Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 19:06:42 -0500
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Subject: Weekly Announcements for the Week of Februay 20-25, 2006
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This week's announcements from ISL - Improving Student Life.
International Student Life events
1. Free Turkish Movie
2. Peermahomed Award
3. Seoul Train
4. Coffee Hour
5. Tax Workshop
6. International Graduation Ceremony
Other University Events
1. The Roots of Islam in America
2. Career Development Interns
3. Two Koreas: Prospects for Rapprochement
International Student Life events
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1. Tuesday, February 21, 2006 Free Turkish Movie Night
GORA; Very funny Turkish Space Movie. Free of charge. English Subtitled.
Visit www.uga.edu/tsa for pictures and trailer. email for more info at
turkish@uga.edu. Tuesday, Feb 21, at 8:00 PM, Tate Theater.
2. The Office of International Student Life (ISL) and the Peermahomed
Selection Committee are seeking nominations from the UGA community for the
2006 Saeeda Peermahomed Award given annually to a currently-enrolled
international student based upon outstanding scholarship, leadership, and
most actively involved in international programs and/or activities on campus
and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Nominations are due by 5 p.m.
Friday, March 3, 2006. 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 office 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.
3. Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Seoul Train
A documentary that tracks the lives of the members of the "Underground
Railroad", a group of citizens who have undertaken the task of leading North
Korea escapees out of China and into safety in Mongolia. Student Learning
Center, Rm 367, 8:00 pm. Free. Sponsored by LiNK.
4.Friday, February 24, 2006.
Coffee Hour. Sponsored by International Student Life and Campus Crusade for
Christ. Come enjoy authentic food, lemonade, coffee and the opportunity to
meet new and exciting people from around the world. Free and open to the
public. 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Memorial Hall Ballroom. Contact: lkmst13@uga.edu
.
5. Tuesday, February 28, 2006.Tax Workshop only for students who did not
work in 2005 and their dependents. This workshop will help international
students (and their dependents) who did not work in 2005 to complete their
tax report as required by federal law. 5:30 p.m. Rm 102 of the Student
Learning Center. Sponsored by ISL, isl@uaga.edu.
6. International Graduation Ceremony
Friday, May 12, 2006, International Graduation Ceremony. ISL will hold an
International Graduation and reception for International students graduating
in Spring or Summer of 2006. The ceremony is free, however, you must
register with ISL. You may also purchase an optional sash representing your
country for a small fee. Contact ISL at ugaisl@uga.edu to register.
Other University Events
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1. Tuesday, February 21, 2006
In Honor of Black History Month, Dr. Syed Rashid Naim from Georgia State
University will be coming to speak about "The Roots of Islam in America."
Join the Muslim Students Association on Tuesday, February 21st at 7pm in the
Tate Student Center to listen and learn about how Islam is tied to Black
History in America. We hope to see you there!!
2. The UGA Career Center is hiring Career Development Interns for the
2006-2007 school year. The Career Development Internship offers the chance
to improve your skills while helping others and is a GREAT resume builder!
Students should apply on DawgTrak www.career.uga.edu, by MARCH 3!
3. Friday, February 24, 2006
Willson Center International Symposium on Globalization and the Two Koreas:
Prospects for Rapprochement. Sponsored by the Willson Center for Humanities
and Arts. Keynote addresses scheduled by Tae-sik Lee of the Embassy of the
Republic of Korea and Gil-Yeon Pak of the Office of the Permanent Mission of
the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea to the United Nations. Followed by
a panel discussion of internationally-known experts. 9:00 AM - Noon. Masters
Hall, Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Contact: 542-3966.
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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)
