Dear International Students,
Please read below for details of the next Immigration Discussion Group, an
exciting ISA trip, the ISA's Third Annual "Through A Global Lens"
Photography Contest, as well as another inside look at activities planned
for this year's International Week (March 1 - 5)!
All the best,
Jennifer Warren
ISA Program Assistant
1. Immigration Discussion Group
Do you have immigration concerns? The Immigration Discussion Group is your
chance to voice them! Join Laura Cohen, the International Student Advisor,
to discuss the immigration issues that most concern you as an
international student in Canada. Everyone is welcome to join this meeting
as the group works together to create an advocacy plan in order to send a
very important message to Canada Immigration - change is needed. Laura
would like to work together with all of you as she believes that unless
Canada Immigration hears your voice, change will be slow to come.
When? Friday, February 13 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Where? 231 University Centre
Interested in attending? Please email
Laura_Cohen@carleton.ca
Please note as well that this meeting is NOT an Immigration Workshop - if
you have general Immigration questions related to completing applications,
etc., you should come to the International Student Advisory during our
Immigration Check-In Times which are as follows:
Mondays 10 am - 11 am
Tuesdays 11 am - 12 pm
Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Thursdays 12 pm - 1 pm
2. ISA Trip to Fulton? Pancake House and Sugar Bush ?A True Canadian
Tradition!
Every spring when the days get a bit warmer, people flock to sugar bushes
to witness maple syrup being made, feast on pancakes drizzled with real
maple syrup, and sample maple taffy (maple syrup poured over snow). The
ISA is happy to announce that our next trip will be to Fulton? Pancake
House and Sugar Bush to experience all this ?and more!
When? Friday, March 26 (bus leaving Residence Commons at 9:00 am,
returning at 2:00 pm)
How much? For $17, you will get bus transportation to and from the sugar
bush, a maple guided tour, a hayride, and maple taffy. For an extra $5 -
$9, you can also enjoy one of four great breakfasts complete with real
maple syrup. (This is one of the best parts about going to a sugar bush!).
Read below for the available breakfast options which MUST be paid for in
advance.
Breakfast Options:
$5.00 ?ini Stack?(2 Pancakes)
$9.00 ?tack?(4 Pancakes)
$8.00 ?omma? Breakfast?(2 Pancakes, 2 Sausage)
$8.50 ?unior Farmer? Breakfast?(1 Pancake, 1 Sausage (beef/pork
combination), Maple Baked Beans)
Tickets? There are a limited number of tickets available for this trip
which will go on sale at 10 am on Monday, February 16 at Student Life
Services (501 University Centre). Payment is due when you sign up. Please
be sure to have exact cash ($17 PLUS the cost of the breakfast that you
select) as we do not have change. This trip is sure to be a lot of fun, so
don? miss out!
3. "Through a Global Lens" - Third Annual International Student Advisory
Photography Contest
Do you have a favourite photo from your world travels or one that depicts
local beauty and culture? If so, then join the International Student
Advisory in celebrating our world in the Third Annual "Through A Global
Lens" Photography Contest.
All members of the Carleton community (students, staff and faculty) are
invited to submit a maximum of two photos, 4"x6" and 5"x7" colour, black
and white, and digital print formats. Deadline to submit photos and entry
form is Monday, February 23. All entries will be on display during
International Week (March 1 - 5) in MacOdrum Library. Prizes will be
awarded on Thursday, March 4 at 12:15 pm. For more information or to get
an entry form drop by the International Student Advisory (501 University
Centre), visit the ISA website at
www.carleton.ca/isa or email
isa@carleton.ca.
4. UHIP Office Hours Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12
Please note the following changes in the UHIP Office hours for Wednesday
and Thursday this week:
Wednesday 9 am - 11:45 am
Thursday 9 am - 11:00 am
Regular UHIP Office hours will resume on Monday, February 16.
5. International Week (March 1 - 5)
If you are interested in volunteering to help out with any of the
following International Week activities organized by the International
Students' Centre, please drop by the ISC (301 University Centre) or call
520-2753.
Monday, March 1 International Week Opening Ceremony
Tuesday, March 2 International Fashion Show
Wednesday, March 3 International Food Festival
Saturday, March 6 International Gala