5-2-07

International Affairs Commissioner’s Report

Adam Fardy

Good evening,

This week I attended the executive committee meeting for I.S.U and we discussed still troublesome prices with Baker Catering.  I contact Dr. Smith this week to discuss some ways we could possibly help I.S.U with refreshment prices for their upcoming Talent Show.  Last week I met with Dean Descutner about the possibility of international student U.C. classes.  Dean Descutner thought that it was a great idea and that he would have more for me by the end of the month.  Dean Descutner and I also discussed strengthening pre-college, transportation for international students during Fall quarter, and undergraduate residence hall living requirements. 

One of the most promising aspects of the meeting is the developments in transportation of international students.  We discussed the possibility of having vehicles and gas paid for, so that I.S.U would not have to shoulder the burden of getting international students to and from Columbus airport.  This possibility would also help I.S.U greatly as every year they take money out of their general funding to pay for gas and the executive members provide their own vehicles to pick up international students from the airport.  I will be checking in with Dean Descutner on these developments at the end of the month as well.

Last week I mention OPIE student Misato Kawamura who was injured in a car accident at the end of March.  She is doing great and should be out of the hospital at the beginning of next week.  I.S.U will still continue to fundraise for Misato for the next couple of weeks.  As soon as I find out those dates and times, I will let everyone know.

Have a good rest of the week.

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