We will briefly go through the OPT and SEVIS rules for 15 minutes, and it will be open discussion after. It is suggested that you to read the OPT guidance on our website before attending the workshop. Please bring all the concerns and questions that you may have.

Looking forward to seeing you at the workshop.

Who: Sara Javid, Evelyn Tsao, and Amy Chaung
Where: 355 W San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95113
When: Feb 24th (4:00 PM- 5:00 PM) & March 26th (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Looking for job opportunities? Eager to start building your resume and experience?

The Career Services Center has two new opportunities for you. Have a look at these opportunities to see which one is right for you:

1. Entry-Level Assistant or Associate Professor: Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is seeking an entry-level instructor position for the Department of Electronic Media Communication. Find out more by visiting the CSC website.

2. Internship at Food Bank: This internship opportunity will give students interested in gaining practical field experience in the social services, nutrition education, fund-raising or non-profit business sector. Students should visit the CSC Website for more information regarding this internship opportunity with Food Bank.

Attention ITU Community!

ITU’s campus will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012 in observance of President’s Day.

Kids with Their New Pajamas and Books!

Just before Valentine’s Day, ITU donated 101 brand new books & pajamas for foster kids at the Fairmont Hotel!  ITU’s students and staff members worked together to collect the donated goods.  Boxes were filled with colorful sleepwear for young boys and girls, and books from different genres ranging from activity books to young adult literature.

This charity event was part of the “Pajama Program,” an organization committed to collecting sleepwear and books for foster children.

Check out a few more pictures of the event in our “Image Gallery“.

The final day for late registration is here! Friday, February 3, 2012, will be the last day to register for courses at ITU.  Please make sure that you register on campus if you still need to register. Registration starts at 11:30 AM tomorrow!

For more information about class availability, please check the Spring 2012 schedule, and the registration page.

Cedrick Chan, Digital Arts Department Chair, will be on campus on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 to give the next Joint Seminar. Mr. Chan is a highly acclaimed worker of the movie industry. He has worked on films such as the Star Wars prequels and the Mummy Returns.

His Joint Seminar will spotlight the Digital Art Department and the importance of this field. Additionally, you will find out how digital arts and the digital revolution are affecting all industries. Learn about how the role of the US, the promising future of this market, and how ITU is targeting to play a major role in the future! Cases and audiovisual examples will be presented.

Time: 5:15 to 6:30

Location: Room 101

If you are in need for a 1098-T, please send an e-mail to lderek@itu.edu with the following informaiton:

• Full First/Last Name
• Social Security/Tax ID #
• Current mailing address
  • if you are moving then please provide the new address
  • if you move within the next 3 months, then please send an e-mail with your new address using the following subject:1098-T Address Change – [Name]

Information should be sent before Friday, January 27, 2012 to ensure timely distribution of 1098-T.  Any e-mails received by Friday will be mailed out on Monday.

In January 2012, Syed Dastageer Khadri, Engineering Management student, donated approximately 287 books to ITU’s on-campus library. Dr. Gerald Cory, Executive Vice President of Asia, was there to welcome the charitable donation.  The subjects for most of the books are Software Engineering and Management.

Spring 2012 will be Syed’s final semester at ITU.  Please join us in thanking Syed Dastageer Khadri for this honorable act, and be sure to make the most of Syed’s donation!

Then come to and prove it!

In Auditorium, starting Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, will be the start of a Singing Techniques with Mr. Jun Kai Su, Baritone Singer/Artistic Director available for the entire ITU Community. Check out the schedule:

1. Wednesday, February 01, 2012 @ 2 – 4:00 PM
2. Wednesday, February 15, 2012@ 2 – 4:00 PM
3. Wednesday, February 22, 2012@ 2 – 4:00 PM
4. Wednesday, March 14, 2012@ 2 – 4:00 PM
5. Wednesday, March 28, 2012@ 2 – 4:00 PM
6. Wednesday, April 11, 2012@ 2 – 4:00 PM
7. Wednesday, April 25, 2012@ 2 – 4:00 PM

Are you tired of having to muffle your voice when everyone else around you is singing? Or are you confident that your shower voice is the greatest sound to have ever been made? Here is your chance whether you think you are ITU’s best voice, or if you want to become ITU’s best voice come on in and sound off.

This will be a fun and intensive workshop on training your vocals.  Mr. Su has received some of the best training, and this is a great opportunity for you to learn how to harmonize from an experienced singer!  Please have a look at the schedule of events for this workshop. These lessons will be a mixture of singing, history, breathing techniques, and much more.

Mr. Jun Kai (JK) Su was born in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. In early 1970’s, he was trained in the Bel Canto style by Mr. Cao Cen, one of China’s most famous baritone singers and vocal professors; in late 1970’s, he was selected to participate Maestro Class and trained by the world greatest Italian Baritone Singer Gino Bechi. In early 1970’s, Mr. Su was accepted by the Hubei Provincial Song and Dance Ensemble and performed as a professional baritone soloist for many years.
In 1979, Mr. Su changed his career to pursue international trade. He obtained his BA degree in English while in China, and received his MBA in international trade in USA.
In addition to his full time job in international trade, JK has remained active in the performing arts. He continues to perform as an operatic baritone, guest lecturer in vocal arts, and has acted as the artistic director for several live events in both the US and China. His many titles and duties in this area include:

• Vice President – American Chinese Performing Artists Association (since 1989)
• Member – China “Chinese Culture Promotion Society” (CCPS, since 1992)
• Senior Cultural Advisor and Artistic Director – Northern California Hubei Association and Joint Committees for major live events (since 2008)
• Board Member – China Shanghai No.1 Museum (since 2009)

Education:

• MBA Lincoln University USA in 1989
• BA in English from Hubei University China 1982
• Vocal Training in Wuhan Music Institute by Professor Cao Cen (National Famous Vocal Professional)