TUFTSUNIVERSITY

NEWSLETTER

Special EditionSeptember1979

"Swasdee Nong Ruk" can be paraphrased as Hello, Good Mor-ning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening my dear brothers andsisters. I would like to call you my younger sisters andbrothers for we are all relatives, we travel togetherfrom birth to death. WELCOME TO OUR UNIVERSITY. I hopeyou will be successful. If it's hard, please rememberone thing - "Nong Ruk". "All things are difficult be-fore they are easy."

Dr. Jiraporn CharudilakaThailand (Smile of Siam)Dental School

"Kalos crises, file" means in the Greek language,"Welcome my friend." So, I'd like to tell toeveryone of you, to all the International studentsof Tufts University "kalos crises, file". I hopethat we'll have the opportunity some day to meeteach other and talk about our cultures. I wishyou good luck in your studies.

Argiris Papaconstantinou, GreeceGraduate - Chemical Engineering

Greetings to all old and new students. Wehave welcome mats in front of homes in the

United States to welcome visitors. The wordwelcome stems from the Old English words wilcuma -

a welcome guest and wilume - the greeting of welcome.A warm welcome to Tufts.

William HarrisUnited StatesUndergraduate

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

The International Office, located onBrown House, 38 Professors Row encourages youto come by and relax, study, talk or have afree cup of coffee in between your classes.Leslie Rowe and staff are available to talk toor answer questions. Maps of Boston, touristinformation and activities in the area are alsoavailable. The Office's extensions arex545, 549.

ACTIVITIES

NEW STUDENT/FACULTY RECEPTION

In the last part of September, therewill be a reception for all new students,faculty and their families. The receptionwill be co-sponsored by the InternationalOffice and the Tufts Women's Club InternationalHospitality Program. Invitations will be in themail sometime in September. Please come!Refreshments served.

INTERCULTURAL SERIES

Have you ever wondered what it would belike to watch a black-belt karate expert inaction only two feet away from you? - or - howan Indian woman actually drapes that one pieceof cloth about herself to make a sari? Haveyou wanted to hear about and/or see a slidepresentation of the experiences of an Americanin Hungary or France? Have you ever wishedyou could sample un-Americanized spicySzechuan Chinese dishes or learn how to eatwith chopsticks correctly by someone who hasused them for his entire life?

Learn about all these things and much morethis semester by participating in a new programbeing offered by the International Officecalled the Intercultural Series. Everyone inthe Tufts community is invited to informallyexplore various aspects of different culturesor share an experience, ideas or special partof their own culture with others.

The Intercultural Serices will schedulethese "guest speakers" on a flexible bi-weeklybasis. Their topic, time and place of presenta-tion will be publicized well in advance.

So — Keep your eyes open for announceme-- s.If you are interested in being a speaker^HalBob Macasaet, x60298 at the InternationalHouse for more information.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Global Classroom Visi

The International Office, in coopera-tion with the Medford Public Schools, spon-sors a Global Classroom Program. This pro-gram provides an opportunity for you to beof service to the community; to share yourexperiences and culture through visitinglocal elementary and secondary schools.Amarjeev Kaul spoke to a 7th grade classabout religions of India. Harvy Barriosshared Venezuelan customs and culture witha 3rd grade class.

If you would like to share yourselfand your country, please call Susann Sjoberg,International Office, x 549. Transportationis provided and participation is arrangedaccording to your schedule. It will takeabout an hour and a half of your time.

English ClassesENGLISH INSTRUCTION Undergraduates

If English is not your native lan-guage and you have always had difficultywriting papers, there is a special sec-tion of ENGLISH 8 for students whosefirst language is not English. If youwould like more information about thecourse, please see Kathy Irving or Har-riet Siegel, East Hall, Room 105 or call628-5000 x478. This course will fulfillone semester of the writing requirement.Permission of the instructor is requiredfor enrollment.

In addition, the Audio-Laboratory in EatHall has the complete set of English 900, aprogrammed self-instruction course. (Ext. 428

Audio -Laboratory Hours:Mon.-Fri. 8:30 -- 5:00 p.m.Sun.-Thurs. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

ATTENTION SPOUSES!

An English course is also offered freeof charge to foreign student spouses andspouses of faculty members or researchers

-at Tufts Medford Campus, Medical and DentalSchools, and the New England Medical CenterHospital. The English course is offered on

the Medford Campus. The first meeting- 1 be held September 18, 1979 in theinternational Office. For more infor-mation, call Susann Sjoberg x545.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EMERGENCY LOAN FUND

The International Office has an Interna-tional student emergency money fund whichmakes small, short-term loans to students.For more information, call the InternationalOffice.

SPOUSES - FREE COURSES AT TUFTS!

Spouses of faculty and researchers atthe Medford Campus and Tufts Medical andDental Schools are eligible to take freecourses in all fields. For more information,please call the University Department inwhich your wife/husband is working. Studentspouses may audit courses. For more in-formation, contact the International Officex545, x549.********************************************

SERVICESFURNITURE LENDING SERVICE

A very limited amount of used furnitureis available free to new students living off-. ipus. If interested, come to the Interna-tional Office at 2 P.M. on Tuesday orThursday of the following weeks;

August 27, Sept, 3? and Sept, 10.Thereafter by appointment only.

Students will be required to complete aform and provide their own transportation.Also, students must return the furniturewhen they leave.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

Social security numbers are useful inopening bank accounts and getting a driver'slicense. On Thurs, Sept.13th from 1-3 in theInternational Office, Ms, Jean Leone fromthe Social Security Office^will be availableto take your applications. Be sure to bringyour passport. If you cannot come at thattime, applications can be made by going inperson with your passport to the nearestSocial Security Office. Telephone number:423-3700. Boston Office: 31 St. James St.f ibridge Office: 625 Mt. Auburn Street

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NEW STUDENT AND FACULTY REGISTRATION

All new students and faculty from abroad(not including Fletcher) are asked to bringyour passport to the International Office andfill out a brief information form withinone week of registration. If you have notdone this, please do so as soon as possible.Don't forget it is the responsibility ofeach foreign student or scholar to keep hisor her passport valid, to have the visarevalidated or renewed if necessary and torequest extension of stay as needed.

TRIPS TO CANADA AND ABROAD

If your visa permits "multiple entry"and you wish to travel outside the UnitedStates during your stay, you should requestthe appropriate document for re-entry intothe United States from the InternationalOffice. If you have an F-l visa you shouldrequest the form 1-20, if yon have a J-l visayou will need an IAP-66. Please allow atleast one week for preparation of thedocument, becaus-e the pressure of office workbecomes particularly heavy before vacationperiods. Check with the Office before youplan any trip outside the country. Theexpiration date of your visa is a factorin determining whether you may re-enter theU.S. after visiting abroad.

Travel/StudyABROAD

INTERNATIONAL I.D. CARDS

The International Office issues Inter-national I.D. cards to Tufts students. Thiscard is indispensable for getting all sortsof student discounts abroad, particularlyin Europe.' Cards are $3.00 (cash) and youwill need a small picture (1 l/2"x 1 1/2")of yourself. Stop in the Registrar's Office,Basement Ballou, to get the form and Registrar';signature. Bring completed form to theInternational Office on Mondays and Wednesdays2-4 P.M.

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STUDY - TRAVEL - WORK ABROAD INFORMATIONAlso available is a library of books and

pamphlets on various programs abroad. There isa file by country of pamphlets on specificstudy programs as well as books such as WholeWorld HandbookA Guide to Work. Study. Travel AbroadEurope on $5 (whoops!) $10 a DayStudent Guides to Asia Africa. Latin AmericaStudy Abroad - Scholarships & Courses(UnESCO publication)Student Travel Catalog (free)

TRAVEL USA - CANADABooks and pamphlets are available for

your browsing such as Let's Go United States& Canada, Low Cost Accommodations in New York,Washington, D. C. on $10.00 per'da'ysTheBoston Phoenix Guide to Cheap Eats. A Beg-inner's Boston, Montreal Inside Out, TWAguides to Los Angeles. New York. San Francisco,Where to Stay in U.S.A. From 50c to $10per Night

HOST FAMILY PROGRAM

If you do not have a host familyand are interested in "occasional hos-pitality", please sign up at the Inter-national Office. Here's your chance tomeet people and see places beyond theTufts campus!

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCILThe World Affairs Council of Boston, a

forum for exchange on international and inter-cultural relations, provides opportunitiesfor cultural relations, provides opportunitiesfor international students to gain a broaderview of American life and in turn, to sharetheir cultures and the concerns of theircountries with the local community.

You can participate in activities such asfield trips, weekends and evening discussiongroups through the World Affairs Council.This program offers you the opportunity tomeet people and learn about the Bostoncommunity. For information brochures, contactthe International Student Office or SteveSjoberg at: World Affairs Council, 22 Battery-march, Boston, MA 02109, 482-1740. ft

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

September 7, Friday, 12:45 p.m.Lecture with Ambassador George Bush, formerU.S. Representative to the United Nations,Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in theRepublic of China and Director of the CentralIntelligence Agency. Ambassador Bush is a de-clared candidate for the Republican nominationfor President in 1980. Held - Anthony's Pier 4Call Jane Harrington for details.

September 12, Wednesday, 12:00 NoonForeign Focus with Professor Roger Fisher,Harvard Law School, speaking on "Peace Withthe Palestinians". Sandwiches and beverageswill be available or bring your own. Held -Rotunda, World Affairs Council Headquarters.Call Steve Sjoberg for details.

September 14, Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Join us for this opportunity to meet old friendand make new ones. A slide presentation willprovide an introduction to International Stu-dent Program activities, for the coming year.Light refreshments served. Held - Rotunda,World Affairs Council Headquarters. No charge.

September 19, Wednesday, 12:00 NoonForeign Focus with Mr. Peter Stead, Lecturerin Modern History at the University of Wale^_yspeaking on the subject "Can Mrs. Thatcher SaveGreat Britain." Held - World Affairs CouncilHeadquarters. Call Steve Sjoberg for details.

September 29, Saturday, 10:30 - 4:00 p.m.Picnic and tour of historic Lexington andConcord hosted by the Lexington Rotary Club,featuring a picnic with Rotary Club membersand their families. Tour of historic sitesin Concord and Lexington and a chance to enjoyfall foliage. Transportation provided. SPACEIS VERY LIMITED. Call Steve Sjoberg for de-tails. No charge.

November 3-4. WEEKENDIntercultural Communications Workshops area time for you to spend an enjoyable weekendaway from the city, meeting others and lear-ning about factors that influence communi-cations among people from different culturalbackgrounds. Held near a lake at North-eastern University's Warren Center, the week-end will include structured experiences anddiscussion guided by a multi-cultural staffwith free time to explore the beauty of thewoods in fall. Transportation by carpool.Cost includes meals, one over-night and gasmoney for drivers. (Approximately $16 formembers and $18 for non-members). SPACE ISLIMITED. Call Steve Sjoberg for detailsand information flyer.

STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP

On September 20, 1979, there willbe a Study Skills Workshop sponsoredby the Dean of Freshman's Office. Checkthe Freshman Orientation Schedule fordetails or call Acting Dean of Freshman,Betty Curtin, at x341 for more infor-mation. All undergraduate students areinvited to attend.

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LANGUAGE EXCHANGE

Have you studied abroad and want topractice speaking? Want to bone up on yourEnglish? Or just want to learn a new languageand possibly teach someone your own? Lan-guage Exchange is a program that matchespeople up so that they can learn and teacheach other in a one-to-one situation at theirconvenience. You need not be a languagemajor or certified teacher! This is anexcellent way to expand language skills andcultural knowledge. You arrange with yourpartner how often and when you meet - per-haps an hour or two a week. We have a wealthof resources here at Tufts, so get involved=ind take advantage! For more information,all me, William harris, at x60298. Messagesmay also be left for me at the InternationalOffice - call x545 or drop by Brown House.

Leslie Rowe - DirectorSusann Sjoberg - Department AssistantMadeline Donheiser - Clerk TypistHelen Li - Student AssistantWilliam Harris - Student AssistantLi-Fang Liang - Student AssistantBrenda Mendoza - Student AssistantBob Macasaet - Intercultural SeriesWilliam Harris - Language ExchangeKathy Irving - English 8 InstructorShahriar Moin - International Club PresidentNancy Cooke - International House Head ResideniBeverly Goldstein & Audrey Hale - Internationa]Hospitality Program Coordinators

USEFUL ADDRESSES/PHONE NUMBERS

English class (For Foreign Students and ScholarsKathy Irving - InstructorContact International OfficePhone: 628-5000 x545, 478

Immigration and Naturalization ServiceDepartment of JusticeJohn F. Kennedy BuildingGovernment CenterBoston, MA 02203Phone: 223-2361Records Department: 223-2368

Canadian Consulate500 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 02116Phone: 262-3760

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