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This week's announcements from ISL - Improving Student Life. International Student Life events 1. Coffee Hour 2. Graduation 3. International Education Week Volunteers Needed Other University Events 1. Get Smart 2. 21st Annual UGA Study, Work and Travel Abroad Fair 3. TOP Dog Program: Business Dining and Etiquette International Student Life events ================================= 1. International Education Week (IEW) 2005: IEW 2005 will be held from November 14-18, 2005 this year. International Student Life has a number of exciting events planned including an international festival (co-hosted with AIESEC), global discussions, an international film festival, and many other events. In order to plan and organize everything, we need YOU to help! If you are interested in joining the IEW 2005 planning committee (and getting more involved with ISL), please come to a meeting on Wednesday, October 5 (this week!) at 5:01 pm in Leadership Conference Room, Rm. 238, Memorial Hall. Email Leigh Poole at [log in to unmask] for more information or with questions. 2. ISL will have another wonderful coffee hour on Friday, October 7 in the Gallery of the Tate Student center from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. This week's Coffee Hour will be sponsored by the Thai Student Association. Come out and enjoy the culture, free food, drinks and fun! 3. ISL will be sending out information about the International Graduation Ceremony that will be December 16 at 3:00 pm in the Gallery of the Tate Student Center. If you are going to graduate in December or graduated this past summer you are welcome to participate. The graduation ceremony is free! We will also have country sashes available at a reasonable price! Contact the ISL office at 542-5867 or email [log in to unmask] Other University Events ======================== 1. Monday, October 3, Get Smart Week. Sponsored by the High Rise Academic Team, a partnership of the Division of Academic Enhancement, Franklin College Advising and University Housing. This is a week of academic and cultural events that will include programs such as Reducing Academic Stress, Building Your Career Portfolio, and Academic Honesty. All students and faculty are invited to attend. Through October 6th. Brumby, Russell, and Creswell Halls. Contact: 583-0403, [log in to unmask] 2. Tuesday, October 4, 21st Annual UGA Study, Work and Travel Abroad Fair. Sponsored by Office of International Education and Affairs. With more than 100 exhibitors, this year's event will be the largest ever at UGA and the largest of its kind in the southeastern U.S. Anticipated attendance: 2,000+. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Georgia Hall of Tate Student Center. Contact: 542-7903. 3. Wednesday, October 5, T.O.P. Dawg Program: Business Dining and Etiquette. Sponsored by the Career Center. To attend the event, you must RSVP in advance at the Career Center and pay a $10 registration fee, which is refundable when you attend. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Georgia Center banquet area. Contact: 706-542-3375. *************************************** International Student Life University of Georgia 210 Memorial Hall Athens, Georgia 30602-3108 706-542-5867 [log in to unmask] Leigh Poole, Coordinator Catherine D'Auteuil, International Student Advisor Jackie Minus, Administrative Assistant Laura McMaster, Graduate Assistant (Coffee Hour/Programming) Jessica Wells, Graduate Assistant (Organizations/Programming)