Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Winter 2011 E-Newsletter Issue #5

Important Dates

March 15- Study day (no day classes for academic students, no break for IESL)
March 16-18- Finals
March 18- Last day of instruction
March 24- Grades available online
March 28- Spring quarter classes begin


Daylight Saving Time begins on March 13th

Spring forward! On Saturday night, March 12th, you will need to set your clocks forward one hour. Don't forget or you will be late to class on Monday!

Registration Reminder
Have you completed your spring quarter registration? Many classes are full already! If you need help to register or have any questions please visit the IP Office to meet with an advisor.

Job Opening International Programs Student ReceptionistYou must meet the following requirements to apply:
Current academic student in good academic standing
*Good written and verbal English skills
*Must be a GRCC student for at least one more year and intend to stay through winter quarter 2012
*Good computer and phone skills
*Enjoy meeting and working with people
*Customer service experience helpful, but not required
Applications and a more detailed job description is available in the IP Office at the front desk. (Please do not call for information)
All applications are due on Wednesday, March 9 by 5:00 pm.

Are you Traveling during Spring Break?
If you will be traveling outside the US you will need to have your I-20 signed by an advisor before you leave. Signatures are valid for 6 months. It's not too early to take care of this now. Don't delay; visit IP today!

Spring Break is a Great Time to Visit Universities!
Have you thought of taking a tour of schools you might be interested in transferring to? Spring break is the perfect time for a road trip! Get a group together to share the expense of the rental car, gas and hotel. Don't hesitate to contact the schools to let them know of your visit. Some may even offer hospitality: campus tours, time with admissions advisors, class visitations or even overnight stays in their dorms!

Making Payment for Spring Quarter
Payment is due each quarter by the first day of class. However, it is smart to make your payment early. You can avoid the lines the first day of the quarter, and avoid a late fee in the event of banking issues. You may make payment (at the cashier's office or online) any time after you have registered for your classes. If you are waitlisting for other classes you will need to make payment for any additional classes after they are added.

Will you be Graduating this Spring?

It's time to apply for your degree! Come to the IP office to pick up your degree application right away! You will also need to print a copy of your "Degree Audit" and submit that with your application at the cashier's office. The cost is just $10. If you apply for your degree, in May you will receive more information about participating in the (optional) June graduation ceremony.

UW Foster School of Business visits GRCC



CLEO Applications Available Now (for next school year)

Community, Leadership, Education & Outreach- that's what CLEO is all about!
CLEO is currently accepting applications for next year's candidates. This is an excellent on-campus part-time paid student leadership opportunity!
Applications can be picked up in the Student Programs Office.

IESL Announcements

· Reminder—IESL finals will begin on Study Day! Our classes are in session.
· IESL finals will take place on Tuesday, March 15th and Wednesday, March 16th.
· Be sure to pay any outstanding fees you may have (CCA charges, library fines, parking tickets, etc.) as soon as possible! You will not be able to register for classes, receive your diploma, or order transcripts as long as you owe any fees on your student account.
· IESL students will be able to view their schedules for Spring Quarter after 2PM, on Friday, March 25th.

Volunteering Activities



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Campus Safety
* GRCC Safety Alert- Subscribe to GRCC Safety Alert and keep informed of Campus emergencies, safety issues and inclement weather emergency closures. This is a FREE service available to all GRCC students. Click here to learn more and to subscribe.
* Campus Safety Rides are available from dusk until 11:00 pm on Sunday through Thursday, and dusk until 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday.
Call 253-797-4868 which will put you in direct contact with the van that night. Be safe, use Safety Rides!

Campus Resource Links

Contact InformationIP Telephone 253-288-3300
Alvin Tai: ttai@greenriver.edu
Jessica Galán: jgalan@greenriver.edu
John Tankersley: jtankersley@greeniver.edu
Kirsten Weber: kweber@greenriver.edu
IP Twitter handle @GRCCIP

If you have any feedback or comments regarding this newsletter, please email ipadvising@greenriver.edu

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