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| Movie: Food is Heaven |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 301 |
| From the steamy kitchens of Canton to the arid moonscape of the north, food is the very heart and soul of China. But increasing development and dwindling water supplies are threatening the nation's ability to feed itself. "Food is Heaven" is part three of a 4-part television series, an internationally co-production of the New York Times, Discovery
Times, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, ZDF, France 5 and S4C. This particular part looks into the impact on environment by increasing development and dwindling water supplies. |
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| Culture Shock And Global IQ |
| 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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| Student Center | Room 330 |
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Think you know a lot about the world? Check your Global IQ with our fun quiz. Meet Jessica Winter, Exchange Program Coordinator from Groningen, Netherlands, and learn about our EMU Exchange Program with Groningen University. Speak with study abroad professionals about 2007 study abroad destinations, academic credits offered, financial aid, health and safety, independent travel and how to deal with Culture Shock. |
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| The Lost Truth |
| 11:00 - 3:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 320 |
| The Lost Truth is a pictorial history of the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis from 1948 to the present. Come learn about the history and the development of this conflict through a series of photographs, which will be on display in the new Student Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during International Week. |
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| International Games by Erik Pedersen |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 310 |
The session will feature interactive games from over 20 countries.
Participants are encouraged to try the games, facilitated by Dr.
Pedersen. The games also
reflect grades 1 through 12 in terms of children's skill level, but
are fun for adults to try as well. The games are frequently used for
their multi-cultural value and are perfect for education majors to
learn about for use in their future classrooms.
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| Salsa & Guacamole Demonstration |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 301 |
| Please join us in the FREE salsa & guacamole making demonstration by EMU's very own Jesus Hernandez! Free samples will be given out following the demonstration. |
| Event Sponsors: Student Judicial Services & the Office of International Students |
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Tuesday, November 14 2006 |
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| Hindu Culture |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 320 |
Hindu civilization is one of the most ancient civilizations of the world. Over the millennia the Hindu culture evolved philosophies, religions, sciences, arts and architecture,
contributing to almost every imaginable field of human endeavor. This exhibition is a bird's eye view of the Hindu cultural heritage and the Dharmic traditions of India. 30 posters on different themes include: Basic concepts and way of living, Art, Dance and Music, Contributions in Mathematics and Science, Architecture, Yoga, Hindu Women and more.
From 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Science and Art in Hindu Philosophy: Understand how science and art are an integral part of Hindu heritage presented by Stephen Knapp.
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| Academic Programs Abroad in China and Tibet |
| 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM |
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| Student Center | Room 312 |
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Meet students from EMU’s first cohort to travel to Tibet and learn about their adventures in one of the highest inhabited altitudes in the world! Speak with study abroad professionals about 2007 EMU programs in China and Tibet. |
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| Have your name written in a different language |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Student Center First Floor |
| Have your name written in a different language - Chinese, Japanese, Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, Arabic, Serbo-
Croatian, Ukrainian, Dutch & German ! Stop by the student
organization tables on the first floor and visit with speakers of
various languages who will write your name down in their native
language! |
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| The July War |
| 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Pray Harrold | Room 421 |
| Professor Hisham Sabki will discuss the immediate reasons, the real
reasons and the outcome of the July War that Israel launched against
Lebanon and analyze the role of the U.S., the Arab countries, and the
European Union in the war |
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Multicultural folk dance |
2:00PM - 3:30 PM |
208 Warner
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Gather in Room 208 Warner to celebrate multicultural
dances from many continents. Participants will learn to dance the
Hora, La Raspa, Noriu Miego, Tanko Bushi, Jeitili, and other dances as
time allows.
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| A Summer in the Far East |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 301 |
| April Aretz spent the past summer back packing through the People’s Republic of China, which included the Autonomous Region of Tibet. She will discuss her journey through China as a contemporary example of how international travel can change an individual’s perspective on the value of a cultural experience |
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Wednesday, November 15 2006 |
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| Hindu Culture |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 320 |
Hindu civilization is one of the most ancient
civilizations of the world. Over the millennia the Hindu culture
evolved philosophies, religions, sciences, arts and architecture,
contributing to almost every imaginable field of human endeavor. This
exhibition is a bird's eye view of the Hindu cultural heritage and the
Dharmic traditions of India. 30 posters on different themes include:
Basic concepts and way of living, Art, Dance and Music, Contributions
in Mathematics and Science, Architecture, Yoga, Hindu Women and more.
From 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Practical session on Yoga and Pranayama: Learn the techniques and benefits of Yoga and Prarayama presented by Dignant Das
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| Return Peace Corps Volunteer Panel |
| 10 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Student Center | Room 301 |
| Come hear some returned Peace Corps Volunteers with
EMU connections. Find out what it was like for them, what they recommend and ask your questions about the Peace Corps |
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| Culture Shock And Global IQ |
| 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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| Student Center | Room 330 |
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| Think you know a lot about the world? Check your Global IQ with our fun quiz. Speak with study abroad professionals about 2007 study abroad destinations, academic credits offered, financial aid, health and safety, independent travel and how to deal with Culture Shock. |
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| Sharing the International Adoption Journey |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Student Center | 360 Kiva |
| Join EMU faculty, staff and students for an informal discussion of the
joys, trials and experiences of their international adoption
experiences. We'll take time to share our stories and challenges.
Anyone considering, or in the process of, adopting internationally is
encouraged to attend and ask questions! |
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| Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Pictures and Stories
from 6 Months in Sarajevo |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Porter Building | Room 301 |
| The presenter will show pictures and share stories of
the 6 months he spent living in Sarajevo where he was a Fulbright
Scholar affiliated with the Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of
Sarajevo. |
| Event Sponsors: CERPA: Colloquium on Educational Research, Practice, and Advocacy |
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| One Village One World |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 301 |
| One Village One World (OVOW) is a nonprofit organization that works to
unite students, members of religious organizations or groups of
interested donors to sponsor African villages to become self-
sufficient over a five-year plan. The villages implement the
Millennium Development goals of world-famous economist Jeff Sachs in
association with the Millennium Promise Organization. OVOW’s
collective donors are notified of the name and location of their
village and watch their generosity transform a village through the
OVOW website. OVOW was cofounded by Dr. David A. Victor, Director of
International Programs for EMU's College of Business with his wife
Dianne Victor and stepdaughter Danielle Still. |
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| Interfaith Discussion |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Student Center | Kiva Room- 360 |
| The Interfaith Pair-up Discussion is designed to create dialogue
between Muslim and non-Muslim partners who spent time exploring one
another's cultures and religious beliefs during Ramadan. The Pairs
were formed after
a joint Ramadan Feast last October. They will meet and share what
they've discovered. All are welcome. |
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| Zapatista Autonomy Movement in Chiapas, Mexico |
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Pray Harrold | Room 419 |
| Professor Richard Stahler-Sholk will give a
presentation about his Sabbatical research on the Zapatista Autonomy Movement in
Chiapas, Mexico |
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Thursday, November 16 2006 |
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The COB speakers series
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10:00AM - 12:00PM |
C.O.B | Dean's Conference Room 4th Floor |
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| Academic Programs Abroad Present: Destination 2007 |
| 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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| Student Center | Room 330 |
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| View poster exhibits and speak with study abroad professionals about 2007 study abroad destinations, academic credits offered, financial aid, health and safety, independent travel and more. |
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| Have your name written in a different language |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Student Center First Floor |
| Have your name written in a different language -Chinese, Japanese, Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, Arabic, Serbo-
Croatian, Ukrainian, Dutch & German Stop by the student organization tables on the first floor and visit with speakers of various languages who will write your name down in their native language! |
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| Evolution of Chinese Characters/Calligraphy |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 301 |
Mystery unveiled – for thousands of years, the Chinese wrote with
brushes and ink in styles that evolved from oracle to cursive scripts.
The unique art forms can be appreciated by all peoples, whether you
speak Chinese or not.
Please join us for a presentation by Dr. David Chang on Chinese
Character Evolution and Chinese Calligraphy. The presentation is
conducted in English. |
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| Poster Session: EMU Students and Community Members showcase topics from their culture |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 310 |
Come learn about the variety of cultures represented by EMU students and community members. The students and community members particupating are from China, India, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. The topics range from religious, culture, traditions, food, holidays, geography, climate, political situation, dance, music and more.
Click Here To Read More About The Topics
A representative from ACCESS and the Arab American National Museum in
Dearborn will be at the event. Visit: www.theaanm.org. The Arab
American National Museum's mission is to document, preserve,
celebrate, and educate the public on the history, life, culture and
contributions of Arab Americans. We serve as a resource to enhance
knowledge and understanding about Arab Americans and their presence in
the United States.
Also visit: http://www.accesscommunity.org
ACCESS is a human services organization committed to the development of
the Arab-American community, and the greater community, in all aspects
of its economic and cultural life. To support this goal, ACCESS
provides a wide range of human and cultural services as well as
advocacy
work.
PLUS, try your luck in the TCF MONEY BOOTH!!!
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| Event Sponsors: TCF Bank |
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| Immigration and Asylum in Irish Politics |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Student Center Multicultural Lounge |
| Irish migration patterns have traditionally flowed outward, from Ireland to the United States, Canada, and Europe. However, since 1995
this trend has reversed itself and today almost 10% of the Irish
population consists of first-generation immigrants from all corners of
the world. Professor Lisa Laverty examines some of the economic,
legal, and cultural ramifications of the changing face of the Irish
population |
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| Teaching International Students |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Student Center | Room 204
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| Professor Stephen Schwartz will describe his experiences over the last
several years teaching a section of American Government, reserved for
international students, and discuss the rewards and the challenges
that teaching American Government to international students presents. |
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| Alumni Reception for Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Student Center | Room 320 |
| The Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies will host a reception party for its Alumni. |
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| International Perspectives on Education Panel |
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Porter Building | Room 301 |
| Enjoy some international snack food! Hear from current international
students at EMU about their experiences here in the USA. Current EMU
international students from India, the Ukraine, China and more will
show a slide show of pictures of their time in the US and comment on
their experiences here |
| Event Sponsors: International Students Association |
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Recipe Contest |
Submit your recipe and win 50$ if you are the lucky winner. The deadline is Wednesday, 11/15, so hurry !!<< Click Here >> to submit your recipe.
THE JUDGING WILL BE HELD AT 5 PM FRIDAY, 11/17 AT THE TOWER INN
The winner of the contest will have the recipe featured on the Tower
Inn menu. Attach your original recipe and drop it off at Office of
Nutrition Services [734-487-6572] at 108 Roosevelt by Wednesday,
November 15th by 12:00 noon. If the office is closed, there will be a
drop-box on the table right outside the office where you can submit
your recipe. Open for EMU students, staff and faculty.
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