International Student Association (I.S.A) at MCTC

Please join us to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day .

Hello there,

The International Student Association (ISA) will resume socializing right after spring break. We will keep you updated on where and when. We promise food and lots of fun people to interact with.

_ISA welcomes everyone and anyone who is interested in meeting individuals from around the globe and learning about their culture.

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FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER for MCTC STUDENTS

Wednesday, November 21, 2012
4:30pm until 6:30pm

THANKS!! SAHH - Students Against Hunger and Homelessness FOR DOING THIS along with St. Mark's

INFO:

Dinner will be served from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Please come early and enjoy fellow ship by the fireplace in the Fireside Room.

The dinner will be hosted by St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.

Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
519 Oak Grove Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403

www.ourcathedral.org

Please invite your friends!!!

P.S. This is for anyone that wants company over the holidays so all are welcome you do not need to be homeless or hungry. It's about being all together.

On November 13 and November 15 you are invited to hear International Fellows from the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota share their insights on a variety of human rights issues. All presentations are held at MCTC free of charge and are open to the public. Please see the announcement at http://www.minneapolis.edu/About-Us/News/Oct-2012/Human-Rights-and-Culture-Presentations .

Human Rights and Culture Presentations - MCTC Hear International Fellows from the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota share their insights on a variety of human rights issues.

"Come discover Africa's true beauty!!!! This event showcases the extraordinary culture that all of the African Countries posses. Various countries will be displaying clothing, performances, visual arts, music, dance, FOOD and so much more!You are Guaranteed an AMAZING evening!!

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE PRIZES AND FREE AFRICAN FOOD!!!!! DOORS OPEN AT 5PM.....SEE YOU ALL THERE"

Festival of African Nations October 17, 2012 @ Coffman - Great Hall. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455

Spokenword: Open Mic & Slam Semi-Finals

The new Spoken Word Club will host an open mic and poetry slam semi-final from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26 in H.1002 (the Helland Center Multi-Purpose Room).

Your support will be greatly appreciated!

STUDENT SENATE ELECTIONS

The Student Senate opened up nominations for the following executive officer positions:

*President

*Vice-President

*Director of Communications

*Director of Finance

*Director of Health & Wellness

*Director of Legislative Affairs

*Director of Sustainability

*Director of Technology

Students interested in running for one of these positions must be nominated (the nominations period closes on Sept. 26) and participate in platform speeches on Oct. 3. Elections to be held on Oct. 10. A student is eligible to become a Senate Officer if they meet the following criteria:
currently enrolled in at least 6 credits
not on academic probation, with a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 2.8
no violation of the student code of conduct (within the past calendar year) that resulted in a sanction greater than a warning
a current member of the Senate (attend at least 3 consecutive meetings)

For more details on MCTC's Student Senate, please visit their website: www.mctcsenate.org

www.mctcsenate.org

After three weeks of classes, how organized are you feeling? Here’s a tip to help you manage your assignments.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Student Senate Meeting every Wednesday
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: H.1002

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2012/08/28/6-challenges-for-international-students-in-college
Tell us more about what was or are, for the newcomers, the challenges you had to deal with as an international student.

6 Challenges for International Students in College - US News and World Report Starting college in America can be hard—but there are ways to overcome each obstacle.

http://blogs.cfr.org/renewing-america/2012/06/26/foreign-languages-and-u-s-economic-competitiveness/

Renewing America » Foreign Languages and U.S. Economic Competitiveness Ideas and initiatives for rebuilding American economic strength.