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Global Connections - Events September 2008, CSU, Chico

Activities Calendar - February 2009

Tuesday, December 9, 2008- May 22, 2009

Exhibition: Flash of the Spirit: African Music and the Diaspora
Celebrates the wonderful collection of African musical instruments donated by Ted and Frieda De Bernardi. Langdon Hall, Musuem of Anthropology.
Read more about the Museum of Anthropology

Sunday, February 1

World Explorations Lecture Series: Monitoring Hydothermal Systems of Volcanoes
Dr. Rachel Teasdale, professor of vulcanology at CSU, will take us on a whirlwind tour of the techniques currently being employed in the field of vulcanology. We will journey with her from Iceland to Mexico, and from Mount Lassen to Costa Rica. 4-5pm, Ayres 106.
Read more about the Museum of Anthropology

Monday, February 2

International Moonlight Cafe
Sponsored by International Neighbors student organization, international and U.S. students are welcome to come and enjoy friendship and fun, while learning about U.S. and international cultural traditions. 7:30-8:30pm every Monday while school is in session. Selvester's Cafe (next to Cafe by the Creek)
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Tuesday, February 3

International Forum
Professors Chris Coughlin and Jesse Dizard will describe the reports on a
study conducted by Zayed University, United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Chico State about children¹s perceptions of war and peace. This will happen at the International Forum at 5-6 pm in Glenn 212. The point of the study is to
learn more about how children perceive war and peace The research team has conducted 47 in-depth interview with children in the two countries. The presentation is open to the campus community.
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University Film Series: The Real Charlie Wilson's War
This documentary is about Charlie Wilson, the Texas congressman who teamed with a CIA agent to provide arms for the Afghani freedom fighters against the Soviets, which resulted in helping lay the groundwork for the growth of the Taliban. A question to ponder: Why did the U.S. understand the need for economic reconstruction after WWII but fail to incorporate this practice in the political turmoil of the Middle East? The film features a number of CIA, Pakistani, and Russian military operatives along with live footage of the conflict. Ayres 106, 7:30pm.
Read more about the University Film Series

Thursday, February 5

Anthropology Forum: Coca in Bolivia
Presented by Dr. Stacy Schaefer, Department of Anthropology. 4pm, Ayres 120.
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Friday, February 6

Campus Internationalization Forum
The School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Studies is pleased to invite the campus community to join in the process of Campus Internationalization. A Forum on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 (12:30pm - 2:30pm, BMU 210) will further the process by soliciting campus-wide input on the development of a 5-year action plan, including such topics as study abroad, integrating international students into the campus and community, strengthening international components of the curriculum, faculty and staff development, and more. Feedback from faculty, staff, and students is essential in making this action plan both workable and visionary. We hope you will join us. Please contact Katherine Punteney, x5408 for more information. Read more about Campus Internationalization

Monday, February 9

Tuesday, February 10

International Forum
The International Forum is a one-unit course (INST 300), open to all students, which offers diverse perspectives on a variety of international topics through a series of weekly presentations, each offered by a guest speaker.The International Forum meets in Holt 170, Tuesdays from 5-5:50 p.m., and is coordinated by Dr. Tony Waters. The presentations are open to the campus community.
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Wednesday, February 11

Careers in the Foreign Service: Diplomat in Residence Campus Visit
The CSU, Chico Career Center is hosting a visit to our campus from Ms. Frankie Reed, Diplomat-in-Residence at UC Berkeley and former Consul General and Deputy Observer to the Council of Europe. Ms. Reed will be available Wed., Feb. 11, 2009 from 4pm - 5:30pm in BMU 210. She will discuss career opportunities with the Department of State as well as those with an interest in foreign affairs, professional and service organizations and others considering careers in international relations with the Government - all majors welcome. All members of the campus community are more than welcome to attend. To view Ms. Reed’s bio: http://career.berkeley.edu/State/StateBio.stm For more information, contact Kate Buckley, 898-5253.
Read more about the Career Center

Thursday, February 12

Anthropology Forum: Visual Anthropology 2.0? Some Thoughts from the Global Lives Project Malawi
Presented by Jason Price, PhD Student, UC Berkeley. 4pm, Ayres 120.
Read more about Anthropology Forum

Monday, February 16

Tuesday, February 17

Faculty/Staff Reception
Please join us for a reception in honor of the group of Pakistani university students, currently visiting Chico on a cultural exchange program. The reception will be Tues., Feb. 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm in the Trinity Hall Gallery. The students will speak briefly at 4:45pm about their experiences in the U.S. and Pakistan. Please join us for this opportunity to mingle with each other and our guests of honor. All faculty and staff are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Katherine Punteney, x5408.

International Forum
The February 17 International Forum "International Perspectives on US
Culture" will be moderated by Tasha Dev of the CSUC Study Abroad Program,
and will feature students from abroad who are studying at Chico State. The
forum is 5-6 pm in Plumas 102 on the CSUC campus. PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION. The Public is invited.
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Wednesday, February 18

CELT Seminar: Cross-Cultural Strategies for Teaching International Students
All faculty are invited to attend this seminar focuses on culturally relevant pedagogy for communication and accessibility. 10:30am-12:00pm, MLIB Studio A. Repeated Feb 19.
Register online

Thursday, February 19

International Summer Internships
Dr. Gunter Seefeldt of the International Cooperative Education Program (ICE) will present information on international summer internships on Thurs., Feb. 19 at 5pm in the Career Center, Student Services Center, room 270.
The ICE program has placed more than 15,000 young Americans in internship positions in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. Interns work in a wide variety of employment fields and live in a home stay or employer sponsored housing. Depending on the particular employment situation, students earn a modest salary or stipend. For more information contact Ken Naas in the Career Center at 898-5253.

Friday, February 20

Thailand Summer Courses Information Session
Students can earn 6 units of GE credit taking Sociology 354 (Inter-cultural Contacts) and English 353 (Multicultural Literature) in northern Thailand (University of Chiang Mai) this summer. The program is for the entire month of June. Please announce to classes that there will be an information session on Friday, Feb. 20 at 3pm in Plumas 203. We’ll show slides and tell students about the application process. For more info, check out the Web site at http://chiangmai2009.wetpaint.com or call Dr. Tony Waters, 530 898-6384 or Dr. Robert Burton, 530 898-6568

Monday, February 23

Tuesday, February 24

University Film Series: Richard III
(1955, U.K.) 160 min. Starring and produced and directed by Laurence Olivier. Laurence Olivier's production shot in brilliant Technicolor was something of an ironic landmark: it was the first time that a motion picture premiered simultaneously in the theater and on television, the latter transforming its gorgeously vibrant palette into black and white for the vast majority of home viewers. It is believed this film was the most widely seen Shakespeare production up until that point, garnering more viewers in its television broadcast than all other stagings combined. 7:30pm, Ayres 106.
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Chico Performances: Afro-Cuban All Stars
Led by singer and guitarist Juan De Marcos, the mastermind behind the Buena Vista Social Club, this exuberant 17-piece jazz orchestra plays the sons, mambos, and cha-chas from Havana's "Golden Era," but with a modern edge and funk to keep the music swinging hard and in the present. The Afro-Cuban All Stars are at the forefront of the Cuban musical revival, have been nominated for several Grammy's, and are committed to preserving and showcasing the heritage, vitality, and diversity of Cuba's music. 7:30pm, Laxson Auditorium.
Read more about Chico Performances

International Forum: The 'Americanization' of the European Higher Education Landscape
Professor Stephan Jansen, President of Zeppelin University in
Friedrichshafen, Germany, and Dr. Gary Anderson Head of International
Programs, Zeppelin University, will present "The 'Americanization' of the
European Higher Education Landscape" on February 24. Zeppelin University is a partner university with CSU Chico, and has an active exchange program for students and faculty. The International Forum meets in Plumas 102, Tuesdays from 5-5:50 p.m., and is coordinated by Dr. Tony Waters. The presentations are open to the campus community.
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Book Reading and Presentation by Antonio Arreguin-Bermudez (Author) and Sara Cooper (English Translator)
Burnt Honey (Miel quemada) brings to life the experience of many Mexican immigrant farm workers suffering the harsh living and working conditions in the United States. The main character, Little Clown, is brought to a level of social awareness and personal agency through the power of the word; thus this novel is not only an indictment of social injustice, but also an inspirational call for action. 3:30-5;00pm. Trinity 100. For more information, contact Char Prieto at cprieto@csuchico.edu.

Wednesday, February 25

Fire Inna Babylon: a Social History of Reggae Music
Reggae music was born in Jamaica. Today it has spread all over the world. Come and learn some of the history behind the genre that has given us generations of international stars from Bob Marley to Sean Paul. Presented by Dr. Brian Brazeal, Professor of Anthropology. 3:30-4:30pm, Langdon Hall 303.
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Thursday, February 26

Anthropology Forum: Accounting for America's Missing: The inaugural JPAC/CIL Forensic Science Academy
Presented by Carrie Brown, Graduate Student, Department of Anthropology. 4pm, Ayres 120.
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Chico Performances: Cherish the Ladies
Cherish the Ladies is the most successful and sought-after Irish-American group in Celtic music history. Their bubbling good humor and infectious enthusiasm are matched by exquisite musicianship, and stunning step-dancing. Perfect harmony combined with flutes, whistles, fiddle, bodhran, and accordion are guaranteed to bring the house down. 7:30pm, Laxson Auditorium.
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Friday, February 27

CELT Brown-Bag Discussion: Cultural Dialogues: Middle East
All faculty are invited to bring their lunches and participate in a panel discussion led by Middle Eastern students and faculty on the topic of culture and communication. 12:00-1:00pm, Kendall 103.
Register online

Lecture: Beyond Macumba: Afro-Brazilian Religious Diversity in the Bahian Interior
Sponsored by the Department of Religious Studies, Dr. Brian Brazeal, Department of Anthropology will present a lecture entitled "Beyond Macumba: Afro-Brazilian Religious Diversity in the Bahian Interior." The presentation is open to the public. 3pm. Ayres 120.