Table of Contents:

• Graduate Assistantships Available
• World Without Borders
• Information Regarding Insurance and Immigration
• Check the Graduation Date on your I-20
• Writing Center Has Moved
• Holiday Party for the Children in the Village
• Johnson Commons Final Exam Breakfast
• Upcoming Events

Events at the Office of International Programs
• Programs for Fall 1998
• Next TOEFL date is January 4, 1998

December 14, 1998, 9pm- 11pm.Open to all students.

Residence life is sponsoring a holiday Party for the children who live in the Village.  
December 3, 1998, 5pm-7pm, Miller Hall Lobby.

1.  A letter from your department stating the reason you did not finish by December '98 and the date you are expected to finish.
2. A new financial statement.  Jean is in the office from 1-5, Monday-Friday.  It is very important that you get a new I-20 before the end of December so that you don't lose your legal immigration status.

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.

* The residence halls will remain open over the Thanksgiving break and there will be no extra charges associated with staying in the residence halls during this time.

*INSURANCE:

1) I've heard from many of you that you've filed claims to the insurance  company and have not yet been reimbursed.  The problem was that the University was very late in paying the insurance company; however, that situation has now been corrected and all claims will be reimbursed in the
next few weeks.

2)  If you have a question about your insurance policy or claims, please call Gerald Holland Insurance directly at 888-393-9500; do not call the claims administrator.

*Taking care of Immigration Business:

Please don't forget that you must have your I-20 or IAP-66 signed for  re-entry into the United States.  The procedure to follow is to come in to the office with your I-20 or IAP-66 and your passport, and complete a request form.  Immigration documents are no longer signed the day they're brought in.  These documents will be returned to you in 3-4 business days.

*Winter Holiday Schedule

The University will be closed beginning December 23, 1998 and will not re-open until January 4, 1999.  Please take care of any business you have with the University prior to December 23, 1998 so as to avoid any problems.

The Office of Research has 2 graduate assistantships available, starting immediately.  Please go to
http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/research/newassist.html for job descriptions and application procedures.

The Writing Center has moved to the first floor of Kincannon Dorm.  Chris Stead and other tutors will be there Monday Evenings.  If you need to meet at some other time, please call and make an appointment.