TAX SEMINARS: MARCH 15TH & 26TH

Tax resources are available on the Slutzker Center website.

Two tax seminars will also be provided.

Thursday, March 15 from 3 pm-5pm at the Grant Auditorium (Law School)

Monday, March 26 from 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm at the Grant Auditorium (Law School)

Please bring necessary tax forms to the seminar; they will not be provided for you.

*NOTE*: If you worked for Syracuse University in 2006, and did not receive the Form W-2 in the mail, you may go onto MYSLICE and print a copy. Go to Employee Services. Click on HR/Payroll, and you will be able to "View/Reprint my W-2." You must have this W-2 form to be able to complete your federal and state tax obligations if you worked for Syracuse University in 2006

Please be advised-the Slutzker Center specializes in immigration matters, not taxes. If you require additional information or have specific questions, please direct your inquires to an international tax professional.

BEWARE: NEW E-MAIL PHISHING SCAM
A new e-mail phishing scam is circulating across the Internet and targeting people who are members of a federal credit union. The scam asks people to click on an embedded link to participate in a brief survey in exchange for a reward of a $30 deposit in their credit union account and eligibility for a $1,200 grand prize drawing.

Please do not respond to this e-mail. The perpetrators of this scam are simply trying to get clients to reveal their credit union account information via a phony Web site that may look legitimate.

Don't get caught in a phishing net:

• Treat all unsolicited e-mail with a healthy dose of skepticism and delete it from your e-mail account. Unsolicited e-mail contains hidden viruses, worms, Trojans and scams that infect your computer or trick you into revealing your bank account, credit card or Social Security numbers, exposing you to identity theft.

• Do not open e-mail attachments unless you are expecting an attachment from a friend or colleague.

• Do not click on an embedded link in an unsolicited e-mail. Instead, go directly to the corporate Web site referred to in the e-mail by opening a new Web browser and searching for and typing in the corporate Web address.

Further information about phishing scams is available on the Web at http://www.antiphishing.org. Information about safe computing is also available on SU's Information Technology and Services Web site at http://its.syr.edu/security.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

- Information Technology and Services
- Phone: 443-2677
- Email: consult@syr.edu
- URL: http://its.syr.edu/security

JOIN THE UNIVERSITY JUDICIAL BOARD/PEER EDUCATION TEAM: APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 16TH

The University Judicial Board/Peer Education Team provides an opportunity for students to serve the university community, develop life-long skills in facilitating and resolving conflicts, and promote civility and citizenship within the Syracuse University Community.

Applicants must be matriculated full-time undergraduate or graduate students at either Syracuse University or SUNY-ESF. Both on-campus and off-campus students may apply. A grade point average of at least 2.5 is strongly recommended. Syracuse University is comprised of a diverse student body; therefore, students of all backgrounds and interests are encouraged to apply. Disciplinary or academic violations committed at Syracuse University or elsewhere must be disclosed. Prior infractions will not automatically disqualify applicants but are taken into consideration by the selection committee.

Additional information and the application are available at: http://students.syr.edu/judicial/docs/ujb_application.pd

2007 HISAKO FUJITSUKA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL SERVICE AND CARING: APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 23RD

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

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.

EUROPE WEEK: MARCH 19TH-23RD
Please join the European Research Centers at the Maxwell School as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the European Union. The events of the week will include viewings of European films, panel and student discussions concerning Europe and the transatlantic relationship, and a luncheon featuring European fair.

We hope that you can attend and participate. A list of the week's events can be found on our website at http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/moynihan/programs/euc/. Please access the individual Centers' links on the left-hand side of the page to view more detailed event information.

If you have any questions, please contact Bartosz Stanislowski at bstanisl@maxwell.syr.edu

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STUDYING ABROAD?: STUDY ABROAD DAY MARCH 21ST

SU Abroad is organizing a "Study Abroad Day" for March 21. Your presence is requested at the 10 am opening ceremony featuring Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina. After his presentation, SU Abroad would like to take a posed picture of a group of international and U.S. students together for one of their upcoming publications. Here is your chance to be famous and learn more about study abroad opportunities at SU!

Study Abroad Day
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Time: 10 am
Location: Schine Student Center, Room 304

 Access a full schedule of events at http://suabroad.syr.edu/about/abroadDaySchedule
A detailed article about SU Abroad Day is available at http://sunews.syr.edu/story_details.cfm?id=3916

INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING: APRIL 1ST

Join Recreation Services as we go Indoor Rock Climbing at RockVentures, the largest indoor climbing and teambuilding facility in the Northeast. Join us for 4 hours of exclusive climbing (we shut the place down and have the whole facility to ourselves). This trip will satisfy the beginner and expert climber, as over 40 climbing routes range from easy to expert. All equipment and instruction is included, as well as roundtrip motor coach transportation from SU's College Place.

$10.00 for SU Undergraduate Students
$20.00 for all other SU / ESF ID Card holders

To sign-up, please come into:
Recreation Services
241 Archbold Gym
315-443-4386
http://outdoored.syr.ed

MARCH MADNESS AND SU IN THE NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT (GAME: MARCH 14TH)

FREE SPRING BREAK BUS SERVICE TO THE AIRPORT AND RAIL/BUS STATION FOR SU STUDENTS

FOOD PRODUCT DATING

A REMINDER ABOUT CITY ORDINANCES THAT PERTAIN TO LIVING OFF-CAMPUS

Living off campus offers the opportunity to belong to an even larger, more diverse community than you might experience through residence hall life. When you move off campus, you automatically acquire responsibility to be a good neighbor. Keep in mind that you live in a diverse neighborhood of professional people, families with children, and elderly people. Get to know your neighbors–you may need their help throughout the year.

Barbecues
City of Syracuse fire ordinances prohibit the use of any open-flame device on porches or overhangs. Grills must be placed at least 12 feet from a structure.

Fireworks
New York State law prohibits possessing and using fireworks.

Noise
The City of Syracuse noise ordinance prohibits excessive or unnecessary noise that can be heard across property lines. This includes playing a radio, stereo, television, musical instrument, or any other device in such a manner that its sound crosses property lines.

Open Containers
The City of Syracuse open container ordinance prohibits carrying open containers of alcoholic beverages on city streets and sidewalks.

Parking
Parking on front lawns and parking across sidewalks is illegal and a safety threat to pedestrians who are forced to walk off the sidewalks. Odd-even parking starts at 6 p.m. on odd days on the odd-number address side, and 6 p.m. on even dates on the even-number address side of the street.  The Syracuse Police Department strictly enforces all parking regulations. Make sure ample legal parking exists at your apartment or on the street before you decide to rent the unit.

Pets
The City of Syracuse leash law requires your pet to be on a leash at all times unless fenced on your premises. This is for the safety of your pet as well as for the benefit of the neighborhood.
 
Snow Removal
It is usually the tenant’s responsibility to keep adjacent sidewalks clear of snow and other objects. In the University area, many people walk, and unshoveled sidewalks can be dangerous. Fines can be imposed for failure to maintain a clear sidewalk.
 
Trash
Garbage containers should not be put out prior to 8 p.m. the night before collection and should be removed by 7 p.m. on collection day.  Signs on your street indicate the day of collection.  All garbage should be placed in cans provided by your landlord. Recyclable materials are to be placed in the blue collection bin provided to you.

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