Fall 2004 Newsletter Contents - The University of Akron

Office of International Programs
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Fall 2004 Newsletter
Dr. David Ayers
Director, International Programs
E-mail: dayers@uakron.edu
Ms. Rebekka L. Bowman
Academic Adviser, International
E-mail: bowmanr@uakron.edu
Mrs. Denise Garrett Brown
Dept. Budget/Fiscal Admin. &
Undergraduate Admissions
E-mail: dmbrown@uakron.edu
Ms. Robyn Brown
Examiner Associate
E-mail: rkb@uakron.edu
Mrs. Becky Gold
OIP STAFF
Immigration Compliance Specialist
E-mail: rgold@uakron.edu
Mrs. Patty Eaglewolf
Administrative Secretary
E-mail: eaglewo@uakron.edu
Ms. Linda E. Marx
Coordinator, Int'l Programs
E-mail: Lmarx@uakron.edu
Greetings from the Director
Welcome to The University of Akron! We are happy to host the newly arrived international
students. Approximately 175 new students and scholars arrived for the Fall 2004 semester.
We wish you success as you adjust to your new home. While studying hard, do not neglect to
take advantage of the many resources on campus. This fall semester you will be able to enjoy
the new recreation and student centers which will enable you to keep the stress levels low.
The Holmes-Rahe Social Readjustment Scale is a measurement scale developed by two
psychologists for the purpose of measuring stress in a person's life. Stress is an effect,
positive or negative, of a life change. The scale consists of a list of forty-two life-changing
events ranging from the death of a spouse (100 stress points) to a parking ticket (11 points).
By checking the appropriate life events, a person can measure his/her own state of stress.
According to the authors, a person scoring 300 or more is high risk for illness or injury due to
stress. People who score 150 - 299 reduce their risk by 30 percent, while people who score
150 or below are low risk. Although I am not convinced that the scale is either valid or
reliable, I am fairly certain that you, as new international students, will be experiencing some
stress in your life while making the adjustment to your new life in the U.S.
Just for fun, I selected some events that may apply to new international students:
According to my estimate, new international students are just one parking ticket away from
being high risk. Fortunately, there are effective ways to manage stress. Below, please find a
partial list of helps that may assist some of you:
Stressful Event Points Stressful Event Points
Change in financial status 38 Change in recreational habits 19
Change to a different line of work 36 Change in religious activities 19
Outstanding personal achievement 28 Change in social activities 18
Starting or finishing school 25 Change in sleeping habits 16
Change in living condition 25 Change in eating habits 15
Set reasonable goals for yourself. Address problem issues specifically (define the problem and
decide on a solution). Schedule regular times for relaxing. Exercise, eat right, and get
adequate sleep. Break up large assignments into smaller, manageable pieces. Set
boundaries and learn to say "no" to some good opportunities. And...don't get any parking
tickets.
My hope for you, this semester, is for you to lower your stress levels as you enjoy your new
home in Akron. Welcome, have a great semester, and check out the new recreation center.
Dr. David Ayers, Director
Office of International Programs
Mrs. Betty J. Palmer
Secretary
E-mail: bpalmer@uakron.edu
Mrs. Gretta Starik
Student Services Counselor
E-mail: gss2@uakron.edu
Contents
Greetings from
The Director
Immigration Update
Financial Aid
Get Involved
Things To Do
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Things To Do continued
Cultures, Fun, and more…
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Cultures, Fun and More…
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Fall 2004 International
Student Numbers
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Chart Fall 2004 Enrollment
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October, 2004

Important News
Immigration Update
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Immigration Regulations – Five Ways to Stay Informed
As immigration regulations are constantly changing, it is very important to stay up-to-date on the rules and
regulations that keep you in status. Here are a few ways to stay informed:
• Check your uakron.edu e-mail account regularly
The Office of International Programs is constantly sending out new immigration (and academic)
information to our international students via e-mail. However, this information is ONLY e-mailed to
your uakron.edu account. If you use another e-mail account such as hotmail, yahoo, etc., please link
your e-mail accounts so you don’t miss any important updates.
• Check the Office of International Program’s website for up-to-date information
The Office of International Program’s website, www.uakron.edu/oip, contains a variety of information
for our international students. This includes immigration, admissions, academic advising and study
abroad information. Under the immigration section, you can find information for F-1 and J-1 students
and scholars and well as forms that can be downloaded and printed out.
• Pick up immigration information forms and checklists in the lobby of the OIP
As soon as you walk into the Office of International Programs, directly in front of you is a wall of
immigration information. Stop by the OIP during office hours and pick up informative checklists and
forms regarding a variety of immigration topics including; OPT, CPT, change of status, I-20/DS-2019
extensions, change of address, etc.
• Make an appointment with an immigration counselor in the OIP
As immigration matters are often situation-specific, an immigration counselor in the Office of
International Programs can meet with you to discuss how the regulations directly impact you. The
immigration counselors can advise you of your immigration options and answer any questions
regarding your status. Although immigration counselors will respond to e-mail and phone inquiries on
general topics, for more complicated, student-specific issues, it is necessary to come to the OIP for an
actual appointment. To schedule an appointment with an immigration counselor, please call (330)
972-6349 or stop by the OIP. Immigration counselors do not accept walk-ins or same-day
appointments.
• Browse the USCIS (United States Citizenship & Immigration Services) and U.S. Department
of State government websites
The USCIS, formerly known as the INS, has a very informative website including up-to-date
immigration information straight from the U.S. Government. The website also has useful links and
government forms which can be downloaded. The address is: http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm.
The U.S. Department of State’s website provides information on travel, visas, passports, embassies,
consulates, etc. This address is: http://www.state.gov/.
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Department of Homeland Security has
raised the alert level to “Yellow Alert”.
What does that mean for you and me?
Check out the following 3 web sites for
additional information:
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/bep
repared/hsas.html
http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/
Immigration Basics Seminar will be held on Tuesday,
November 16, 2004 in Polsky Room 404 from 3 p.m.-
5 p.m. Immigration staff from The University of
Akron as well as a local Immigration attorney will be
present to outline basic immigration issues that
relate to international students and personnel.
Topics covered will include SEVIS, Optional Practical
Training, Curricular Practical Training, travel, change
of status, visa renewal as well as outlines of the H-1
visa and Permanent Residency application processes.
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Financial Aid
June Thomas Rogers
Scholarship “Winners”
Get Involved
Budget Tours for
International Students,
Scholars, and Families
The Office of International Programs (OIP) would like to
congratulate the winners of the 2004-2005 International
Understanding Award. They are: Silvia Porubska, an
International Business major from Slovakia; Melonie
Blancaneaux, a nursing major from Belize; Thomas
Mbimba, a Biology and Applied & Theoretical Mathematics
major from the Democratic Republic of Congo; Rewaida
Issah, a Nursing major from Ghana; and Andreea
Diaconu, an International Business major from Romania.
Each winner demonstrated involvement in promoting
cross-cultural understanding and interaction between
American and International students at The University of
Akron (UA). They have, also, exhibited a commitment to
use the knowledge they have gained during their time at
the UA to help develop their home countries.
The OIP would, also, like to congratulate Silke Schaefer,
an International Business major from Germany, who won
the New Undergraduate International Student Award. The
winner of this award needs to explain why she wishes to
study at The University of Akron, and how she plans to
utilize the knowledge she acquires here to further
development in her home country.
Applications will be accepted for the 2005-2006 school
year from January 1, 2005 - April 1, 2005. Applications
for the awards are available in the OIP Lobby (Polsky 483)
and at the website:
http://www.uakron.edu/oip/admissions/scholarships.php
Good Luck!
Economic Hardship
Fund for International
Students
The Office of International Programs has established a small fund
designed to assist international students who find themselves in
an economic hardship due to circumstances beyond their control.
A committee of faculty and staff members will review a brief
description of the economic need, along with an explanation of
the circumstances, which led to the need. For more information,
students can contact Dr. David Ayers in the Office of International
Programs.
International Friendship Ministries (IFM), will be
hosting five exciting tours for the year 2004/2005
especially for international students, scholars and
their families. These are budget tours, priced right
for internationals, and include home stays, so that
the international students can experience American
culture & family environment to the fullest. We are
able to charge a low fee for the tours because our
tours are hosted by churches on location, which
provide families who love to show hospitality.
Please forward this information to the international
students from your college/university or your friends
who might be interested. Check out our website at
www.ifmusa.org/tours/ for more details and
online registration.
Come Join the Fun!
Become an Orientation Leader!
The Office of International Programs (OIP) is looking
for a few enthusiastic people who want to help
welcome the new international students for Spring
2005. If you will be here over winter break, like
working with people, and have a positive outlook,
you should apply to be an orientation leader.
Orientation Leaders play an important part in
helping new students adjust to their new school and
a new culture. New International Student
Orientation will take place on January 11 & 12,
2005. Training sessions will take place in December
and January, excluding the Christmas and New
Year's holidays. Anyone interested in applying can
either stop by the OIP to pick up an application form
or wait till an application form is sent out later this
semester via the OIP List-Serve. For more
information contact Rebekka L. Bowman at (330)
972-6194 or bowmanr@uakron.edu or Chrissy
Stertzbach at (330) 972-2582. The OIP is looking
forward to hearing from you and the new students
will appreciate all you do for them.
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International Education Week
The government of the United States of America has
designated November 15-19 to be International
Education Week. It is a time to reflect on and celebrate the
value of an international education. The Office of
International Programs (OIP) is currently working on
organizing events and programs throughout the week to
highlight the value that international students, scholars, and
employees bring to The University of Akron’s campus. If you
have an idea that will promote intercultural awareness and
would like to participate either as an individual or as part of an
organization, please contact Rebekka L. Bowman at (330)
972-6194 or bowmanr@uakron.edu or call Chrissy Stertzbach
at (330) 972-2582.
In addition to various topics that will promote the value of an
international education, the OIP would also like to have an
educational discussion on a subject that affects societies
around the world. Two of the past topics were AIDS and
International Conflict. If you have an idea for this year’s
theme, please feel free to contact Rebekka L. Bowman or
Chrissy Stertzbach with your suggestion. Thank you in
advance for your help.
The OIP will be sending out emails to the OIP List-serve with a
schedule of the events. Please be sure that you are using
your UANet ID, or, if applicable, have it linked to your other
email account.
CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUES
Would you like to meet Americans in a friendly, relaxed
manner? Do you want to gain insight into American culture?
Learn about its values and ideas? Would you like to share
your own culture with Americans? If you answered yes to any
of these questions, then Cross-Cultural Dialogues is the
program for you! The program is designed to bring a group of
Internationals and Americans together for informal discussions
about various aspects of culture. The group’s interaction is a
wonderful way to interact with Americans, gain more insight
into American culture, and perhaps gain a deeper
understanding of your own, as well as other cultures around
the globe.
The group meets Wednesdays from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Because
we are interested in promoting student interaction between
Americans and Internationals, space is limited. If you are
interested in participating, you may pick-up an application
form in the lobby of the Office of International Programs
(Polsky 483). If you have questions, please contact Rebekka
L. Bowman at (330) 972-6194 or bowmanr@uakron.edu, or
Chrissy Stertzbach at (330) 972-2582.
The Association of Global Student
Organizations is searching for
New Members!
Each year, the Office of International Programs (OIP)
works with the Association of Global Student
Organizations (AGSO) to promote programming designed
to enhance the internationalization of The University of
Akron (UA); provide support for the international
community at UA; as well as promote the cultural, social,
and educational programs available on campus. This
interaction is a vital ingredient to the success of many of
the programs sponsored by the OIP and various members
of AGSO.
Already this year, members of AGSO have participated in
the Organization Fair during International New Student
Orientation. Many have answered new students prearrival
questions, provided airport pick-ups, and helped
students find housing. The OIP is grateful for invaluable
help AGSO members provide to new, incoming students.
We, also, look forward to working with AGSO on planning
the events for International Education Week from
November 15 – 19, The Around the World Party on
November 13, and Spring Orientation, January 11 & 12,
2005. The OIP hopes to remain in close contact with
AGSO throughout the academic year in order to help the
various members promote their activities and events.
Every year, new student organizations are formed. If you
belong to an organization that is currently not a member
of AGSO, please contact Rebekka L. Bowman at
bowmanr@uakron.edu or (330) 972-6194 or Melonie
Blancaneaux at (330) 972-2582 for membership
information. The OIP would love to work with you!
If your organization is already a member of AGSO,
please contact the OIP as soon as possible, so we
can ensure we have an accurate list of your officers.
The following is a list of all the organizations that are
currently members of AGSO: Akron International
Friendship, the African Students Association, Akron
Chinese Christian Fellowship, the Bangladesh Students’
Association, The Chapel, the Chinese Soccer Club; the
Chinese Student Association, the Chinese Student &
Scholar Association, Circle “K” International, Hillel Jewish
Student Union, Hispanos Organizados por Lengua y
Amista (HOLA), the Indian Students Association, the
International Business Association, the International
Students Club, the Korean Student Association, the
Middle Eastern Student Association, the Muslim Students
Association, the Residence Hall Program Board, the
Romanian Club, the Thai Students Organization , and the
Turkish American Students Association.
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Things to do…
WORLD TRADE CENTER CLEVELAND
Foreign Graduate Student Retention
Program
The World Trade Center Cleveland has initiated a new
program aimed at linking Northeast Ohio companies
with the strong pool of foreign graduate students
studying in the area. The Foreign Graduate Student
Retention Program identifies qualified candidates for
employers seeking interns. Many Northeast Ohio
companies are planning to expand their markets
globally; foreign students can provide a wealth of
knowledge and understanding about a new region of
the world while also fulfilling specific needs as well.
Students will gain opportunities to work in a U.S.
business setting. An internship with a Northeast Ohio
company gives students exposure to the work and
living opportunities available in the region while
companies gain highly motivated students/employees
possessing the qualifications that are best matched for
their business/industry. If applicable, the intern will
also bring first-hand knowledge of countries where
many of these companies are seeking to do business.
Students will need to apply for appropriate OPT or CPT
approval through their university, if necessary.
Students wishing to be considered for the program
should forward their resumes to:
Ellen Roberts, Program Director
Foreign Graduate Student Retention Program
World Trade Center Cleveland
Tower City Center
50 Public Square- Suite 200
Cleveland OH 44113
Eroberts@clevegrowth.com
(216) 592-2450
This semester’s “Around the World Party” will kick off
International Education Week! All University of Akron (UA)
students, scholars and employees are invited to celebrate the
cultures of the world with international music, cultural
demonstrations, dance contests and prizes.
Sponsored By:
The Office of International Programs
The Association of Global Student Organizations
The International Student club
Saturday, November 13, 2004 from 8 p.m. To Midnight
The New Student Union, Ballroom
$3 with valid UA ID
(Each person with UA ID may bring one guest, who also needs
To Show a photo ID. No one without a picture ID will be able to
enter. The cost for one guest is $3)
Monitor the OIP List Serve for more details and ticket prices. If
you are interested in putting on a dance or musical
demonstration, please contact Rebekka L. Bowman at (330)
972-6194 or bowmanr@uakron.edu or Melonie Blancaneaux at
(330) 972-2582.
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New OIP Staff Member
Ms. Robyn Brown was recently hired as Examiner Associate, a position that involves advising students on
immigration issues and preparing immigration paperwork. She has been involved with the international student
community at The University of Akron since she began studying here in 1998. As an undergraduate, she worked
as a student assistant in the English Language Institute. She received her B.A. in English in May 2003, and was
then employed as a graduate assistant in the OIP from Aug. 2003-Sept. 2004. She also helped with
international student orientations and attended international student events. She has traveled abroad to China,
India, Mexico, and Europe. Robyn is currently pursuing her M.A. in Higher Education Administration here at The
University of Akron. She is excited about her new position because it gives her an opportunity to help students
achieve their goals. We warmly welcome Robyn to our OIP staff.
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Things to do…
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Spring
Registration
Dropping Courses
Spring 2005 registration begins Friday,November 5 at 6 p.m.
Continuing students will be given priority according to the
number of credits that they have already completed. Know
that the credit number used to determine your registration
period does not include the classes that are currently in
progress. In order to get the most accurate information,
please go to: http://www3.uakron.edu/registrar/dates.html.
Click on Spring 2005 Registration Dates. Be aware that web
registration does not open until 6 p.m. on the first day of
each classification.
Students must go on-line to find out what classes will be
offered this Spring Semester. They may register either online
or in person at the Office of the Registrar in the Student
Administrative Services Building (SAS).
Remember to schedule an appointment with your academic
adviser early to avoid being closed out of classes. The
earlier you register, the more likely you will get the courses
and the time schedule that you want. Take special care to
be aware of those classes that are only offered once a year
and are prerequisites for other courses in your major.
Invoices will only be mailed once for the Spring Semester.
In order to receive the invoice in a timely manner, make
sure that your current mailing address is correct. The Office
of International Programs (OIP) advises students to update
their mailing address no later than the time of registration.
Addresses may be updated by accessing the Online
Information Center at www.uakron.edu/registrar.
Students should be aware that failure to receive an invoice
will not be a justification for late payment. Students are
expected to access their accounts on-line to find out the
amount of their bills and the due dates. Also, students who
register after the mass mailing date, which has not yet been
determined, will not receive any invoice and will have to go
on-line to find billing information. Remember that
students, who do not pay for their classes on-time are
subject to being dropped from all of their classes and
having a hold placed on their account. If students
cannot pay their entire bill at the time of initial registration,
we recommend that they enroll in the Installment Payment
Plan. Since billing information & registration is subject to
change, it is extremely important for students to be on the
OIP List-Serve to receive future updates.
This is just a brief reminder that if you are thinking about
dropping a course and going below full-time (full-time is 12
credits for undergraduates and 9 credits for graduates), it
is extremely important that you get permission from the
immigration staff at the Office of International Programs
(OIP) first. In order for the OIP to properly evaluate your
situation, you will be asked to fill out a Reduced Course
Load Form (RCL). There are two parts to the form. You
must fill out Section 1 and then either your adviser
(undergraduates) or your Department Chair (graduates)
must fill out Section 2. If your reason for going below fulltime
is a medical one, you must submit an original, official
letter from a medical doctor stating the reason why he/she
recommends you take a reduced course load and for how
long. The letter should be submitted along with the RCL.
In this case, section 2 can be left blank.
Please plan for the OIP to take 48 hours to evaluate
your situation. If your reason for dropping below fulltime
is in compliance with the laws and regulations of the
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS), your application will be approved by the OIP staff.
You may then drop your class. If the OIP staff does not
believe that it complies with the USCIS laws and
regulations, your application will be denied. In that case,
you will be contacted by the immigration area of the OIP.
Remember the OIP is now required to report all
international students who go below full-time to the
USCIS.
For Fall Semester, the last day to withdraw from a course
with your academic adviser’s signature is Friday, October
22. From that date until Friday, November 19, you will
need both your adviser’s and instructor’s signatures. The
last week to withdraw from a course during the semester is
November 15 – 19. Since you will need multiple signatures
and this is International Education Week (a busy time in
our office), the OIP advises you not to wait until then to
start the withdrawal process, especially if you will be going
below full-time and need to get approval first. Also, be
aware that dates are subject to change. You can find the
most current information at:
http://www3.uakron.edu/registrar/fall2004wddates.html.
Also, remember that the date that you withdrawal effects
the amount of refund you will receive. Refund information
is available at:
http://www.uakron.edu/busfin/studentfin/refundschedule.php
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Things to do…
Proving Health Insurance
for
2004-2005
The University of Akron provides excellent academic, social,
extracurricular and leadership growth opportunities through
the various courses of study, student organizations, and
campus activities. To experience all that the University has
to offer, it is important to stay physically fit as well as
academically fit.
Sometimes our best efforts cannot stop the common cold,
sickness, or accidents, and it is necessary to seek medical
help. These are the times that medical health insurance will
be as valuable as the education for which you are striving.
For your convenience, The University of Akron has
contracted with Leonard Insurance, Inc. to provide health
insurance. For more information logon to their web site at
www.leonardinsurance.com, or call Leonard Insurance, Inc.
at 330/266-1904. Ask for Mrs. Pat Brenckle or Ms. Heather
Nichols, and they will answer your specific insurance
questions, such as what is covered, deductibles, prescription
co-pays, and how to find a doctor.
It is mandatory for all international students to provide proof
of major medical insurance coverage for the entire
semester, for which you are registered. For example: for
fall 2004 coverage must begin on or before August 30, 2004
and terminate on or after December 17, 2004. You have
two options: You may purchase the University of Akron
Student Health Insurance or another that is comparable.
You may email (international@uakron.edu), fax
(330/972-8604) or bring your proof of insurance coverage
to the Office of International Programs, Polsky 483.
If you have any questions about proof of insurance
coverage, do not hesitate to contact Betty Palmer
(bpalmer@uakron.edu or 330/972-6349) or Denise Garrett
Brown (dmbrown@uakron.edu or 330/972-6934).
English
Conversation
Group for Women
The English Conversation Group for Women is holding
meetings at The Chapel in the Great Commission Room (1 st
floor) on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Your attendance is welcomed and free! Childcare is
available. Due to vacation, no meetings will be held on
December 16, 23, & 30. For additional information, call
Betsy Ayers at (330) 677-8540 or Email her at
bayers42202@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there!
Cultures, fun...
Friday Night Dinner Activities Fall 2004
August 27
September 3
September 10
September 17
September 24
October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
December 3
Welcome Back Party
September Series: the Big,Big Picture
(Chinese Food)
(Make your own Pizza)
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
October Series: the Big,Big Part
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
November Series: Best Way to Live
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
(Dinner at 6:15 P.M.)
Christmas Concert and Celebration
November 2 Special Election Night Meeting @ The
Chapel 8:00 P.M. in the Learning Lab, the room beside the
Dining Room! Pizza, Chips Experience the Strangeness of
the American Presidential Election!
The Chapel Team Contact Information
Pastor Todd McKenney, 436 Kling Street, Akron, OH
44311 Wife: Bethany
Home: (330) 535-0045 Church (330) 315-5496
Cell (330) 730-0595
Email:todd.mckenney@the-chapel.org
Administrative Assistant Billie Davies (330) 730-0595
Question About:
Friday Nights: Paul & Madelyn Elsbree, (330) 724-3747
Mon/Wed English Classes: Ray Teuton, (330)773-3482
Thursday Women’s Group: Besty Ayers,(330) 677-8540
Trips: Mary Gemlich marygemlich@yahoo.com
Legal Issues: Todd McKenney or Billie Davies
Furniture: Todd McKenney or Billie Davies
International Bible Fellowship IBF Sunday at Noon
at The Chapel: Contact keithlemmer@yahoo.com
Spanish Ministry:
Pastor George Guida, (330) 374 – 1300
Korean Bible Study @ Friday nights
Jung-Wook Kim (330) 633–5283
Indian Christian Students:
ASaju@bemis.com (330) 689-2490
Chinese Church:
Pastor Bing-Lie Sung (330) 376-4858
Vietnamese Church:
Pastor Minh Dang (330) 864-2077
Muslim/Christian Activities:
David John (330) 315-5569
Akron Campus & Mail: 135 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
(330) 376-6400
Green Campus 1800 Raber Road
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October, 2004

Cultures, fun...
Hosts and students can get together for many types of
activities: meals, family outings, holiday celebrations, sporting
events, and scenic drives, for example. They may take their
students shopping or sites requested by the students. In
turn, students can help their hosts learn about their cultures.
They might show pictures from home, prepare a meal, or
invite their hosts to an international program on campus.
8 Akron International Friendship
International Students and Scholars are welcome in area
Encourages you to be
American classrooms. Our students enjoy hearing about
an ambassador from your country
other cultures. If you or your spouse would like to visit an
and join our Speakers Service Program
American classroom or have more contact with an
American family, please sign up in the OIP Front Desk.
You are invited to
Akron International Friendship’s
Annual International Thanksgiving Feast
When:
Tuesday, November 16, 2004, 6 p.m. -9 p.m.
Where:
The Chapel, 135 Fir Hill - our feast will be in the
dining room.
Food!!:
Akron International Friendship will provide the traditional
roasted turkey, there will also be a selection of all types of
food including vegetarian items.
Activities:
International entertainment and AIF’s traditional
Thanksgiving game.
The AIF International Speaker’s Service is an exciting way for
Akron Area grade and high school students to learn about
different countries and cultures. AIF operates this program in
cooperation with the Office of International Programs and the
English Language Institute at the University of Akron.
Through AIF’s program, you, as an ambassador of your
country would visit a local school once or twice during the
semester to speak about your culture and customs.
To sign up for AIF Speakers Service and/or Friendly Family
program, please pick up a form from the Office of
International Programs. Turn in your completed form to
Rebekka Bowman, . You may also mail your form directly to
Meera Singh or Grace Mayes at 125 Sage Avenue Akron, OH
44301. If you have questions you may contact Grace Mayes
at 330-724-9771 Email: gmayes1@earthlink.netor Meera
Singh at 330-342-7865, Email: meerasingh62@yahoo.com
RSVP:
Please email or call Michelle Wilson at
wilsonaif@earthlink.netor (330)882-0083 or Grace Mayes
at gmayes1@earthlink.net or (330)724-9771 before
November 12 to let us know if you plan to attend.
International Students Akron International
Friendship invites you to sign up for our
Friendly Family Program
The Friendly Family Program is a friendship exchange
between local residents and International students
attending the University of Akron.
International students are paired with a local host (a
family, couple, or individual) for the academic year. The
hosts provide an informal introduction to life in the United
States.
VOLUNTEERING AT AKRON
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Do you like children? Reading stories? Making arts & crafts?
Playing Games? If you answered yes to any of these
questions, then you can make a child’s day! The Office of
International Programs is announcing a volunteer program at
Akron Children’s Hospital. The hospital is specially designed
to serve infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers. Some of
these children are in the hospital a long time and would love
some company, to hear one of your favorite children’s stories,
or to do one of your favorite childhood pastimes. If you are
interested and have the special ability to work with children,
please contact Rebekka L. Bowman at bowmanr@uakron.edu
or (330) 972-6194.
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Fall 2004 International Student Numbers
Office of International Programs
# Country Undergraduates Graduates Law ELI Scholars Totals
1 Albania 1 1
2 Argentina 1 3 1 5
3 Armenia 1 1
4 Australia 2 2
5 Bangladesh 13 13
6 Belize 1 1
7 Brazil 1 1 1 3
8 Bulgeria 3 3
9 Burma (Myanmar) 1 1
10 Cambodia 1 1
11 Cameroon 1 1
12 Canada 16 10 4 30
13 Chile 2 1 3
14 China 10 158 23 191
15 Colombia 2 11 13
16 Congo 1 1
17 Costa Rica 1 1 2
18 Czech Republic 1 1
19 Denmark 1 1
20 Egypt 2 2
21 Estonia 1 1 2
22 Ethiopia 1 2 3
23 France 4 5 9
24 The Gambia 1 1
25 Germany 5 5
26 Georgia 1 1
27 Ghana 2 14 16
28 Greece 1 1
29 Hong Kong 1 1
30 Hungary 1 3 1 1 6
31 India 12 235 9 256
32 Indonesia 2 1 3
33 Italy 1 3 1 5
34 Ireland 1 1
35 Jamaica 1 1
36 Japan 3 6 2 4 15
37 Jordan 1 13 14
38 Kazakhstan 1 1
39 Kenya 1 1 2
40 South Korea 16 63 9 6 94
41 Lebanon 6 7 13
42 Malaysia 1 4 5
43 Malawi 1 1
44 Mali 1 1
45 Mexico 5 4 2 11
46 Moldova 1 1
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Fall 2004 International Student Numbers(Cont..)
Office of International Programs
# Country Undergraduates Graduates Law ELI Scholars Totals
47 Mongolia 1 1
48 Morocco 3 1 4
49 Namibia 1 1
50 Nepal 6 6
51 New Zealand 1 2 3
52 Nigeria 4 5 9
53 Norway 2 2
54 Oman 2 2
55 Pakistan 1 2 3
56 Panama 1 1
57 Peru 2 2
58 Poland 7 1 8
59 Portugal 1 1
60 Qatar 1 1
61 Romania 7 2 9
62 Russia 8 1 1 10
63 Saudi Arabia 2 6 8
64 Singapore 2 2
65 Slovakia 1 1 2
66 Spain 1 1
67 Sri Lanka 1 1 2
68 Switzerland 1 1
69 Taiwan 4 18 2 1 25
70 Tanzania 1 1
71 Thailand 4 16 2 22
72 Togo 1 1
73 Trinidad & Tobago 2 2
74 Turkey 2 36 2 2 42
75 Uganda 1 1
76 Ukraine 3 1 4
77
United Arab
Emirates 1 1
78 United Kingdom 8 3 11
79 Venezuela 5 1 6
80 Vietnam 2 2
81 Yugoslavia 3 3
Total 162 699 1 25 58 945
* Undergraduate and Graduate numbers include 149 students on OPT. (13 Undergraduate/136 Graduate)
Category
Total
1 Undergraduate 162
2 Graduate 699
3 Law 1
4 ELI 25
5 Scholars 58
945
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International Student Fall 2004 Enrollment
Distribution
Undergraduates
Graduates
Law
ELI
Scholars
Undergraduates Graduates Law ELI Scholars Totals
162 699 1 25 58 945
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Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of International Programs
The Polsky Building 483
Akron, OH 44325-3101
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution
October, 2004