November 2012
November 1-20
Citizens of the World International Exposition
The Citizens of the World exhibit highlights incredible student and faculty photography from their educational experiences abroad. Programming includes an international film series, educational panels and workshops, and food, art, music and dance from around the world. Sponsored by ArtStreet and the Center for International Programs.
Friday, November 2
Intercultural Talent Show
7 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
Witness the amazing talents of University of Dayton students! Sponsored by the Center for International Programs and Office of Multicultural Affairs. Do you have talents to share? Contact isss@udayton.edu to sign up for your performance!
Friday Film Series: Global Metal
9 p.m., ArtStreet Studio B
Monday, November 5
Faculty Exchange Series: Global Education Seminar, China
12 to 1:15 p.m., LTC Forum
Past participants in the Global Education Seminar: China will discuss the projects they developed as part of their year-long study of China and internationalization of the University of Dayton. Projects ranged from revising courses, developing the University's international partnerships, and exploring international opportunities for students. RSVP to lbutcher1@udayton.edu. Lunch provided.
Tuesday, November 6
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. Registration is not required. Students and staff are welcome to bring their lunch; lemonade and cookies will be provided.
Citizens of the World Opening Reception
4:30-6 p.m., ArtStreet Studio D
Join us for handmade crepes, sushi and other international foods. Sponsored by ArtStreet and the Center for International Programs.
Hip Hop with DCDC
8 to 9 p.m., McGinnis Center
Dance workshop with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Wednesday, November 7
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. Registration is not required. Students and staff are welcome to bring their lunch; lemonade and cookies will be provided.
UD International Club: Bowling and Billiards
7 p.m., Kennedy Union Hangar
All students are invited to attend and learn more about the UDIC!
Thursday, November 8
Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities (Lunch)
12 to 12:50 p.m., Kennedy Union 310
At this lunch, you can learn about opportunities to have an undergraduate or graduate study abroad experience - with a focus on learning a critical language - paid for! Discover ways to do research or teach English abroad after graduation. Or explore opportunities to attend graduate school in Ireland, the UK or elsewhere. RSVP by November 5. Sponsored by the University Honors Program. Open to all undergraduate students.
Critical Reflections about Contestation and Change in the Arab World
7 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
Presented by Dr. Nizar Messari, Al Akhawayn University. Dr. Messari is currently Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities at Al Akhawayn University in Morocco. His research interests include International Relations Theory, particularly the relevance and the contribution of IR theory from the periphery, and Peace and Conflict studies focusing on peacekeeping operations and the humanitarian debate.
Friday, November 9
Heavy Metal and Globalization: A Symposium
3 to 6 p.m., Sears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center
Heavy metal music is often thought of as a distinctly Western sub-culture, but it's a surprisingly global phenomenon. Leading scholars from across the country will gather to discuss the ways in which world cultures have adopted and adapted to heavy metal to tell their own stories. No registration required.
Friday Film Series: A Separation
9 p.m., ArtStreet Studio B
Tuesday, November 13
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. Registration is not required. Students and staff are welcome to bring their lunch; lemonade and cookies will be provided.
Friends of Middle East Reception
3:30 to 5 p.m., Kennedy Union Torch Lounge
Meet students, faculty and staff with an interest in or affiliation to the Middle East 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.
University of Dayton Speaker Series: Isabel Wilkerson
7:30 p.m., Kennedy Union ballroom
Isabel Wilkerson is the best-selling author of the nonfiction book The Warmth of Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration. In 1994, she won a Pulitzer Prize for her New York Times pieces on the rural heartache of the Midwest floods and profile of a 10-year-old boy on the South side of Chicago.
Wednesday, November 14
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. Registration is not required. Students and staff are welcome to bring their lunch; lemonade and cookies will be provided.
World Rhythms Concert: The Cuban Connection
8 p.m., Sears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center
Enjoy this exploration of Afro-Cuban melodies, expressing the universality of music through the seductive rhythms of Cuban jazz. For tickets, call Cityfolk at 937-496-3863.
Thursday, November 15
Faculty Exchange Series: Global Education Seminar, China
12 to 1:15 p.m., LTC Forum
Faculty engagement plays an essential role in the successful internationalization of a university. Participants in the pilot year of the program will share their experiences in the program. They will discuss the impact of the program, including sessions on campus and in China, on their professional and personal development, and their relationships with other faculty at UD, as well as their understanding of their roles in the internationalization of the university. RSVP to lbutcher1@udayton.edu. Lunch provided.
Friday, November 16
Fulbright Faculty Workshop
1:30 to 3 p.m., LTC Studio Room 042
Dianne Price, Program Officer for the Fulbright Scholar Program at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), will offer a workshop on the Fulbright Program for faculty. Learn about teaching and research opportunities in more than 125 countries. Get advice on selecting countries or application and making contacts abroad. Explore how you might host visiting Fulbright scholars. Get tips on how to prepare the Fulbright application. To RSVP, contact Lora Butcher at lbutcher1@udayton.edu.
Friday Film Series: Dirty Pretty Things
9 p.m., ArtStreet Studio B
Sunday, November 18
Film: In the Land of Blood and Honey
3 p.m., Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth Street, Dayton
A bittersweet love story set during the Bosnian war. "In the Land of Blood and Honey" brings to light the hard reality of war and its negative impact on our humanity, especially on women. In the aftermath of the conflict in the former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Court at The Hague recognized rape as a criminal weapon of war. Written and directed by Angelina Jolie. Golden Globe Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. Sponsored by The Dayton International Peace Museum, Wright State Peace Lecture Committee, Pi Beta Phi at the University of Dayton, and The Dayton Council on World Affairs. A Q&A panel will follow the movie to discuss issues of violence against women.
Saturday, November 24
At the Manger: World Nativity Traditions
Open House from 1 to 5 p.m., Roesch Library and Marian Library Galleries
Sponsored by University Libraries. Exhibit runs through January 27, 2013.
Tuesday, November 27
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. Registration is not required. Students and staff are welcome to bring their lunch; lemonade and cookies will be provided.
Wednesday, November 28
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. Registration is not required. Students and staff are welcome to bring their lunch; lemonade and cookies will be provided.
Thursday, November 29
Funding Your Education Abroad Experience
3 to 4 p.m., Kennedy Union 312
Learn about the different options for funding your education abroad experience. Presented by the education abroad office and the financial aid office.
Friday, November 30
Javanese Gamelan and World Music Choir
8 p.m., Kennedy Union Ballroom
Heather MacLachlan and Sharon Gratto, directors. Contact the department of music at 229-3936 for more information.