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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Below is a list of the events and workshops offered by the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSSO).</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">
Students who attend 5 of the 6 workshops at </span><span class="il"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/Orientation%20Series%20Fall%202017.pdf">Orientation Series Schedule </a></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">will
be entered into a drawing for </span><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Amazon Fire Stick</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">and a </span>
<b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Smart Watch</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">. Go to </span><span class="il"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/Orientation%20Series%20Fall%202017.pdf">Orientation Series Fall
2017</a></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222"> for more information.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Where Should I Live?</span></u></i></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Information session about campus housing and off-campus housing options. The session will include lease information, renter’s rights, and general housing rules.
<b>Free t-shirt</b> for first 3 students who attend the full session: </span><b><i><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Thursday, August 24 at 3 PM in BA 221</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">System Student Health Insurance Information Session</span></u></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222"> –</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222"> Information
session to learn about the System Student Health Insurance (SSHIP) and the waiver process. Seating is limited for this session and registration is required.
</span><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Free t-shirt</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">to the first 5 students who attend the full session:
</span><b><i><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Wednesday, August 30 at 3 PM in BA 221.</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><i><u><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Welcome Social Ice Cream & Coke Float</span></u></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"> –
</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">An opportunity to meet current American and international students at the ISSS in
<b><i><u>Halladay 104:</u></i></b> </span><b><i><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 2-4 PM in Halladay 104</span></u></i></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">How to Apply for a Driver’s License and SSN</span></u></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">-
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Information about the driver’s license application process & SSN eligibility</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">:
<b><i><u>Wednesday, September 6 and Wednesday, September 13 at 3 PM in BA 221.<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><i><u><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Open House:</span></u></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> Recharge to Maximize Your Performance: The Counseling Center Open House for international
students. Learn about the resources of the Counseling Center and enjoy our massage chairs and light refreshments. Come by
<b><i><u>Thursday, September 14, 3-5pm to Halladay Student Services Bldg. #204</u></i></b>. Receive a special gift bag while supplies last.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Dawn R McPherson, International Student Advisor
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">PDSO Principal Designated School Official | ARO Alternate Responsible Officer – J1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Texas A&M University-Commerce</span><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:Dawn.mcpherson@tamuc.edu">Dawn.mcpherson@tamuc.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, TX 75429-3011<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Tel. (903)886.5097 I Fax. (903) 468.3200 I</span><span style="color:#1F497D">
<a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso">www.tamuc.edu/isso</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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