October 2012
October 1
Cross-Cultural Summer Immersions Symposiums
6 to 8 p.m., ArtStreet Studio B
Come and hear first-hand student experiences through Cross-Cultural Summer Immersions in India, Guatemala, Zambia and Cameroon. The symposium will provide you with the interesting adventures of many of our students this summer and how you can be involved in the future.
October 2
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.
Summer Study Abroad Information Meeting (Business-oriented programs)
3 to 4 p.m., Miriam Hall 119
Learn more about summer 2013 study abroad programs, offering business courses for University of Dayton academic credit.
Cross-Cultural Summer Immersions Symposiums
6 to 8 p.m., ArtStreet Studio B
See description above.
October 3
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.
October 5-7
Middfest 2011: France
The annual international festival, Middfest, will take place in Middletown, Ohio, in and around the City Building.
Tuesday, October 9
Indian Travelers to the West: 1840-1920, with Pramod Nayar
6 p.m., Rike Center 205
Nayar's areas of expertise include literary theory and cultural studies. The visiting scholar from University of Hyderabad will present some of his most recent work, while attendees share some delicious vegetarian Indian food and engage in informal discussion. Sponsored by the India Foundation of Dayton, and the University of Dayton's Center for International Programs and Department of English.
Thursday, October 11
Spanish Mass
9 p.m., Marycrest Chapel
A potluck will follow in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Alumni Hall. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Friday, October 12
Film: Precious Knowledge (2 screenings)
11:30 a.m., Library FlexSpace
7 p.m., OMA offices, Alumni Hall
Part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Saturday, October 13
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra & the Assad Brothers
6:30 p.m., South Park United Methodist Church
A rich, romantic program of Ravel, Respighi and Copand (Appalachian Spring) by the Columbus-based ProMusic Chamber Orchestra. The evening's highlight will be the premiere of a new piece by composer Clarice Assad, Album de Retratos, performed by the famed Brazilian guitar duo Sergio and Odair Assad. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Arrive early for the 6:30 p.m. pre-performance presentation featuring composer Clarice Assad and conductor Tim Russell. Tickets are $15 for general admission.
Monday, October 15
REAL Topic: Illegal vs. Undocumented
6 p.m., OMA Lounge, Alumni Hall
All are invited to attend. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Wednesday, October 17
East Meets West: A Hindu-Christian Conversation for a Greater Integration and Harmonious Co-Existence
4:30 p.m., Sears Recital Hall, Humanities
Presented by Fr. Emmanuel Uppamthadathil, MSFS, a specialist on Indian Classical Vedanta and Buddhism, and former Dean of Suvidya College (Bangalore, India). Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Religious Studies.
Wednesday, October 24
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.
Music From China: Chinese Music Past to Present
8 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
In residence at UD for the week, Music From China's evening concerts will present different programs featuring pipa, erhu and yangqin, the classic instruments of this ancient civilization. Under the direction of erhu master Wang Guowei, this ensemble's programs are both exquisite performances and rich opportunities for building bridges of understanding between East and West. No musical tradition spans a greater range of time than China’s: this concert samples from the past and present, while musicians employ both traditional Chinese and western instruments. For tickets, call 937-229-2545.
Thursday, October 25
Faculty Workshop: IEP learning outcomes and TOEFL descriptors
12:15-1:15 p.m., LTC Team Space (020)
Presented by Karin Avila-John and April Darnell, Intensive English Program (IEP). What can you realistically expect the non-native English speakers in your classes to be able to do? Understanding the Student Learning Outcomes for students who complete IEP’s level 5 (IEP's highest level) and the score descriptors for the TOEFL (a standardized test that measures an international student’s English proficiency) will help you better plan your classes so that all students can participate and be involved in the learning process.
Music From China
8 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
In residence at UD for the week, Music From China's evening concerts will present different programs featuring pipa, erhu and yangqin, the classic instruments of this ancient civilization. Under the direction of erhu master Wang Guowei, this ensemble's programs are both exquisite performances and rich opportunities for building bridges of understanding between East and West. Masterworks in classical and regional folk styles — all using traditional instruments such as the erhu, pipa, zheng, and yangqin — will reveal a new world of sound and melody. For tickets, call 937-229-2545.
Tuesday, October 30
Faculty Workshop: Creating a Globally Inclusive Classroom
12-1:15 p.m., LTC Team Space (020)
Presented by Lisa Varandani, School of Education and Allied Professions, and Brenna Seifried, Intensive English Program (IEP). Are you concerned that the non-native English speakers in your classes are having trouble following along in class? Participants in this interactive workshop will discover ways to bolster classes so that they are comprehensible to non-native English speakers, but still at an appropriate level for native English speakers.
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, October 31
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.