| 2007 Calendar of Events |
Children’s Art Exhibit
9:00am-4pm
Children’s Art Exhibit @ International Center Lounge and Oceanids Pavilion
Original art work from children at Maggie’s Art School and the San Diego French-American School. Sponsored by UCSD International Center.
Cost: Free |
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Display: Library & Online Resources Related to Study Abroad and International Education @ Social Sciences & Humanities Library (in Geisel Library)
The library has several kinds of material (both library and online resources) that can help you explore international education opportunities. Visit the display located in the Social Sciences & Humanities Library Reference area for interesting facts, statistics, and books from the collection. For more information, you can also visit http://gort.ucsd.edu/abarsh/studyabroad.pdf. Sponsored by the UCSD Social Sciences & Humanities Library.
Cost: Free
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Faculty Club International Menu
The UCSD Faculty Club will feature an international menu during International Education Week (11/13-11/16). Sponsored by UCSD Faculty Club.
Cost: Regular fees for meal apply |
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9:30am-11:00am
Film: The Syrian Bride @ AP&M, Room 4301
The Syrian Bride is a powerful film about physical, mental, and emotional borders and the courage it takes to cross them. An emotionally stirring look at the human side of a political conflict.
Sponsored by the UCSD Linguistics Language Program.
Cost: Free |
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10:00am-11:30am
After OPT: H-1B to Permanent Residency @ International Center
Opportunity for international students to learn about other I-94 status opportunities after completing F-1 Optional Practical Training. Panelist include an immigration attorney and advisors from the UCSD International Center. Sponsored by the UCSD International Student and Scholar Office.
Cost: Free |
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12:00pm-1:00pm
iGroove – World Dance workshop @ ERC Great Hall
Everyone is welcome to come and dance. No experience necessary! Featuring international dances geared for fun and exercise.
Sponsored by UCSD International House.
Cost: Free |
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2:00pm-3:30pm
Peace Corp Information Session @ International Center Lounge
Learn about opportunities in the Peace Corp. Sponsored by the UCSD Career Services Center.
Cost: Free |
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2:00pm-3:00pm
Public Speaking…Yes You Can! (Part I) @ International Center Conference Room
Opportunity for international students to learn effective public speaking skills. Sponsored by the UCSD International Student and Scholar Office
Cost: Free |
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3:00pm-4:00pm
Financial Aid & Scholarships for study abroad @ International Center Dining Room
An information session for students to learn about financial aid and special study abroad scholarships.
Sponsored by UCSD Programs Abroad Office
Cost: Free |
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3:00pm-4:30pm
When Will You Study Abroad @ ERC Administration Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Learn how to become a true ERC global citizen at this fun and informative session. Space is limited. Please RSVP to macalderon@ucsd.edu
Sponsored by Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC) and Programs Abroad Office
Cost: Free |
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4:00pm-5:00pm
First Steps: Study Abroad Information Session @ International Center Oceanids Pavilion
Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to apply for these programs. Sponsored by the UCSD Programs Abroad Office.
Cost: Free |
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4:00pm-7:00pm
International Education Week (IEW) Opening Reception @ ERC Great Hall
Model UN Reception including games, food, and fun. Followed by special IAG speaker Carol Sasaki, the founder of the International Humanity Foundation (IHF), will speak about the illegal trafficking of sex slaves, an often overlooked but very common practice. Carol has been running shelters for sex slaves since the 1980s, and the nature of her work has brought Carol and her family into grave danger on multiple occasions. She will be discussing what she has learned in 29 years as a leader and a humanitarian
--including the costly mistakes she has made. A Model United Nations (MUN) sponsored dance will follow the film Grbavica at 9:00 PM.
Sponsored by UCSD International House and UCSD Institute for International, Comparative, and Area Studies.
Cost: Free |
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5:00pm-8:00pm
German Cuisine @ Marshall College Oceanview Terrace
Enjoy German dishes such as wiener schnitzel, cremespinat (creamed spinach), roestkartoffel (sautéed potatoes), spaetzle, rindersaftbraten (braised beef), gurkensalat (cucumber salad), pumpkin soup, krautsalat (cabbage salad), and more.
Cost: Regular prices |
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7:00pm-9:00pm
Film: Grbavica @ IRPS Auditorium
A captivating story about a single mother and her daughter living in contemporary Sarajevo, dealing with the trauma of war. A Model United Nations (MUN) sponsored dance will follow the film Grbavica at 9:00 PM.
Sponsored by UCSD International House, UCSD International Center, and Survivors of Torture.
Cost: Free |
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8:00am-11:00am
UCSD Model United Nations Breakfast Fundraiser @ ERC Great Hall
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and help support the travel team and the home conference planning team.
Sponsored by the UCSD Model United Nations and UCSD International House.
Cost: Free |
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9:30am-11:00am
Book Discussion: Mohammed Sheriff, author of "Life, the Peak" @ AP&M, Room 4301
Novelist and psychologist Mohammed Sheriff talks about his personal experience as an immigrant to the USA and his life back home in Egypt.
Sponsored by the UCSD Linguistics language Program.
Cost: Free |
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10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday Coffee @ International Center Dining Hall
Every Wednesday, this informal gathering of San Diego community members and international spouses, students, and scholars is a wonderful way to make new friends, learn about upcoming events, and for internationals to practice their English conversation skills.
Sponsored by The Friends of the International Center.
Cost: Free |
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10:00am-12:30pm
Backpacking Through the Basics of Study Abroad @ International Center Lounge
New Advisors or those who want a refresher: Join us for a workshop on the basics of what we do and how we do it here in Program Abroad.
Sponsored by UCSD Programs Abroad Office.
Cost: Free |
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11:00am-2:00pm
UCSD International Student Festival @ Library Walk
Join UCSD students from all over the globe as they bring their cultures to UCSD in the form of displays, music, dance, humor, food, and more! Sponsored by UCSD International House, UCSD Center for Student Involvement, and UCSD International Center.
Cost: Free |
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12:00pm-12:45pm
Traveling Overseas: Get the Facts Before You Leave @ International Center Pavilion
Learn about what you should obtain before embarking on an overseas adventure. Topics will include resources for finding out how laws differ in other countries, medical insurance concerns, considerations for renters, and more.
Sponsored by UCSD Student Legal Services.
Cost: Free |
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1:00pm-2:30pm
Study Abroad in the UK @ International Center Lounge Information session about study abroad options in the United Kingdom.
Sponsored by UCSD Programs Abroad Office.
Cost: Free |
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3:00pm-4:30pm
Study Abroad in Spain @ International Center Lounge
Find out how you can study abroad in Spain. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk to returnees about their experiences and find a program that fits your needs.
Sponsored by UCSD Programs Abroad Office
Cost: Free |
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3:30pm-5:00pm
Globalization and it’s Impact on Migration in Agricultural Communities in Mexico @ ERC Administration Building, Room 115
Lecture by Jose Martinez, Economist, Postdoctoral Fellow at the UCSD Center for US-Mexican Studies.
Sponsored by UCSD Center for US-Mexican Studies and UCSD Center for Comparative Immigration Studies.
Cost: Free |
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4:00pm-5:00pm
First Steps: Study Abroad Information Session @ International Center Oceanids Pavilion
Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to apply for these programs.
Sponsored by the UCSD Programs Abroad Office.
Cost: Free |
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5:30pm-6:30pm
International Student Alumni Panel @ IR/PS Robison Building Complex, Room 3201
Hear from UCSD alumni/former international students who have found jobs and have important internship and job search tips just for UCSD international students.
Sponsored by UCSD Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies.
Cost: Free |
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5:30pm-8:00pm
North American Global Market Place @ Café Ventanas
Come out and enjoy a night of foods and entertainments as ERC and Café Ventanas show you a different side of North American Culture.
Sponsored by UCSD Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC) Residence Life and UCSD Café Ventanas.
Cost: Free for crafts and entertainment and meal points for food. |
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6:00pm-8:00pm
Human Rights Awareness @ International Center Lounge
Panel discussion of former refugees from different parts of the world. Sponsored by the UCSD Amnesty International and San Diego International Rescue Committee.
Cost: Free |
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6:00pm-8:00pm
Warren College Study Abroad Info Night @ Warren Student Activities Center
Learn about study abroad opportunities. Food available for purchase. Sponsored by UCSD Warren College.
Cost: Free |
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7:00pm-8:15pm
Film: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised @ Institute of Americas, Hojel Auditorium
This documentary is about the April 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt which briefly deposed Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Sponsored by UCSD Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies.
Cost: Free |
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10:00am-3:00pm
Programs Abroad EXPO @ Library Walk
Learn about study, work, and travel abroad opportunities at UCSD’s annual information fair. Sponsored by the UCSD Programs Abroad Office.
Cost: Free |
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10:00am-11:30am
TEFL Information Session @ International Center Oceanids Pavilion
Learn about opportunities to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) around the world. Sponsored by UCSD English Language Institute.
Cost: Free |
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12:00pm-1:00pm
How to Prepare for Graduate Study Abroad @ IR/PS Dean’s Conference Room
Integrate research abroad into your advanced studies with help from a panel of experienced graduate students. Various topics covered, light refreshments, and Q&A session will follow.
Sponsored by UCSD Institute of Global Conflict and Cooperation.
Cost: Free |
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12:30pm-1:30pm
Going Abroad for Graduate School @ Price Center, Davis/Riverside Room
Sponsored by UCSD Career Services Center.
Cost: Free |
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2:00pm-3:00pm
UCSD Express to Success Programs (ETS) Information Session @ International Center Lounge
Join the ETS Peer Educators for a friendly networking event and learn about the various communication and public speaking skills training programs available to you at UCSD!
Sponsored by the UCSD Express to Success Program.
Cost: Free |
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2:00pm-3:30pm
Academic Training for International Students @ International Center Lounge
Opportunity for international students in J-1 exchange visitor status to learn about off-campus employment authorization during and after completing their UCSD program of study. Sponsored by the UCSD International Student and Scholar Office
Cost: Free |
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3:00pm-5:00pm
Film Screening and Discussion: Amandia @ Cross-Cultural Center
Through a chronological history of the South African liberation struggle, this documentary cites examples of the way that music was used in the fight for freedom. Songs united those who were being oppressed and gave those fighting a way to express their plight. The music consoled those incarcerated, and created an effective underground form of communication inside the prisons. Please join us for a screening of this important film, followed by a discussion on creative resistance and empowerment. Sponsored by the UCSD Cross-Cultural Center.
Cost: Free |
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3:30pm-5:00pm
Lecture: Let's Get a Second Opinion: International Institutions and American Public Support for War @ Social Science Building (SSB), Room 104
Dr. Christopher Gelpi, from Duke University, will lecture as part of the UCSD Project on International Affairs Lecture Series.
Sponsored by UCSD Institute for International, Comparative, and Area Studies and UCSD Department of Political Science.
Cost: Free |
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3:30pm-4:30pm
Study Abroad for Literature Majors/Minors @ Literature Building, De Certeau Room, 1st Floor
Come find out about opportunities for studying abroad as a Literature major or minor from EAP representatives.
Sponsored by UCSD Department of Literature.
Cost: Free |
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4:00pm-5:30pm
At Your Service: Public Service Careers @ Marshall College, Oceanview Lounge
Panel discussion about public service careers in the USA.
Sponsored by UCSD Thurgood Marshall College and UCSD Career Services Center.
Cost: Free |
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4:00pm-9:00pm
Global Gourmet @ International House Great Hall
Come cook at the International House Great Hall. We will be cooking all local foods from California to highlight North America. This Gourmet Global Gourmet is a special co-sponsored event with Slow Food San Diego and some of San Diego’s top chef’s will be joining the festivities. Profits will be donated to local farmers who lost crops in the San Diego Wildfires. If you don't want to cook (starting at 4:00) , come eat (at 7:00)! We will also talk about local farms and California agriculture. Sponsored by UCSD International House, Slow Food San Diego, and UCSD Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies.
Cost: $5 (donation to local farmers) |
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4:30pm-6:00pm
Expat Entrepreneurs in Vietnam: Open the Taps, Avoid the Traps @ IR/PS Robinson Building Complex,
Room 3201
Kien Pham, Pacific Leadership Fellow, and Tuan Pham, Senior Visiting Scholar, will discuss case studies of foreign and overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs who have been successful in Vietnam, with particular focus on the biggest opportunities as well as the most significant challenges they faced. Sponsored by UCSD Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies.
Cost: Free |
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4:30pm-7:00pm
Film: Crossing Lines @ Cross-Cultural Center
This film takes a look at the human conditions of war and healing practices.
Sponsored by UCSD Cross-Cultural Center.
Cost: Free |
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6:00pm-7:20pm
International Soccer Match @ Rimac Field
Calling Students, staff, and faculty who enjoy soccer! Email kdelmastro@ucsd.edu to sign up for a casual soccer match. You will be given instructions, a T-shirt, and item to represent your home country. Spectators are welcomed and encouraged!
Sponsored by UCSD International Center.
Cost: Free |
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6:30pm-9:30pm
Film: Notte Prima Degli Esami @ AP&M, Room 4301, 4th floor
This new Italian comedy explores how five friends approach the day of the big final exam. Before the movie, a brief slide show of pictures about Italy and a preview of hand gestures you will see in the movie. Indeed Italians have a way of talking with their hands. Movie in Italian with English subtitles.
Sponsored by UCSD Linguistics Language Program.
Cost: Free |
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10:00am-11:45am
Guide to International Careers with Jean-Marc Hachey @ ERC Great Hall
Learn about preparing to work in a global economy from best selling author Jean-Marc Hachey and his book The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas. Learn what skills are required to be successful overseas, long term career strategies, how to gain international experience and build your “International I.Q.” Uncover step-by-step tactics for finding international work. Discover how to target your job search and sell your international skills. Review the elements of the international resume and how to locate international employers. This seminar is brimming with practical tips, expert advice and humorous stories to help you launch your international career.
Sponsored by UCSD Career Services Center, UCSD Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies, UCSD International House, UCSD International Center, and UCSD Rady of School of Management.
Cost: Free |
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10:30am-11:30am
First Steps: Study Abroad Information Session @ International Center Oceanids Pavilion
Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to apply for these programs.
Sponsored by the UCSD Programs Abroad Office.
Cost: Free |
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12:00pm-1:30pm
IEW Closing Ceremony and International Café @ International Center Patio
Come celebrate the end of a wonderful week of IEW events! Enjoy food and friendship. Special menu prepared by Michel Stroot, executive chef from The Golden Door Spa.
Sponsored by UCSD International Center, UCSD Friends of the International Center, and Torrey Pines Rotary Club.
Cost: $4 per person |
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1:30pm-3:15pm
Guide to International Careers with Jean-Marc Hachey @ ERC Great Hall
Learn about preparing to work in a global economy from best selling author Jean-Marc Hachey and his book The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas. Learn what skills are required to be successful overseas, long term career strategies, how to gain international experience and build your “International I.Q.” Uncover step-by-step tactics for finding international work. Discover how to target your job search and sell your international skills. Review the elements of the international resume and how to locate international employers. This seminar is brimming with practical tips, expert advice and humorous stories to help you launch your international career.
Sponsored by UCSD Career Services Center, UCSD Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies, UCSD International House, UCSD International Center, and UCSD Rady of School of Management. Cost: Free |
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2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Abroad for Political Science Majors @ Social Science Building, Room 104
Political Science majors should go abroad! Come find out how, when, and where to go from a panel of recently returned students.
Sponsored by UCSD Department of Politicial Science.
Cost: Free |
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5:30pm-7:30pm
Pre-Whirling Dervishes Ethnic Dinner @ International Center
Take a culinary and spiritual journey to Turkey, right here at UCSD! Join us for a delicious Turkish meal immediately preceding the ecstatic show of the Whirling Dervishes, performing at the Mandeville Auditorium at 8:00pm.
Sponsored by UCSD International Center and UCSD ArtPower.
Cost: $7 per person (tickets available at UCSD Box Office in the Price Center) |
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8:00pm-10:00pm
ArtPower! Ecstasy of the Whirling Dervishes @ Mandeville Auditorium
Chanting of poetry, rhythmic rotation, and music create a synaesthesia that induces in many a feeling of soaring, ecstatic, mystical flight.
Sponsored by UCSD ArtPower, UCSD International House, and UCSD Sixth College.
Cost: $34 (tickets available at the UCSD Box Office in the Price Center; some discounts may be available) |
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