Though we have all enjoyed the warm and cheerful weather of
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Though we have all enjoyed the warm and cheerful weather of
Though we have all enjoyed the warm and cheerful weather of summer these last few months, as the days grow cooler we know that fall is fast approaching. Soon we will need those jackets we have kept in the closet and it is time to retrieve all the sweaters stuffed in the drawers. With the winds blowing and the leaves changing, fall is happening before our eyes. The colors of red and orange and yellow begin to cover the streets as the leaves fall off the trees. Activities like swimming and tennis start to fade to leave room for new activities such as hiking, cross country, running, and football. Aside from athletic activities there are also events such as hayrides, visiting cider mills, as well as many festivals and carnivals. A favorite of many Michiganders is a trip to the annual Renaissance Festival. With the season come many exciting and entertaining events. Along with these events are some famous holidays as well as famous birthdays. Some of these include: • Yom Kippur Yom Kippur - (in Hebrew yom hakippruim, “day of atonement”) is the most 2nd sacred holy day in Judaism. It falls on the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tishri. Yom Kippur is a day of confession, repentance, and prayers for the forgiveness of sins committed during the year. • Sweetest Day – observed the 3rd Saturday in the month of October, Sweetest Day 3rd observance originated in Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. In the hopes of bringing happiness into the lives of orphans, shut-ins and others who were forgotten, a philanthropist by the name of Herbert Birch Kingston began to distribute candy and gifts to the underprivileged, thus beginning Sweetest Day. • 7th Sukkot - a Hebrew word meaning "booths" or "huts", refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest, as well as the commemoration of the forty years of Jewish wandering in the desert. • 9th Columbus Day - a U.S. holiday commemorating the landing of explorer Christopher Columbus in the West Indies on October 12, 1492. Since 1971 it has been celebrated on the second Monday in October. • 20th Birth of Báb - the Birthday of the Bab is observed by members of the Baha'i Faith on October 20, the anniversary of the birth of Siyyid Ali-Muhammad in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran), in 1819. Known as the Bab ("gate"), he became an important figure in early Baha'i history. • 31st Halloween -The term Halloween (and its older rendering Hallowe'en) is shortened from Allhallow-even, as it is the evening of/before "All Hallows' Day"[1], also known as "All Saints' Day". It was a day of religious festivities in various northern European Pagan traditions. Today the holiday has been adapted to a night of festivities including dressing in costume. FROM THE DIRECTOR'S DESK: First of all I would like to welcome all of you back to an exciting Fall 2007 term here at Oakland University. This year we are celebrating several milestones and firsts at O.U. including the University's 50th Birthday, our total student population reaching 18,000 and for the first time our International Students & Scholars population exceeding the "400" mark! With the addition of 76 new students for Fall term we now stand at 389 students & 20 scholars making a total of 409 this Fall term. With the start of the Fall term 2007 I would like to take this opportunity to remind all students of several important resources available to you including our ISSO web site at www.oakland.edu/iss and our Employment Seminars. "ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB?" The Employment Seminars provide important information about on campus employment the CPT and OPT process and we also touch on helpful hints on how to find a job with the first one being held on Monday Oct. 1 from 9:00am -10:00am in the Oakland room of the Oakland Center. Have a great FALL 2007 term and GO GRIZZLES!!! ISSO Reminders: • "ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB?" Employment Seminars provide important information about on campus employment the CPT and OPT process and we also touch on helpful hints on how to find a job with the first one being held on Monday Oct. 1 from 9:00am -10:00am in, then on Tuesday Oct. 9 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm and Thursday Oct. 25 9:00am – 10:00am in the Oakland Room of the Oakland Center. We hope to see you there! • Please come and learn more about changing your immigration status to H1B and meet Scott Cooper, immigration attorney on Friday Oct. 19 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm in the Oakland Room of the Oakland Center. • Please remember to take advantage of our walk-in hours. Walk-in-hours are only on Wednesdays, 9am-12pm. • We do not make same day appointments unless it is an emergency. • If they have a question, please call us at 248-370-3358 or e-mail us at [email protected] or make an appointment so we can review YOUR file and YOUR situation the best we can. Immigration decisions are very important and you don’t want to get “RUSHED” answer from ISSO staff. • Please plan ahead and be prepared for your appointments with Petra and Dave. • If you haven’t show a proof of your health insurance for 2007-2008 year please come see Patti immediately from 9:00am – 2:00pm Monday through Friday!!! 2 “Would you like to get a Green Card the Free and Easy Way?” Would you like to skip the expense of Lawyers and the up to three year wait time? Then please read the instructions below and apply online NOW! The Diversity Immigrant Visa program is also known as the Green Card Lottery. The lottery is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and conducted under the terms of Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Entries for the DV-2009 Diversity Visa lottery must be submitted electronically between noon Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday October 3, 2007 and noon Eastern Standard Time, Sunday, December 2, 2007. Applicants may access the electronic Diversity Visa entry form at www.dvlottery.state.gov during the registration period. Applicants are strongly encouraged not to wait to apply until the last week, but rather apply early! Ineligible countries Those born in any territory that has sent more than 50,000 immigrants to the US in the previous five years are not eligible to receive a diversity visa. For DV-2008, natives of the following nations were ineligible: Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and Vietnam. (Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan and the countries not listed above are eligible to apply.) The ineligible countries may change from year to year, and are determined by counting those countries which sent 50,000 "immigrants" in the five years including that covered by the last published immigration statistics. 3 Although Birthdays have always existed, the birthday party itself has not. Every year we look forward to blowing out our candles on the cake in hopes of our wishes to come true, though we are careful to not say them out loud in fear they will not. However the history of the birthday party itself comes from an archaic belief that evil spirits were attracted to people on their birthdays. As a means of banishing these spirits gifts were given to ward them off. Traditionally, kings were the only ones worthy of a birthday celebration. In hopes to keep them from harm, friends and family would bring gifts as well as good thoughts and wishes. Eventually the tradition was adopted to include children. The first children’s birthday party began in Germany, Kinderfest. In 1970 Colonel Harlan Sanders celebrated his eighty ninth birthday celebration where his attendance was the largest in history with a total of thirty five thousand guests. Here are some fun facts about the month of October including the flowers of the month, birthstones, and the meaning of the word October. Flower Marigold Stone Opal, jasper Meaning Colors Hope White, yellow 1st Mark McGwire (baseball player) Julie Andrews (actress, singer) Vladimir Horowitz (piano virtuoso) 4th Susan Sarandon (actress) Rutherford B Hayes (19th US President) 5th Richard Gordon Jr. (NASA astronaut) 13th Ashanti (singer) Margaret Thatcher (Roberts) (Prime Minister of Great Britain) Paul Simon (singer, composer) 18th Jean Claude Van Damme (actor) Pierre Elliott Trudeau (Prime Minister of Canada) 22nd Christopher Lloyd (actor) Jeff Goldblum (actor) Curly Howard (Jerry Horwitz) (the Three Stooges) 28th Julia Roberts (actress) &William Gates (founder of Microsoft) 4 Daylight Savings Time When Do We Change Our Clocks? Beginning in 2007, most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time. In the European Union, Summer Time begins and ends at 1:00 a.m. Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time). It begins the last Sunday in March and ends the last Sunday in October. In the European Union, all time zones change at the same moment. Why Do We Change Our Clocks? The main purpose of Daylight Saving Time (called "Summer Time" in many places in the world) is to make better use of daylight. We change our clocks during the summer months to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. Over the Years United States European Union DST Begins at 2 a.m. DST Ends at 2 a.m. Summertime period begins at 1 a.m. UT Summertime period ends at 1 a.m. UT 2003 April 6 October 26 March 30 October 26 2004 April 4 October 31 March 28 October 31 2005 April 3 October 30 March 27 October 30 2006 April 2 October 29 March 26 October 29 2007 March 11 November 4 March 25 October 28 2008 March 9 November 2 March 30 October 26 2009 March 8 November 1 March 29 October 25 Year 5 OCTOBER 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 National Day (China) 2 National Day (China) 3 Lailat-UlQuadr (Islamic, Muslim) 4 Shemini Atzeret (Jewish) 5 Simchat Torah (Jewish) 6 Ivy Day (Ireland) 7 Independe nce Day (Khalistad, Sikh) 8 Thanksgiving (Canada) 9 Independence Day (Uganda) 10 Double Ten Day (China) 11 Revolution Day (Panama) 12 Columbus Day 13 Eid-Al-Fitr (Islamic, Muslim) 14 Young Peoples Day (Republic of Congo) 15 Evacuation Day (Tunisia) 16 Navaratri (Hindu) 17 Mothers Day (Malawi) 18 Sovereignty Day (Azerbaijan) 19 The Double Ninth Festival 20 Kenyatta Day (Kenya) 21 Cirio de Nazare (Brazil) 22 National Day (Vatican) 23 Republic Day (Hungary) 24 Independence Day (Zambia) 25 Republic Day (Kazakhstan) 26 Agama Day (Nauru) 27 3 Z’s Day (Congo) 28 Okhi Day / Greek National Day 29 Republic Day (Turkey) 30 31 Reformation Day (Christian) Learn About Me We are looking for volunteers to help us open children’s minds up to the world. The International Students & Scholars office wants to give you the opportunity to help children and pre-teens learn and understand about people who are from other cultures and countries. The ISSO has created a new program that allows you, the student, to educate children of all ages about your country and culture. You may use your own materials to bring your culture to life for others to experience. We will supply the transportation to the various locations, food, and other materials if needed. Please contact the Assistant Director Petra Knoche at (248) 370-3358 or [email protected] if you are interested in this opportunity. 6 7 8 Are you feeling… Homesick? Lonely? Culture Shock? Problems adjusting? If so, the SEHS Counseling Center is a free service offering personal and career counseling. Being away from your home, family and friends can be difficult at times. The SEHS Counseling Center enables graduate students to apply confidential counseling services to people in need at no cost. Topics of discussion may include but are not limited to : time management, situational depression, life transitions, adjustment problems, relationship problems, test anxiety/study skills, stress management, and separation from loved ones. Contact the SEHS Counseling Center office to set up an appointment at 248-370-2633. The SEHS Counseling Center is located at Oakland University in Pawley Hall Room 250. The Counseling Center is open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 10 To figure out what careers are available for you go to the advising office and take advantage of all they offer: • One-on-one career counseling sessions • Career assessments (“tests”) to identify personality characteristics, interests and values • Career exploration resources to assist in major selection • Resources providing specific information on careers and majors • Group career counseling • Workshops Great Tips: -Always see an advisor before dropping and adding classes, they may be able to help you with different options. - Make sure to ask them if certain credits will transfer, don’t waste your time or money if they won’t help you earn your degree. If you are an undecided major meet with an Advising Resource Center adviser before registration opens for the next semester. Not making this appointment will prevent you from being able to register for classes. Schedule your Fall 2007 Policy Appointment between September 18th - October 29th. To contact the Advising Resource Center or to schedule an appointment call (248) 370-3227. 11 Scholarships for International Students: Oakland University is seeking qualified students for its International Service Award and for its 1st Time Undergraduate International Student Scholarship. The scholarships are in the amount of $500.00 and $1,000 and will be awarded to qualified F-1 or J-1 Oakland University International students. Applications are available at the International Students & Scholars Office, 157 North Foundation Hall. Applications must be returned to the International Students & Scholars Office no later then Friday, October 12th, 2007 by 4:30pm. Recipient will be notified by e-mail and a phone call by November 16th, 2007. For more scholarships available to you please visit the financial aid website at: http://www4.oakland.edu/?id=1976&sid=30. October Concerts Matt Pond PA October 5th @ 8:00 pm at Magic stick 4120 Woodward Detroit, Michigan 48202 The Smashing Pumpkins October 7th @ 7:30 pm at Fox Theatre 2211 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Michigan 48201 Brand New w/ Thrice, me without you October 18th @ 6:30 at The Fillmore Detroit 2115 Woodward Detroit, Michigan 48201 12 Wednesday October 3rd: Practical Solutions to College Living 6:30 p.m., Oakland Center Room TBD This program is designed to assist college students with overcoming obstacles associated with college life. Sunday October 7th: Young Adult Mass 7 p.m., St. John Fisher Come celebrate at a mass specifically for young adults right across the street from OU. Join us at 7 p.m. for mass and enjoy a social after. This special service is held the first Sunday of the month. Thursday October 11th: Wellness Program‐‐Eating On the Go 6 ‐ 6:45 p.m., Rec Center Wellness Classroom It's always difficult to choose the right foods to fuel your body when you are always on the run! This workshop will provide you with examples of food choices that are easy to pack, that are good for you, and that will help keep your energy running throughout the day. Sunday October 14th: Pontiac Oakland Symphony season opening concert 3 p.m., Varner Recital Hall The symphony opens with a repertoire that includes Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B‐ Flat Minor, featuring Oakland University music instructor Yin Zheng, soloist, in addition to works by Higdon and Brahms. Friday October 19th: Friday Night Live Featuring Jen Kober 7 p.m., Vandenberg Cafe Students, faculty and staff looking for a way to wrap up the week can kick off the weekend with a laugh at the Residence Halls Programming’s Friday Night Live. Comedians come to campus to help the audience laugh away the stress of the week. Tuesday October 23rd: Alcohol Awareness: Get the Facts Workshop 7 ‐ 8 p.m., 401 Hamlin Hall There are many ways to have fun in college! Come learn the facts and myths of alcohol and drugs that will help you make informed choices. Sunday October 28th: Fall Free Day at the OU Recreation Center 12:30 ‐ 5 p.m., OU Recreation Center OU students, faculty, staff and alumni bring friends and family to the OU Rec Center for free during this event. Attendees may workout, enjoy free fitness classes, aquatics activities, sports contest, kids arts and crafts, prizes and more. 13 14 PLEASE COME AND JOIN ISSO OCTOBER’S COFFEE HOUR AS WE CELEBRATE LEBANESE NIGHT ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH 5:00-10:00pm AT GOLD ROOMS OF OC 15 Aside from the weather changing and the leaves turning different shades of orange and red, many attractions and events occur between the months of September, October, and November. Of these events include taking hayrides, visiting pumpkin patches, as well as attending many festivals and carnivals. A favorite for many of those living in Michigan is annually visiting Cider Mills. The state of Michigan ranks as one of the top apple producing states among many. It is also known as the cider capital of the Midwest. One might wonder, what is there to do at a Cider Mill? The answer is – plenty! Not only are there delicious items to purchase, such as apple cider, warm cinnamon doughnuts, caramel apples, and other treats, but there is something for everyone. Many Cider Mills throughout Michigan have individual apple picking, petting farms, pumpkin patches, and often haunted houses. During these fall months everyone when they have a chance should visit a Cider Mill. There are locations all over Michigan. Some of these include: YATES CIDER MILL: Back in 1863, the Yates Grist Mill opened in the beautiful countryside of Rochester, Michigan. By 1876 it began producing cider and became the Yates Cider Mill. 1900 E. Avon Road Rochester, MI 48307 (248) 651-8300 ONLY 10 Minutes from Campus! Other Cider Mills in Michigan: Franklin Cider Mill 7450 Franklin Road Franklin, MI 48025 (248) 626-2968 Rochester Cider Mill 5125 Rochester Road Rochester, MI 48306 (248) 651-4224 Paint Creek Cider Mill 4480 Orion Road Rochester, MI 48306 (248) 651-8361 Goodison Cider Mill 4295 Orion Road Rochester, MI 48306 (248) 652-8450 Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill 17985 Armada Center Road Armada, MI 48005 (248) 784-5343 Middleton Cider Mill 46462 Pequindre Dr. Shelby Twp, MI 48317 (586) 731-6699 . 16 Farmers Market at Greenfield Village September 29 and October 6, 2007 10:00am – 3:00pm Enjoy an open air farm market where you can purchase local grains and baking mixes, handcrafted creations from Greenfield Village’s Herb Society, organic breads, local farm fresh produce, pumpkins, meats, poultry, honey, apples from local farmers and more. The market will be held in the Greenfield Village Picnic Pavilion. Shop to your heart’s content and let us carry your purchases back to our gatehouse for convenient pick-up on your way out of the Village for the day. Some Information about Greenfield Village… The Henry Ford is the history destination that brings the American Experience to life. With a rich and diverse offering of exhibits, demonstrations, programs and reenactments, The Henry Ford celebrates yesterday’s traditions as well as today’s innovations. The web address below will take you to the visitors guide for foreign visitors http://www.thehenryford.org/visit/visitorguides.asp The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI 48124-4088 313.982.6100 http://www.thehenryford.org/village/default.asp 17 The Detroit Zoo in October It’s October! That means its time to break out your lederhosen and the beer steins and the Detroit zoo is getting ready for their fourth annual Oktoberfest. It is a three day event that features German style food, live entertainment, and children’s activities. For more information please visit, www.detroitzoo.com. Days and Times for Oktoberfest: Friday 6th 6-11p.m. Saturday 7th Noon – 11p.m. Sunday 8th Noon – 5p.m. The main event of modern Halloween in the United States is trick-or-treating, in which children disguise themselves in costumes and go door-to-door in their neighborhoods, ringing each doorbell and yelling "trick or treat!" Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31, where children can collect sweets, fruit, and other gifts. Other traditional activities include costume parties, viewing horror films, visiting "haunted houses", and participating in traditional autumn activities such as hayrides. -Halloween Foods• • • • • • • • Candy Corn Candy Apple Hot/Cold Apple Cider Doughnuts Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Bread Novelty candy shaped like skulls, pumpkins, bats, worms, etc Sources Used: http://www.wikipedia.com 18 The Meaning of Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. The Month of Ramadan is also when it is believed the Holy Quran "was sent down from heaven, a guidance unto men, a declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation" It is during this month that Muslims fast. It is called the Fast of Ramadan and lasts the entire month. Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives. It is a time of worship and contemplation During the Fast of Ramadan strict restraints are placed on the daily lives of Muslims. They are not allowed to eat or drink during the daylight hours. Smoking and sexual relations are also forbidden during fasting. At the end of the day the fast is broken with prayer and a meal called the iftar. In the evening following the iftar it is customary for Muslims to go out visiting family and friends. The fast is resumed the next morning. www.holidays.net The Meaning of Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr is a joyous occasion with important religious significance, celebrating of the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory, peace of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity. Muslims celebrate not only the end of fasting, but also thank God for the help and strength that they believe he gave them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control. It is a time of giving and sharing, and many Muslims dress in holiday attire. 19 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_ul-Fitr Join OU alumni, students, friends and community members at this festival of fun for the whole family, located in the Shotwell-Gustafson Pavilion on the east side of campus near the golf course and Meadowbrook Hall. Sponsored by the OU Alumni Association, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce and Westview Orchards & Cider Mill, this day is filled with games, music, food and more. Don’t miss out on the good times! We depend on the generosity of our volunteers to ensure the success of our events. For more information about the Family Festival, or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Karen Stacy Ballard at (248) 364-6140 or via email at [email protected] 20 It was a great start for this new organization with a huge turn out (over 60 domestic and international students). Allies were introduced and up-coming events were discussed. People are still signing up to join so it is never too late to meet an ally and get involved! 21 Date Sport Opponent Place Time/Result Friday, October 5th Women’s Cross Country Women’s Soccer Men’s Cross Country Women’s Volleyball Men’s Soccer Women’s Volleyball Michigan Intercollegiate Oral Roberts Michigan Intercollegiate IUPUI Oral Roberts North Dakota State Centenary Detroit Rochester 4:00 PM Rochester Rochester 4:00 PM 4:00 PM Rochester Rochester Rochester 7:00 PM 1:00 PM 7:00 PM Rochester Detroit, Michigan Rochester 1:00 PM 1:00 PM Rochester Rochester 4:00 PM 5 :00 PM Rochester Rochester Rochester Rochester 7:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM Rochester Rochester 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Rochester Rochester 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Saturday, October 6th Sunday, October 7th Sunday Women’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Tuesday, October 16th Women’s Volleyball Friday, October 19th Women’s Soccer Women’s Swimming and Diving Women’s Volleyball Men’s Soccer Women’s Volleyball Men’s Swimming & Diving Saturday, October 20th Sunday, October 21st Saturday, October 27th Men’s Soccer Women’s Swimming and Diving Sunday, October 28th Wednesday, October 31st Women’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Central Michigan Southern Utah Illinois/Toledo Centenary IPFW IPFW Golden Grizzly Quadrangular Meet IUPUI/Wayne State/Western Kentucky IUPUI Golden Grizzly Quadrangular Meet IUPUI/Wayne State/Western Kentucky Michigan Akron 7:00 PM For more OU athletic events please visit www.ougrizzlies.com. 22 Detroit Red Wings Tickets on Sale Now Reserved seats are priced at $22 and $44 and standing‐room tickets are available at $27. Fans can purchase tickets beginning at 10 am on Thursday at the Joe Louis Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, including Hockey town Café, Hockey town Authentic in Troy, or charge by phone at 248‐645‐666. You can also purchase tickets by logging on to DetroitRedWings.com. There is no limit to the number of available tickets an individual may purchase. Detroit Red Wings at Comerica Park The Red Wings will be stepping up to the plate in the Fire on Ice Charity Softball Game against members of the Royal Oak Fire Department. The game is scheduled for Sunday, September 9 at Memorial Field in Royal Oak. Game time is 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale, so come watch some of your favorite Red Wings players, like Captain Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Chelios, and alumni member Mickey Redmond. Fans attending will also have the chance to enter the “Jersey‐Off‐Our‐Backs” raffle for a chance to win the players’ game‐worn softball jerseys. Detroit Pistons Pre-Season Home Schedule October Opponent Venue Time Mon 08 vs. Miami The Palace 7:30P.M. Fri 12 vs. Utah The Palace 7:30P.M. Sun 14 vs. Denver The Palace 6:00P.M. Wed 17 vs. Denver Van Andel Arena 7:00P.M. Wed 24 vs. Washington The Palace 7:30P.M ISSO would like to congratulate to Martin Sandell from Oslo, Norway who helped Oakland University to 3-0 victory over visiting Western Michigan at OU Soccer Field on September 19th. Junior Martin Sandell scored the game winner on a first-half penalty kick. Congratulations!!!! Martin Sandell 23 Division 1 League Championship: OUCC vs. MSK (Michigan State Kings) - OUCC won by 4 wickets MKS - Batted first - 140 all-out MVP - Pavan Vempaty - 4 wickets and 44 runs OUCC - 142/6 in 38 Overs Inter - University Championship: Semi-Finals - OUCC (Oakland University) vs. WMU (Western Michigan University): WMU (Batted first) - 103/8 in 15 Overs OUCC - 107/2 in 13 Overs MVP - Nilesh Sencheti - 71 Not Out with around 7 Sixes. Not to forget, Nilesh finished the winning run with an excellent Six on the covers. Finals: OUCC (Oakland University) vs. WSU (Wayne State University): WSU (Batted First): 117 all out in 19 Overs OUCC: 121/8 in 20 Overs MVP's: Jinesh Chedda - 5 Wickets (Top Class Bowling), Vikram Chilukoti - 42 not out, Harish Bonam - 39 runs CONGRAUTLAIONS OUCC CHAMPIONS, ISSO IS EXTREMELY PROUD OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENT!!! 24 From the staff of the International Students & Scholars Office to you, our students: David Archbold, Director Petra Knoche, Assistant Director Patti Bowman, Receptionist Dorenthea Nemeth, Temporary Assistant and our new student workers… Melissa DeGrandis Steve Helsel Blaine White Katie Waggamon and Katie Stratton **If you have any suggestions, ideas, announcements or photos that you would like us to include in our newsletters please e-mail the information to Petra at [email protected]. 25