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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Hi all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Passing along this wonderful news about our graduate student Rebin Muhammad, whose accomplishments and contributions were recently recognized by Steve Stivers
on the floor of the US House of Representative. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Todd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Lopez-Permouth, Sergio <lopez@ohio.edu>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 16, 2019 3:04 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Eisworth, Todd <eisworth@ohio.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Dear Todd,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Keeping you in the loop. Rebin was recognized by a member of congress; the text is attached but I also copy here the relevant part for convenience (to do with
is as you see fit.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">HON. STEVE STIVERS OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Mr. STIVERS.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the people of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District to recognize the contributions of international students and scholars.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">At a time when nations around the globe are increasing their efforts and deploying new strategies to attract international talent, enrollment in American institutions
is on a decline. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, and the nation, benefit from these students, and we are at risk of losing this valuable talent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">In addition to bringing diverse perspectives and new ideas to our classrooms, international students have an economic impact. They create jobs and stimulate our
economies. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">In fact, it is estimated that in the 2017–2018 school year, in the 15th District alone, international students contributed over $48 million to our economies and
created over 500 jobs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">But the economic value that they contribute to this country is not in dollars and jobs alone. In fact, individual current and former international students contribute
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">communities each and every day across this great nation. I’m proud to have international students contributing in a significant way in my own congressional district.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">To cite just one example, Rebin Muhammed is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics at Ohio University in Athens. His area of focus is Ring Theory, which is
key in the design of codes <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">that facilitate space travel, digital communications, and high-fidelity music recording. Originally from Iraq, he is helping inspire the next generation of mathematicians
by volunteering with the <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Southeast Ohio Math Teachers’ Circle and The Math League of Southeast Ohio, which coordinates math-related activities for diverse groups of middle and high school
age kids. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">It is students like Rebin who deserve an immigration system that works. Perhaps most importantly, we should continue to attract students by creating a path to
green cards for the most talented. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">We should not educate future leaders and innovators, only to force them out of our country when they are on the verge of the next breakthrough.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">With tomorrow, May 1, as ‘‘Decision Day’’ for students to commit to colleges across the country, I want prospective international students to know their contributions
are valued, and they are welcome here. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating the contributions of international students and in working to make sure the United States is the destination of
choice for the best and brightest across the globe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Muhammad, Rebin
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 16, 2019 2:33 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Lopez-Permouth, Sergio <lopez@ohio.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Fw: Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Dear Professor Lopez;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Hope you are going well... and hope to see you soon <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">I like to share this with you since if you remeber you helped me reply to them.
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 7, 2019 6:25 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Muhammad, Rebin<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Rommel, Samantha<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Good morning Rebin,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">I hope this finds you well. A while back, you worked with Jennifer Nisevich in the ISFS office to share your story as part of a campaign for NAFSA: Association of International
Educators. This past March, my colleague from the study away office, Samantha Rommel, and I traveled to Washington D.C. to speak with the offices of Senator Sherrod Brown, Senator Rob Portman, and Representative Steve Stivers for support of international students
and study abroad initiatives. On Tuesday, April 30th, Rep. Steve Stivers submitted a floor statement, "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students" (see attachment or the following link <a href="https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2019/4/30/extensions-of-remarks-section/article/e511-5?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22stivers%22%5D%7D&s=2&r=9" id="LPlnk968862">https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2019/4/30/extensions-of-remarks-section/article/e511-5?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22stivers%22%5D%7D&s=2&r=9</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">In the floor statement, Rep. Stivers specifically mentions YOUR WORK at Ohio University:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">"I’m proud to have international students contributing in a significant way in my own congressional district. To cite just one example, Rebin Muhammed is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics
at Ohio University in Athens. His area of focus is Ring Theory, which is key in the design of codes that facilitate space travel, digital communications, and high-fidelity music recording. Originally from Iraq, he is helping inspire the next generation of
mathematicians by volunteering with the Southeast Ohio Math Teachers’ Circle and The Math League of Southeast Ohio, which coordinates math-related activities for diverse groups of middle and high school age kids."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">We are elated to see that Rep. Stivers is open to representing and supporting international students in our district and specifically at our institution! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">We are so grateful to you for all your hard work, not only with your incredible research and community outreach, but as a leader in international education. As a fellow advocate for creating the
most welcoming environment for international students in the United States, THANK YOU! Your story has truly helped make a difference and you are now part of US Congressional history!
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">As always, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, and thank you for your incredible efforts!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Passing along this wonderful news about our graduate student Rebin Muhammad, whose accomplishments and contributions were recently recognized by Steve Stivers
on the floor of the US House of Representative. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Todd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Lopez-Permouth, Sergio <lopez@ohio.edu>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 16, 2019 3:04 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Eisworth, Todd <eisworth@ohio.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Dear Todd,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Keeping you in the loop. Rebin was recognized by a member of congress; the text is attached but I also copy here the relevant part for convenience (to do with
is as you see fit.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">HON. STEVE STIVERS OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Mr. STIVERS.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the people of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District to recognize the contributions of international students and scholars.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">At a time when nations around the globe are increasing their efforts and deploying new strategies to attract international talent, enrollment in American institutions
is on a decline. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, and the nation, benefit from these students, and we are at risk of losing this valuable talent.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">In addition to bringing diverse perspectives and new ideas to our classrooms, international students have an economic impact. They create jobs and stimulate our
economies. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">In fact, it is estimated that in the 2017–2018 school year, in the 15th District alone, international students contributed over $48 million to our economies and
created over 500 jobs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">But the economic value that they contribute to this country is not in dollars and jobs alone. In fact, individual current and former international students contribute
their talents in our <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">communities each and every day across this great nation. I’m proud to have international students contributing in a significant way in my own congressional district.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">To cite just one example, Rebin Muhammed is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics at Ohio University in Athens. His area of focus is Ring Theory, which is
key in the design of codes <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">that facilitate space travel, digital communications, and high-fidelity music recording. Originally from Iraq, he is helping inspire the next generation of mathematicians
by volunteering with the <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Southeast Ohio Math Teachers’ Circle and The Math League of Southeast Ohio, which coordinates math-related activities for diverse groups of middle and high school
age kids. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">It is students like Rebin who deserve an immigration system that works. Perhaps most importantly, we should continue to attract students by creating a path to
green cards for the most talented. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">We should not educate future leaders and innovators, only to force them out of our country when they are on the verge of the next breakthrough.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">With tomorrow, May 1, as ‘‘Decision Day’’ for students to commit to colleges across the country, I want prospective international students to know their contributions
are valued, and they are welcome here. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating the contributions of international students and in working to make sure the United States is the destination of
choice for the best and brightest across the globe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Muhammad, Rebin
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, May 16, 2019 2:33 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Lopez-Permouth, Sergio <lopez@ohio.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Fw: Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Dear Professor Lopez;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Hope you are going well... and hope to see you soon <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">I like to share this with you since if you remeber you helped me reply to them.
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 7, 2019 6:25 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Muhammad, Rebin<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Rommel, Samantha<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Good morning Rebin,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">I hope this finds you well. A while back, you worked with Jennifer Nisevich in the ISFS office to share your story as part of a campaign for NAFSA: Association of International
Educators. This past March, my colleague from the study away office, Samantha Rommel, and I traveled to Washington D.C. to speak with the offices of Senator Sherrod Brown, Senator Rob Portman, and Representative Steve Stivers for support of international students
and study abroad initiatives. On Tuesday, April 30th, Rep. Steve Stivers submitted a floor statement, "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students" (see attachment or the following link <a href="https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2019/4/30/extensions-of-remarks-section/article/e511-5?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22stivers%22%5D%7D&s=2&r=9" id="LPlnk968862">https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2019/4/30/extensions-of-remarks-section/article/e511-5?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22stivers%22%5D%7D&s=2&r=9</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">In the floor statement, Rep. Stivers specifically mentions YOUR WORK at Ohio University:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">"I’m proud to have international students contributing in a significant way in my own congressional district. To cite just one example, Rebin Muhammed is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics
at Ohio University in Athens. His area of focus is Ring Theory, which is key in the design of codes that facilitate space travel, digital communications, and high-fidelity music recording. Originally from Iraq, he is helping inspire the next generation of
mathematicians by volunteering with the Southeast Ohio Math Teachers’ Circle and The Math League of Southeast Ohio, which coordinates math-related activities for diverse groups of middle and high school age kids."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">We are elated to see that Rep. Stivers is open to representing and supporting international students in our district and specifically at our institution! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">We are so grateful to you for all your hard work, not only with your incredible research and community outreach, but as a leader in international education. As a fellow advocate for creating the
most welcoming environment for international students in the United States, THANK YOU! Your story has truly helped make a difference and you are now part of US Congressional history!
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">As always, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, and thank you for your incredible efforts!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#757B80">International Student Advisor</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#757B80">Walter International Education Center</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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