February 2013
Friday, February 1
Deadline to submit applications for University of Dayton summer 2013 study abroad programs
Deadline to submit applications for the 2013-14 Global Learning Living Community
OMA Day Lunch: Celebration of Black History Month
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Office of Multicultural Affairs (Alumni Hall 101)
Join OMA as we dine together in fellowship. Lunch is free to students, faculty and staff.
ArtStreet Friday Film Series: Heavy Metal in Baghdad
8 p.m., ArtStreet Studio B
Hosted by Dr. Bryan Bardine (English). A dramatic look at an Iraqi metal band's development despite having to live in a war-torn country. Directed by Eddie Moretti and Suroosh Alvi, 2008.
Tuesday, February 5
Education Abroad Open Advising/Info Session
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Marycrest (conference room)
Stop by. Bring your lunch. And get your questions about study abroad answered!
Conversation Groups
12 to 12:45 p.m., Rike Center 108
Learn more about the cultures and customs of another part of the world, while helping students in the Intensive English Program practice their English skills in a comfortable environment.
Friends of Africa Reception
3:30 to 5 p.m., Kennedy Union Torch Lounge
Meet students, faculty and staff with an interest in or affiliation to Africa and its languages and cultures. Sponsored by the Center for International Programs, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and Phi Beta Chi. Part of Black History Month.
Religious Diversity and the UD Community: Challenges & Opportunities
7:30 p.m., Kennedy Union west ballroom
What does it mean to live in the "world house" of all religions, like Martin Luther King, Jr. said? Does cooperation with and acceptance of others mean we don't have enough faith? Join us as we discuss the issues of interfaith dialogue on the UD campus. This is a follow up discussion on Eboo Patel's address to UD, and all are welcome! Refreshments from around the world will be provided.
Wednesday, February 6
Change Agents
12 to 1 p.m., Kennedy Union 211
This series is an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to participate in critical dialogue around difference and social justice. The facilitators of this Brown Bag series will conduct an ice breaker, team builder, and a dialogic experience per session, and conclude with training participants on how to conduct the sessions in other settings. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Conversation Groups
1 to 1:45 p.m., Rike Center 108
Learn more about the cultures and customs of another part of the world, while helping students in the Intensive English Program practice their English skills in a comfortable environment.
Thursday, February 7
Black History Month Celebration Dinner
4:30 p.m., Kennedy Union; 5 p.m., Marycrest and VWK
Menu will feature "soul food" from different cultural groups, including some that are commonly associated with the Caribbean. $5.
Breaking Bread
7:30 p.m., McGinnis
Register to be a part of this unique series of meals that bring together U.S. and international students to share food and culture. Registration required >>
Tuesday, February 12
Conversation Groups
12 to 12:45 p.m., Rike Center 108
Learn more about the cultures and customs of another part of the world, while helping students in the Intensive English Program practice their English skills in a comfortable environment.
Table of Plenty: Fair Trade
12 p.m. Liberty Hall 08
Students, faculty and staff gather for respectful dialogue on the topic of fair trade. Free lunch. Sponsored by the Center for Social Concern. RSVP to sterbay1@udayton.edu.
Tango and a Movie with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
7 to 9 p.m., McGinnis Center
Join DCDC's world-class dancers for a brief tango workshop, followed by a documentary film on the spirit of tango. Dance workshops by Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, UD's community artist-in-residence; join us for a different style of dance each week. Beginners are welcome; no registration required. Contact ArtStreet for more information.
University of Dayton Speaker Series: Michelle Alexander, Ph.D.
7:30 p.m., Kennedy Union ballroom
Michelle Alexander is the New York Times' best-selling author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.
Wednesday, February 13
Conversation Groups
1 to 1:45 p.m., Rike Center 108
Learn more about the cultures and customs of another part of the world, while helping students in the Intensive English Program practice their English skills in a comfortable environment.
ArtStreet Wednesday Workshop: African Textiles as a Catalyst for Learning
7 to 9 p.m., Contact ArtStreet for location information
With Willis Bing Davis (nationally recognized visual artist, Dayton). This hands-on activity is the creation of an assimilated quilt square by each participant. The African-American patchwork quilt tradition is one of the direct influences from the African textile tradition. Participants will experience the creative process of designing and making a personal section of a patchwork quilt while enhancing their artistic creative skills. Registration required >>
Thursday, February 14
Breaking Bread
7:30 p.m., McGinnis
Register to be a part of this unique series of meals that bring together U.S. and international students to share food and culture. Registration required >>
Friday, February 15
HR Training Series: Middle Eastern Culture
2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Kennedy Union 222
Presented by Kristy Stewart, Intensive English Program. This presentation will discuss how to effectively reach our Middle Eastern students by providing a culturally sensitive and welcoming campus environment. Topics covered will include basic facts about Middle Eastern countries and cultures, how the cultural dynamics students bring with them impact interactions in an American university setting, and what we can do to better serve them. Register online >>
Film: Blacking Up, Hip-Hop's Remix of Race and Identity
7 p.m. Alumni Hall 101 (Office of Multicultural Affairs)
Following the film, Dr. Tom Morgan (English) will lead a discussion. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the University Libraries. Part of Black History Month.
ArtStreet Friday Film Series: War Photographer
8 p.m., ArtStreet Studio B
Hosted by Andy Valeri (Human Rights) and Steve Bognar. A documentary about the man some consider to be the greatest war photographer ever−a journalist who risked his life to make sure true depictions of global strife were captured for all to see. Directed by Christian Frei, 2001.
Monday, February 18
Critical Reflections about Contestation and Change in the Arab World
7 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
Presented by Dr. Nizar Messari, Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities at Al Akhawayn University (Morocco)
Tuesday, February 19
Conversation Groups
12 to 12:45 p.m., Rike Center 108
Learn more about the cultures and customs of another part of the world, while helping students in the Intensive English Program practice their English skills in a comfortable environment.
Real Topic: Examining Modern Day Racism
6-7:30 p.m. Alumni Hall 1st floor (Office of Multicultural Affairs)
Open to all students, faculty and staff. Part of Black History Month.
UD International Club Meeting
8 p.m., Rike Center 205
All students are welcome to attend!
Inventing Identity: the 20th Annual Humanities Symposium: Jane Addams on Widening the Self through Sympathetic Understanding
7:30-9:30 p.m. Sears Recital Hall
Presented by Dr. Marilyn Fischer (Philosophy). Jane Addams (1860-1935) is best known for her work at Hull House, a social settlement in Chicago, and for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. We will use her ideas and actions to explore this question: How can we come to understand others from within their own viewpoint and context, while still respecting and appreciating the differences between us? Addams uses the notion of sympathetic understanding, and actions which “widen the self” in her response.
World Rhythms Concert: Hot Club of Detroit
8 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
The Hot Club of Detroit delivers a fiercely swinging brand of gypsy jazz.
Wednesday, February 20
Change Agents
12 to 1 p.m., Kennedy Union 211
This series is an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to participate in critical dialogue around difference and social justice. The facilitators of this Brown Bag series will conduct an ice breaker, team builder, and a dialogic experience per session, and conclude with training participants on how to conduct the sessions in other settings. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Conversation Groups
1 to 1:45 p.m., Rike Center 108
Learn more about the cultures and customs of another part of the world, while helping students in the Intensive English Program practice their English skills in a comfortable environment.
ArtStreet Wednesday Workshop: The Ancient Art of Mehndi
7 to 9 p.m., ArtStreet Studio E
With Jessica Wyant (artist, Yellow Springs). Join us for an evening of discovery as we learn the ancient art of Mehndi. We'll learn basic application tricks and techniques and apply some henna designs on ourselves and each other. Registration required >>
Thursday, February 21
HR Training Series: Chinese Culture and Language
Presented by Tim Kao, International Student and Scholar Services. This seminar is an introduction to the Chinese language. Attendees will learn the origins and science behind the Chinese language. The majority of the seminar will focus on pronunciation. Attendees will walk away with greater confidence in pronouncing Chinese names and a appreciation for the language. Attendees who work closely with Chinese students are encouraged to bring their names. You'll learn how to pronounce them more authentically. Knowledge of the Chinese language is not necessary to attend. All materials will be presented in English or with English transliterations. Register online >>
Zapatistas Living in Community: A World Where Many Worlds Fit
4:30 p.m. Humanities 472
Dr. Ernesto Rosen Velasquez will share his research and recent experience living with the Zapatistas in Chiapas, Mexico. Presented by the Human Rights Studies Program and the Department of Philosophy.
Breaking Bread
7:30 p.m., Location TBD
Register to be a part of this unique series of meals that bring together U.S. and international students to share food and culture. Registration required >>
Friday, February 22
ArtStreet Friday Film Series: Jud Yalkut presents Video: Global Visions
8 p.m., ArtStreet Studio B
Also on Saturday, February 23, 1-4 p.m. Hosted by Jeanne Philipp (Visual Arts). Visual trips through water, Japanese gardens, Huichol visions, and new wave music from the 1980s. Presented in conjunction with the Jud Yalkut art exhibition Visions and Sur-Realities.
Saturday, February 23
Passport Fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rike Center
Get your passport application processed on campus. Open to the University of Dayton community. Sponsored by the office of education abroad. View the PDF for specific items you will need to bring.
Voice of Chinese Flyers
6 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
Singing gala organized by the Chinese Student & Scholar Association (CSSA) to celebrate Chinese New Year. Twelve talented finalists have already been chosen to perform for you, the audience. All students are invited to watch and take part in the celebrations.
Sunday, February 24
"Reels and Rhythms" with UD's Irish Dance Club
2 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
The performance includes traditional Irish ceilis and step dancing, choreography to modern music, a preview of our World Championship qualifiers, and a guest performance by the Dwyer School of Irish Dance. Tickets are $5 per student, $7 per adult, and age 10 and under get in for free.
Monday, February 25
Education Abroad Open Advising/Info Session
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Marianist (conference room)
Stop by. Bring your lunch. And get your questions about study abroad answered!
Tuesday, February 26
Conversation Groups
12 to 12:45 p.m., Rike Center 108
Learn more about the cultures and customs of another part of the world, while helping students in the Intensive English Program practice their English skills in a comfortable environment.
Wednesday, February 27
Conversation Groups
1 to 1:45 p.m., Rike Center 108
Learn more about the cultures and customs of another part of the world, while helping students in the Intensive English Program practice their English skills in a comfortable environment.