagara Falls
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I-94 Card Changes and travel reminders Published: Thursday, 25 Apr 2013
I-94 Card changes and travel reminders
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2013 Globie Award winners announced Published: Tuesday, 23 Apr 2013
2013 Globie Award Winners Announced
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[Blog] Immigration scams: Criminals posing as government officials Published: Friday, 19 Apr 2013
International students have reported various immigration scams in recent weeks. Criminals have been posing as government officials.
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NEW! International student financial aid program Published: Friday, 05 Apr 2013
OISS will provide funding to assist international students with on-campus employment.
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PRESENTATION: Bosnia and Hercegovina - A Small and Challenging Country Published: Friday, 29 Mar 2013
Special presentation in the International Center on April 4th: "Bosnia and Hercegovina - A Small and Challenging Country" by Dzenana Husremovic
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Ask a Spartan questions in English or Mandarin Chinese Published: Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013Ask a Spartan addresses students' sensitive questions and concerns in English and Mandarin Chinese.
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You're invited! 2013 Globie Awards reception Published: Friday, 22 Mar 2013The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) requests your presence at the 201# Annual Globie Awards reception. The Globie Awards ceremony recognizes outstanding service to international students and scholars at Michigan State University. Please join us for an afternoon of food and celebration.
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Limited service at OISS: 3/21- 3/22 Published: Monday, 18 Mar 2013
OISS will have limited service on Thursday 3/21 and Friday 3/22 due to an annual conference that our international student advisors will be attending.
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Get paid to be an OISS orientation leader/aide Published: Friday, 15 Mar 2013
For the first time ever, the International Student Orientation (ISO), staffed under OISS, is PAYING $300/student for approximately 40 hours of work including mandatory training workshops and ISO shifts August 16-23.
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OPT and CPT WEBINARS scheduled for this semester Published: Thursday, 21 Feb 2013
Please mark your calendar! OISS is hosting several U.S. employment-based webinars (or web-based presentations) and in-person sessions this semester
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OISS programs: Tell us how we are doing! Published: Friday, 15 Feb 2013
OISS offers a wide range of programming for our international students and the greater campus and community. Now you have the opportunity to tell us which programs you prefer, when you want them to happen, and how you want to find out about them.
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Nominate someone for the 2013 Globie Awards! Published: Wednesday, 06 Feb 2013
Please consider nominating someone for the 2013 annual Globie Awards! This award is given to people on our campus and in our community who have distinguished themselves by their service to international students and scholars. The Office for International Students and Scholars will honor the unsung heroes that provide acts of kindness, both small and large help, to our community from far away places.
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MSU to offer good wishes in Celebration of Chinese New Year Published: Wednesday, 06 Feb 2013In celebration of the ancient tradition of Chinese New Year, the Career Services Network and International Studies and Programs have come together to offer New Year greetings and tangerines in the International Center Lobby on Friday, February 8 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Students, faculty and staff are invited to stop to ring in the year of the snake.
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Tax information for international students and scholars Published: Friday, 01 Feb 2013
Did you earn income in the US during the calendar year 2012? If so, you are required to file income tax statements no later than April 15, 2013. You will soon receive (or may have already received) W-2 income statements from your employer to use during the tax filing process.
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Updates: Insurance waiver sessions and small business advising Published: Tuesday, 29 Jan 2013
Updates: Insurance waiver sessions and small business advising
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Students celebrate Yalda during coffee hour Published: Friday, 25 Jan 2013
While other tables offered different coffee varieties on simple black tablecloths, the Yalda table was festively decorated to reflect Persian traditions with purple and gold candles, and traditional food and drink such as pomegranate seeds, a specially-carved watermelon and Persian tea — all set on decorative red, blue and gold fabrics.
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Assistance with your family's health insurance costs Published: Wednesday, 23 Jan 2013
Does someone in your family need health insurance? The MSU Office for International Students and Scholars is pleased to announce the International Family Health Insurance Award program. If selected, this award can help pay for up to 6 months of health insurance coverage for one or more immediate family members.
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Intern @ OISS: New internship opportunity available Published: Monday, 21 Jan 2013
OISS is accepting applications for the open position of Immigration Peer Advising Intern. Interested applicants should refer to the internship posting at http://oiss.isp.msu.edu/intern/peer.htm for more information about job responsibilitites, qualifications and application instructions.
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