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This week's announcements from ISL - Improving Student Life. International Student Life event 1. Let's enjoy some Good Food! 2. Visit Two Great Regions During Coffee Hour! 3. Indonesian Cultural Dinner and Lecture: The Future of the Orangutan? 4. You can represent your country with pride 5. Graduation International Style! 6. Celebrate International Education Week 7. Go Around the World in Tatey Days! 8. Remember! Free, Free, Free Thanksgiving Feast! Other UGA Announcements 1. Job vacancies for Asia Nationals ======================= International Student Life events 1. Come out and support Adaegwu as they host a bake sale. Proceeds will help to sponsor their annual dance performance. Tuesday, November 12 - Friday, November 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2. Join us this week as the African Student Union and the Caribbean Student Association hosts this week's Coffee Hour! Friday, November 15, 2002 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Ballroom. 3. Indonesian Cultural Dinner and Lecture: The Future of the Orangutan? Come enjoy a traditional ethnic meal with the Indonesian Student Organization (ISO). Prior to dinner, a lecture will be given on the conservation of one of Indonesia's most prized forms of wildlife, the orangutan, given by Michael D. Gumert, M.S., of UGA’s Psychology Department. Also at the event, ISO will present displays and videos depicting Indonesian culture and the future of the orangutan. Thursday, November 14th, Adinkra Hall, 4th floor, Memorial Hall, (across from the Tate Student Center) 5-6 pm - Lecture 6-8 pm . Dinner & Events. Ticket: $ 5.00 includes dinner, and available at the Tate Center or contact [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] 4. The time is drawing near! Represent your country with pride. Adorn your graduation robe with a beautiful international satin sash, elegantly designed with your country flag and colors for only $40.00. For an additional fee of just $6.00 you can also have the University of Georgia on the other side. Orders must be received no later than November 11, 2002, for December graduates (sashes are optional). Contact ISL for prices and to view pictures, 210 Memorial Hall, 542-5867. 5. 2002 International Graduates! ISL wants you to know how much we treasure your accomplishments and dedication here at UGA. To show our appreciation we have planned a very special graduation ceremony and reception just for you and your family on Friday, December 20, 2002 at 3:00 p.m., Georgia Hall, Tate Student Center. The ceremony is absolutely FREE! However, if you plan to participate, we need to hear from you now. You have to sign up with the ISL office by December 5, 2002!. 6. Become more culturally savvy! Join ISL as we celebrate National International Education Week, November 18-22. Events include Monday, Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m. Tea Talk, "From Georgia to Georgia", come learn about the other Georgia in Russia. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m. in the ISL Lounge, 210 Memorial Hall, Tuesday, November 19, "From Morocco to Spain", learn about the beautiful countries of Morocco and Spain, also on Tuesday night, Movie Nite - "Bossa Nova". A charming romantic comedy set in Brazil. p.m. North PJ from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, come help us really celebrate with Tatey Days, a mini cultural festival in the Tate Plaza from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., cultural performances, arts, crafts and displays! Thursday, Nov. 20, Global Friends, come celebrate Thanksgiving American Style, it's still not too late to sign up! Join us Friday as we culminate International Education Week with a very special Coffee Hour! 7. Again, you are invited to join ISL and the UGA International Community as we host a mini festival on the Tate Plaza. Watch and participate in cultural performances, see cultural displays listen to different forms of music and more! Wednesday, November 20, 2002 from 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. For more information contact the ISL office at 542-5867. 8. Coming up on the last chance!! ISL and the Baptist Student Union are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Feast with the Baptist Student Union. Enjoy a feast with all the traditional American trimmings! The feast is free to all international students and their families! Monday, November 25, 2002 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 p.m. at the Baptist Student Union located on Lumpkin Street. The deadline to sign up is Monday, November 18. Call the office at 542-5867 or e-mail the office at [log in to unmask] to sign up! Make sure to list a contact number and e-mail, name of each person attending and contact person. ================ Other University Events 1. Find out about job vacancies available today for Asia nationals. Register free of charge at www.asia.hobsons.com or send your resume to [log in to unmask] and get opportunities from top companies in Asia. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ International Student Life Department of Student Activities 210 Memorial Hall The University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602-3108 +++++++++++++++++++++ Email: [log in to unmask] URL: http://www.uga.edu/isl +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Coordinator, Leigh Poole Student Affairs Counselor, Ana Bonfante-Bossak Administrative Secretary, Jackie Minus Graduate Student Assistant, Jeongyi Lee