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International Student Orientation
Open to all new and returning international KUMC students, orientation for Fall 2008 will be held on Thursday, Aug 14, 2008, from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. The orientation will provide essential information to student to assist in their adjustment to life on the KUMC campus and will include a campus tour. Trips to local banks, and the Department of Motor Vehicles are planned for Friday, Aug 15.
City Market Trip
The City Market is an open-air market where farmers and growers bring fresh produce to sell. Surrounding the market you can find ethnic stores, spice stores, ethnic and American restaurants, and other interesting stores and boutiques. We plan on going to the City Market on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Please join us then!
International Student Reception
As a part of KUMC Hawk Week, sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement and the Office of International Programs, we will welcome the arrival of our new international students. The international community on KUMC campus is invited to attend to show their support for our incoming students. Join us on August 28th, 4024 Varnes Ctr (SON) from 12 noon to 1:00 pm.
Life in the USA
**All events will be held from 12:00-1:30 pm.**
Friday, August 29th, 2008
Accessing Health Care in America
Dr. Jacque Carpenter, RNC, MS, PHD
School of Nursing
1023 Orr Major
Friday, September 12th, 2008
Assertiveness and Improving Communication
Dr. Larry Long, Counseling and Educational Support
1023 Orr Major
Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Interacting with Law Enforcement in the United States
Officer Gregory Scott
Kansas Department of Transportation
Bureau of Traffic safety
1023 Orr Major
Friday, November 14th, 2008
The Banking System of the United States
Anne Hucker, Community Relations Officer
Commerce Bank
1023 Orr Major
Locky Pot
Friday, Aug 22, 2008, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Welcome Dinner for New Internationals
International House
Friday, Oct 31, 2008, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Halloween Party Lucky Pot
International House
Income Tax Workshop - Filing for Internationals
There will be three tax workshops for internationals offered in spring 2009. At the workshops, you will be preparing your tax return using CINTAX tax preparation software with the assistance of KU Legal Services for Students (LSS) staff. LSS staff will be available to answer questions and guide you through both the CINTAX program and the Kansas WebFile system.
Workshop dates:
To be announced.
You can come at any time during the times listed above and most people can finish within an hour. If you have questions about tax documents, requirements, how to file your taxes or anything tax related, please attend one of these workshops. The KUMC Office of International Programs cannot offer tax advice.
You need to bring the following with you to the workshop:
•KUMC ID badge
•Entry I-94, DS2019 or I-20
•Social security card or ITIN card for self and dependents
•W-2, 1042-S and/or 1099 issued form KUMC Payroll or other employers
Also, remember to have funds available in a Go Print account, so that you can print from the computers in the workshop..
For those wanting to complete taxes on-line without assistance, contact Julia Shaw at jshaw@kumc.edu for instructions on how to obtain a password to the tax software. A list of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites is also available for those unable to attend either workshop. These sites are designed to provide assistance with filing federal and state tax forms for little to no cost.
For questions, please contact Julia Shaw in the Office of International Programs.
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