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Submit Announcement for SCISNEWS

	A News Publication from the Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services for Students of Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
	Thursday, February 8, 2007

*Kevin O'Keefe*
More Pictures at the Photo Gallery

Ma'as salaama - Me ho wo ekyene – Nomoskaar – Dovizhdane
Tot ziens - Good-bye - Au revoir - Auf Wiedersehen - Segobe
Shalom - Selamat jalan - Slán leat – Ciao - Sayonara
Annyong-hi kashipshio - Zai jian - Do svidanja – Adiós

No matter how you say it, we must bid farewell to Kevin O’Keefe who is leaving Syracuse
University for a new field of work, nursing. His last day at the Slutzker Center will be Tuesday,
February 13. Please feel free to stop by before then and thank him for his strong support of
international educational exchange, and his warm caring outreach to students over these past
four years. If you cannot stop by, send him an email at kjokeefe@syr.edu.

We will miss Kevin very much, as he has been a most valuable part of the team at the Slutzker Center. We wish him well and know that the medical profession will be all the richer for his
commitment to this field. Thank you, Kevin, for all you have done and we wish you all the best in your new career!

Immigration & Administration

WARNING: OPT COSTS SCHEDULED TO INCREASE!

USCIS has submitted proposed regulations to significantly increase fees related to most type of nonimmigrant and immigrant applications. These increases are due to go into effect sometime in April or early May. They are predicted to almost double the current fees.

Current OPT application costs are $180. If you want to avoid much higher fees then you should review the OPT information on the Slutzker Center website, attend a PT seminar (Wednesdays at 3pm)at the Slutzker Center as soon as possible, and plan to file your application before April.

2007 HISAKO FUJITSUKA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL SERVICE AND CARING

The Slutzker Center for International Services is pleased to announce that on-line applications are available for the 2007 Hisako Fujitsuka Award for Outstanding International Service and Caring. This award is given each year to one or two full-time undergraduate junior or senior international students who have demonstrated exceptional service, commitment, caring, and academic excellence within the Syracuse University community. Student's GPA should be at least 3.4. Two awards may be given, consisting of a certificate and cash prize of $500. A luncheon is hosted by the selection committee for the award recipients and those who write recommendation letters for the winner(s).

If you are interested in applying, you can view information and instructions on how to apply on the Slutzker Center's Website at: http://international.syr.edu/fujitsuka_award.htm

HOLD ON TO YOUR W-2 FORM: TAX INFORMATION COMING SOON

If you worked at all during the 2006 calendar year, you should receive a W-2 form from your employer. This is an important document that must be kept in a safe place until you are ready to file your taxes. DO NOT DISCARD THIS FORM.

You will be notified in mid-February through SCISNEWS when additional tax information (how to file your taxes, when the tax seminar will be held, how to use CINTAX) is available and updated on the Slutzker Center website. Please note that taxes must be filed by April 15, 2007.

Events & Notices

CAMPUS EVENTS FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK

LATE NIGHT ICE SKATING: FEB 9TH

The Slutzker Center for International Services and The Tennity Ice Pavilion will be sponsoring a "Late Night Skate" on Friday, February 9th from 9:00pm to 12:00am at the Tennity Ice Pavilion. Tennity Ice Pavilion is an indoor skating facility located on south campus, just past the Goldstein Student Center.

Upon entry to the Pavilion you will have free entry, ½ price skate rental for $2.00, beverage, and pizza. For extra fun, there will be games and prizes for you to win!

Fees are payable at the Tennity Ice Pavilion that evening.

Even though this is an indoor event--it can get cold in the Pavilion so plan on dressing accordingly. Also if you have young children that will be joining in on the fun, you may want to have a helmet for them.

We look forward to seeing you there.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN AMERICA: PANEL AND RECEPTION- FEB 9TH

How did Bhaskar Majee, (MS in Information Management, May '99), become Supply Chain Manager for Eastman Kodak for all of North and South America? How did Ranjan Chandiramani, (MS in Information Management, May '07), get a great job at Ernst and Young? How did Manas Kelshikar, ( MS in Computer Engineering, May '07) get a great job at vmware in Palo Alto?

Come find out. There's food for thought as well as a tasty networking reception.

Location: Whitman, Room 102
Date: Feb. 9, 2007
Time: 4-6 pm
Limited seating; come early.

Presented by: Center for Career Services Hosted by: Whitman School of Management Career Center Additional Sponsors: L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, Office of Alumni Relations, School of Information Studies, and Whitman School of Management Career Center.

SU SPRING FESTIVAL CELEBRATION: FEB 16TH The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most important festival for the Chinese people. It is celebrated worldwide nowadays and has been declared a national holiday in New York City. On the Western calendar, the start of the upcoming New Year falls on February 18, 2007 and it is "The Year of the Pig."

The Spring Festival Celebration will bring Chinese food, music, fashion, and art to the SU community!

Date: Friday, February 16, 2007
Time: 6 pm-10:30 pm
.................Doors Open- 5:30 pm
.................Dinner- 6:30 pm
.................Performances- 7:30 pm
Where: Glodstein Auditorium
Tickets: Students $5; Faculty/Staff $8; General $10
.............Box Office, Schine Student Center

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: MARCH 3RDLearn how to Cross Country Ski with Recreation Services! Join us for an amazing adventure as we learn to ski at one of New York's premiere cross country skiing resorts. This trip provides both the beginner and the expert a chance to ski the trails of the Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center. Packages include ski's, boots, poles and lessons, or bring your own equipment and head right for the trails!

Date: Saturday March 3, 2007
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Bus leaves from SU's College Place at 12:00pm and returns around 6:30pm.

Sign up at Recreation Services, 241 Archbold Gym
315-443-4386 (4FUN)
For pricing and more info, visit:http://outdoored.syr.edu

Advisor's Corner
PERSONAL SAFETY AND TRAVELING DURING SPRING BREAK A message from Off-Campus Student Services-- When making travel plans, use a reputable travel agency. Learn as much as you can about your destination before traveling there. If you are driving, select the safest routes, using current maps and travel information. Choose reputable hotels and motels (recommended by travel agency or auto club) Pack wisely. Being overburdened with luggage makes you more of a target. Avoid packing valuables or items you cannot afford to replace or have stolen. Never leave luggage unattended. Dress wisely (avoid looking like a tourist). Leave a complete travel schedule with a trusted family member of friend (where and when you will be at a location and how you can be reached). Leave copies of driver's license, passport, and credit cards with a trusted friend or family member, in case of loss.

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