Spring 2024
Visas for International Faculty, Scholars, and Staff
January 10, 1:30- 2:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Nancy Lauland, International Employee and Scholar Advisor
Join Nancy Lauland, International Employee and Scholar Advisor, for an overview of H-1B and J-1 visas for international faculty, scholars and staff.
Advising Topics Related to Current F-1 and J-1 Students
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 1:30- 2:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Facilitators: Warren Jones, International Student Advisor, and Lauren Adams, Student Employment Manager, Tulane Human Resources
Learn about the requirements international students must meet while studying here at Tulane and the opportunities they might be eligible for. We’ll discuss some of the services offered by OISS, how or students can request them, and where we need your help. Topics discussed will include enrollment, SSN, leaves, on-campus employment, and CPT.
What You Need to Know About F-1 and J-1 Students In Their Final Semester at Tulane
Thursday, March 27, 2:00- 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Alice Popescu, International Student Advisor
Learn about some of the considerations international students need to keep in mind as they wrap up their time here at Tulane. Topics covered will in include transfers and degree-level changes, extensions, grace periods, and OPT (Optional Practical Training)/ AT (Academic Training).
Fall 2023
Cultivating Success: Navigating Challenges and Empowering International Students
Friday, September 29, 10:30- 11:45 AM
Location: Online via Whova
Facilitators: Frank Calabrese, OISS Director, and Beth Nazar, OISS Associate Director
Discover the challenges international students face, from cultural adjustment to academic expectations. Learn practical strategies to provide effective support, fostering their success and well-being. Gain a deeper understanding of the resources in the Tulane community that support international students. (Part of Professional Development Day 2023.)
OISS Annual Update: Insights and Connection
Wednesday, October 4, 3:30- 5:00 PM
Location: LBC, Rechler Room, 202
Facilitators: Frank Calabrese, OISS Director, Beth Nazar, OISS Associate Director, Nancy Lauland, International Employee and Scholar Advisor, and Justin Reid, International Student Engagement Manager
Come enjoy light refreshments and meet the OISS team. OISS will share updates, trends, and insight into the international student and scholar experience.
OISS 2023 Survey Results Executive Summary
F-1 and J-1 Students: From Admissions to Document Creation
Wednesday, October 25, 1:30- 2:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Dessa Crum, International Student Advisor
Understand the process of facilitating international student arrival at Tulane once they’ve been admitted. We’ll explain what documents should be provided, how information feeds to OISS and what are some of the challenges students may face in arriving.
Immigration Law Workshop
Wednesday, November 15, 3:00- 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Facilitators: Elaine Kimbrell, Ware Immigration and Nancy Lauland, International Employee and Scholar Advisor
Celebrate International Education Week by joining us for an information session lead by Elaine Kimbrell from Ware Immigration law firm.
Learn about immigration options after OPT, Academic Training, and H-1B, including the permanent residence process, and other immigrant visa options.
Q & A Session
IEW: International Student Experience Panel
Thursday, November 15, 4:30- 5:30 PM
Location: LBC, Race Room 201
Moderators: Justin Reid, International Student Experience Manager and Beth Nazar, Associate Director
As part of the OISS Faculty and Staff Training Series, we invite you to celebrate IEW by learning more about the international student experience. Hear from current international students about their experience on campus! From the victories to the challenges, if you work with international students, you won’t want to miss this!
Light refreshment will be served. Immediately afterwards we will head over to Kendal Cram for the IEW Closing Reception. We hope you will join us!
