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Global Connections - Events September 2008, CSU, Chico

Activities Calendar - November 2008

Tuesday, October 14 - Thursday, November 20

Exhibit: Manga Power! The World Through a Child's Eyes
World premier of an international art education exhibit featuring comic book art as a communicative tool for children to discuss the issues and problems facing our world. Children and comic book artists from Japan, North America, and South America will display "manga" frames to express visually their feelings and to bridge social gaps that surround issues such as age, gender, economy, politics, and religion. Curated by Masami Toku, Art and Art History. Trinity Hall 100 and Hallway, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. (Corresponding lecture Oct 16, 5pm)
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Sunday, November 2

World Explorations Lecture Series: My Changing Homeland
Dr. Ayse Taskiran, professor of anthropology at Butte College, will explore the changes that are happening in her native Turkey based on her most recent trip. Globalization has been gradually shaping Turkey and today the cultural landscape of daily life, language and economic expectations are forever changed. Wearing her anthropological lenses, Dr. Taskiran takes us on a journey most personal, back to her homeland of Turkey. 4-5 p.m., Ayres 106.
Read more about the Museum of Anthropology

Monday, November 3

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)
Read more about International Neighbors

Tuesday, November 4

International Forum: Iran's Revolution Generation
Young people growing up in Iran since the 1979 Revolution and the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war have only known life under the Islamic Republic. With a BA in Political Science and an MA in Strategic Studies, Saeid Safadoost offers a first-hand account of the life of youth and young adults in Iran, focusing on education, employment, self-identify, and social connections. 5-5:50pm, Holt Hall 170.
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International Radio Show on kcscradio.com
Listen every Tuesday from 6-7pm to kcscradio.com for international music, interviews with international students, and more. Listen to KCSC RAdio online

Wed, November 5- Thurs, November 20

University Film Series: International Film Festival
This program features 15 film and video works from around the world, which are narrative in structure. These films - all under 10 minutes in length - employ a variety of approaches to convey a story through a sequence of events. Works will be on view during continuous screenings at the University Art Gallery, Taylor Hall.
Read more about the University Art Gallery

Wednesday, November 5

Taste Test your Travels and Dreams Dinner
UNITE, a student organization is working closely with the Study Abroad Office, is sponsoring this fundraising dinner for Heifer International.
Read more about UNITE

Thursday, November 6

Sustainability Conference: Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in Germany
Are Germans greener than Americans and why? Germany has started to invest heavily in the research of alternative energies since the early 90s and is today the world leader in alternative energies. The talk will examine the problem of climate change and look at both the German and the international answer to it. How does Germany manage to meet ambitious targets of CO2 reductions and what policies have contributed to the sucess. The talk will focus more on the policy side than on the technological side of renewable energies. Free to students, staff, and faculty. 11am.
Register for the This Way to Sustainability IV Conference Sessions

Sustainability Conference: Building Sustainable Communities. The People Side of Sustainability: Sierra Leone Project, SAGE, and the Sustainable Business Partnership
This presentation will look closely at a project applying the principles of sustainability to one of the poorest countries in the world, Sierra Leone. Learn about establishing sustainable micro-economies in the context of Butte County’s Sustainable Business Partnership—and how you can make a difference, enhancing your own quality of life and that of people in other communities.  Free to students, staff, and faculty. 1:30pm.
Register for the This Way to Sustainability IV Conference Sessions

Sustainability Conference: Fast food consumption, healthy eating and sustainable food systems in Japan     
Keiko Goto suggests that understanding Japanese fast food consumption in relation to healthy eating and sustainable food systems may contribute to new U.S. nutrition policies and programs, given that most people here also live fast-paced lives. Goto examines cultural factors affecting the perceptions and consumption of fast foods that appear to be associated with healthy eating and sustainable food systems.  Free to students, staff, and faculty. 3:00pm.
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Sustainability Conference: The Shifting Green Economy: California vs. China and Others            
Providing a snapshot of the green, clean, sustainable, and alternative technologies movement in California, Juri Brilts offers an in-depth look at “green collar” labor force projections through elect case studies. What China and other countries are doing to green their economies.  Free to students, staff, and faculty. 3:00pm.
Register for the This Way to Sustainability IV Conference Sessions

Friday, November 7

Sustainability Conference: Evil Nature: The malicious use of plants in Afro-Brazilian sorcery    
What little rainforest that remains in the Bahian littoral is an essential resource for the viability of Candomblé religious communities. Brian Brazeal focuses on one temple community’s stewardship of a small forest, the Mato de Caquende in the colonial city of Cachoeira, and shows how this community’s culture and heritage rely on wild forest plants.  Free to students, staff, and faculty. 9am.
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Sustainability Conference: Coffee's Roots & The Pursuit of Sustainability        
For decades Thanksgiving Coffee Co., a small, family-run coffee roaster in northern California, has worked in close partnership with family farmers in Nicaragua to create a sustainable coffee trade. Learn how this web of relationships has grown throughout Central America, South America, and East Africa, and continues to develop while addressing new issues, challenges, and opportunities.  Free to students, staff, and faculty. 9am.
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Sustainability Conference: Lessons from Europe- 2008 European Smart Energy Study Tour    
In the spring of 2008 twenty students, energy experts, county officials, and community leaders traveled to Europe on a two-week European Smart Energy Study tour. The tour included stops in England, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden to participate in meetings and workshops and to see some of Europe’s most cutting-edge policies and technologies. Come learn about best practices from across the pond.    Free to students, staff, and faculty. 10am.
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Saturday, November 8

Sustainability Conference: How do we Link Sustainable Community Development and Sustainable Food Production in the U.S. and other countries?   
The mission of Heifer International (HI) is to combat hunger and poverty by providing livestock and training to small-scale farmers worldwide. Suellen Rowlison will use the example of a successful small farm in Honduras to show how HI works with other organizations to help people develop sustainable agriculture, improve the environment, and strengthen communities.  Free to students, staff, and faculty. 9am.
Register for the This Way to Sustainability IV Conference Sessions

Sustainability Conference: A Vision of Sustainable Development Higher Education: A Pedagogical Model for Teaching, Researching, and Collaborating with the Community
Given that sustainable development is the global issue of this century, how is it that so few universities in the world are committed to researching the development of sustainable development in higher education?  Jeffrey Lindstrom shares a model that has been applied in the Russian Far East for several years and provides practical models, curriculum, and details about community projects.  Free to students, staff, and faculty. 10am.
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Sustainability Conference: Down to Earth: A Buddhist Field Guide to Deep Ecology    
Zen Buddhist Lin Jensen will discuss Zen as a way of life. Earth born and earth sustained, humans must acknowledge and act in accordance with this kinship or forfeit their humanity, he says. When the Buddha was challenged to name by what authority he claimed enlightenment, he touched a hand to the ground, proclaiming earth as his witness. Jensen proclaims the necessity of reenacting that life-giving touch today. Free to students, staff, and faculty. 11am.
Register for the This Way to Sustainability IV Conference Sessions

Monday, November 10

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)
Read more about International Neighbors

Wednesday, November 12

The Current State of Education in Pakistan: Between Literacy, Security, and Human Rights
CSU, Chico's CAPE program presents Amjad Nooran, director of The Citizen Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity organization in the Bay Area that supports education for underprivileged children in neglected communities in Pakistan. The talk is free and open. 7:30 p.m., PAC 134
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UNITE Student Organization, Club Meeting
Working closely with the Study Abroad Office, the club is geared towards gathering Americans and international students who are currently studying at Chico State. If you love all things international and want to meet new people from around the world who share your interests, this club is for you! 7pm, Meriam Library 172.
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Thursday, November 13

Film: The Kite Runner
The CSU, Chico Book-in-Common Committee presents the 2007 film The Kite Runner, directed by Marc Forster and based on the book by Khaled Hosseini, tells the story of two childhood friends and what follows in their adult lives. The film’s depiction of life in Afghanistan under the Taliban is all too real and horrifying and will leave an indelible impression
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Lecture: A Child's Eye: The Meaning of Bodies as Seen through the Pictorial World of Children
Presented by Koichi Watanabe, Department of Education, Fukushima University, Japan. Watanabe is a recognized internationally as an artist, educator, and scholar. His works have been shown worldwide, including a current performance art show entitles "Life Casting" that features 102-year-old Butoh dancer, Kazuo Ohno. Trinity 100. 5-6pm.
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Friday, November 14

Far East Fusion! Art of Food and Fashion Part II
Sushi demonstrations and sushi tastings, and a sushi as art exhibit and competition. All proceeds will benefit Japan Chico Women's Club and Art Education, Art & Art History at Chico State. 5:30-7:30pm, Humanities Center Gallery, Trinity 100. 5:30-7:30pm. Advance Tickets $10 General/$5 Students.
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Monday, November 17

International Education Week: Middle Eastern Cuisine Chico Style!
Cooking lesson and food tasting. Come learn from Middle Eastern students and community members how to prepare delicious food from their region, and then enjoy a free tasting. 5-8pm, Tehama 118.
Read more about International Education Week

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)
Read more about International Neighbors

Tuesday, November 18

International Forum: Cultural Heritage Management in the Caribbean: Issues and Challenges in a Global Economy
Presented by Dr. Geogia Fox, Department of Anthropology. Dr. Fox has coordinated an archaeological field school on the Caribbean island nation of Antigua for the last two summers.This talk will focus on the complex factors that affect cultural heritage management in the Caribbean region, such as mass tourism and post-colonial identities. What is the Caribbean and how do we define it? Why is the Caribbean so overlooked on the international stage?
5-5:50pm, Holt Hall 170.
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International Education Week: Axis of Evil Comedy and Arab Student Panel
Four Middle Eastern comedians share their funniest stories and moments in being Middle Easterners in the United States. This movie is an opportunity to see the issue from the rare Arab perspective through the lens of comedy and humor. The movie will be followed by a Q/A where Chico State Middle Eastern students will be responding to any of your questions concerning the Middle East and their experience in America. Presented by Amro Jayousi and fellow Arab students at Chico State. 7-9pm, Butte 104.
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International Radio Show on kcscradio.com
Listen every Tuesday from 6-7pm to kcscradio.com for international music, interviews with international students, and more. Listen to KCSC RAdio online

Wednesday, November 19

International Education Week: Living and Learning in Israel
The purpose of this event is to enlighten the audience on what it is like to live, study, and work in Israel.  Faculty and students who have studied, and participated in various programs in Israel will share their experiences with the audience.  Information on various university, travel, and volunteer programs will be shared.  Photos and video footage will be shown of various sights in Israel as well as of various university and other program options. Presented by professors Michael Leitner (Recreation and Parks Management) and Jed Wyrick (Religious Studies). Noon-1pm, Langdon 303.
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International Education Week: Conversation on Iran: Ahmadinejad's Interview with Larry King
The purpose of this event is to enlighten the audience on what it is like to live, study, and work in Israel.  Faculty and students who have studied, and participated in various programs in Israel will share their experiences with the audience.  Information on various university, travel, and volunteer programs will be shared.  Photos and video footage will be shown of various sights in Israel as well as of various university and other program options. Presented by professors Michael Leitner (Recreation and Parks Management) and Jed Wyrick (Religious Studies). 7-9pm, Butte 104.
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Film: Reel Bad Arabs
The CSU, Chico Book-in-Common Committee and the Thinking Theater Film Series at Butte College present Reel Bad Arabs, a groundbreaking documentary that shows how Hollywood vilifies Arabs, from the earliest days of silent films to the present. By inspiring critical thinking about the social, political, and basic human consequences of leaving these Hollywood caricatures unexamined, the film challenges viewers to recognize the urgent need for counter-narratives that do justice to the diversity and humanity of Arab people and the reality and richness of Arab history and culture. Butte College main campus, Center for Excellence, Library, Room 210. 11am.
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Thursday, November 20

International Education Week: Control Room: War, Objectivity, and Aljazeera TV
Is Aljazeera news or propaganda?  Is any journalism truly objective?  Can U.S. media conglomerates be objective with respect to the war on terror when their coverage comes from "embedded" journalists?  Why does the U.S. censor images of the casualties of war?  Official U.S. rhetoric has been critical, if not hostile, to Aljazeera's coverage of the war.  Is this attitude consistent with notions of freedom of the press?  Since it is easy in most of the Arab World and in Europe to flip though CNN, BBC, Fox News, and Aljazeera, is the U.S. less free than some of the Arab world when it comes to news and information?  Come to discuss some of these questions by watching a documentary on Aljazeera followed by discussion. Presented by Jesse Dizard (Anthropology) and Mahan Mirza (Religious Studies). 7-9pm, Butte 104.
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Friday, November 21

Chico Performances: Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul
Anytime a Celtic band includes a "beatbox" and "drum loop," it's safe to say their performance will rock. Eileen Ivers, nine-time winner of the All-Irish Fiddling Championship, and her band Immigrant Soul combine Celtic with everything from Latin to blues in an infectious blend of world music. African and Latin percussion combined with fiddle, funky bass, acoustic piano, synthesizers, drums and blues harmonica have earned her a huge international following. The resulting sound has been described as "world fusion, with a Celtic edge." 7:30 p.m., Laxson Auditorium.
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