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Issue 03 | Volume 03

September 26, 2011

ILLC Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Monday, October 10th, 4:00pmPlease mark your calendars to

attend this special event, featuring refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a special “passport” to the five floors of the building. You won’t want to miss it!

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We’ve got students!850 students? Check. Benny the Beaver? Check. OSU Cheerleaders? Check. ILLC? Check. It was the perfect recipe for a spectacular orientation, and last week all the pieces fell into place for our new arrivals. With so much hard work and preparation leading up to it, it was destined to be a success. We ended the week with a bang, bringing in Benny and the cheerleaders for a welcome celebration in front of the ILLC. Even KEZI news came out! To watch the news clip, follow the link HERE.

In this issue:

Reminders and Announcements Page 2

A welcome to all new staff members

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ISO Leaders take center stage at orientation Page 3

Orientation week re-mix: a re-cap in photos Page 4

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Reminders and AnnouncementsSpecial Thanks to Rhonda!•AtthispointaftermovingfromHeckartandReedLodges,it’sobviousthatthismonumentalprojectwouldnothavebeenpossiblewithoutRhondaMaillard,ourHRManager.Rhondawasinstrumentalinallthedetailsofthemoveandshedeservesspecialkudosforajobwelldone!

The “elcome” Desk•Youmayhavenoticedthatthe“W”ismissingfromtheWelcomeDesk.Wehopetohavethisrepairedsoon.Inthemeantime,plesedirectstudentstothe“elcome”Desk.

WehavelotsofnewinstructorsandstaffmemebrstowelcometoINTOOSUthisterm!Withsomanynewfolks,itmaybeachallengetoputnameswithfaces.Ifyoushareanofficewithsomeoneyoudon’tknow,besuretointroduceyourselves!Awarmwelcometo:

Susan BeddesPaul CampbellDenise EgriKakhramon GafurovAlison GreenSophia JinNatasha KilfoilKatie MitchellErick NoackVictor ReyesMichele RutherfordTony ZakAndcongratulationstoourownNadya Al-Sheikhly forstartinghernewpositionthistermasaninstructor.

Hafsa Al-ShemoosihasalreadystartedhernewroleasFinanceAssistant.Lisa Chang hassteppedintoreplaceHafsaasLearningCenterAssistantCoordinator.

Inadmissions,welcomeKyle MartzandwelcomebackCarol Murphy.

Andlastbutnotleast,pleasewelcomeStephanie Calhoun,ournewAcademicSupportCoordinator.

Weareproudtohavesuchastrongteamofpeoplemakingourprogramsthebesttheycanbethisterm!

ISOLeaderHonglipParkhelpsanewinternationalstudentreadthescheduleonhisneckalce.YoumayrememberHonglipfromanarticleintheINTOOSUConnection.HehasrecentlybeenacceptedtotheUniversityHonorsCollegeforhisacademicexcellence.Congratulations,Honglip!

Welcome new instructors and staff members!

A Tragic Loss...

We are deeply saddened to announce the tragic and unexpected passing of our Finance Assistant Ryoko Misner’s husband, Timothy Misner. This is a tremendous loss for Ryoko, and for all of us at INTO OSU. Our hearts go out to Ryoko, her son Kai, and all of her family. Thanks to all who donated to her care fund, attended the service, or sent positive thoughts her way. To find out more about supporting Ryoko during this difficult time, please contact Nathan Warren.

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ISO Leaders in action!

The best part? ISO Leaders had fun and made friendsSignage and ISO Leaders

helped direct students

David was proactive in helping students find their way

Grace Zhang explains the schedule in detail

Wenming Wang helps students with a smile

The stars of last week were the International Student Orientation (ISO) Leaders. A diverse group of former Pathway students,

international students from various programs, American students, and members of the community, these helpers were the key to this year’s orientation success!

Ayako Tabeya answers questions in Japanese

I was very impressed by the ISO Leaders and how well-trained they were. They quickly jumped into action to help the new students. There is no amount of value you can put on that many hands willing to jump in when needed.

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Sean Gilmore, Visiting Admissions Manager from INTO USF

I’m just so happy to help the new students!“

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Tsz Yan Lam, ISO Leader, Hong Kong (former Pathway student)

With ISO leaders stationed strategically around the building, there was always someone ready to help

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Student Care & Conduct Coordinator NIkki Hinshaw hands out backpacks

with student handbooks inside

Orientation Week Re-mix!A big pat on the back to everyone who contributed to such an EPIC orientation week! Great job, everyone!

The cheerleaders shake their pom-pons in front of the ILLC

Housing and orientation assistant Emily Stokes assembles nametags

Thai student Natawat Chuvanichanon

poses with Benny

Carol Murphy scans students nametags at admissions & finance check-in

Jim Jamieson advises a student in the second floor

classroom of the ILLC