August 19, 2009
OIA Announcements: Advising Hours/FUSION/Festivals
In this issue:
I. New Immigration Advising Hours
II. UK FUSION: A Day of Service
III. Graduate Student Council Welcome Picnic
IV. JAPAN Summer Festival
V. Volunteer for World Fest 2009
VI. Census 2010
I. New Immigration Advising Hours
The UK Office of International Affairs announces that immigration advising hours have changed for F-1 and J-1 students. Those without appointments can walk in between 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. The hours of 3-5 p.m. are for appointments only.
II. UK FUSION: A Day of Service
UK FUSION, the annual volunteer event that allows students to contribute to various worthwhile projects in the Lexington community, will be held on Monday, August 24 beginning at 11 a.m. All students, faculty and staff at all levels are encouraged to participate. Various student groups such as clubs, service organizations, athletic teams and Greek organizations can also get involved. Join us as we start the school year by giving back with a day of service. Register on the UK Web site or visit the FUSION Web pages for more information.
III. Graduate Student Council Welcome Picnic
All graduate students are invited to The Graduate School’s Welcome Picnic on Monday, August 24, 5-7 p.m. in the courtyard next to Bradley Hall. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for seating. In case of rain, the picnic will be moved to room 357 in the Student Center.
IV. JAPAN Summer Festival
The Japan/America Society of Kentucky (JASK) has supported cultural exchange between Japanese and Americans in Kentucky since Toyota’s arrival in 1987. On Saturday, August 22, JASK will host a new event, JAPAN Summer Festival, a large-scale outdoor summer event for Kentuckians and their families. Everyone is invited to this celebration of Japanese cuisine and culture. Activities will include origami, calligraphy, kimono lessons and a Nintendo WII tournament. Various artists, ranging from martial artists to TAIKO, a traditional Japanese Drum Troupe from Dayton. The festival will be held at Jacobson Park, 1-7 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Donations are appreciated. Visit JASK’s Web site for more information.
V. Volunteer for World Fest 2009
The UK Asia Center is looking for volunteers for World Fest 2009 in Louisville at The Belvedere (near the Galt House Hotel) on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, shifts are available between 11 a.m.-11 p.m. World Fest hosts the largest collection of local ethnic restaurants, vendors and exhibitors at any one event in the state of Kentucky, offering a wide array of cuisines, crafts and educational possibilities. The Asia Center booth will demonstrate origami, calligraphy and Japanese games. Everyone is invited to attend. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Keiko at keiko.fukuzaki@uky.edu.
VI. Census 2010
Anyone who is living in the United States in 2010 will participate in the U.S. Census. The census, which takes place every ten years, counts every resident, including citizens and non-citizens. Census data directly affects how state and federal funds are allocated to communities for neighborhood improvements, public health, education, transportation and much more. The information is crucial to many planning decisions, such as where to provide services for the elderly, where to build new roads and schools or where to locate job training centers. To learn more about the United States’ Census, visit www.census.gov or the link on the OIA Web site.
This notification is distributed by the UK Office of International Affairs (OIA) in Bradley Hall.
Phone: 859.257.4067
Fax: 859.323.1026