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Global Connections - Events October 2008, CSU, Chico

Activities Calendar - October 2008

Wednesday. October 1

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.
Read more about UNITE

Friday, October 3

On the Creek Lecture Series: Dr. Richard Leakey
A global thinker, influential environmentalist, and the world's best-known paleoanthropologist, Dr. Leakey has been making international headlines for more than 30 years. As former director of the National Museum of Kenya and the Kenya Wildlife Service, Leakey has used his leadership skills and influence to raise money for wildlife preservation. Now a visiting professor of anthropology at Stony Brook University, Leakey, one of the foremost authorities on wildlife and nature conservation, continues to educate others about the dangers of environmental degradation. 7:30 p.m., Laxson Auditorium.
Read more about the On the Creek Lecture Series

Study Abroad Information Session
Find out what study abroad programs and sites are available, how classes taken abroad can count towards your degree, how to finance your semester or year abroad, the application process, and more. 2-3pm, Langdon 104. Read more about Studying Abroad

Sunday, October 5

Sunday Lecture Series: World Explorations
The Museum of Anthropology resumes its Sunday Lecture Series with A Trek to K2 Base Camp in Pakistan, a lecture to support the Book in Common, Three Cups of Tea. 4-5pm. Ayres Hall 106. Admission free.
Read more the Museum of Anthropology

Monday, October 6

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, October 7

International Forum: Germany's Environmental Policies and Economic Productivity
Professor Christine Goulding will present a lecture "Germany's Environmental Policies and Economic Productivity." Professor Goulding has taught in Chico State's German Department since 1998 and is the author of a textbook "Alles klar?: An Integrated Approach to German Language and Culture," from Prentice Hall Publishers. The International Forum is held weekly and the public is welcome. 5-5:50pm, Holt Hall 170.
Read more about International Forum

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

Thursday, October 9

CELT Conference Workshop: The International Classroom: Connecting Students around the World in Cyberspace
With the rapid development of online education on this campus and our increasing number of international connections, there are huge possibilities for student cross-cultural engagement without leaving the campus. The internet has provided a new frontier to enhance international communication and collaborative learning without expending an ounce of jet fuel! Presented by Lee Altier, Chris Coughlin, and Tony Waters. 9:00-10:00am, MLIB Studio A. Register online

CELT Conference Workshop: New Internationalization Research Findings: Where Do We Go From Here?
As part of the current campus internationalization initiative, three surveys have been conducted to learn about 1) The attitudes of CSU, Chico students 2) The experience and needs of CSU, Chico faculty and staff and 3) How CSU, Chico international program offerings compare to other public universities. Come to hear the research results and discuss the priorities for our campus as we move forward. Presented by Katherine Punteney, Hsuying Ward, Chunyan Song, and Susan Place. 10:15-11:45am, MLIB Studio A. Register online

CELT Conference Workshop: Unique Requirements of International Students
In this interactive workshop, find out how much you know about the international students at CSU, Chico. How many are there? What countries do they come from? What majors do they study? Learn about issues faced specifically by international students such as visa regulations, university regulations, and the many bewildering aspects of American culture, so that you may better advise and support this population of students. Presented by James Luyirika-Sewagudde, Jr. and Katherine Punteney. 1:00-2:30pm, MLIB Studio A. Register online

CELT Conference Workshop: The International Classroom: Connecting Students around the World in Cyberspace
This inter-professional panel discussion will present four models - Study Abroad, Internship-Experiential Education, Department based Faculty Initiative, and Alternative Special Program – and discuss how they are used to incorporate international activities in and outside the classroom at CSU, Chico. Strategies to internationalize internships, course curriculum, and research will be discussed as well as suggested ways to enrich students learning and faculty scholarship. Presented by Kui-Hee Song and Rachel Teasdale.2:45-4:14pm, MLIB Studio A. Register online

Study Abroad Information Session
Find out what study abroad programs and sites are available, how classes taken abroad can count towards your degree, how to finance your semester or year abroad, the application process, and more. 5-6pm, Langdon 303. Read more about Studying Abroad

Friday, October 10

Sunday, October 12

Chico Performances: Soweto Gospel Choir
In February 2008 the Soweto Gospel Choir won their second Grammy award for African Spirit, a collection of traditional, spiritual, pop, American gospel, and inspirational music. The choir fuses earthy rhythms, moving solos, and percussive beats with singers, dancers, drummers, a four-piece band, and colorful traditional costumes in a captivating, harmonious experience that will lift your soul and lighten your spirit. 7:30 p.m., Laxson Auditorium.
Read more about the University Public Performances

Monday, October 13

Tuesday, October 14

International Forum: Agriculture in Nepal
Presented by Lee Altier, Department ofAgriculture. 5-5:50pm, Holt Hall 170.
Read more about International Forum

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

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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Wednesday, October 15

On the Creek Lecture Series: Terry Tempest Williams
Next up on the On the Creek roster is environmental advocate and author Terry Tempest Williams. Williams will be speaking about her newest book Finding Beauty in a Broken World. Finding Beauty chronicles Williams' search to find a reason for the mindless destruction and despair that surrounds us — whether in Iraq, in Rwanda, or in Darfur. In it, Williams searches for, and questions, the possibility of empathy, meaning, and beauty in today's world. 7:30 p.m., Laxson Auditorium.
Read more about the On the Creek Lecture Series

Thursday, October 16

Lecture and Reception: Manga Power! The World Through a Child's Eyes
Michael Bitz is a faculty of Teachers College, Columbia University. An internationally recognized innovator in education, Bitz has worked to establish creativity at the core of academic learning. In 2001, he founded the Comic Book Project, an art-based literacy initiative that has partnered with hundreds of schools and youth development organizations across the U.S. to develop practical solutions to tough educational problems. 5-8pm (lecture at 5pm), Humanities Center Gallery, Trinity Hall 100.
Read more about Humanities Center events

World Food Day
World Food Day commemorates the founding of the UN Food and Agricultural Organization. Each year, the Chico State campus participates by connecting with a teleconference from Washington D.C. and inviting local speakers to present on issues of local importance. This year's theme is Choices for a Warm and Hungry Planet. It will be held in Meriam Library, Studio A from 9-11:30am.
Read more about World Food Day

Study Abroad Information Session
Find out what study abroad programs and sites are available, how classes taken abroad can count towards your degree, how to finance your semester or year abroad, the application process, and more. 5-6pm, Langdon 303. Read more about Studying Abroad

Friday, October 17

Far East Fusion! Art of Food and Fashion Part I
Tea Ceremony and Kimono auction. Fine Japanese traditional kimono and accessories will be auctioned a a benefit for Japan Chico Women's Club and Art Education 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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Sunday, October 19

Chico Performances: Natalie McMaster
Described as a "whirlwind of boundless energy," Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster is a perennial North State favorite. MacMaster and her band play rapid-fire, high-energy Celtic music, combined with lilting vocals and world-class step dancing. Her irrepressible enthusiasm and fabulous musicianship have made her Nova Scotia's most popular export. 7:30 p.m., Laxson Auditorium.
Read more about the University Public Performances

Salsa Sunday Lessons
UNITE student organization is co- hosting salsa lessons with the Study Abroad office. For more information, contact club officers.
Read more about UNITE

Monday, October 20

International Moonlight Cafe: Chinese Culture Night
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, October 21

International Forum: Studying Volcanoes in the Galapagos Islands
Presented by Rachel Teasdale, Department of Geological and Envrionmental Science. 5-5:50pm, Holt Hall 170.
Read more about International Forum

University Film Series: Roshômon
(1950, Japan).88 min. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Hosted by Rob Davidson, English and Humanities Center Board. Kurosawa working in close collaboration with cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa. It stars Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Machiko Kyo, Masayuki Mori and Minoru Chiaki. The film is based on two stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa ("Rashomon" provides the setting, while "In a Grove" provides the characters and plot). Rashomon can be said to have introduced Kurosawa and Japanese cinema to Western audiences, and is considered one of his masterpieces. The film won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and also received an Academy Honorary Award at the 25th Academy Awards. 7:30 p.m., Ayers 106.
Read more about the University Film Series

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

Thursday. October 23

Study Abroad Information Session
Find out what study abroad programs and sites are available, how classes taken abroad can count towards your degree, how to finance your semester or year abroad, the application process, and more. 5-6pm, Langdon 303. Read more about Studying Abroad

Friday, October 24

Monday, October 27

Faculty/Staff Reception
The Campus Internationalization Communication and Networking task group would like to invite you to a Faculty/Staff Reception. As the focal point of the event, we will have a 10-minute presentation at 4:30 by the College of Business and the Study Abroad office on ways in which they have collaborated to promote study abroad. The reception provides an opportunity for all faculty and staff with international interests to meet new people, share experiences, and find common interests. We hope that you will be able to join us and encourage you to bring a colleague who may not have attended any of our past events. Refreshments will be provided. 4:00-5:30pm in the Study Abroad Office, Student Services Center 406.
For more information, contact Katherine Punteney

Tuesday, October 28

International Forum: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to...
Most of us in our travels have experienced a "cultural misunderstanding", those times that we are behaving in a way that may be appropriate to our own particular culture, but not to other places in the world. Please join us as students share their often amusing stories of cultural difference and what can be learned as a result of their experiences. Presented by Ted Singelis, Psychology, and CSU, Chico students. 5-5:50pm, Holt Hall 170.
Read more about International Forum

University Film Series: L’avventura (The Adventure)
(1960, Italy) 141 min. Written and directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Hosted by Troy Jollimore, Philosophy and director of the Humanities Center. Monica Vitti and Gabriele Ferzetti star. The film is notable for its slow pacing, careful composition, and unusual narrative structure. It made Vitti an international star. The film is the first of a trilogy by Antonioni; it is followed by La notte and L'eclisse. Roger Ebert describes the character Anna's vanishing as indicative of the dubious presences of all the film's characters. The film is populated with wealthy and vacuous characters devoid of close, fulfilling relationships. They are all, says Ebert, "on the brink of disappearance." 7:30 p.m., Ayers 106.
Read more about the University Film Series

International Internships
A representative of International Cooperative Education (ICE) will be on campus to discuss international summer internships. ICE has been in existence for 30 years during which time approximately 15,000 students have been placed in internship positions in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. An information session is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 4pm - 5pm in the Student Services Center, Room 270. Interviews will follow from 5pm - 7pm. For more information contact Ken Naas in the Career Center or call 898-5253.
Read more about the Career Center

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

Thursday. October 30

Study Abroad Information Session
Find out what study abroad programs and sites are available, how classes taken abroad can count towards your degree, how to finance your semester or year abroad, the application process, and more. 5-6pm, Langdon 303. Read more about Studying Abroad