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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Below is a list of the events and workshops offered the month of November and December by the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS).</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> As a reminder,
the ISSS calendar of events, programs, and workshops are posted on our website at
<a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso"><span style="color:blue">www.tamuc.edu/isso</span></a> under Announcements.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Travel Signature Week: </span>
</b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">October 31 through November 4 from 1:30pm-4pm each day and November 28 through December 2 from 1:30pm-4pm. Students may visit the ISSS during Travel Signature Week (only from 1:30pm-4pm) and receive a travel signature on
the second page of their I-20 while they wait. As a reminder the travel signature on the I-20 is valid for 12 months from the date of the signature for re-entry to the U.S. For more information go to
<a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/travelinformation.aspx">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">ISSS Availability</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">: During the week of November 7 some of the ISSS staff will attend an International Educator conference. During week the ISSS staff will have
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">International Thanksgiving Luncheon:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> The ISSS will be hosting a traditional Thanksgiving meal for all international students and the university administration
on November 17 from 11:30am-1pm in the RSC Conference Rooms. There is a minimal cost for the luncheon and you may go to
<a href="https://secure.touchnet.com/C20206_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=13&CATID=290">
ISSS Thanksgiving Luncheon</a> for more information and to register for the luncheon.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">International Graduation Reception:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> The ISSS, Global Programs Office, and the A&M-Commerce Alumni Association will host a FREE reception for all graduating international
students on November 30 at 4pm in the RSC Conference Rooms. Sign-up for the event will begin soon.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Christmas Coca and International Coffee Hour:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> On December 7 between 2pm-4pm the ISSS will host our last coffee hour and all students are invited to join us in
Halladay 104 for FREEE cocoa and refreshments in recognition of the Christmas holiday.
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