1/12 The U.S. Legal System & Immigration Policy 
Topic: The U.S. Legal System & Immigration Policy
Speaker: Mr. Justin Fok from Law Offices of Jean D. Chen
Date: 1/12/2008, Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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- Abstract
Come and join us on this Saturday for a seminar full of knowledge about US legal system and immigration policy. Do you know what constitutional law is, what statutory law is, what common law is, what administrative law is, what case law is? Further more, do you know the branches of the government and how they affect law being made? If you are an international students, what are the laws regarding immigrations? Do you have any idea when to apply OPT or H1B? What’s H1B transfer? What is permanent residence? If you are curious about any of the questions above, you should come to check out this seminar. It features Justin Fok, the attorney at law from Law Offices of Jean D. Chen. You can even get your own questions answered during the seminar. Don’t miss out this chance!

-Biography

Attorney Fok earned his J.D. degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law and is a member of the California State Bar.

Mr. Fok has vast experience in NIW and EB-1 based green card petitions. Utilizing a state of the art research-based approach to these petitions, Attorney Fok has been highly successful in procuring green card approvals for these cases with very short USCIS processing times. By conducting extensive research into the petitioner’s field of specialty, Attorney Fok is able to clearly demonstrate to the adjudicating officer what sets the petitioner apart from others in his or her field.

* Picture of Ms. Jean D. Chen, not Mr. Justin Fok
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1/5/2008 Teaching Assistant Training Workshop 
Topic: Teaching Assistant Training Workshop
Speaker: Mr. Henry Chang & Dr. Jahan Ghofraniha
Date: 1/5/2008, Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Abstract
Have you ever wondered how to become a great teaching assistant and maximize your potential by just simply being helpful to other students? Come and join us this Saturday for our first seminar of the year 2008, a brand new approach in TA training. In this seminar, the speaker will utilize the case study method to demonstrate to you the Dos & Don’ts as a good communicator. You will have the chance to not only know the theory about TA training, but also to have the opportunity to experience for yourself how interpersonal skill can affect the whole communication process. It’s not just a TA training. It’s a people skill training in action.

Start your new year in NPU by attending this seminar, see for yourself and the benefit will last at least a whole year in 2008.

Biography
You may find Mr. Henry Chang and Dr. Ghofraniha's profile on the NPU website at
http://www.npu.edu/academics/faculty/fa ... neer.shtml

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12/15/2007 Internship/ Full-time opportunities in engineering and business with PERI Software Solutions Inc 
Topic: Internship/ Full-time opportunities in engineering and business with PERI Software Solutions Inc
Speaker: Sumitra Krishnan
Date: 12/15/2007, Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Abstract
PERI Software Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of innovative technology (IT) solutions serving corporate and public-sector customers with special expertise in select markets, including Financial Services, Brokerage, Trading and Banking. We provide technology solutions in: Software Development & Implementation, Identity Management, Information & Security Systems Planning and Training Solutions. We work with many of the world's leading banks, brokerages, insurers and Fortune 500 companies to achieve dramatic change and results. If you are looking for opportunities to work in a dynamic organization with challenging projects, please bring your updated resume to the information session on December 15th, 2008. On-site interviews will be held after the information session.


Biography
Sumitra Krishnan, Recruiting Manager at PERI Software Solutions.

Sumitra Krishnan is responsible for all recruiting/HR functions at PERI Software Solutions, San Francisco. She recruits students from across the United States for two offices in PERI Software (Jersey City, NJ and San Francisco, CA). She also coaches interns/ consultants in non-technical areas.

She did her undergraduate degree from the University of Mumbai, India and her Masters from Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA.

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12/8/07: Continued - Your engineering study at NPU and the job perspective 


Topic: Continued - Your engineering study at NPU and the job perspective
Speaker: Dr. Jahan Ghofraniha
Date: 12/08/2007, Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Abstract

Dr. Ghofraniha will share his industry experience with you to relate NPU’s engineering curriculum design to the engineering job market in Silicon Valley, particularly in the following areas: DSP, wireless communication, embedded engineering, and networking. The presentation will be given with the following focuses:

1. Explain the kind of job that a person in this position normally does in the industry after graduation (typical tasks they perform and type of expertise/skills they normally need).

2. How the courses in the concentration area reflect those skills and prepare them for the job market.

3. Several different real job positions with a listing of the job requirements and skill set will be given.

4. Typical starting salaries for these positions.

Biography

You may find Dr. Ghofraniha's profile on the NPU website at http://www.npu.edu/academics/faculty/fa ... neer.shtml

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12/1/07: Prudential Career Information Seminar 


Topic: Prudential Career Information Seminar
Speaker: Ms. Chiou-Pying Cheng, Manager of Financial Services at the Prudential Insurance Company of America
Date: 12/01/2007, Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Abstract

Attend our Career Information Seminar to learn more about a career as a Financial Services Associate (FSA) at the Prudential Insurance Company of America. As an FSA you’ll play a key role in your community while you build a career in insurance and financial sales. You’ll learn from seasoned professionals. You’ll get support to prepare for licensing exams. And you’ll earn a competitive compensation and benefits package while you train.

Biography

MBA from San Jose State University, I earned Life License in 2004 and am Series 6 and 63 registered. I began my career in the financial services industry as Financial Services Associate in 2006. Since 2007, I have served as the Manager, Financial Services of the Prudential NOCA, helping Financial Service Associates who are serious about a career in this industry. I also enjoy teaching Chinese to elementary children every Saturday morning. My favorite hobbies are listening to music and watching movies. Both my daughters are Girl Scout members, I also enjoy helping out in their activities.
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