Calendar of Events

Fall 2006

SEPTEMBER

International Opportunities Fair
September 13, 2006
Maucker Union Ballroom
Time: 11:00 am- 2:00 pm 
Students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to explore international learning experiences at the University of Northern Iowa International Opportunities Fair. The fair will feature a variety of international programs available through UNI in over 50 countries around the world, for instance, Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Spain, UK and more. Contact: Yana Cornish; email: yana.cornish@uni.edu; phone: 319-273-7078. Tickets: Free
Click to view a list of featured displays

Study Abroad Open House
Saturday, September 16, 2006
161 Baker Hall
Time: 9:00 am- 1:00 pm 
Students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to explore international learning experiences. The event will feature a variety of international programs available through UNI in over 40 countries around the world, for instance, Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, UK and more. Contact: Yana Cornish; email: yana.cornish@uni.edu; phone: 319-273-7078.  Refreshments and Door PRIZES!!!!

OCTOBER

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NOVEMBER

International Education Week Events
(November 13 - 17, 2006)

Monday the 13th

Study Abroad Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Stop by to learn about opportunities to study a language or other subjects abroad.
Contact: study-abroad@uni.edu

Russian Club Information Table, St. Petersburg
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Contact: maria.basom@uni.edu

Summer Capstone in Poland (Holocaust Studies), Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Contact: jay.lees@uni.edu

CIEP Information Table
10am- 2pm, Maucker Union
The Culture and Intensive English Program (CIEP) currently teaches English to over 70 students from 5 continents.  These students bring their cultures, ideas and smiles to the UNI campus.  Be part of their American experience and become a conversation partner. Or apply for the Families and Friends /Host Family Program and invite a foreign student to your home for special events.

Contact: Chris Pesek, mary.pesek@uni.edu

International Food Fair
11am-2pm, International Services Office, Maucker Union
Taste foods from around the world!
Contact: ISA, isa_uni@uni.edu or ASA, jho@uni.edu

Workshop: Meskwaki Woodworking Demonstration
12:30-2pm, CME (109 Maucker Union)
Come and explore the distinctly Native American woodworking craft by Luke Kapyaou.
Contact: Center for Multicultural Education (www.uni.edu/cme)

Faculty Panel: Experiences Abroad
2:00 pm, SIAC Conference room, Maucker Union
Come learn about faculty experiences abroad.
Contact Study Abroad for more information: study-abroad@uni.edu

German Language Session
3pm-4pm, Presidential Room, Maucker Union
A German student on campus will be available for students interested in improving their German skills or picking up a few words of German.
Contact: isa_uni@hotmail.com

Tuesday the 14th

Study Abroad Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Stop by to learn about opportunities to study a language or other subjects abroad.
Contact: study-abroad@uni.edu

Department of Modern Languages Information Table
10am-12pm, Maucker Union
Stop by to learn about opportunities to study a language. Contact Dr. Cheryl Roberts, Cheryl.roberts@uni.edu

Russian Club Information Table, St. Petersburg
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Contact: maria.basom@uni.edu

Concierge Program, Information Table
10am- 2pm
Interested in getting to know the international students on campus?  The Concierge Program matches up a UNI student with an international student to help them get acquainted with UNI and living in America.  Stop by for more information!
Contact: study-abroad@uni.edu

Faculty Coffee Break: Presentations on Out of State and International Student Teaching
8:30am-11am (Presentations will be every half hour), 5th Floor Lounge, SEC
Faculty members are invited to hear about Out of State and International Student Teaching.
Contact: Leigh Martin, leigh.martin@uni.edu

Capoeira Demonstration
12:15-12:45, WRC Court 5 & 6

Contact: Francesa Zogaib

Study Abroad in St. Petersburg Russia: Information Session
12:00-1:00pm and 3:30-4:30pm, SIAC Maucker Union
Hear from past participants and learn about our programs in Russia.  Can’t come, but are interested?  Email maria.basom@uni.edu or holly.crandall@uni.edu

Capstone in Greece; Presentation
12:00-1:00pm, College Eye Room, Maucker Union
Interested in going abroad this summer?  Come and learn about Capstone in Greece.
Contact: Gregory.bruess@uni.edu

Ruth Kluger, Holocaust Survivor, and Professor Emeritus of German Literature at the University of California – Irvine
7:00 pm, Lang Auditorium
Kluger will speak and read from her internationally acclaimed memoir, Still Alive: A Holocaust Girlhood Remembered, 2001.  The book reading will be followed by a discussion.
Hearst Lecture Series: www.uni.edu/hearst

Savion Glover – Tap Dancing
7:30 pm , GBPAC
Sponsored by KBBG and the Center for Multicultural Education

Contact GPBAC for  ticket information

Ian Clark, Guest Flutist
6:00 pm, GBPAC Davis Hall
Contact: gbpac@uni.edu

Russian Film “Star” Zvezda (2002)
9:00 pm in Seerley 115
Directed by Nikolai Lebedev
Contact: Maria Basom, maria.basom@uni.edu

Wednesday the 15th

Department of Modern Languages Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Stop by to learn about opportunities to study a language. Contact Dr. Cheryl Roberts, Cheryl.roberts@uni.edu

Study Abroad Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Stop by to learn about opportunities to study a language or other subjects abroad.
Contact: study-abroad@uni.edu

Spring Break Travel, Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Need plans, advice or ideas for Spring Break?  Stop by the STA Travel Information Table to get more information.
Contact: study-abroad@uni.edu

Camp Adventure Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Come and learn about the exciting opportunities with
Camp Adventure!
Contact:
Camp Adventure

Workshop: Meskwaki Historical CD Presentation
12:30-1:30pm, CME (109 Maucker Union)
Guests include Mary Bennett of the State Historical Society, Johnathan Buffalo and Dawn Wanaee, Meskwaki Tribal Historians, who collaborated on the making of this CD. 
Contact: Center for Multicultural Education
 (www.uni.edu/cme)

Nicaragua Study Abroad, Information Session
2pm-3pm, Old Gold Room, Maucker Union
Interested in studying abroad in Nicaragua for the summer?  Information will be provided concerning registration, applying, transferring credits and classes offered.
Contact: Christine.schrage@uni.edu

Spring Break Travel
2-3 pm, College Eye Room Mauker Union
Do you have plans for Spring Break?  STA travel will be offer suggestions and advise for students interested in traveling for Spring Break.
Contact: study-abroad@uni.edu

International Club of Business Students Meeting
3:30 pm, Curris Business Building 125
Open to both International and Domestic students interested in International Business

Contact: Christine Schrage, Christine.schrage@uni.edu

TESOL: International Opportunities, Presentation
3pm- 4pm, College Eye Room, Maucker Union
Yana Cornish and Joyce Milambiling will be speaking about international opportunities in TESOL.
Contact: Study Abroad, study-abroad@uni.edu

Panel of Former International Student Teachers
4pm- 5:30pm, 5th Floor Lounge, SEC
Students and faculty are invited to a panel of former international student teachers to learn about their experiences student teaching abroad.
Contact: Leigh Martin, leigh.martin@uni.edu

Spanish Slang
6:30pm-7:30pm, College Eye room, Maucker Union
Native Spanish speakers will be teaching Spanish Slang.
Contact: isa_uni@uni.edu

Movie: “The Motorcycle Diaries”
8:00pm, Seerley 14
Hosted by ISA, International Student Association

Jazz II and Jazz III Band Concert
7:30 pm GBPAC Great Hall
Robert Washut and Jason Shadrick, conductors
 

Camp Adventure: Informational Session
4-7:00 pm, State College Room, Maucker Union
Come and learn about the exciting opportunities offered by Camp Adventure!
Contact: Camp
Adventure

Thursday the 16th

Department of Modern Languages Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Stop by to learn about opportunities to study a language.
Contact Dr. Cheryl Roberts, Cheryl.roberts@uni.edu

Study Abroad Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Stop by to learn about opportunities to study a language or other subjects abroad.
Contact: study-abroad@uni.edu

Study Abroad Summer Programs- Information Session
12-1pm, Presidential Room, Maucker Union
Bring your lunch and learn about study abroad opportunities for the summer.  Have you thought about taking
Capstone abroad?  It is not too late to be applying for the summer abroad programs 2007!  Take some time to talk to past participants and peer advisors.  Countries include, but are not limited to: China, Chile, Nicaragua, Poland, Romania, Italy, France, Kazakhstan and Canada.
Contact: Study Abroad via email: study-abroad@uni.edu or phone: 319-273-7078

Workshop:  Meskwaki Beadworking Demonstration
12:30-2pm CME (109 Maucker Union)
Contact: Center for Multicultural Education
 (www.uni.edu/cme)

Intern and Work Abroad Presentation
2:00-2:30pm, WRC 155
Ever thought about working or interning abroad?  Yana Cornish will be speaking at the WRC about interning and working abroad.  The focus will be primarily on LYHS.  Students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by American Humanics and Study Abroad, study-abroad@uni.edu

Russian Conversation Table
5:00 pm, Maucker Union
All are welcome!  Come and learn about the activities.
Contact: Brian Petty, pettyb@uni.edu

Arabic lessons
6:30-7:30, Presidential Room, Maucker Union

Percussion and West African Drums
8:00 pm, GB Davis Hall
Randy Hogancamp, conductor

Friday the 17th 

Study Abroad Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Stop by to learn about opportunities to study a language or other subjects abroad.
Contact: study-abroad@uni.edu

Summer Capstone in Poland (Holocaust Studies), Information Table
10am-2pm, Maucker Union
Contact: jay.lees@uni.edu

International Student Association, Information Table
10am- 2pm, Maucker Union
International Students will be making bookmarks.
Contact: ISA, isa_uni@hotmail.com

Belly Dance Demonstration
12:00 pm, CAC 108
WRC belly dance instructor and local students will perform Middle Eastern dances.  The instructor will also talk about the dance and its origins and teach spectators a few moves
Contact: Helen Harton, hellen.harton@uni.edu

Celebratory Reception
3:00 pm, International Services Lobby and Corridor, Maucker Union
Come to celebrate International Education Week!  Students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend.  Refreshments will be served!
Contact: International Services, Ross Schupbach

Jazz Blue Band
7:30 pm, GBPAC Great Hall
Contact: gbpac@uni.edu

Thursday, November 30

Prince Turki Al-Faisal

Gallagher Bluedorn lobby; 9:00 - 10:30 am
Lang Hall; 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Price Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi Ambassador to the US, is to visit UNI. A formal reception will be held in The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center lobby from 9:00 - 10:30 am. At 1:00 he will be speaking to UNI faculty and students about Saudi-US relations. This will take place in Lang Hall auditorium.

 


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