Brown Bag Seminar: US Tax System Basics, 1/17/08, 11:30
am-1 p.m., SAHS 2.208
In the
United States (US), February through April 15 is a time
we refer to as “tax season.” This is the time that all
those who earned money in this country must prepare and
mail an “income tax return.” This is an accounting of
one’s income and tax that has already been paid to
determine whether additional tax is owed or whether a
refund of tax is required. Whether you are new to the
US, or have been here a few years, you may find this
process confusing and worrisome. We are pleased to be
offering a Brown Bag Seminar on “US Tax System Basics”
next Thursday, January 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in
the School of Allied Health Sciences, Room 2.208. Staff
of H&R Block, a national tax accounting firm, will be
presenting the seminar. The seminar will not cover
completion of specific tax forms or any discussion of
personal, individual tax situations. It will, however,
explain the process of filing an “income tax return,”
help you understand some important terms and concepts,
and provide an overview to your responsibilities as a
taxpayer in the US.
Seating is limited, so please contact Ms. Jackie Lynch,
jdlynch@utmb.edu, or call 409-747-8823, to reserve a
seat. Soft drinks and fresh fruit will be provided,
courtesy of the Office of Diversity and International
Affairs. Please feel free to bring your own “brown bag”
lunch to enjoy while you listen.
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You don't want to miss out on all the fun of
International Education Week! Here's what happened in previous
years:
There were some
poster competitions,
awards were given,
cultural booths were explored,
ethnic clothing was modeled,
friends and family got together, and there was even some
dancing. The entire event is a lot of fun and there are still
opportunities to participate (see below). For more pictures,
please
click here.
International Fair and Cultural Display:
Travel Around the World Without Leaving UTMB! Costumes,
Music, Handicrafts, and More!
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November 15, 2007 |
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Levin Hall Foyer |
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11 a.m - 2 p.m. |
For the flyer,
click here.
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The 2007
International Education Week Advisory Council announces…
Addressing Global Health Issues, Here and Abroad - A
Poster Display and Competition
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November 14-15, 2007 |
| Location: |
Levin Hall Foyer |
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Cash Prizes to Winners in Each
Category |
All UTMB students, postdoctoral fellows and medical residents and
fellows are encouraged to share
their international externship or global health related research
projects by participating in the 2007 International Education Week
poster display and competition, “Addressing Global Health Issues, Here
and Abroad”. The poster display and competition will be held in Levin
Hall Foyer on Wednesday, November 14 and Thursday, November 15 .
Posters will be set up on Wednesday between 12 and 1 p.m. and judging
will occur during the afternoon on Wednesday. Posters will remain
on display through Thursday afternoon. An author must be present
during judging. Poster presenters will be advised when judging will occur and
must be present during that time. Cash
poster prizes will be awarded. The Poster Award Ceremony will be held at
5:30 p.m. in Levin Hall Dining Room on Thursday, November 15, 2007 prior
to the showing of ¡Salud!, a film about
international health care. The deadline to submit a poster abstract is
Wednesday, October 24, 2007.
Abstracts must be submitted on-line, and will be included in a poster
session program. See below for details and to submit a poster abstract.
Oral Presentations
A limited number of abstracts will be accepted for oral presentations
in addition to or instead of a poster presentation. Check the
appropriate box at the top of the abstract submission form if you wish
to be considered for oral presentation. Oral presentations will
not be judged, nor will they be eligible for prizes.
Poster Session Sponsors
Sponsors of the UTMB Second Annual International Education Week
events include: the Center for Training in International Health,
Diversity and International Affairs, Campus Life, the Office of Educational Development,
the Graduate School for
Biomedical Sciences, the Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Nursing, and
Medicine, the International Student Organization (ISO), Students
Improving Global Health Together (SIGHT), the Chinese Students and
Scholars Association (CSSA) and the Phi Kappa Phi Society.
Poster Session Objectives
The purpose of the poster display is to identify and recognize
individuals and groups who are addressing global health issues by
participating in an externship, teaching research or other project in
another country, or engaging in UTMB research with a global health
component or application. Cash poster prizes will be awarded to the best
posters in the categories of student and postdoctoral fellows/medical
residents and fellows. By
recognizing the efforts of such individuals we hope to encourage
participation in future global health outreach and research.
Posters prepared by UTMB students and postdoctoral fellows/medical residents and fellows will be accepted in the following categories:
- Preceptorship, project, or experiences relating to a global
health issue
- Research projects with a global health component, impact, or
application
You could win $$$ for your poster display entry!
Posters will be judged and prizes awarded based on the following
criteria:
| International
Preceptorship |
Global
Health Research Project |
| Organization and Presentation |
Organization and Presentation |
| Message and Content |
Methodology |
| Significance of Preceptor Project |
Significance/Potential Contribution of Research |
| Project Outcome or Deliverables |
Conclusions |
| Response to Questions |
Response to Questions |
| Overall Impression |
Overall Impression |
Other poster tips:
- Poster must fit a 4 x 6 foot freestanding display board
- Provide a background for the display; poster and background will
be mounted with thumbtacks or velcro
- Plan to be present at the poster display session during judging
- Plan to attend the IEW Poster Awards Ceremony Thursday, November
15 at 5:00 p.m.
To be accepted, poster submissions must relate to the
theme, fit into one of the two categories above and a
Poster Abstract must be completed and
submitted online no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2007
For further information:
Maggie Pinson, Rebecca Sealy 1.120, 301 University Blvd.
Route 0106
Phone: (409) 747-8827; Fax: (409) 747-8836; E-Mail:
mapinson@utmb.edu
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International Recipe Contest, Thursday, October 11, 2007, at the
William Temple Episcopal Center
Do you have a
special, secret recipe that can’t be beat? Is it good enough to be
entered in a contest, and even win a prize? Do you like to have fun
with your food? Do you sometimes wish you could share your culinary
skill with more people? If so, we have just the opportunity you
have been looking for! The UTMB International Students Organization
(ISO,) Office of Diversity and International Affairs, and William
Temple Episcopal Center will sponsor an “International Recipe
Contest” on Thursday, October 11, 2007 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the
William Temple Center located at 427 Market Street (corner of 4th
and Market Streets, behind Arlans Market.)
Any UTMB student,
postdoctoral fellow, or faculty member may enter an entrée (main
dish) in the contest and the entire UTMB community is welcome to
attend and sample the competing dishes. Prizes will be awarded for
the top three dishes created by a student, or a postdoc/faculty
member. The deadline to enter the contest is Friday, Wednesday 5,
2007. All attendees will be able to vote for their overall favorite
dish, which will receive the “People’s Choice” award.
Soft drinks to
accompany the delectable food samples will be provided courtesy of
William Temple and Diversity and International Affairs. Attendees
may bring wine or beer, or a non-competitive desert or side dish, to
share.
Print the flyer
Contest Entry Form
Game Night at William Temple Episcopal Center, Thursday,
September 13, 2007, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The
Office of Diversity and International Affairs and the
William Temple Episcopal Center will co-sponsor a free “Game
Night” on Thursday, September 13, 2007 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The William Temple Center is just one block from UTMB behind
Arlan’s Market at the corner of Market and 4th
Streets. Free snacks and soft-drinks will be provided. You
may bring your own wine or beer to share, if desired. Bring
your friends and meet new ones while enjoying your favorite
board game. For information, to suggest a game, and to let
us know you will attend please contact:
Maggie
Pinson, Diversity and International Affairs,
mapinson@utmb.edu, 409-747-8827 OR
Cleta Sireno, William Temple Episcopal Center,
wtccleta@sbcglobal.net, 409-762-8641
Click here to print an event flyer
Global Day of Music for Peace, Tuesday, September 11,
2007, 5 - 8 pm
Garten Varein Pavilion, 27th Street and Avenue O
The Offices of Diversity and
International Affairs and Community Outreach would like
to make the UTMB community aware of the "Global Day of
Music for Peace" celebration to be presented by the
Galveston Sister Cities Committee on Tuesday, September
11, 2007, from 5-8 p.m. at the Garten Varein Pavilion at
Kempner Park, 27th Street and Avenue O. There will be
free musical performances, cultural displays, and light
refreshments. There will be an informal parade of
traditional dress from around the word. Attendees
are encouraged to wear traditional dress that is
representative of national origin or family heritage.
Let’s join the Galveston Sister Cities Committee in
reaffirming our hope for peace and celebrating our
universal humanity.
Click here to print an event flyer
ISO New Student Welcome Party, Friday, September 7, 2007, 6-9
p.m.
The
UTMB International Students Organization and Office of Diversity
and International Affairs invite you to a free party to welcome
new students at the home of UTMB faculty member Dr. Ulli
Budelmann on Friday September 7, 2007 from 6-9 p.m. Dinner and
soft drinks will be provided at no cost. You may bring your own
wine or beer to share. Elections for new ISO officers will be
held. Please contact ISO co-chairs Sai Hari Gandam,
sagandha@utmb.edu. or Debashis Sahu,
desahu@utmb.edu to nominate yourself as a possible ISO
officer, to tell them you will attend the event, or if you need
a ride to the party.
Click here to print an event flyer
International Students Organization and Graduate Students
Organization Beach Party
Friday, June 15, 5:00 PM
The ISO and
GSO have organized a Beach Party to be held on Friday, June 15,
starting at 5:00 p.m. A flyer about the event is attached. If
you need a ride to the Beach Party, please contact:
Erin Glynn (elglynn@utmb.edu
)or Abhisek Mukherjee (abmukher@utmb.edu)
See event
flyer...
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Brown Bag Seminar:
"Permanent Residency-How to File the I-485 Yourself,"
Presented by Mr. Dan Oldenburg, Attorney at Law
Are you planning on
applying for US permanent residency based on an employment
or relative petition? Are you worried about the cost of
legal fees to hire an immigration attorney to prepare the
Form I-485, "Application for Adjustment of Status" for you
and accompanying family members? Especially in view of the
US Citizenship and Immigration Service's proposal to double
or triple its immigration form processing fees? If so, then
plan to attend this seminar on how to prepare the Form I-485
packet yourself. The seminar will be held next Thursday,
April 5, 2007, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in the Clinical Sciences
Building, room 2.212. Light refreshments to accompany your
own lunch will be provided. To reserve your space and
ensure sufficient refreshements please contact Ms. Cory
Owen, International Analyst, Office of Diversity and
International Affairs, 409-747-8817, or by Email at
coowen@utmb.edu
NAFSA Texas State Meeting, March 5-6, 2007: Mark Your
Calendars, Submit Session Proposals, and Make Hotel Reservations
NOW!
On Monday March 5, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Southern
Methodist University in Dallas, Texas will host the annual NAFSA
Region III Texas State Meeting of International Advisors. Plans
also include offering three NAFSA Professional Practice
Workshops on Tuesday March 6, 2007. A detailed agenda is
forthcoming shortly.
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Brown Bag Seminar for Continuing J-1 Clinical Residents and Fellows,
Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 12-1 pm, Rebecca Sealy, Room 1.213
If you are a clinical resident or fellow sponsored under the J-1 visa
program of the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
then you know that you must apply for a “continuation” of your J-1 visa
status annually. The Office of International Affairs will provide a free
Brown Bag seminar on preparing a J-1 ECFMG visa continuation application
to help you through this process. The Brown Bag seminar will be held on
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 from 12-1 pm in Rebecca Sealy, Room 1.213.
Maria Arevalo, Training Program Liaison, Office of International Affairs
will outline the J-1 visa “continuation” application process for the
2007-2008 training year, share the application calendar, and answer your
questions about this process. Soft drinks will be provided to complement
your own “brown bag” lunch. To reserve your space in this free seminar,
please RSVP to Maria Arevalo.
Print the brown bag Seminar Flyer
Brown Bag Seminar for Continuing H-1B Clinical Residents and Fellows,
Thursday, February 8, 2007, 12-1 pm, Rebecca Sealy, Room 1.213
If you are a clinical resident or fellow sponsored under the H-1B
visa program and your visa will be expiring in 2007, then you know that
you must apply for an ‘extension ‘ of your H-1 visa status 4-6 months
prior to expiration. The Office of International Affairs will provide a
free Brown Bag seminar on preparing an H-1B petition to help you through
this process. The Brown Bag seminar will be held on Thursday, February
8, 2007 from 12-1 pm in Rebecca Sealy, Room 1.213. Rosemary Fredericksen,
Training Program Liaison, Office of International Affairs will outline
the H-1 visa extension application process for those trainees who will
be continuing training at UTMB, share the application calendar, and
answer your questions about this process. Soft drinks will be provided
to complement your own “brown bag” lunch. To reserve your space in this
free seminar, please RSVP to Rosemary
Fredericksen.
Print the brown bag Seminar
Flyer
Free Brown Bag Seminar on “Building and Maintaining Financial
Credit in the U.S.”
Please join us on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 for a lunch-time
seminar on how to build and maintain good financial credit in the United
States. In the U.S., the way you handle your credit is very important.
There are organizations that create a “credit score” or “credit rating”
for you depending on how you pay bills, how many loans you take out, and
other factors. This credit rating is very important when you want to buy
a home or car or take out a loan. Come to this brown bag session and
learn about some things you can do to improve your credit rating. The
presenters, Ms. Jill R. Kaiser, Ms. Freda Davis, and Ms. Rosalinda Nino
are the University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) Galveston Branch Manager,
Assistant Branch Manager, and Financial Service Representative,
respectively. The Office of Diversity and International Affairs and the
UFCU, as co-sponsors of this event, will provide light refreshments to
complement attendee’s own “brown bag” lunch.
Southwest Global Health Education Consortium (GHEC) Poster
Competition
Students, postdoctoral trainees, and medical resident/fellows are
encouraged to submit a global health poster in this competition which
will be held during the Southwest Global Health Education Consortium
Conference at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Levin Hall,
Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11, 2006. The Southwest GHEC
Conference is sponsored by the UTMB WHO Center for Training in
International Health and the WHO Collaborating Center for Nursing and
Midwifery. For more information and to register for the Southwest GHEC
conference visit
http://ctih.utmb.edu/conference.asp
Click here
to read the “Call for Posters,” “Poster Guidelines,” and submit an
abstract on-line.
Interested in Becoming a U.S. Permanent Resident?
Learn about the National Interest
Waiver employment-based category.
Brown Bag Seminar
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Levin Hall, Classroom 3.320
UTMB International Students and Staff are invited to attend this
seminar to learn about the National Interest Waiver as one of the
options to apply for U.S. permanent residency. Space is limited to 50.
Please confirm attendance by sending an e-mail to
Ms. Maria C. Arevalo. Bring your
own “brown bag” lunch. Drinks and handouts are on us!
Click here to print a flyer about this event.
It’s Hurricane Season: So What’s Your Plan?
Brown Bag Seminar
John W. McCullough Build., 6.100 A
Wed. 6/28/06, 12-1:30 p.m.
UTMB International Students and Staff are invited to attend this
seminar to learn about their options should we receive an order to leave
Galveston and the surrounding area due to an approaching hurricane.
Space is limited so you must reserve your seat as soon as possible by
contacting Ms. Jackie Lynch, jdlynch@utmb.edu , 772-3733.
Click here to print a flyer about
this event.
International Students’ Organization International Recipe Contest
The International Student’s Organization (ISO) coordinated a very
successful International Recipe Contest on Friday, April 7, 2006 at the
Lee Hage Jamail Student Center. To generate interest in the contest, the
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the Student Government
Organization, and the Office of International Affairs donated cash to
purchase Target gift cards for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners in
the four categories of student, postdoctoral fellow, staff, and
“People’s Choice.” Dr. Bernd Ule Budelmann, Dr. Malcolm Brodwick, Ms.
Maggie Pinson and Ms. Candace Phillips, Office of International Affairs,
were honored to serve as judges for the event (and would be happy to do
so again every Friday for the foreseeable future!)
The contest winners were:
Postdoctoral Fellow category
- 1st prize--Venkateswarlu Gangavarapu
- 2nd prize--Deepthi Kolli
Staff Category
- 1st prize--Juliana Butkus de Aguiar
- 2nd prize--Elizabeth Elefano
Student Category
- 1st Rabab Al-Lahham
- 2nd Sergio Santa Maria
- 3rd Rodrigo Maillard
People's Choice Category
Brown Bag Seminar for Continuing J-1 Clinical Residents and
Fellows, Thursday, February 16, 2006, 12-1 pm, Levin Hall 3.324
If you are a clinical resident or fellow sponsored under the J-1
visa program of the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates
(ECFMG) then you know that you must apply for a “continuation” of your
J-1 visa status annually. The Office of International Affairs will
provide a free Brown Bag seminar on preparing a J-1 ECFMG visa
continuation application to help you through this process. The Brown Bag
seminar will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2006 from 12- 1 p.m. in
Levin Hall 3.324. Maria Arevalo, Training Program Liaison, Office of
International Affairs will outline the J-1 visa “continuation”
application process for the 2006-2007 training year, share the
application calendar, and answer your questions about this process. Soft
drinks and chips will be provided to complement your own “brown bag”
lunch. To reserve your space in this free seminar, please contact Maria
Arevalo to RSVP at: mcareval@utmb.edu
Print the Brown Bag Seminar Flyer
“Cultural Perspectives on Integrative Medicine Practice,” Panel
Discussion, 12-1 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2005, Levin Hall Dining
Room
Mark your calendars and plan to attend this lively discussion about
integrative medicine practice from a cultural perspective. Panelists
include UTMB clinical faculty and international medical graduates who
have practiced abroad and in the U.S. and who will share their
experiences, both positive and negative, involving integration of
traditional and non-traditional medical techniques. To view and print
the panel discussion flyer
click here.
Participate in International Education Week,
November 16-17, 2005
Who says science doesn't pay? UTMB celebrates International Education
Week on Wednesday and Thursday, November 16-17, 2005. To read more about
opportunities to participate in this annual event, and find out how your
externship or research project relating to a global health initiative
could win you a cash prize,
click here.
08/19/2005 - Free Brown Bag Seminar on “Building and Maintaining
Financial Credit in the U.S.”
Please join us on Wednesday, August 31st for a lunch-time seminar on how
to build and maintain a good financial credit in the United States. In
the U.S., the way you handle your credit is very important. There are
organizations that create a “credit score” or “credit rating” for you
depending on how you pay bills, how many loans you take out, and other
factors. This credit rating is very important when you want to buy a
home or car or take out a loan. Come to this brown bag session and learn
about some things you can do to get a good credit rating. The
presenters, Ms. Jill R. Kaiser and Ms. Regina A. Martinez are the
University Federal Credit Union Galveston Branch Manager and Assistant
Manager, respectively. The Office of International Affairs, which is
sponsoring this event, will provide soft drinks and chips to complement
attendee’s own “brown bag” lunch. For details and instructions to
reserve a space to attend,
click here.
07/28/2005 - Enroll Now for Fall English as a Second Language (ESL)
Class
Beginning August 15, 2005, the College of the Mainland will again
offer a free ESL class on the UTMB campus. For more information and to
complete an enrollment form click here.
This web page is
designed to assist UTMB staff. It is not intended to provide
comprehensive immigration information to the general public. For
detailed immigration information, please visit the
U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services (USCIS) web site.
Office of International Affairs
A Division of Finance - Payroll Services
UT Box 55146, Galveston, Texas 77555-5146
Phone: 409-772-3733
FAX: 409-747-3952
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