Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS)

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Stephen Mattos

Stephen Mattos entered the field of international education in May 2000 when he began working in Boston University's International Student and Scholar Office.  Since then, Stephen has also worked for Barry University in Miami Shores, FL, and the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, where he was the Associate Director of the International Student and Scholar Office.  Stephen has served as the Nebraska State Representative to NAFSA: Association of International Educators and as the Chair of the Nebraska International Educators. He has also presented on various topics at regional and national conferences. Stephen received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from Boston University. Stephen has traveled in Canada, Mexico, France, Monaco, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

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Manishka Kalupahana

Manishka Kalupahana has been working as international student adviser and principle designated school official since 2009.

Prior to 2009, she worked as the study abroad adviser and continued to work in both study abroad and international student advising for a couple of years. Her experience working as a study abroad adviser provided her a breadth of knowledge about the Bard networks outside the Annandale-on-Hudson campus, along with welcoming international students and scholars who visited campus from partner institutions.

As international student adviser she works closely with all international students prior to their arrival on campus, during orientation, and throughout the time students remain at the College. Her main focus has been to welcome all international students to campus and to educate them about maintaining their student status at the College. In addition, she focuses on providing advice and support toward international students adjusting and thriving in the new academic, social, and cultural environment.