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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The ISSO has posted the schedule for the CPT and OPT workshops on the ISSO website at <a href="http://www.tamuc.eduu/isso">www.tamuc.eduu/isso</a> and select Upcoming Events.</span></i></b> Please note that we have adjusted the requirement for students to attend the OPT workshop to include one of their last two semester at A&M-Commerce before graduation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The ISSO plans to host appointments at Rockwall again this spring semester and the scheduled will be announce soon.</span></i></b> Students living in the Rockwall and DFW metropolitan area are encouraged to contact the ISSO to provide input as we plan the schedule for appointments. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The ISSO is also planning to host the Spring Break San Antonio Trip again this year for all current A&M-Commerce international students.</span></i></b> The tentative dates are Sunday, March 9 through Thursday, March 13. The cost will be determined later and students will sign up and make payment online with a credit/debit card or electronic check. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Multicultural Festival is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 in the evening at the Rayburn Student Center 2<sup>nd</sup> floor.</span></i></b> Student groups are encouraged to begin to make plans now for this annual festival that attracted over 1000 people last year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>John Mark Jones, Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>International Student Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(P) 903-886-5097 (F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso">www.tamuc.edu/isso</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>