Spring quarter OPT applications now being acceptedThe ISSO is accepting OPT applications from students who complete classwork spring quarter 2012. The OPT application deadline for spring quarter is 60 days after the F-1 student's course of study end date, which is typically the final day of classes for any given quarter. Processing time for OPT takes close to nine weeks.
To download a current OPT application, log onto MySCAD, and under the "Resources" tab, click on the pull down menu under the forms channel "International Student Services." Under this tab, select "Optional Practical Training Form — Savannah" or "Optional Practical Training Form — Atlanta."
The filing fee is $380.
2012 "Far From Home" exhibition runs through May 11 at La Galerie BleueThe "Far From Home" juried exhibition, sponsored by the international student services office and the English as a Second Language department, runs through May 11 at La Galerie Bleue in Montgomery Hall, 3515 Montgomery St., Savannah, Georgia.
Four merit awards
- Amin Shaikh, B.F.A. film and television student, Yokohama, Japan, Departure, collage, 18" x 24", 2011.
- Srinjoy Gangopadhyay, M.F.A. painting student, Calcutta, India, Direction 2, oil and acrylic on canvas, 48" x 42", 2012.
- Pimprae Hiranprueck, M.F.A. photography student, B.F.A., fibers, 2008, Bangkok, Thailand, Flood of Memory, archival inkjet print, 14" x 22", 2012.
- Bianca M. Bovell, B.F.A. jewelry and objects student, Kingston, Jamaica, Untitled, sterling silver, wood and champagne CZ, 5" x 5" x 2" 2010.
Best of show
- Liang Guo, M.F.A. film and television student, Chongqing, China, Happy Bunny, 3mins 30seconds, 2010.
Scholarships are available to currently enrolled SCAD students based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students must have completed 45 undergraduate hours or 15 graduate hours at SCAD in order to be eligible. Electronic applications are available only during the month of April and are disbursed to students the following school year.
Scholarships for currently enrolled SCAD students are offered through the department of institutional advancement and administered by student financial services.
Learn more here.
Spring quarter job searching, OPT, H1B workshop — May 11F-1 students who are interested in learning more about work options beyond optional practical training should attend the annual spring quarter OPT, H1B and permanent residency workshop with immigration attorney Robert "Bob" N. Johnson. This ISSO-sponsored event is May 11 and gets underway at 1 p.m. in Habersham Hall, 235 Habersham St.
Sponsored by ISSO, the workshop will offer information and skills building for international students seeking employment after graduation.
A list of the sessions is outlined below. Come to some or all of the following presentations
1-1:30 p.m.
Meet Melanie Trichel, SCAD's international career adviser.
Learn how career and alumni success at SCAD can assist you with finding jobs in the U.S. and abroad.
- Tips for conducting a strategic job/internship search
- Overview of mock interview services (why it's vital for international students to participate, how to sign up, etc.)
- SCAD resources for job searching (College Central)
1:30-2 p.m.
Gain an understanding of various work authorization types for international students on F-1 visas
- CPT, OPT
- How and when to apply
2 p.m.
Bob Johnson
Learn about visa options beyond your student visa, most specifically H1B and permanent residency.
ISA announces 2012-13 officers
The ISA is pleased to announce its 2012-13 incoming officers that will oversee ISA through the next academic year:
President: Nellie Allingam (Papua New Guinea)
Vice President: Alicia Wüst (Switzerland)
Treasurer: Mieko Tominaga (Peru)
Secretary: Kelvin Ansari (United States of America)
ICC Representative: Andrew Katumba (Uganda)
USF Representative: Hong Yang (United States of America)
Communications Officer: Rachel Mwakule (Kenya)
ISA Representatives: Sakhile Vanqa (South Africa) and Jisoo Kim (South Korea)
ISSO sponsors kayak trip down the Ogeechee River — April 27Join ISSO staff April 27 for a kayak trip down the Ogeechee River, 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. The Ogeechee River passes through broad expanses of lowland swamp, where parts of the river are completely shaded by sycamore, willow, sweet gum and cypress laden with moss. The current is slow, in keeping with the tranquil atmosphere, and the flora and fauna are abundantly varied.
The water is bright, clean and fun to swim in. Midway through the trip, participants will stop along the riverbanks for lunch featuring several delicacies prepared by Chef Jeff. Water and soft drinks will be provided throughout the trip with cold watermelon waiting for us at the end of our paddling journey. The trip from start to finish usually lasts three to four hours.
Transportation departs 8:30 a.m., Habersham Hall, 235 Habersham St. The group will return to SCAD by 3:30 p.m. The $25 cost includes transportation, kayak rental, lunch on the river, snacks and drinks. To sign up, email or call 912.525.7304.
Weekly volunteer opportunities at the West Broad Street YMCA again this quarterCome spend a fun hour each Monday afternoon from 5-6 p.m. helping the young children with their art projects at the YMCA just west of Martin Luther King Boulevard. Art lessons happen each week; come when you can. It's fun and relaxing. Email Jan Dupuy if you'd like to attend.
Whitewater rafting trip — May 4-6The ISSO and student recreation will sponsor a rafting trip on the Ocoee River in Tennessee, May 4-6. The Ocoee River was home to the 1996 Summer Olympics kayaking competition and boasts some of the most incredible whitewater rapids east of the Mississippi River. Vans depart 9 a.m., May 4, from Habersham Hall, 235 Habersham St. The group will arrive at Spring House, SCAD Atlanta, 1470 Spring St. by mid afternoon. At 8 a.m., May 5, the group will depart SCAD Atlanta for the Ocoee River.
Whitewater rafting will take place at 1 p.m. Upon completion of the 2.5-hour rafting trip, the group will return to SCAD Atlanta's Spring House residence halls. The group will depart at 9 a.m., May 6, bound for Savannah. The trip cost includes roundtrip transportation, two nights lodging, rafting fees and a picnic lunch just before rafting on May 5. All other meals and incidentals are on your own. There is a limit of 20 participants, Sign up early by emailing or calling 912.525.7304. $70 is the cost of the trip, and paying the full amount in advance guarantees your slot. Refunds permitted only if we are able to fill your slot.
UNI and ISSO sponsors field trip to Stone Mountain — April 28Join ISSO and UNI Intercultural Club for a field trip to one of the natural wonders of the Southeastern United States. Stone Mountain is one of the largest exposed rocks in the world. During the trip we will have a casual hike up the mountain to see the breathtaking views from its top, take a trip back in time in a visit the historic village at its base, and share a picnic in the field below its most spectacular cliff face.
The shuttle departs at 10 a.m. from outside the SCAD bookstore, and returns by 4 p.m. Students must be willing to hike for an hour up the mountain, and should bring comfortable shoes, bottled water and a pack lunch for the picnic. There is no charge for participation, and this event is open to all SCAD students, professors and staff. Email Peter May to sign up.
Nigeria Coffee Hour — May 2, 1-2:30 in the HubISSO and UNI are celebrating Nigerian culture this quarter. The celebrations begin 1 p.m., May 2, with our international coffee hour in the Hub. Join us for food, music and all things Nigerian! Forget what you may think about Nigeria — this event will go beyond stereotypes to uncover a rich country with a diversity of languages, an ancient history and a vibrant, contemporary culture. If you would like to help out with this event, please contact UNI or Peter May.
Whitewater rafting trip — May 5The ISSO and Student Recreation will sponsor a rafting trip May 5 on the Ocoee River in Tennessee. The Ocoee River was home to the 1996 Summer Olympics kayaking competition and boasts some of the most incredible whitewater rapids east of the Mississippi River. Vans depart at 8 a.m., May 5, from Spring House, 1470 Spring St.
Whitewater rafting will take place at 1 p.m. Upon completion of the 2.5-hour rafting trip, the group will return to SCAD Atlanta's Spring House residence halls.
The trip cost includes roundtrip transportation, rafting fees and a picnic lunch just before rafting. All other meals and incidentals are on your own. There is a limited number of participants, so sign up early by emailing Peter May, or call 404.253.3104. $40 is the cost of the trip, and paying the full amount in advance guarantees your slot. Refunds permitted only if we are able to fill your slot.
Student Leadership Awards now accepting nominations
SCAD Student Life is collecting nominations for student leaders and clubs. Please take the time to nominate an outstanding student, program or student organization in one of the categories below by clicking the link below. NOTE: These descriptions are also included on the second page of the form.
Student Leadership Awards — award categories
Individual awards:
All student leaders and student organization officers, including those not eligible for Student Organization Awards who meet the 2.5 GPA requirements are eligible for the following awards listed below.
- Ambassador of the Year
- Outstanding Student Media of the Year
- Residence Life Staff of the Year
- Student Leader of the Year
Program or event award:
The program or event award goes to the person or organization that demonstrates outstanding efforts in the coordination of a single event or ongoing activity that directly relates to the focus or topic listed below.
- Academic
- Community Service
- Cross-Cultural
- Social Program
Student organization awards:
Student organizations in good standing with the office of student life for the 2011-12 academic year are eligible for the awards listed below. (The following organizations are NOT eligible to apply due to special recognition received throughout the program: Student Activities Council, Student Media and United Student Forum.)
- Outstanding Adviser
- Student Club of the Year
- Student Club Officer of the Year
- Student Club with Outstanding Faculty/Staff Involvement
- Success Mentor Award (new award; submissions only accepted by academic and student success staff
- The Dean's Choice Award (new award)
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Savannah April 25 Javier Melon Gil April 26 Ziwei Duanmu, Xiaomeng Liu, Jordan Lyle April 27 Ying Chen, Paul Dunkley, Guanglu Si, GuoQiang Xie April 28 Sophie Bernhardt April 29 Charissa Harris, Taehoo Hwang April 30 Qiqi "Kiki" Lai, Dian Yu May 1 Robert Bambang, Estefiana De Armero, Nai-Hua Hou, Ziyi Zhang |
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404 BC Peloponnesian War: Lysander's Spartan Armies defeated the Athenians and the war ends. 1792 Highwayman Nicolas J. Pelletier becomes the first person executed by guillotine. 1901 New York becomes the first U.S. state to require automobile license plates. 1944 The United Negro College Fund is incorporated. 1945 Fifty nations gather in San Francisco, California to begin the United Nations Conference on International Organizations. 1960 The U.S. Navy submarine USS Triton completes the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe. |
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1983 American schoolgirl Samantha Smith is invited to visit the Soviet Union by its leader Yuri Andropov after he read her letter in which she expressed fears about nuclear war. 1983 Pioneer 10 travels beyond Pluto's orbit. 1986 Mswati III is crowned King of Swaziland, succeeding his father Sobhuza II. 2003 The Human Genome Project comes to an end two and a half years earlier than expected. 2011 At least 300 people killed in deadliest tornado outbreak in the Southern United States since the 1974 Super Outbreak. |
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View the SCAD master calendar. View a list of upcoming SCAD Savannah exhibitions. |
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Savannah Check out the new ISSO Facebook page and become a fan! See photos from ISSO events, stay updated on upcoming ISSO activities and read the latest concerning international students at SCAD. Click the top right link of the SCAD ISSO Facebook page to "Become a Fan." If you do not have Facebook, parts of the SCAD ISSO Facebook page can still be viewed by clicking the link above. |
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Atlanta ISSO Atlanta has a Facebook page — check out ISSO Atlanta and become a fan. Join Uni — Intercultural Club of SCAD Atlanta for the latest news and announcements from SCAD Atlanta's intercultural student organization. |
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