The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 61 people and entities with conspiracy and fraud over a scam that involved phone calls from people pretending to be from the IRS or other government agencies. Read the full article here. If you receive a call from someone who claims they are with the IRS, they are…Continue Reading Dozens Charged With Scamming 15,000 Victims Through Fake IRS Calls
OIS is excited to announce that Brett Wobbe joined the team as HSC J-1 Advisor on Monday, October 17, 2016. As of this week, Brett will serve the Health Science Campus J-1 students with immigration advice. Brett hails from the Midwest (originally from the St. Louis area), and has moved around quite a bit. After graduating…Continue Reading Brett Wobbe Joins the OIS Staff
On the night of October 31st, people across the United States fire up their finest jack-o’-lanterns, dress up as ghosts or ghouls, and set off to “trick or treat” their neighbors for sweets. But the true story behind “All Hallows’ Eve” goes deeper than costumes and candy. The ancient tradition of Halloween dates back to…Continue Reading The Spooky Origins of Halloween
This year, USC Annenberg Media is dedicating itself to the creation of its first ever International Desk, providing students with the tools and skills needed to report on international news. USC Annenberg Media is the official media organization of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. The International Desk will serve as a bridge…Continue Reading Annenberg Media Launches New International Desk
A few minutes before 12:00 PM, King Hall was abuzz with quiet anticipation as the last students and staff members trickled in. The international student panel was about to begin, with the controversial presidential election as topic of discussion. Needless to say, this year’s election has been unlike any other before it, dividing Americans as supporters of either Donald Trump or…Continue Reading International Perspectives on this Year’s Presidential Election: Unplug Your Ears!
Women’s soccer is taking over. The 2015 U.S. – Japan world cup final drew over 25 million viewers, and these numbers are only predicted to continue growing. On the collegiate level, USC boasts a promising soccer team which this year is strengthened by three players from the international community. In order to introduce you to this diverse…Continue Reading USC’s International Women’s Soccer Heroes: Lulu Pullar
Last week’s International Perspectives on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election was a great success! Kathleen Xue from the Daily Trojan attended the event, and summarized the main topics of discussion for those unable to make it. Read the article here! …Continue Reading International Students Voice Views on 2016 Election
Women’s soccer is taking over. The 2015 U.S. – Japan world cup final drew over 25 million viewers, and these numbers are only predicted to continue growing. On the collegiate level, USC boasts a promising soccer team which this year is strengthened by three players from the international community. In order to introduce you to this diverse…Continue Reading USC’s International Women’s Soccer Heroes: Olga Langenskiöld
Last Thursday, the OIS concluded yet another successful coffee hour. The event was strategically located on the doorstep of the OIS Office, so as to attract as many international guests as possible. Samosas, cookies, and coffee were served to the students as they stopped by to catch up with their peers. The event was co-hosted by USC’s Relationship…Continue Reading Students Enjoy Samosas, Cookies, and Coffee at OIS Coffee Hour
Women’s soccer is taking over. The 2015 U.S. – Japan world cup final drew over 25 million viewers, and these numbers are only predicted to continue growing. On the collegiate level, USC boasts a promising soccer team which this year is strengthened by three players from the international community. In order to introduce you to this diverse…Continue Reading USC’s International Women’s Soccer Heroes: Ashleigh Plumptre