International Education Week

International Education Week serves as a reminder that college and university campuses play a special part in shaping the awareness of our role in the global village.  UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students are encouraged to explore the value of education abroad, the richness that is brought into our classrooms and departments by international students and faculty, and the benefits derived from all international programs on campus.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2009
November 16-20
 

“UNC Charlotte is proud to celebrate International Education Week 2009! Our institution has enjoyed a long and active tradition of supporting the internationalization and exchange efforts on our campus. Students, faculty, and staff are all encouraged to participate and recognize this important week of programming in celebration of the global village.” Phillip L. Dubois, Chancellor, UNC Charlotte

ALL WEEK

International Cuisine
Crown Commons, Student Union

Lunch & dinner in Crown Commons will include dishes from around the world at the International Fare station. Asian, African, European & Latin American are represented throughout the week - stop by to try something new or enjoy a favorite.
Sponsored by Chartwell's

Pennies for Peace
Outside the Student Union
11:00 am-3:00 pm - Monday - Thursday

Supporting the work of Greg Mortensen, author of Three Cups of Tea, the Women's Studies Gender Excellence Learning Community will be collecting pennies and loose change to support the work of bringing educational opportunities to young girls in central Asia & raise awareness for the Pennies for Peace, a program of the Central Asia Institute.
Sponsored by the UNC Charlotte Women's Studies Gender Excellence Learning Community

International Doll Display
Atkins Library

Browse the display boxes on the first floor of Atkins for a view of dolls from around the world as well as journals & maps. International Children's Day is Friday, November 20.
Sponsored by Atkins Library

IEW Suggested Reading Display
Barnes & Noble UNC Charlotte Bookstore

Browse the International Education Week display for ten titles for international reading. Several books connect closely with programs throughout the week.
Sponsored by UNC Charlotte Bookstore

The Writing on the Wall: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Student Union, Room location TBA

In fall 1989 thousands of citizens of East Germany demonstrated peacefully for freedom of travel, speech & press. On November 9th the Berlin Wall came down & Germany started its process of reunification. The German Club invites UNC Charlotte to remember the significant event of 20 years ago with an exhibition in the Student Union.
Sponsored by UNC Charlotte German Club

Monday, November 16

Brown Bag Lunch Travel Presentation: Argentina
CHHS 207
12:30 - 1:30 pm

Presenter Melissa Watkins is the Lead Advisor in the Office of Education Abroad, as well as a graduate student in Latin American Studies. During the summer of 2009, Melissa spent a month in Córdoba for its rural & urban offerings, preferring a smaller city with quick access to the countryside. Her favorite memories are of sharing mate with her Argentine friends & teachers. Sponsored by the Office of International Programs

Graduate Student Research Presentation: Sexual Education in Kenya
CHHS 476B
2:00-3:15 pm

Presented by Elijah Onsomu using data from his dissertation research, Mr. Onsomu will discuss findings related to the association between an HIV positive diagnosis and the age of sexual debut. He will present on "The case for a comprehensive sexual education in Kenya: Importance of delayed sexual debut in fighting HIV prevalence epidemic."
Sponsored by College of Health & Human Services

International Film Series: Sleepwalking Land
CHHS 380
3:30-5:30 pm

Based on the novel by Mia Coutou, Sleepwalking Land is the story of Muidinga, an orphaned refugee of the civil war in Mozabmique searching for his mother. His companion is an elderly storyteller and his only link to his mother is a dead man's journal. Muidinga's journey through his war-torn country to find his family is the avenue through which the film displays the power of imagination for surviving, and ultimately overcoming, the devastation of war. Post film discussion facilitated by Dr. Beth Whitaker, Political Science
Co-presented by the Office of International Programs & the Global Film Initiative. Funded by a grant from the Chancellor's Diversity Challenge Fund. Co-sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte & the Department of Global, International & Area Studies.

International Groove: Zumba
SAC Aerobics Room
5:30-6:25 pm

Zumba is a fusion of Latin & International music - dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! It is based on the principle that a workout should be "fun and easy to do" in order for participants to stick to the fitness program & to achieve long-term health benefits.
Presented by Recreational Services

Spice up your Day: Try it the Latin Way
Cone 112
7:00 pm

This program will present a cultural potluck & invites the UNC Charlotte campus to see & taste the variety of food from Latin America.
Presented by the Latin American Student Organization (LASO)

Tuesday, November 17

Walkin' for Water
Location TBA
12:30-2:30 pm

Walkin’ for Water is a fundraiser to build wells and provide clean and adequate water in underdeveloped countries. UNC Charlotte students who wish to participate will be asked to carry two 5-gallon buckets, each with 2.5 gallons of water, across the designated areas. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Water 1st, an organization that is building wells in India, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Honduras.
Sponsored by Gen X Learning Community & Women's & Gender Studies

Brown Bag Lunch Travel Presentation: Malaysia
CHHS 207
12:30 - 1:30 pm

Presented by Charlotte Klopp, World Affairs Council of Charlotte
Sponsored by the Office of International Programs

International Groove: Salsa
SAC Aerobics Room
2:00-3:00 pm

A popular form of Latin-American dance that is fun and vibrant with music that will make you move. Learn basic techniques & choreography while getting a workout.
Sponsored by Recreational Services

International Food Sampler
CHHS 128
3:30-4:30 pm

International students from the English Language Training Institute share samples of their native cuisine. Come and try a taste of the world from countries like Korea, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Turkey, and more!
Hosted by the students of the English Language Training Institute

Phi Beta Delta Annual Meeting and Induction of New Members
SAC Salons A & B
3:30-5:00 pm

Attendance by invitation only
The Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Delta (PBD) Honor Society for International Scholars was founded at UNC Charlotte in 1988. The purpose of PBD is the recognition of experience in the areas of international education exchange and/or international scholarship. It also serves as a means for encouraging interdisciplinary interchange and a catalyst for developing a network among faculty, students and staff involved. The induction ceremony is held each Fall and formally recognizes those persons who have contributed to the internationalization of UNC Charlotte.
Sponsored by Phi Beta Delta, Mu Chapter and the Office of International Programs

Japan Film Series II: Nobody Knows
CHHS 155
5:00-7:00 pm

Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda's touching film follows the empty lives of 12-year-old Akira (Yûya Yagira) and his three Younger siblings (Ayu Kitaura, Hiei Kimura and Momoko Shimizu) after their mother abandons them in a tiny Tokyo apartment. Pragmatic, determined and wise beyond his years, Akira manages the household as best he can -- but eventually the money runs out, and the children must find new ways to survive. Based on a true story.

German Film Series: Gegen die Wand
CHHS 281
5:30 pm

After the death of his beloved wife, Cahit's misery leads him to drugs, alcohol and eventually a near-death experience. In the hospital he is connected to another desperate patient and they consider alternative options to their situations. This film is an intense examination of themes surrounding human connectivity.

Film and discussion: TRADE
Denny 200
7:00 pm

TRADE is the story of a young Polish woman, Veronica, and a Mexico City teenager, Adriana, kidnapped by sex traffickers who earn millions exploiting their human cargo. As the girls struggle to survive in such a brutal global underworld, Adriana's brother and a Texas cop navigate through the terrain of the sex trade "tunnels" determined to rescue Ariana. A socially conscious film, TRADE does not look away or glance over the horrors of the sex trade, even in the most painful of details.
Presented by Stop the Traffik

Wednesday, November 18

International Coffee Tasting
Atkins Library ground floor, beside Ritazza Café
9:30-11:30 am

Enjoy a FREE International Coffee Tasting. Drop in to talk with new University Librarian, Stanley Wilder, view internationally themed displays, peruse books and more.

Brown Bag Lunch Travel Presentation: South Africa
CHHS 207
12:30 - 1:30 pm

Diana Carlton, UNC Charlotte student, discusses what started out as a volunteer trip with a non-profit that uses the arts as therapy for children who have been victims of human trafficking. Then an unexpected turn of event threw me into a teaching project that ended up being more amazing than I could ever imagine. Situated in the untouched beauty of the Wild Coast sits Chintsa, where I was teaching. Chintsa is home to many warm and wonderful people, who primarily speak Xhosa but also know a bit of English as well, enough to make conversations elementary in substance but amusing nonetheless. One cannot go to South Africa and leave unchanged.
Sponsored by the Office of International Programs

International Speaker Series: Daniel Griswold - Mad About Trade: Why Main Street America Should Embrace Globalization
CHHS 380
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Daniel Griswold offers a spirited defense of free trade which tells the underreported story of how a more global U.S. economy has created better jobs and higher living standards for American workers. A nationally recognized authority, Griswold is director of the Cato Institute’s Center for Trade Policy Studies at the in Washington, D.C. Since joining Cato in 1997, Griswold has authored or co-authored major studies on globalization, trade, and immigration.
Co-sponsored by the Office of International Programs, World Affairs Council of Charlotte & the Department of Global, International & Area Studies

International Groove: Zumba
SAC Aerobics Room
5:30-6:25 pm

Zumba is a fusion of Latin & International music - dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! It is based on the principle that a workout should be "fun and easy to do" in order for participants to stick to the fitness program & to achieve long-term health benefits.
Presented by Recreational Services

Tropical Heat
Barnhardt SAC, Salon A
7:00-9:00 pm

Caribbean Connections will perform (and teach!) various Caribbean dances as well as display history and common slang used in the various islands.
Sponsored by Caribbean Connections

Distinguished Speaker Series: Alfredo Jaar - Installation Artist, Architect, Public Interventionist, Filmmaker
McKnight Hall, Cone University Center
7:00 pm

Alfredo Jaar is identified as an artist, architect, public interventionist and filmmaker. Jaar, originally born in Chile and now residing in New York, has been showcased around the world, including Venice, Sydney, Istanbul and Johannesburg, to name a few. A reception and book-signing will follow his presentation.

Thursday, November 19

Brown Bag Lunch Travel Presentation: Korea
CHHS 207
12:30 - 1:30 pm

Jessica Wilkinson, UNC Charlotte alum and Program Assistant with Intercultural Outreach Programs, traveled to South Korea to visit the friends she made while working at Intercultural Outreach Programs. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel around a country that she had always found intriguing with friends that could show the true beauty and wonders of Korea.
Sponsored by the Office of International Programs

Walkin' for Water
outside Fretwell
2:30-4:30 pm

Walkin’ for Water is a fundraiser to build wells and provide clean and adequate water in underdeveloped countries. UNC Charlotte students who wish to participate will be asked to carry two 5-gallon buckets, each with 2.5 gallons of water, across the designated areas. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Water 1st, an organization that is building wells in India, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Honduras.
Sponsored by Gen X Learning Community & Women's & Gender Studies

International Groove: Advanced Salsa
SAC Aerobics Room
2:00-3:00 pm

A popular form of Latin-American dance that is fun and vibrant with music that will make you move. After you learn the basic dance moves including turns, then move up a level to advanced Salsa.
Sponsored by Recreational Services

Young Professionals International Career Panel
Cone 112
3:30 - 4:30 pm

A panel of young professionals, representing business, non-profit and international education, will discuss their career decisions and trajectory in international fields. The panelists will provide their perspective and choices on common questions including: how do I get started in an international career field; should I go to graduate school now or get experience; what skills do I need; and where should I be networking?
Co-sponsored by the Office of International Programs, the Graduate School & the Department of Global, International & Area Studies

International Coffee Hour
Prospector Cafeteria
4:00 - 6:00 pm

Meet people from around the world, play some games and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Bring a friend or meet one there.
Sponsored by the Office of International Programs

Film and discussion: A Journey to Darfur
Fretwell 121
7:00 pm

This is a film screening of George Clooney’s film, Journey to Darfur, followed by an interactive discussion to promote awareness and education on combating genocide today. Participants will view the film and then openly discuss genocide, hatred, mass violence and human rights violations pertaining to historical atrocities and similar current conflicts.
Sponsored by STAND-the Anti-Genocide Coalition

International Groove: Ballroom & Latin Dance
SAC Aerobics Room
7:30-8:30 pm

Join us for different styles of Latin and Ballroom Dance, International Style and American Style consisting of: Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Foxtrot and more! Get a great workout while learning the dances.
Sponsored by Recreational Services

Friday, November 20

Fulbright Panel and Discussion
CHHS 207
11:00 am-12:00 noon

Two recent Fulbright recipients, Dr. Angela Herren (Dept. of Art and Art History) and Dr. Paul Youngman (Dept. of Languages and Culture Studies), will talk about their Fulbright experience from start to finish. The discussion will be facilitated by Mr. Joël Gallegos, Assistant Provost for International Programs. Faculty are invited to attend to get more information on the Fulbright program and application process.
Sponsored by the Office of International Programs

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Brown Bag Lunch: Archaeological Research in the Andes
Barnard 244
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Dr. Dennis Ogburn, Dept. of Anthropology, talks about his ongoing archaeological research in the northern Andes of Ecuador and Peru. He will discuss how he uses archaeology to learn about the Inka Empire and its relationships with local communities and, later, with the Spanish.
Presented by Department of Anthropology and Dr. Dennis Ogburn

Brown Bag Lunch Travel Presentation: Chile
CHHS 207
12:30 - 1:30 pm

Presented by Jackie Ross
Sponsored by the Office of International Programs

More events & details to be listed soon.