Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:30:17 -0500
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Subject: ISL Weekly Announcements for the Week of February 27 - March 4,
2006
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This week's announcements from ISL - Improving Student Life.
International Student Life events
1. Refugee on Sudan Speaks
2. Interfaith Movie Series
3. Turkish Ethnic Night
4. 2006 Saeeda Permahomad Award
5. Coffee Hour
6. International Graduation Ceremony
Other University Events
1. Georgi Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference
2. Daws After Dark
Other Events
1. Mentors Needed
International Student Life events
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1. REFUGEE OF SUDAN SPEAKS
Hear a survivor speak about experiencing Sudan's civil war. Tuesday,
February 28th 6:30-8:00pm, South PJ Auditorium (near Psychology/Journalism
buildings). Hosted by UGA Amnesty International Contact sunny27@uga.edu for
more info.
2. INTERFAITH MOVIE SERIES
Movie "The Message: The story of Islam" will be shown on Feb 28, Tuesday
between 8:00-10:00 pm at Tate Theater. Learn about faiths from that faith's
source. Let's learn about Islam from Islamic source. For more info;
http://www.uga.edu/ifco . email: ifco@uga.edu. FREE Pizza and drinks will
be served.
3. TURKISH ETHNIC NIGHT
Professional Folk dancers coming from Atlanta. Delicious Turkish foods;
Chicken (from Sultan Restaurant), Kisir (visit TSA website for its picture),
Sarma (stuffed grape leaves), Baklava (famous Turkish dessert). Don't miss
our biggest event of the year. Tickets (Food+Show) is only $5. For more
info about the event, please visit our website. Web: www.uga.edu/tsa ,
email: turkish@uga.edu,Place : GA Hall, (First floor in Tate Center) Date :
Saturday, March 4, 5:00-8:00 PM
4. 2006 SAEEDA PEERMAHOMAD AWARD
Nominations sought for 2006 Saeeda Peermahomed Award for international
students ATHENS, Ga - The Office of International Student Life (ISL) and the
Peermahomed Selection Committee at the University of Georgia are seeking
nominations from the UGA community for the 2006 Saeeda Peermahomed Award.
The award is given annually to a currently-enrolled international student
based upon outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service in the field of
international education. The Saeeda Peermahomed Award is made possible by
the Peermahomed family and is given in memory of their sister who was killed
in an automobile accident while attending UGA in 1979. While pursuing her
Masters degree in journalism, Saeeda was active in international student
organizations and promoted cross-cultural exchange. The award is given in
her memory to help perpetuate the goals of inter-cultural exchange for which
she stood.
The award selection committee seeks to identify students who have been the
most actively involved in international programs and/or activities on
campus. Nominees must be undergraduate or graduate international UGA
students and must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.
Nominations are due to International Student Life by 5 p.m. on Friday, March
3, 2006. All nominations must include a cover letter detailing the student's
eligibility as well as the nominee's resume and UGA student ID number. The
recipient will receive a certificate, a plaque, and an award of not less
than $500. In addition, the recipient's name will be added to a plaque
permanently displayed in the International Student Life offices in Memorial
Hall. For more information about the Saeeda Peermahomed Award or ISL's
programs and services for international students, call 706-542-5867, email
ugaisl@uga.edu, or log on to www.uga.edu/isl.
5. COFFEE HOUR
International students, get free tax assistance during coffee hour (11:30 am
until 1:00 pm). You must have completed your federal forms first for
further details email isltax@uga.edu. The host of this week's coffee hour
will be Japan Club (Megumi, meg1019@uga.edu) and Athens First UMC. Friday,
March 24, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Memorial Hall Ballroom.
6. INTERNATIONAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
International students are invited to register for the International
Grauation Ceremony by ISL to be held on Friday, May 12, 2006 at 3:00 p.m..
A reception to follow. The ceremony is free, however, you must register.
You may purchase a sash (optional).
Other University Events
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6TH ANNUAL GEORGIA GRADUATE STUDENT INTRDISCIPLINARY CONFERNECE
GSA has issued a call for papers to be submitted for the 6th annual GGSIC to
gsa@uga.edu. The deadline for abstract submissions has been extended to
March 1, 2006. The conference has been rescheduled for March 31 & April 1.
Attendance at the conference is FREE for everyone and is open to the public.
Please register by March 1, 2006 if you plan to attend at gsa@uga.edu GGSIC
2006 will take place at the Student Learning Center on the campus of UGA.
Students from throughout the state of Georgia have been invited to attend.
Please feel free to submit any original research or paper for consideration.
All presenters are expected to provide a 25 minute presentation. Please
encourage your friends and family to attend the conference. Lunch is free
for every presenter, and will cost $10 for all other guests. You must
register with GSA by March 1 if you are a non-presenter who plans to attend
the luncheon.
Our keynote speaker this year will be Jorge Cham, instructor at Cal Tech,
author of "Piled Higher and Deeper: A Graduate Student Comic Strip
Collection" as well as "Life is tough and then you graduate: The second PhD
comic strip collection" and creator of www.phdcomics.com Jorge has toured
universities across the United States entertaining graduate students with
his own brand of comedy and advice on being a successful graduate student.
This will surely be an enjoyable and informative address. All conference
attendees are invited to hear Jorge and stay for the book signing
afterwards.
DAWS AFTER DARK
Dawgs After Dark. Sponsored by the University Union. Free with UGACard, $5
for non-students. We will have all the traditional late night activities
from make your own DVD, Build a Bear, and Tye Dye. Comedian Lowell Sanders
will perform at 11:30 PM. (DAD) 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Tate Center. Contact:
542-6396, jillt@uga.edu .
Other Events
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Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary is working hard to assist the students at
Oglethorpe Ave. Elementary School, but we need your help! If you have any
free time in your busy schedule, please consider one of the following
opportunities. Every child needs to feel important. Become a mentor to a
child by visiting the child at school or taking time to talk to the child
outside of school. Being a mentor involves listening to the child and
allowing the child to feel confident. As a mentor your main job is to be a
friend. Practice Makes Perfect! Volunteer your time to assist a child in a
particular academic area that they may be struggling with. The teacher will
determine the area the student needs assistance with and will give you
suggestions on how to help the child. No matter whether they are having
trouble with their multiplication facts, spelling words, or even basic
grammar, the one-on-one attention is sure to improve their success in the
classroom. If you would like to make an impact on a young life, please Reda
Elder, Family Engagement Coordinator, Clarke County School District,
Oglethorpe East Elementary School, 280 Gaines School Road, Athens, GA
30605.
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International Student Life
University of Georgia
210 Memorial Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602-3108
706-542-5867
ugaisl@uga.edu
Leigh Poole, Coordinator
Catherine D'Auteuil, International Student Advisor
Jackie Minus, Administrative Assistant
Laura McMaster, Graduate Assistant (Coffee Hour/Programming)
Jessica Wells, Graduate Assistant (Organizations/Programming)
