September Events
Monday, September 12
University of Dayton Speakers Series: Dr. Vandana Shiva, The Future of Food
7:30 p.m., Kennedy Union Ballroom
Dr. Vandana Shiva is a world-renowned expert and activist on issues of agriculture and food. An advocate for third-world women and traditional farming practices, Dr. Shiva has worked with grassroots organizations around the world to make important changes in ecological policy and practice.
Tuesday, September 13
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Dance Workshops: African Dance with Qarrianne McCllelan
8:30 to 10 p.m., McGinnis Center Multipurpose Room
Workshops are FREE and open to the public. No previous dance experience or pre-registration required. Sponsored by ArtStreet.
Wednesday, September 14
Hispanic Heritage Month Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Gosiger Hall room 131
Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs as we dine together in the spirit of fellowship in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Menu items include a variety of authentic Puerto Rican dishes.
Education Abroad Information Session
12 to 1 p.m., Alumni Hall 016
Learn about your options for study and service abroad
Friday, September 16
Faculty Global and Intercultural Study Travel Program Session 2
3 to 5 p.m., LTC Team Space (room 20)
Saturday, September 17
Turkish American Solidarity Conference
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wright State University
Conference is free and open to the community.
Sunday, September 18
Deadline to submit photos of international locations for the annual Citizens of the World photo exhibit
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Turkish American Solidarity Conference
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wright State University
Conference is free and open to the community.
Wednesday, September 21
Education Abroad Information Session
12 to 1 p.m., Alumni Hall 016
Learn about your options for study and service abroad
Intensive English Program Tutor Training
3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Alumni Hall 016
Training for new and prospective tutors. If you're interested in working with international students, please plan to attend this important session. For more information, contact Leah Konicki at ieptutoring@gmail.com.
Culture Fest
5 to 8 p.m., Kennedy Union Central Mall
Celebrate the many cultures and diverse backgrounds found on the University of Dayton campus. Event will include free Middle Eastern, Latin and Asian food; the annual Intercultural SpeedMeet, music and dance from different cultures; international sports demonstrations; and student organization information. And it's free!
Saturday, September 24
Salsa Night at ArtStreet
8 to 10 p.m., ArtStreet
Spend the evening learning some new dance moves with professional dance instructor, Steve Schlautman! He'll be giving beginner instructions for several dances; no prior experience necessary.
Monday, September 26
Peace Corps Office Hours
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Career Services, Alumni House
Peace Corps Information Session
6 p.m., Alumni Hall 016
For more information contact Katie Sylvester at 513-328-2936 or ksylvester@peacecorps.gov.
REAL Topic - Economics of Puerto Rico
8 to 9 p.m., Miriam Hall room 119
Join us for this stimulating discussion that will focus on facts and figures about Puerto Rico’s economy, its political status, economic issues and development, and the cultural liveliness of the Island of Enchantment. Discussion led by El Orgullo Latino (EOL). Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and EOL. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Wednesday, September 28
Education Abroad Fair
5 to 7 p.m., Kennedy Union Ballroom
Film and Discussion: Immigrant Nation
5 to 7 p.m., Group FlexSpace in the Library (1st floor)
Immigrant Nation is the story of the modern immigrant rights movement and the struggle of single mother, Elvira Arellano, who fought against her deportation. It tells how organizations, activists, community leaders and individuals came together to oppose bill HR4437 and the anti-immigration forces. Join us for a discussion after the film, led by Professor Ernesto Rosen Velasquez from the Philosophy Department and Professor Theo Majka from Sociology. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the University Libraries. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Friday, September 30
Faculty Global and Intercultural Study Travel Program Session 3
3 to 5 p.m., LTC Team Space (room 20)
September 30 through October 2
Middfest 2011: Journey to Peru
The annual international festival, Middfest, will take place in Middletown, Ohio, in and around the City Building. The National Geographic Society exhibit "Machu Picchu: A Lost World Uncovered, Photos from the Expeditions of Hiram Bingham, 1911-1915" will be on the display as part of the weekend-long event.
