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ISSS FALL 2014 NEWSLETTER 1
By Benoit Baudon IN THIS ISSUE
Housing/Meal Plan (Page 2)What do you need to know about Housing, Meal Plans and
Temple Policies?
Welcome to International Student Services and Scholar Services (ISSS) at Temple University
ISSS offers an array of services and is committed to providing exemplary support to Temple University's international students, scholars and researchers.
ISSS works closely in an administrative capacity with the Intensive English Language Program at Temple University which provides English language training to individuals seeking to improve their English language skills to prepare for admission to Temple University or other universities whose primary language of instruction is English
To accomplish this mission, ISSS performs the following functions:
Generates all required legal documents for non-immigrant students and scholars
Provides advisory and counseling services
Serves as a liaison to university departments, United States and foreign government agencies and the
greater community Facilitates the assimilation
of international students and scholars into the larger Temple community
Contributes to the international community's cross-cultural understanding and appreciation
Provides activities throughout the semester that are relevant to non-immigrant students and scholars
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, And Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Walk-in Hours: Monday through Friday: 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Student Resources (Page 3)Resources provided by Temple University to help their
student to succeed academically and in their life
Get a Job (Page 4)Information that you will need to find a job in the United
States.
Temple University Events (Page 5)Information about holidays, workshop and event
Student Spotlight: Katarina Kazazi (Page 6)
Temple University ISSS Newsletter Fall 2014
Temple University – ISSS – Fall 14
1. BREAK CLOSINGS
Several of the undergraduate residence halls are closed during vacation periods, with the exception of "1300," "1940," Temple Towers, Elmira Jeffries, White Hall, and Morgan Hall. For more about each extension period, click on the following links
Thanksgiving Break ClosingWinter Break ClosingSpring Break ClosingEnd-of-Spring Term Closing
2. MAINTENANCE
Contacting MaintenanceTelephone: 215-204-7110E-mail: [email protected] that any work requests must go through our Maintenance Direct system and have a Temple University e-mail account.
3. POLICIES
Click here for the latest Housing and Meal Plan Rates.
Canceling and Releasing From the Housing and Meal Plan License.Students can cancel their housing prior to their moving onto campus.Following move-in, students must submit a request to be released from their housing and meal plan license.Students can cancel their housing prior to their moving onto campus.Following move-in, students must submit a request to be released from their housing and meal plan license.
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Important DatesMid-Semester 2014 Online Request Opens for Room Change Process and Meetings ScheduledMonday, November 03, 2014 - 10:00AM
Fall 2014 Thanksgiving BreakSaturday, November 22, 2014 - 7:00PM
Fall 2014 Winter Break
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 7:00PM
HALLOWEEN IS COMING IN OUR RESIDENCE HALLS!!!
Housing/Meal PlanAnd Temple Policies
Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. The word Halloween is a shortening of AllHallows' Evening also known as Hallowe'en or All Hallows' Eve. Traditional activities include trick-or-treating, bonfires, costume parties, visiting "haunted houses" and carving jack-o-lanterns. Irish and Scottish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Other western countries embraced the holiday in the late twentieth century including Ireland, the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom as well as of Australia and New Zealand
Cancellation PolicyRelease announcementRequest to Change or Cancel Dining Service AgreementRequest to Cancel or Release from 2014 Summer Housing
4. RESIDENCE HALLS
The Office of University Housing and Residential Life offers an experience that enhances the holistic development of residents.
Johnson & HardwickPeabody HallJames S. White1940 Residence Hall1300 Residence HallTemple TowersElmira JeffriesMorgan HallGraduate Housing
5. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Student Conduct Code helps ensure students' rights are being upheld. All students are held accountable to the Student Conduct Code and should be familiar with all policies.Important aspects of attending the university as a student are having respect for the rights of others in the community, conducting one’s self in a manner that is compatible with the university’s mission and taking responsibility for one’s actions. Responsibility for the enforcement of the rules of the university rests with all the members of the Temple community. University rules should serve as a guide for high personal standards.
Russell Conwell Learning Center: The RCLC is a comprehensive academic and learning center that enables students to maximize their university experience, achieve academic success, enhance or develop strong leadership skills and prepare for their future careers. Located 1700 N. Broad Street: Room 202.
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Around Town
Student Resourcesat Temple University
Writing Center: The Writing Center's mission centers around providing individual support to writers across the University. Located 201 Tuttleman Learning CenterTuttleman Counseling Services: If you are a
student of Temple University, Tuttleman Counseling Services offers support for your mental health needs. Located 1810 Liacouras Walk (5th floor).
Career Center: The Career Center provides all Temple students and alumni with a full range of services to optimize their internship and employment opportunities and enhance their life-long career success. Located 1913 N Broad St.
Get a Job!
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Working in the United States is a great way to enhance your educational experience and meet new people. You must, however, be very careful to avoid jeopardizing your non-immigrant status by engaging in unauthorized employment
Students in F-1 or J-1 status who have Temple University sponsorship are eligible to work on-campus immediately. They are eligible to work off-campus, with written authorization from ISSS or USCIS, after they have been in F-1 status for one academic year.
_Access postings from the main Temple University Human Resources homepage and click on jobs@temple.
Search and browse all of our open jobs 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Email a friend with information about any open job. Create an online application which you can easily update and reuse. Apply for jobs without re-entering your information each time. View the status of applications which you have submitted.
Sign up to receive email ‘Job Alerts’ for jobs of specific interest to you
How to Submit Documents to ISSS Electronically
Save a tree! Submit your request through TuPortal Download the request form you would like to submit from the ISSS website (www.temple.edu/isss) under All ISSS
Forms Complete the necessary forms and save them to your computer
Go to: https://tuportal4.temple.edu Log-in with your Temple Accessnet username and password.
On the top right, click Student Tools. Scroll down to the section titled Document Information.
In the section of Need to Submit/Resubmit, click the request you want to submit. For example: (I-20 extension, Reduced Course Load, etc).
Click Choose File and then Click Submit.
ISSS will have access to the document you uploaded immediately. Your request will take approximately 5 business days to process. You will receive an email when the request is processed.
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Temple University Events and Workshops.
For the full list of Temple University’s events please visit: http://www.temple.edu
Celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday with an American Family
November 27 or 28, 2014
The Student Application Form is available at: http://www.temple.edu/provost/international/gp/documents/StudentInvite2014.pdf
Application Deadline: Return to Owen Jones at Conwell 403, 1801 N. Broad Street or [email protected] by or before Monday, November 14, 2014, 5:00 p.m.
Consider this wonderful opportunity to learn about American culture, practice English, meet new people, and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner!
Fall 2014 Grad & Professional School Fair
Meet with many of the region's finest graduate and professional school programs. Open to Temple students,
2014Nov 6Temple University, 200 Student Center
Leading Through Innovation and Creativity
This program will discuss ways that leaders can use creativity and innovation in the operation of their
2014Nov 6Howard Gittis Student Center room 223
FreshGrocer Supermarket Tour
The Fresh Grocer nutrition tour offers hands-on-learning and information on money-saving tips, easy, balanced meals and new foods. The tour is 90 minutes and
2014Nov 11The Fresh Grocer
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Fall 2014 Grad & Professional School Fair
Meet with many of the region's finest graduate and professional school programs. Open to Temple students,
2014Nov 6Temple University, 200 Student Center
Leading Through Innovation and Creativity
This program will discuss ways that leaders can use creativity and innovation in the operation of their
2014Nov 6Howard Gittis Student Center room 223
FreshGrocer Supermarket Tour
The Fresh Grocer nutrition tour offers hands-on-learning and information on money-saving tips, easy, balanced meals and new foods. The tour is 90 minutes and
2014Nov 11The Fresh Grocer
When Spectators Become Players: Active Learning Online Meet
This three-part hybrid seminar will provide strategies and examples for applying active learning methods in an online course.
2014Nov 18Temple University, TechCenter111
The TLC registration
Can We Talk? Teaching Race & Diversity Meet
There are unique challenges and opportunities that come with teaching about race and diversity. Join TLC for this monthly faculty discussion about how to do this work well.
2014Nov 19Temple University, TechCenter111The TLC registration
Foundations of Study Abroad Foundations is designed for students who are interested in studying abroad but don't know where to start. This session provides the basic information needed to start planning a semester, year or summer abroad including, program options, application procedures, finances, travel essentials and more.
2014Nov 19 Temple University, 200 Tuttleman temple.edu/studyabroad/infosessions.
I was a foreign exchange student in US for one year, when I was a junior in high school. That’s when I decided I wanted to go to college in US. I knew I wanted to study in a big city, and in the East Coast. So, while doing some research with my adviser, we came across Temple University. I remember reading that it was one of the best universities for international students and that it was very diverse. This appealed to me and I decided to apply.
When I first came here, of course, it was hard. I spent the first semester in my dorm, did not get very involved on campus and did not make a lot of friends. At the end of the first semester, I really wanted to go back home.
Throughout this time, I had been receiving emails about International Student Association and its events, but I never participated. Then one day, I decided to go. I remember it was their last meeting of the semester. I did not know anybody when I went there, but I felt really welcomed. Everybody started talking to me, and I immediately knew that I wanted to come back.
Student Spotlight Name: Katerina Kazazi
Nationality: Albanian Year: Junior
Major: Actuarial Science
When I came back from winter break, I was so excited to join ISA and its events. That semester I stayed as far away from my room as I could. I started going to every event ISA had, and I got to know and make friends with so many people from different countries. However, I wanted to become more involved in the organization, so I applied to become part of the Executive Board for the organization and got the position for the Director of Communication. Working with ISA really helped me grow a lot and helped me enjoy my experience in Temple and Philadelphia.
We want to make international students feel welcomed. It is normal to be homesick, but we want them to feel that we are there to help them. We want to be their second family.
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