International Education Week - 2009 Events
- Sunday, November 15, at 2:00pm
The Austrian orchestra Bruckner Orchestra Linz
will be performing at 2:00pm at the
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.More information about the show can be found on both our website: http://performingarts.ufl.edu/events/2009/bruckner-orchestra-linz/
and the orchestra's website: http://www.bruckner-orchester.at/3256_EN
- Monday, November 16th, 11:00am to 1:00pm.
HUB 125 (Videoconference room)
Why’s and How’s of Internationalizing
Student Affairs and Services
Presented by: Dr. Kenneth J. OsfieldVideoconference presented to Penn State University (Office of Global Programs) as part of their International Education Week.
For more information, Ken Osfield 352-392-7056
- Monday, November 16th, at 7:00pm. Location: TBA
International Quiz bowl (VISA Event)
A trivia game night based on International Questions from around the world. Open to the public in teams of 5 students each. There will be a monetary prize for the VISA sub-organizations and 2 vouchers from the International Center for Study Abroad Application fees.
- Monday, November 16th -21st, 2009, 8:30-4:30 daily.
Location: College Gallery in the Architecture Building
College of Design, Construction, and Planning
The exhibit, which showcases DCP’s international Teaching, Research, and Service initiatives, is open from 8:30-4:30 daily. A public reception will be held on November 16, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the gallery. For more information, Bill Tilson 352-392-4836 ext. 311
- Tuesday, November 17th, 10:00-3:00pm, JWRU Colonnade
International World Fair (VISA Event)
A tabling and performance spotlight to allow students to access the information provided by VISA and the International Center. There will be two or three cultural performances by different VISA sub-organizations. The purpose of this event is to attract new membership for VISA sub-organizations and to inform students of the benefits of the International Center. There will also be tables with various UF sponsored study abroad programs.
- Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
College of Education’s
4th Annual International/Comparative Education Week Event
“Internationalizing The University of Florida”Keynote Speaker
Dr. David Sammons
Dean, University of Florida International Center
Join this engaging discussion of efforts to internationalize the University and the College of Education. International foods, entertainment, keynote speaker and a College of Education faculty panel are all part of the Event. Save the date and join our discussion!
For further details contact John Bailey at jpbailey@ufl.edu
- Wednesday, November 18th, at 3:00pm, Music Building 144
Talk: "Music, German Modernism, and the Past"
Walter Frisch, Columbia University
(Center for European Studies)
For more information, Gail Keeler 352-392-8902 X 211
- Wednesday, November 18th, at 5:00pm, Weaver Beach
International Potluck: A Taste of the World (VISA Event)
An International Potluck with free food and free recipes. VISA sub-organizations will make food and share recipes with the students on campus.
- Thursday, November 19th, at 7:00pm, Pugh Hall Ocora
Talk: “Church and State since 1989”
Anna Grzymala-Busse, University of Michigan
(Center for European Studies)
For more information, Gail Keeler 352-392-8902 X 211
- Thursday, November 19th, at 7:00pm,
Reitz Union Game Room, Ground Floor, JWRU
Battle of the Unions Game Night (VISA Event)
A game night in the Reitz Union Game Room on the Ground Floor of the Reitz Union. A Bowling Tournament will take place between the large International Organizations on Campus. The pool tables will also be rented out, so people who do not want to be in the bowling tournament can play. There will be a prize for the winning team.
- Friday, November 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m, Reitz Union Colonnade
“Translate THIS” game show
Students compete to translate phrases into and out of foreign languages
(Center for European Studies)
For more information, Gail Keeler 352-392-8902 X 211
- Friday, November 20th
International Coffee House, Lebanese Soiree,
and International Club Night (VISA Event)Coffee House AnInternational Night at Orange and Brew with several different performances to attract the International Students on campus.
Location: Orange and Brew, JWRU Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Lebanese Soiree A Lebanese Ball that consists of traditional dancing and food with a live band and singers.
Location: Indian Cultural Education Center (ICEC) Time: 7:00pm
International Club Night An International Club Night with music from around the world.
Location: TBA Time: TBA
- Saturday, November 21st, at 10:00am, Location: TBA
VISA Tailgate (VISA Event)
A Tailgate before the football game to show Gator pride and spirit.
- Sunday, November 22nd, at 9:00am, Flavet Field
Soccer Tournament (VISA Event)
To play the most popular sport in the world. Several teams will compete to be the best at the world's most popular sport.
