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International Education Week Calendar of Events
NOVEMBER 13-16, 2012
| Wednesday November 14 |
Thursday November 15 |
Friday November 16 |
Explore Your World Library Exhibit |
On-campus Dinning Around the World |
International Education Week History |
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| International Photo Contest | CISP/IEW Home |
| Convocation Speaker: Janice Perlman |
IEW POSTER |
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Passport Day |
Get your official passport processed along with a free passport photo. |
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International Coffee & Tea Tasting featuring traditional Chinese Bamboo Music & Turkish Singing Location: Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Kick off International Education Week with a sampling of coffee and teas from around the world such as Latin America, Asia/Pacific, and Africa/Arabia! Also enjoy the sounds of traditional Chinese bamboo music by UT alum and Toledo community member Rui Li, and UT international student Oylum Oztas. |
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Location: Student Union Auditorium |
The Urbanization Nexus: Mega-Cities/Mega-Change with Janice Perlman All the growth of the world population in the coming decades will be urban growth in the cities of Asia, Africa and Latin America; and almost all of that growth will be concentrated in the slums and squatter settlements known as the 'informal sector'. There are currently one billion people living off the grid in these communities and that will double by the year 2030. This talk looks at the promise and energy of these marginalized people, based on a longitudinal study in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro and the learnings of the Mega-Cities Project, a transnational NGO working to find and share approaches that work in urban problem-solving. Janice Perlman is an independent scholar and the Founder/ President of The Mega-Cities
Project, a transnational non-profit working to "shorten the lag time between innovation
and implementation in urban problem-solving". Perlman will review her Principals for
linking local with the global and the importance of creating urban ecological sustainability. |
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Book Signing & Refreshments with Janice Perlman Location: Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Janice Perlman is one of the leading researchers on urban marginality, and her book Favelais an exceptional analysis of the evolution of an originally informal settlement over four decades in Brazil. A recommend read for students, urban practitioners, and policy makers. |
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Zumba Fitness Class Location: Rec Center, Time: 6:40 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. |
Enjoy a great work out and learn some new moves at a Zumba fitness class, a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program featuring red-hot international music. |
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International Photography Contest! Location: Time: 11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. |
UT students are invited to enter an international photo for a chance to win movie tickets and dinner for 2! 'International photos' are defined as photos taken overseas or photos of international events taken domestically. One photo submission per person. E-submit your photo to cisp@utoledo.edu by 5 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 7th. |
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Sushi Chef Demonstration Location: Time: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. |
Learn sushi-chef secrets to making delicious sushi! Join our Chef Jeung from Taruman Sushi talk about the differences in vegetable, cooked and raw sushi. We will go over the basics of sushi rice and surprisingly simple slicing techniques. |
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Tricky Trivia: International Trivia & Flag Matching Location: Time: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. |
Are you up to date on your knowledge of international current events? Do you have a unique ability to recognize flags from countries around the world? If so, come celebrate International Education Week by taking our trivia quiz and/or flag matching quiz and be entered into a drawing to win movie tickets! |
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My Name Around the World Location: Time: 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. |
Stop by and learn how to write your name in Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese and other languages. |
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You Went Where? Tips from Students Who Went Abroad Location: Student Union, Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Still unsure about booking that flight? Get inspired by UT students and alums as they share their study abroad experiences. You’ll be selecting your study abroad program and booking a flight in no time! Students will also share tips to get you started, and share practical tips about various topics including: packing (do you really need to pack ALL your favorite clothes?), budget, safety, shopping, and more! |
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Resume Building Workshop: Global Careers Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Interested in working for an international company, or working abroad? Have you studied abroad and are interested in finding out how to enhance your resume with your experience? Join UT's Career Services to learn about the various aspects of building a resume for your international career goals! |
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Must Knows: Driving and Drinking Laws for students new to the U.S. Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
This workshop will cover a variety of important Ohio laws that, if violated, can affect one's visa status. |
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Fulbright Program: International Educational Exchange Program Location: Student Union, |
Join us for a one-hour presentation on Fulbright experiences and Fellowship opportunities. Speakers will include Dean of Honors and UT Fulbright Program Director, Dr. Tom Barden; Fulbright Fellow, David Sears, and other Fulbright program participants. The Fulbright Program is an international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Opportunities for faculty, staff and students. |
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Study Abroad Info Session Location: Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Are you interested in traveling and experiencing a new culture WHILE gaining college credit? The Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP) is now holding daily sessions to inform you about many international and domestic opportunities that are available to you. General information will be presented about study abroad, international internships, Camp Adventure, National Student Exchange, The Washington Center, Global Health and more. These sessions will help you answer any further questions about CISP programs that have caught your interest. |
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Film Screening: Crossing Boarders Location: Memorial Feild House Room 2100 |
“Crossing Borders” is a seventy minute documentary that follows four Moroccan and
four American university students as they travel together through Morocco and, in
the process of discovering "The Other," discover themselves. With group travels and
frank discussions, the students confront the complex implications of the supposed
"clash of civilizations" between Islam and the West. |
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I-Village Location: Student Union Auditorium Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
I-Village (International Village) is an event hosted by UT's International Student Association for UT students, faculty, staff and the Toledo community. This is a unique opportunity where International Student Association's member organizations showcase the cultures they represent. Visitors will enjoy different foods, activities, and performances put on by UT students. Tickets are $7.99 for UT students and $9.99 for all other visitors. International students are encouraged to stop by a video booth to share a testimonial on why they came to UT and have their photo taken. |
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Global Citizenship Location: Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
For those interested in learning about global citizenship, culture, heritage, and proper pronunciation of common Chinese names. Bring questions and expect to have fun! |
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Peace Corps 101 Location: Student Union, Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Whether you are a former Peace Corps volunteer who would like to share your experiences, or you are curious about Peace Corps volunteering, this informal gathering will be interesting and informative. Light refreshments. |
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Study Abroad Info Session Location: Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Are you interested in traveling and experiencing a new culture WHILE gaining college credit? The Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP) is now holding daily sessions to inform you about many international and domestic opportunities that are available to you. General information will be presented about study abroad, international internships, Camp Adventure, National Student Exchange, The Washington Center, Global Health and more. These sessions will help you answer any further questions about CISP programs that have caught your interest. |
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ESL and Teaching Abroad Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
A degree in ESL can be your “passport” to the world. This mini-symposium will present information about professional overseas English teaching careers and cutting-edge language learning assisted by virtual world technology. Speakers will include Professor of English and Computer-Assisted Language Learning authority Dr. Douglas Coleman and ESL Specialist Michael G. Klug, who spent nine years teaching English in Japan. |
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Camp Adventure: Learn how you can travel the world and work with children Location: Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to spend a summer abroad or in a different state? Come learn how Camp Adventure can make this a reality. Benefits of the program include: paid airfare, living stipend, and the ability to impact U.S. Military children’s’ lives. |
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Taste of Toledo Location: Time: 5:30 p.m. |
Have you always wanted to try authentic Indian Food? Tonight is the night! Student can sign up for a group meal at a locally owned restaurant. Students pay for the cost of the meal, transportation and friends provided. |
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UT Professors Teaching Abroad Location: |
Learn firsthand how you can spend time teaching abroad from a current UT professor,
Dr. Andy Jorgensen. |
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My Home Town: Location: Time: 12:00 p.m. -1:00p.m. |
Explore the history and sites of Qinhuangdao, China; named after the first Chinese emperor Qinshihuang. Learn about the culture, the Great Wall, and sites of picturesque mountains and sea s. Confucius Institute instructor and past Qinhuangdao resident, Tana Bai along with UT student and Qinhuangdao resident Hongzhi Wang will take you on this adventure. Light refreshments. |
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Study Abroad Info Session Location: Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Are you interested in traveling and experiencing a new culture WHILE gaining college credit? The Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP) is now holding daily sessions to inform you about many international and domestic opportunities that are available to you. General information will be presented about study abroad, international internships, Camp Adventure, National Student Exchange, The Washington Center, Global Health and more. These sessions will help you answer any further questions about CISP programs that have caught your interest. |
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Travel Workshop for F-1 & J-1 International Students Location: Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Planning on traveling outside of the U.S. soon? Attend an informational sessions about what you need to know before you travel outside of the U.S.
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Funding My Abroad Experience Location: Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
“Can I afford it?” is usually the first question students ask when they think about studying abroad. The answer is YES! You can afford it. Come learn about the CISP Travel Grant and other funding resources such as UT scholarships, program scholarships, loans, among others. This information session aims to provide you with new ideas to fund your overseas adventure. There is no better time to Explore Your World! |
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Taste of Toledo Location: Time: 5:30 p.m. |
Have you always wanted to try authentic Thai food? Tonight is the night! Student can sign up for a group meal at a locally owned restaurant. Students pay for the cost of the meal, transportation and friends provided. |
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Explore Your World Location: Carlson Library Lobby |
Explore Your World: A Selection of Materials Chosen for the Discovery of Other Countries and Cultures. |
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Dining Around the World |
UT Dining Services prepares cuisine from around the world. Monday, November 12 – Taste of Latin America, I-House Dining Hall Lunch Tuesday, November 13 – Taste of Ireland, South Dining Hall Lunch Wednesday, November 14 – Taste of India, Parks Tower Dinner Thursday, November 15 – Taste of Italy, Ottawa East Fresh Food Company Dinner |
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International Photography Contest |
UT students are invited to enter an international photo for a chance to win movie
tickets & dinner for 2! |
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