Welcome New Students and Scholars - and Welcome Back to All Returning Students!

The weather has been beautiful to begin the new academic year. Approximately 700 new students have joined us on campus since the middle of summer. Several orientation programs have introduced them to our community, to immigration regulations, to health and safety concerns, and to programs available on campus. If you are a new student reading this message and HAVE NOT attended an orientation program, be aware that LATE ORIENTATION will be held on Friday, September 7 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please schedule this on your calendar!  Any new student who has not attended an orientation program will have a HOLD placed on their student records and will not be allowed to register for the spring 2008 semester.  We hope that the orientation programs have been (or will be) of great benefit to you in your adjustment to life in Syracuse.  Enjoy the fall semester! 
 

Sincerely,
Dr. Patricia A. Burak

Director

International and Diversity Connections through SCIS “Mix It Up" Meeting: Sept 4 at 5:30 P.M.

Have you seen the most recent issue of Medley, a publication devoted to providing a forum for students to explore international and cultural differences on campus, in the city of Syracuse, and abroad?  If not, you can check it out online.

Medley is one of the student projects started last year with the international and diversity outreach initiative through SU Abroad and the Slutzker International Center. 

Projects for this year (developed by students) include:

- Writing and photography for Medley

- Teaching soccer to kids at the Spanish Action League

- Group attendance at SU soccer games—free tickets!

- Spanish practice group with native speakers

- Individual community service placements

- Community service projects

- Produce a video

- Events and preparation for International Education Week

- Seminar, November 8, 2007:  What Is A Global Citizen?

Interested in getting involved? Join us at the “mix-it up” meeting—to form partnerships and develop your own project for 2007-2008.

Mix It Up Meeting

Day: Wednesday, September 4th

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Slutzker Center for International Services

RSVP: Dr. Elane Granger at elcarras@syr.edu or 443-2457

Student Involvement Fair 2007
On Wednesday, September 5, 2007, more than 100 campus-wide organizations and departments will participate in the Student Involvement Fair. It is your chance to make new connections, get involved in student life, and be part of a University tradition. On the Main Quad from 11 am-2 pm.

Orange Watch
On Wednesday, May 2, the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety (DPS) introduced the "Orange Watch" program, which provides a new, expanded DPS presence in key areas on the North and South campuses and in neighborhoods north and east of campus. The initiative authorizes the department to hire a new corporal and expand DPS peace officers' hours of armed walking, bicycle and vehicle patrol coverage. Read more...

Westcott Cultural Fair

The Westcott Street Cultural Fair is an annual, one-day celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of the Westcott neighborhood through its culture-visual and performing arts, food, service organizations, and activities geared to families and SU and LeMoyne students returning to the neighborhood. The fair attracts more than 8,000 people annually to the Westcott Business District in mid-September for a day filled with great sounds, sights, tastes and more. Read more...

Japanese-English Bilingual Students
 A job fair for Japanese-English bilingual students will be held September 21-22, 2007 in Los Angeles and November 9-11, 2007 in Boston. The job fair is specifically for Japanese-English bilingual students and scholars of all majors seeking full-time and internship positions. 

DISCO International cordially invites you to:

Los Angeles Career Forum
Dates: September 21-22, 2007
Location: Renaissance Hollywood Hotel (Los Angeles, CA)
E-Brochure
Travel Scholarship

Boston Career Forum
Dates: November 9-11, 2007
Location: Hynes Convention Center
Travel Scholarship

There is no fee to register for these events.

If you would like more information or have any questions, please feel free to email cfn@careerforum.net.