Monday, Nov. 14th |
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10 am-2pm |
VISA World Fair
VISA, Volunteers for International Student Affairs, is the umbrella for international student organizations. Learn more at www.ufvisa.org
A tabling event to promote international student organizations on campus
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Plaza of the Americas |
10:15am |
IEW Kick Off and Performance by Belly Gators
A brief opening ceremony to highlight IEW activities and opportunities. Belly Gators, a dancing student group will showcase belly dancing.
of interest to – everyone
Location - Hub Lobby |
10:30am |
Coffee and UF Around the World
Enjoy free samples of select international flavors of Starbucks coffee while learning about UF connections around the world. This activity is kindly sponsored by Gator Dining Services – ARAMARK, Starbucks Coffee, and Academic Technology.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hub Lobby |
12:00pm |
Global Connections Raffle
Twice daily, 3 tickets chosen to win various prizes and entered in the grand finale raffle at the end of the week where two students will win a $150 voucher good for study abroad programs, and one Framed Global Photo of your choice.
Of interest to – All students
Location – The International Center lobby |
12:50-1:40 |
Boren Scholarship Info Session
Boren is a Federal Government scholarship for study abroad. A representative from Boren will visit UF.
Of interest to – All students
Location – The International Center, The Hub, Large Conference Room |
2:00 – 4:00pm |
“Rise Up: Stories from Jamaica’s Music Underground”
Rise Up is a 2007 documentary film by director and cinematographer Luciano.
This film documents the world of music in Jamaica, and explores a variety of socio-cultural issues relating to poverty, violence, and post-colonial corruption.
Of interest to – everyone
Location – Smathers Library East - Latin American Collections (LAC), 4th Floor, Reference Room |
3pm |
Global Photo Competition Reception
Reception for winners of 2011 Global Photo Competition. Come and meet the photographers and learn about the story behind their photos.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – UF Grinter Gallery |
3:30pm |
15-minute FLASH International Demonstration – Embroidery from Jordan
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hub Lobby |
4:00pm |
Global Connections Raffle
Twice daily, 3 tickets chosen to win various prizes and entered in the grand finale raffle at the end of the week where two students will win a $150 voucher good for study abroad programs, , and one framed Global Photo of your choice.
Of interest to – All students
Location – The International Center lobby |
5:00pm |
Opening reception to Exhibition of the DCP
Reception of the College of Design, Construction and Planning International Programs Exhibition
Of interest to –Everyone
Location - DCP Gallery in the Architecture Building |
7:30pm |
“In-comparative Literature: on the Problem of Untranslatability in Literary Studies,” Public lecture by Emily Apter, Professor of French, New York University. Followed by a Q&A.
Part of “Rehumanizing the University: New Perspectives on the Liberal Arts”, organized by the Center for the Humanities in the Public Sphere. Prof. Apter will discuss what happens when one cannot translate certain terms or concepts from one language or literature to another, and how this ‘untranslatability’ poses a great challenge to international diplomacy.
Of interest to –Everyone
Location - Smathers Library East, Room 1A
http://www.humanities.ufl.edu/calendar/20111114-Apter.html |
Tuesday, Nov. 15th |
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9:45am-1:00pm |
“Arabic Culture: Enrichment through International Education” sponsored by UF Libraries
9:45- Opening Comments by Diane Bruxvoort, Associate Dean Scholarly Resources & Research Services
9:50 - Introduction to the Library and its Arabic-Related Collections by Richard Saltzburg, Arabic Library Liaison
10:00 - The English Language Institute: Gateway to the University of Florida for International Students by Victoria C. Shelly, Instructor. This segment will focus on the mission of the English Language Institute and how non-native speakers are introduced to the American educational system and campus life.
10:15 -The Arabic Language Program with Youssef Haddad, UF Faculty. This presentation will focus on the growing role of the Arabic language program and its significance to the UF teaching and research agenda and include a short discussion on how the events of the Middle East will affect our campus going forward.
10:35 - UF from the Perspective of a Current International Student, with Micha Nandaraj. Come and hear about what UF campus and academic life is like for her and what she learned, and what it can teach us about ourselves.
10:50 - Two Languages, One Voice with Esam AlHadi, UF Lecturer
Come hear Esam talk from a cultural studies perspective about foreign languages in international education.
11:15 - Arabic Studies: Languages as Bridges of Communication in a Global World with Aida Bamia. This noted author and educator reflects on her many years at UF and her views of International Education.
11:40 - Arabic Music Revealed: an Ethnomusicologist’s Introduction to Arabic Music by Hicham Chami. Come and see Mr. Chami teach his music class here to UF students, and we will learn all about the unique sounds of Arabic music.
Of interest to –Everyone
Location - Smathers Library East, Room 1A |
11:00am |
Journey to the Sacred Mountain: Across the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Kalash by Steve Lodle
Across the roof of the world, a Himalayan passage from Nepal to Tibet will be described with an emphasis on the culture and recent history of the Himalayan people. The journey's goal was to travel through remote western Tibet to reach Mt. Kailash, a major pilgrimage site for Bhuddhists and Hindus. Mt. Kailash is the source of Southern Asia's main rivers, the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus. From along their banks the civilizations of India, Nepal and Pakistan developed.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Santa Fe College, Fine Arts Hall theater
For more information allison.nyamuame@sfcollege.edu |
11:30am |
15-minute FLASH International Demonstration – Tai Chi from China
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hub Lobby |
12:00pm |
Global Connections Raffle - SEE ABOVE |
12:50 - 1:50pm |
Eliminating the Fine Line
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs (APIA). This lunch series' intent is to bridge the international Asian student population and APIA students via discussion of experiences as members of their respective communities in a panel-style format. http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=180195615401831
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Peabody Hall, Room 408
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1:30pm |
Coffee and UF Around the World
Enjoy free samples of select international flavors of Starbucks coffee while learning about UF connections around the world. This activity is kindly sponsored by Gator Dining Services – ARAMARK, Starbucks Coffee, and Academic Technology.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Hub Lobby
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2:00pm |
Not as I Pictured It by John Kaplan
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer John Kaplan was at the top of his world. Never before ill, he was used to documenting the life ordeals of others. But when suddenly diagnosed with a rare case of potentially deadly Lymphoma, it was a blind side. Turning the lens on himself, Kaplan’s remarkable imagery takes us beyond his despair and through his powerful belief that he can, and must, beat it.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Santa Fe College, Fine Arts Hall theater
For more information allison.nyamuame@sfcollege.edu |
3:00 to 4:30pm |
Agricultural Education and Communication – Round Table Discussion on International Projects
Faculty in Agricultural Education and Communication will share their current and pending projects
Of interest to – Faculty and grad students
Location – 120 Bryant Hall |
3:30pm |
International Educator of the Year Award Ceremony
Recognition of faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to bring a global perspective onto campus.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location - Keene Faculty Center, Dauer Hall |
4:00pm |
Global Connections Raffle - SEE ABOVE |
4:00-4:30pm |
Art Across the Globe: 5 Objects/5 Continents
Tour by Kerry Oliver-Smith, Curator of Contemporary Art
Join Contemporary Art Curator Kerry Oliver-Smith on a sweeping tour around the globe! Oliver-Smith’s international and multi-national tour will lead visitors on a Harn Museum of Art gallery tour of five objects from five different continents
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hart Museum of Art |
7pm-11pm |
VISA Bowling Tournament
A bowling tournament coordinated by VISA. Volunteers for International Student Affairs (VISA) World Fair. VISA is the umbrella for international student organizations. Learn more at www.ufvisa.org
Of interest to – Students
Location - Reitz Union Game Room |
Wednesday, Nov. 16th |
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10:30am |
Coffee and UF Around the World
Enjoy free samples of select international flavors of Starbucks coffee while learning about UF connections around the world. This activity is kindly sponsored by Gator Dining Services – ARAMARK, Starbucks Coffee, and Academic Technology.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hub Lobby
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11:30am |
15-minute FLASH International Demonstration – Hindi Script
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hub Lobby
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12:00pm |
Global Connections Raffle – SEE ABOVE |
1:00-2:30pm |
“International Topics by UF Students: Research Panel Conference” sponsored by UF Libraries
Dr. Howard Louthan, UF Professor, will be accompanied by his UF Honors history students, who will give short presentations of their research on international topics. They will show how they used the libraries’ resources, and time will allow for questions, suggestions, and feedback on their work. Opening comments will be provided by Diane Bruxvoort, Associate Dean Scholarly Resources &Research Services. The student panel will consist of:
- Diana Dombrowski (Making a Difference: The Peace Corps in Historical Perspective)
- Kim Burroughs (The Irish Civil Rights Movement)
- Becca Burgan (Rap Music and Assata Shakur)
- Elyot Xia-Zhu (US-Chinese Relations during World War II: Claire Chennault and the Flying Tigers)
- Xavier Monroe (The New Scramble for Africa: China's Growing Influence in Nigeria)
Of interest to –Everyone
Location - Library West, room 212 (Refreshments will be served) |
2:00pm |
What Secrets Does a Society Keep from Itself? The Case of Daedalus and Icarus by A. Samuel Kimball
In Greek myth, Daedalus betrayed King Minos by helping the ruler’s wife, Pasiphaē, mate with a bull, the result of which was a monstrous offspring, the Minotaur. The author believes this myth contains a profound cultural secret—Daedalus’ secret—which Western art and literature has kept for nearly 3,000 years. Indeed, Western culture has kept the secret so well it has (almost) forgotten that there even is a secret. What is it? Where can we discover this secret in the artistic images Western culture has produced?
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Santa Fe College, Fine Arts Hall theater
For more information allison.nyamuame@sfcollege.edu |
2:00pm |
International art at the Harn
Come to the Harn for a tour of the Museum’s International Collections! A knowledgeable docent will guide you through our current exhibitions which highlight artwork from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. For information, contact Dana Szafranski, Bishop Study Center Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator, dszafranski@harn.ufl.edu, 352.392.9826 x2149
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hart Museum of Art |
2:00-3:00pm |
Faculty Panel: “International Engagement and Career Growth”
Sponsored by UF International Center and the College of Education
Faculty panel featuring Fulbright Awardees and other faculty internationally engaged. Panelists will share their motivations while adding international components to their work, and reflect on their benefits and challenges faced.
Panelists: Cathy Cavanaugh, Linda Jones, Pilar Mendoza and Diane Ryndak. Moderator: Dr. David Sammons, Dean of UFIC
Of interest to – students
Location – Reitz Union – Room 282 Lecture Hall |
2:00-3:00pm |
Sikkim, India: An opportunity for Public Health Collaboration
Sponsored by the Department of Epidemiology
Of interest to – Students and Faculty
Location – PHHP Conference Room 3105 |
3:30pm |
15-minute FLASH International Demonstration– Kendo from Japan
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hub Lobby |
4:00pm |
UF in Utrecht Info Session
Come and learn about studying abroad at Utrecht University in Netherlands. Earn credits in history, business, art history, sociology, and other fields.
Of interest to - students
Of interest to – Students
Location – CLAS Academic Advising Center, Farrior Hall, Room 200
For more information: Tessly A. Dieguez |
4:00-5:00pm |
“Fulbright U.S. Student Grants and Fellowships: Workshop on the Application Process” with John Denny, Associate Director of the UF Honors Program.
Learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program funding of international travel opportunities, which offers fellowships for U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists to study, conduct research, and/or teach English abroad. A wide variety of disciplines can qualify for these fellowships. Many students are eligible for these awards so if you are interested in international projects you won’t want to miss this workshop.
Of interest to - students
Location: Library West, room 212 |
4:00pm |
Global Connections Raffle – SEE ABOVE |
5:00-8:00pm |
VISA Cultural Forum
An open discussion of cultural issues faced by young adults today
Of interest to – Students
Location – Reitz Union 284
Volunteers for International Student Affairs (VISA) World Fair. VISA is the umbrella for international student organizations. Learn more at www.ufvisa.org |
6:00pm |
Cooking Class: Jessica Lancia teaches German recipes
Sponsored by the Center for European Studies
Of interest to – Everyone (Go to www.takeawaygourmet4u.com to preregister)
Location - Take Away Gourmet, 3445 SW 34th Street, Gainesville |
Thursday, Nov. 17th |
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10:00-12:00pm |
Study Abroad and Peace Corps Mini Fair - Hub Lobby |
11:00am |
Interfaith Panel Discussion
Panelists: Antony Eseke, Ziad Ghanimi, Baba and Ona Ogunleye
Speakers will share the views and perspective from three religions in our community: Catholicism, Islam and Yoruba. The panel will each take turns answering a small number of prepared questions and then take questions from the audience.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Santa Fe College, Fine Arts Hall theater
For more information allison.nyamuame@sfcollege.edu |
11:30am |
15-minute FLASH International Demonstration – Skiing from Switzerland
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hub Lobby |
12:00 pm |
Global Connections Raffle – SEE ABOVE |
12:00am |
"Environmental Dispute Resolution under the CAFTA-DR: Obstacles and Opportunities" with Dr. Mario Mancilla, Legal Adviser to the Secretariat of Environmental Matters of the CAFTA -DR
Presented by the UF Law Costa Rica Program & Conservation Clinic, the Center for Latin American Studies, and Gators for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Environmental protection has become a key aspect of the international trade law regime. Mancilla will describe the difficulties inherent in environmental disputes among the CAFTA countries (including the United States), the role of the SEM in resolving these disputes, and the increasing importance of environmental dispute resolution within trade agreements.
A light lunch will be provided.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Faculty Dining Room (Bruton-Greer Hall)
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12:00-4:00pm |
"Networking Beyond Borders" at the College of Education
The COE will provide food, entertainment, information tables and breakout sessions for faculty and students. Keynote Speaker, Dr. Cathy Cavanaugh will speak about her Fulbright Nepal experience.
Of interest to –Students
Location – Norman Hall Courtyard
For more information matthewsbl@coe.ufl.edu |
12:45pm |
“Mulan” sponsored by UF Libraries
Welcome to a Chinese film screening of a 2009 live-action version of the famous Chinese epic legend, with an introduction by Dr. Sean Macdonald, UF Faculty.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location: Library West, room 212 |
12:50-1:40pm |
Study Abroad Info Session (UFIC Large Conf. Room)
Information session about opportunities and application process
Of interest to –Students
Location – International Center at the Hub, Room 145 |
1:30pm |
Coffee and UF Around the World
Enjoy free samples of select international flavors of Starbucks coffee while learning about UF connections around the world. This activity is kindly sponsored by Gator Dining Services – ARAMARK, Starbucks Coffee, and Academic Technology.
Of interest to –Everyone
Location – Hub Lobby |
2:00pm |
From Russia with Love, Sergei Rachmaninoff by Roberta Swedien
Hear the life story of the last of the great Romantics, a selection of his preludes for piano and the musings of Russia’s celebrated writers and poets, Pushkin, Chekhov, Pasternak and Dostoevsky in this memorable evening of words and music with pianist Roberta Swedien.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Santa Fe College, Fine Arts Hall theater
For more information allison.nyamuame@sfcollege.edu |
3:00pm |
International art at the Harn
Come to the Harn for a tour of the Museum’s International Collections! A knowledgeable docent will guide you through our current exhibitions which highlight artwork from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. For information, contact Dana Szafranski, Bishop Study Center Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator, dszafranski@harn.ufl.edu, 352.392.9826 x2149
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Harn Museum of Art |
3:30pm |
15-minute FLASH International Demonstration – How to Cumbia!
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hub Lobby |
4:00pm |
Global Connections Raffle – SEE ABOVE |
4:30pm |
“Defiance for Christ’s Sake: The Holy Fool in Religious and Secular Society” by Sergey A. Ivanov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow.
Sergey Ivanov, Russian cultural historian, will trace holy foolery from its origins in Egyptian monasteries through its evolution in the cities of Byzantium, its prime, and eventual decline, followed by a new flourishing and gradual fading on Greek soil. Holy fools vanished in modern Greece, but in Russia they are deeply worshiped by believers up to the present day. What is happening to this phenomenon in a modern, secular society? Ivanov will end with reflections on the role of holy fools in contemporary social discourse.
Of interest to – Academic audience
Location – Library West, Room 212 |
5:00pm |
Los cien mil libros de Mario Bellatín
La Organización de Estudiantes Graduados de Español les invita cordialmente a asistir a la charla del escritor mexicano Mario Bellatín titulada en la que el autor abordará el tema de la escritura como un proyecto de continuidad y un viaje de la imaginación. La charla será en español.
Lugar: Pugh Hall, Room 120 |
5:30pm-7:30pm |
ISS Awards Ceremony
Recognition of international students who excel in their academic performance, research, and community involvement.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Smathers Library, Room 1A |
7:00pm-9:00pm |
VISA International Potluck
VISA organizations provide samples of traditional cultural foods
Of interest to – Students
Location - Weaver Beach
Volunteers for International Student Affairs (VISA) World Fair. VISA is the umbrella for international student organizations. Learn more at www.ufvisa.org |
Friday, Nov. 18th |
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9:00 & 10:30 am |
Information Session on opportunities with the Department of State and Foreign Service. Sponsored by the International Center
Jay T. Smith, FAMU’s Diplomat in Residence will visit UF Campus on Friday. Individual consultations available by appointment only. Must attend info session first. Contact Katy Dawson at dawsonkaty@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/uffacc
Of interest to – students
Location - The International Center located in the Hub |
10-12pm |
“The American Academic System: Researching, Writing, and Publishing”
International students are invited to learn about best practices for responsible conduct of research in the American academic system. Understand UF’s academic honor code, research ethics relating to FFP (Fabrication, Falsification, and Plagiarism), as well as open access scholarly literature and creative commons publishing models.
Of interest to – International Students
Location: Library West, room 211 |
10:30am |
Coffee and UF Around the World |
11:30am |
15-minute FLASH International Demonstration – Australian Football
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Hub Lobby
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2:00pm |
Global Connections Raffle – SEE ABOVE |
2:00pm |
The Forgotten Virtue: Some Reflections on Humility—and Genius—and Anton Chekhov—and Alan Turing by David Leavitt
The talk will address the virtue of humility; in particular its importance in an age that demands and rewards relentless self-promotion. Examples will be drawn from the life and work of the short-story writer and playwright Anton Chekhov and the mathematician Alan Turing.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Santa Fe College, Fine Arts Hall theater
For more information allison.nyamuame@sfcollege.edu |
2:00pm |
“A Celebration of Catalan and other Iberian Languages”
The Wealth and Importance of UF’s Iberian Collection by Matt Loving, Romance Studies Assistant Librarian, and Elisabet Liminyana, UF Catalan Instructor, who will focus on Catalan Studies and the recent gifts to the Catalan/Basque collections. Catalan students will read excerpts from selected gift acquisitions. Welcome and Opening Comments by Judith Russell, Dean of Smathers Libraries.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location- Smathers Library East, room A1 (Refreshments will be served) |
3:30pm |
15-minute FLASH International Demonstration – Southeast Asian Game
Of interest to – Everyone
Location –Hub Lobby
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4:00pm |
Global Connections Raffle – SEE ABOVE |
7pm-11pm |
VISA Poker Night
Of interest to – Students
Location - Diamond Village Apartments Clubhouse |
Saturday, Nov. 19th |
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1pm-4pm |
VISA Dance Combine with AASU
A series of international dance workshops hosted by VISA featuring international student groups
Of interest to – Everyone
Location - Reitz 282 |
1pm-4pm |
Family Day – Explore Contemporary Asian Ceramics
At this Family Day, visitors of all ages will delight in seeing the Harn's newest exhibition, Soaring Voices: Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists. After being inspired on a family-friendly tour in the galleries, visitors can create clay vessels together in the classrooms.
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Hart Museum of Art |
Sunday, Nov. 20th |
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10am-3pm |
VISA World Cup Soccer Tournament
A soccer tournament run by VISA
Of interest to – Everyone
Location – Flavet Field |
