Table of Contents:

• Student Health Center Open Longer
• Getting Involved With the Oxford Community and Earning Money at the Same Time!
• Applications for Residence Halls Resident Advisors
• The Dissertation Fellowship Program Spring Semester, 1999
• Upcoming Events

Events at the Croft Institute
Events at the Office of International Programs
• Programs for Fall 1998
• Next TOEFL date is November 21, 1998

Robert Davis will present "The International Criminal Court:  Prospects and Problems" on Monday, November 2nd at 12:00 noon.

Holly Reynolds will present "Comparative Voter Turnout:  Extending Current Research to Latin America" on Tuesday, November 10th at 12:00 noon.

Robert Albritton will present "Culture, Religion, and Political Diversity in Southeast Asia" on Monday, November 16th at 12:00 noon.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Glenn S. Schove
Secretary/Receptionist
Croft Institute for
  International Studies
University of Mississippi
University, MS  38677
(601)232-1500 phone
(601)232-1504 fax

The Student Health Center has extended its hours. The new hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Saturday (except on home games and holidays), and closed on Sunday.
The University Counseling Center has also extended its hours. The new hours are 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00P.M. Fridays, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. There is a 24 hour crisis number, available 7 days a week, that students may use in an emergency. That number is 232-WEEP (232-9337).

1. Bonnie Krause, director of the University Museum, is looking for 2 international students to work 6 hours per week on the "Culture Trunk" project. The project involves conversing with elementary school children about items, topics, etc. concerning the international community.  The job requires that the respective student be willing to work somewhere between the hours of 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. or 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. It is a paid, on-campus position which will not interfere with immigration regulations and will continue through the spring semester. Applicants need good English skills, and familiarity with Asian cultures is preferred. For further information, please contact Bonnie Krause, Director of the University Museum (232-7073), or Jason Borders, international Student Advisor with the Office of International Programs (232-7404).
2.  The Office of International Programs needs the help of International Students from the following countries:  Malaysia, China, Japan, North and South Korea, India, and Taiwan. The University Museum is conducting a program called "Culture Trunk." Part of the program introduces American elementary school children to the cultures of the countries named above. How do we need your help? The program needs items that are native to these countries, such as clothing, music, instruments, games, pictures, children's books, dolls, etc. If you can give or loan any items like these, or others not mentioned, to the program we would be very grateful. Contact Bonnie Krause, Director of University Museums (232-7073), or Jason Borders, International Student Advisor (232-7404), if you can help us.  Please note that this activity is voluntary and not a paid activity.

The Graduate School will provide a limited number of non-service fellowships to doctoral students nearing the completion of their degrees for the 1999 spring semester.  Those nominated should be in candidacy and beyond the prospectus stage of the dissertation process.  The amount of the non-service award is $4000 plus a tuition reduction.  The time period is one semester.  Full-time enrollment is required.

Created in 1997, the dissertation fellowship program is designed to assist doctoral students in completing their degrees in a more timely manner.  The intent is to provide financial assistance thereby relieving candidates of service-type responsibilities, teaching, research and/or other related obligations.

Nominations for the fellowships must come directly from the chair or graduate coordinator of the school/department.  A letter of support addressing the reasons why the student is deserving of consideration along with a projected time frame for completing the degree must accompany each nomination.  Where more than one nomination is submitted by a school or department, please list the names in order of priority.

Note:  Students who are being considered for nomination may want to check with the Office of Financial Aid to find out how the award might affect their eligibility for other types of loans.

Submit nominations and all supportive materials by November 15, 1998 to:
Judith Cole, Assistant Dean
117 Old Chemistry

MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, November 13, 1998, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Office of International Programs, Barnard Hall, First Floor
Please come join us for the our monthly movie showing.

TECHNIQUES FOR SURVIVING DEADLINES AND FINALS WEEK
Thursday, November 19, 1998, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Office of International Programs, Barnard Hall, First Floor
Jennifer Macintosh, Student Health Center

DECORATE THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE CHRISTMAS TREE
Tuesday, December 1, 1998, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Office of International Programs, Barnard Hall, First Floor
Bring along an ornament from your home country if you wish. Refreshments will be served.

RECEPTION FOR DECEMBER 1998 INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES
Friday, December 4, 1998, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Yerby Center Lobby
 
MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, December 11, 1998, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Office of International Programs, Barnard Hall, First Floor
Please come join us for the our monthly movie showing.