The International Voice

November / December 2009, Volume XXII, Issue No. 4

In St. Louis over Winter Break? Enjoy a Home Cooked Meal with an American Family!
The Home Plate program is offering a special winter break dinner with American families for those international students who are here in St. Louis during the break. The Home Plate staff will match you with a dinner host. The dinner host will arrange transportation to and from campus to their home where a couple of international students will enjoy a home cooked meal with an American family.

On-Campus Employment: A Quick Look
By Jason Marquart
On-campus employment includes everything from graduate assistantships to front-desk staff in the library. Find out important details to consider.

Things to Keep in Mind While Planning for Winter Break
By Kaaren Quezada
As the end of the semester approaches, please don't forget about preparations for staying or traveling - inside or outside the US - during Winter Break. Besides having your I-20 or DS-2019 signed by an OISS advisor, find out about other important pointers to ease your travel and return.

Attention: Washington University Women from Developing Countries
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) is an outreach program of the World Bank Family Network. The fund provides financial assistance to women from developing countries during their studies in the United States or Canada. The MMMF annually awards about six to ten grants of approximately $12,000 each. Click for qualifying details and deadline.

Thank you for Tuesday Lunches!
Last Tuesday Lunch is December 1. See list of volunteers’ churches who have kept the tradition of international friendships over a warm lunch and date of the first 2010 Spring Semester Tuesday Lunch.

Travelers Safety Inspection
On Saturday, December 5, 2009, the Washington University Police and Parking Services, in partnership with Hartmann's Towing, will once again sponsor a free Traveler's Vehicle Inspection service to student's, faculty and staff.

Events On and Around St. Louis
The St. Louis Visitors and Convention Center promotes local events. Here is a select group of free events and/or events that charge a minimal entry fee. Please check specific websites for additional information and/or confirmation.