International Events Calendar

Welcome to the International Events Calendar that is designed to provide you with current and upcoming international events, activities and noteworthy dates. We invite you to submit events for posting to david_dixon@ncsu.edu

FALL 2009

AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER

August

OIS Information Fair
Date: August 13th
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center Ballroom
This fari helps bring numerous on and off campus resources to a central location to better serve our new international student population.  This is an excellent opportunity to speak directly with representatives from various organizations, companies and offices and have your questions answered.  Typical Information Fair participants include local banks, housing complexes and the NC Division of Motor Vehicles as well as on campus units such as Student Legal Services, the Payroll Office and NC State’s Library system. 
Contact Lauren Ball, Program Coordinator 919-515-2961
Website

International Students Orientation
Date: August 14th
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center
Is the main Orientation event and is mandatory for all new international students.  Held in Talley Student Center before each semester, Orientation Day includes presentations from important offices that cover topics such as immigration status, academic integrity, legal rights and NC State’s mandatory health insurance plan.  The afternoon provides a variety of “mini-sessions” that you are welcome to attend based on your area of interest.  Orientation Day is also a great way to meet new students and begin lasting friendships at NC State.
Contact Lauren Ball, Program Coordinator 919-515-2961
Website

“Talking Tiger to Hip Hop”
FLYER
Date: August 22nd
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Stewart Theater, Talley Student Center
Bring a friend, or make a new friend and come enjoy a FREE event to embrace the diversity at NC State! Experience a talking Tiger showcasing China’s ancient shadow puppetry art to modern Hip-Hop singing and dancing.
Sponsored by the Confucius Institute.
More information at 919-513-2924 Email: confucius@ncsu.edu or visit their website

International Students Welcome Party
Date: August 28th
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
This event is a great way to relax, have fun and meet new friends!  Welcome Party occurs within the first two weeks of each semester and is only for new international students.  Past parties have included bowling, American line dancing, dinner in downtown Raleigh and games!  It’s a great way to end our Orientation activities each semester.
Contact Lauren Ball, Program Coordinator 919-515-2961
Website

Seminar: “Globalization Strategies and International Services at NC State”
Date: Fridays
August 28th, September 18th, October 23th, November 13th and December 11th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center (Rooms Walnut and 3118)
The Office of International Affairs will organize a seminar series on Globalization Strategies and International Services at NC State in the fall of 2009 and continue in the future semester. The main purpose of this seminar series is to inform campus communities about NC States globalization strategies and various international programs and services available to students, staff, faculty an the communities we serve.  The goal is to promote existing and develop more international programs to integrate global perspectives into all functions of teaching, research, extension, engagement and ensure that our campus communities are well informed, trained, and globally competent.
Contact Leslie Allen 919-513-2926 and leslie_allen@ncsu.edu
For complete dates and locations click here

16th Annual Fiesta del Pueblo 2009
Dates: August 29th and 30th
Time: TBA
Location: North Carolina State Fairgrounds
La Fiesta celebrates and showcases not only popular music and artists, but also cultural art exhibits, traditional dance performances; folk musicians; it also provides crafts people with an opportunity to exhibit their work and talent. children’s patio activities, including crafts, balloons, face-painting, inflatable rides, clowns and puppets. Foods from Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, also a health fair which offers free vaccines, dental and vision screenings, blood pressure and glucose tests; a public safety fair; information and educational resources from the more than 230 organizations that offer their materials to participants.
Contact: Phone 919-835-1525 Email
Website

September

NC State University
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month
For the complete calendar of events click here

Welcome Back Pig Pickin’ Event
Date: September 2nd
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Harris Field

TRISHNA '09
Date: September 12th
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stewart Theater @ Talley Student Center Ballroom
Is a cultural show where you will enjoy a wide variety of performances apart from Indian performances, such as Taiko-Japanese drum group, Ben-guitarist, Julia- Fire and Hoop performances, NC State Fusion group and few other Indian performances.
Admission Fee NCSU Students $5 / Othe Colleges $5 / Other $5
Contact Loganathan Rangasamy

NC State Ramadan Iftar Dinner 2009
Date: September 14th
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Carmichael Recreation Center Playzone Room
Sponsored by the Islam and Dialogue Student Association (IDSA) and Divan Cultural Center

Seminar: Mobilizing Universities to Address the Global Hunger Crisis
Date: September 15th
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: USDA Waterfront Building
800 9th Street SW, Room 3455 A/B
Washington, DC
More than one billion people around the world are chronically hungry with numbers continuing to grow.  In light of this alarming statistic, Auburn University, in partnership with the UN World Food Programme, has developed an educational model that addresses both short-term hunger awareness and advocacy goals and long-term academic initiatives (i.e., teaching, research, and outreach) to end hunger. The partnership has led to more than 100 universities mobilizing nationally and globally under the banner of Universities Fighting World Hunger (UFWH). With sustainability as a framework, the comprehensive model outlines a grassroots student campaign and an academic action agenda that are suitable for adaptation or replication by participating universities.  UFWH is mobilizing higher education institutions worldwide to address this pressing human sustainability issue.
Contact Edwin Lewis elewis@csrees.usda.gov

El Sabor!
Date: September 16th
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center Ballroom
The 6th annual Salsabor Event at NCSU will expose attendees to the diversity of the Latino/Hispanic culture by way of music, dance, spoken word and food. Also there will be Free Dance Lessons.
General Admission Fee $3
Contact Nicole Machado nmmachad@ncsu.edu

Seminar: “Globalization Strategies and International Services at NC State”
Date: September 18th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center Room 3118
“Global Health Initiative at NC State” Dr. Prema Arasu, Associate Vice Provost OIA
“International MOU/Agreement Process at NC State” David Dixon, Program Coordinator OIA
Contact Leslie Allen 919-513-2926 and leslie_allen@ncsu.edu
For complete dates and locations click here

The Evolution of the Conflict in Iraq
Date: September 21st
Time:1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Stewart Theater
Brigadier General H.R. McMaster discusses his experiences commanding the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment during their deployment to Iraq in 2005-2006. McMaster's innovative counterinsurgency strategy to retake the Iraqi city of Tal Afar later served as a model for future Army operations and was chronicled in an April 2006 New Yorker article by George Packer.
Contact Information: William Boettcher Phone: 919-515-5096
Email: william_boettcher@ncsu.edu

Chinese Culture: Experience China, A General Overview and Introduction
Date: September 22, 29 and October 6th
Time: 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Location: Centennial Campus Engineering Building I Room 2015
Contact: Guanglin Dai confucius@ncsu.edu

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October

NC State University
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month
For the complete calendar of events click here

24th International Festival
Dates: October 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Time: Starting at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Map
A key component of the Triangle's cultural and artistic scene, the International Festival of Raleigh is a three-day event packed with activities and fun for the whole family. Join us this October for a celebration of dance, food and music from around the world with Performances, Cuisine, Exhibits, Music, Demonstrations, Shopping and more.
Contact (919) 832-4331 or Email
Website

Seminar: “Globalization Strategies and International Services at NC State”
Date: October 23rd
Time: 1:00- 2:00 PM
Location: Erdahl-Cloyd Auditorium, 2nd floor West Wing D.H. Hill Library
Topics: "NC State Asian Campus Planning in South Korea", presented by Dr. Susan Herrera, Director Global Education Centers OIA and "Global Training Initiative at NC State", presented by David McNeill, GTI Coordinator OIS
Contact: (919) 515-3201 or email chantell_lapan@gw.ncsu.edu

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November

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK 2009
Discover the world in one week
Date: November 16th - 20th
Location: NC State Unviersity
Contact Chantell LaPan (919) 513-2926, Email or visit the
Website

Seminar: “Globalization Strategies and International Services at NC State”
Date: November 14th
Time: 1:00- 2:00 PM
Location: Erdahl-Cloyd Auditorium, 2nd floor West Wing D.H. Hill Library
Topics: "Strategies for increasing Study Abroad Programs at NC State ", presented by Ingrid Schmidt, Director Study Abroad and "China Partnership and Program Development ", presented by Anna Lamm, Deputy Director, Confucious Institute; China Program Director, OIA
Contact: (919) 515-3201 or email chantell_lapan@ncsu.edu

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December

Seminar: “Globalization Strategies and International Services at NC State”
Date: December 11th
Time: 1:00- 2:00 PM
Location: Room 3118 Talley Student Center
Topics: "New and Improved International Services at NC State", presented by Michael Bustle, Director Office of International Services and "Campus International Cross-Cultural Programs at NC State", presented by Lauren Ball, Program Coordinator OIS
Contact: (919) 515-3201 or email chantell_lapan@ncsu.ed

SUMMER 2009

JUNE | JULY

June

Brazil: Amazon and Pantanal Presentation
Date: June 18, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Friday Institute, Centennial Campus, NCSU
By Daniel de Granville Brazilian photojournalist, naturalist and Israel Waligora
Followed by lemonade and cookies     
Free To Public
For more information, http://www.ncsu.edu/scilink/ or email 
sci-link@ncsu.edu

International Grandfather Mountain Workshop
Date: June 22-26, 2009
We’re packing and getting ready to go to Banner Elk in the mountains
of North Carolina! Animals and plants of a different ecosystem; meet the mountain peoples and the Brazilian visitors, and our special favorite - visit Grandfather Mountain!  JOIN US!
For more information, http://www.ncsu.edu/scilink/ or email 
sci-link@ncsu.edu

Seventh Annual Six Sigma Forum
Date: June 25-26
Location: IBM, Research Triangle Park, Building 400
The Six Sigma Forum brings together six sigma enthusiasts from all over the nation. The theme of the 2009 Six Sigma Forum is Supply Chain Management and Cost Competitiveness in a Global Economy. Attendees will learn how to apply six sigma tools and best practices to their value chain with an emphasis on cost competitiveness in today’s global economy.
For more information: Website

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July

Natsu-Matsuri Summer Festival 2009
Date: Saturday July 11th
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Japan Center, 705 Barbour Drive, Raleigh NC 27603
Program: Bon-Dance, Music show, Tanabata decoration, Taiko Performances, Kendo/Judo/Ninjustu Demo
Prior registration is requested by July 5th
Email: triangle_nippon_club@yahoo.com
Phone: (919) 787-6233 with Iwashima
Free Admission
Hosted by the Nippon Club of the Triangle website
Sponsored by NC Japan Center website and Restaurant Waraji

US-Korea Conference 2009
The 2009 United States - Korea Conference on Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship, will be held in Raleigh, NC. The main theme of the conference is "Creative Minds for Global Sustainability” divided in five areas: Life, Infrastructure, Fundamentals, Energy and Natural Resources. UKC 2009 will be composed of plenary sessions, parallel sessions, and a poster session.
Date: July 16 - 19
Location: Raleigh Convention Center Website
Contact information
1952 Gallows Rd. Suit 300 Vienna, VA
22182703-748-1221(Voice)
703-748-1331(Fax)
ukc@ksea.org
Conference Website | Flyer
It will also take place the Young Generation and Professional Forum Flyer
Contact information for the YG&PF Sangwon Chung schung4@ncsu.edu

Think Brazil!   Travel With Brazilian Teachers!
Date: July 26 - August 8, 2009
Sao Paulo/ the Pantanal (the world’s largest wetland) or the Amazon (the world’s largest rainforest), Brazil, South America, a cooperative project of SCI-LINK at NC State University and Instituto Sangari, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
For more information, http://www.ncsu.edu/scilink/ or email sci-link@ncsu.edu

SPRING 2009

JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL | MAY

January

International Students Orientation
Date: January 5th
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center

Remembering the dream Dr. MLK Jr
Date: January 14th
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center

Conference: Stewards of the future: Research for Global Sustainability
Date: January 22nd
Time: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Location: McKimmon Center

Study Abroad Summer Programs Fair
Date: January 22nd
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center

China's New Year Celebration
Date: January 23rd
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: McKimmon Center

NC State’s School of Public and International Affairs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
"Great Decisions" All lectures will take place in the Withers Hall auditorium (room 232A) on the NC State campus. They are free and open to the public. All lectures start at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27th -“Pakistan and Afghanistan” Dr. Jonathan Mitchell, senior research analyst, International Development Group (IDG) at Research Triangle International (RTI),”
For more information click here

February

2009 Emerging Issues Forum
Date: February 9-10
Time: Starting 8:00 am
Location: Raleigh Convention Center
500 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Website

Hispanic Students Perspectives- Their Challenges and Aspirations
Date: February 11th
Time: 6:00- 8:30 p.m.
Location: NC Museum of History at Downtown Raleigh
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Behnke
NCSU 4-H Youth Development & Family & Consumer Sciences

Sneak Preview: Movie "The International"
Date: February 11th
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Location: Witherspoon Cinema
Website
FREE!

Salsa Night
Euro Connection (European Student & Scholar Association)
Date: Februrary 12th
Time: before 9:00 pm admission free after $5 a person
Location: Red Room
President: Harry Lusic email us

Engineers Week 2009 at NC State
Date:  February 16-21
Contact Information: Talmage Patrick Email: jtpatric@ncsu.edu
For more information:Website

Behind the Veil
A Social Experiment in Wearing a Head Scarf
Date: February 17th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Blue Room, Talley Student Center
NC State Women's Center and the Muslim Student Association
Have you ever wondered why some Muslim women choose to cover their hair? Have you ever wondered what it would be like?
Speaker: Dr. Miriam Cooke
For more information visit: Website

Advising Students of Color: Latino/a Students
Date: February 18th
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center, Brown Room
Contact: Erin Robinson email
Website

"Studying and working in the United States: A Latin American Story"
Latin American Student Association - Seminar
Date: February 19th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bostian Hall 2704
Speakers:
* Dr. Yasmin J. Cardoza
Assistant Professor, Entomology Department
* Norma V. Quinones, MEd; MSA
Strengthen Teacher Education and Quality
Assistant to the Dean For Diversity & Coordinator
Contact: Alderson Neira-Arce, MSc. email
For more information click here

Japanese Language Table
Date: Feb 20, March 20 and April 17 (3rd Fridays)
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: NC Japan Center 705 Barbour Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
Contact: Keiko Ueda kueda@unity.ncsu.edu
Participation Fee: $3
Website

John W. Pope Lecture
Date: February 23rd
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: 3712 Bostian Hall
Presenter: William A. Easterly, Ph. D., Professor of Ecomomics, New York University
More information: click here

US-Japan Defense Cooperation Under Obama
Date: February 23rd
Time: 7:00 -9:00
Location: Riddick Hall Room 321
Contact: William Boettcher email

China Travel/Study Information Meeting
Date: February 24th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Page Hall 109
Contact: Carl Zorowski email

Hiromi at Stewart Theatre
Date: February 24th
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stewart Theater
More details click here

NC State’s School of Public and International Affairs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
"Great Decisions" All lectures will take place in the Withers Hall auditorium (room 232A) on the NC State campus. They are free and open to the public. All lectures start at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24 -“Cuba,” Dr. Dario Moreno, director, The Metropolitan Center, Florida International University
For more information click here

Facing the Challenges for Latin American Professionals
Latin American Student Association - Seminar
Date: February 26th
Time: 6:00
Location: Bostian Hall 2704
Speakers:
*Cintia Aguilar Extension Associate, Latino Affairs Facilitator Department of 4-H Youth Development & Family and Consumer Sciences North Carolina Cooperative Extension
* Leslie Allen International Program Coordinator, Office of International Affairs
Contact: Daniela Ramirez email

NC Center for South and Asia Studies
* India, Sexuality, & the Archive Colloquium
* It is Impossible to Assess Precisely Where the Truth Lies: The Silence of the Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report
* Chicks, Kids, and Couples: Icons of Indian Modernity
* Conference: Maqbool Fida Husain and the idea of India
Website

Fellowship Advising Events
Become a Rotary or Fulbright Scholar 2010-2011
Fellowships Information Sessions
TED Talks (Technology, Entertainment & Design Conference)
For more information please contact jennie_lamonte@ncsu.edu

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March

2009 Dining Etiquette
Date: March 10th
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Walnut Room, Talley Student Center
Registration will open Friday, February 13, 2009
Starting February 13, you can pick up tickets to attend (e.g. register) in our office,
107 Patterson Hall, from 8-12 & 1-5, Monday - Friday.


China Study Abroad Orientation
Dates: March 10th, 17th and 31st
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Erdahl-Cloyd Theater
Flyer available here
Note: Preference will be given to those traveling to China
on a summer abroad program first.

The Protected Class of National Origin
Date: March 11th
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Brown Room, Talley Student Center
Register online here
Participants in this session gain an understanding of culture, cultural awareness, and the relationship between assumptions, values, attitudes, and behaviors as they evaluate their own cultural values and learn tools for promoting positive interaction with foreign visitors.
Contact Information: Beverly Jones Williams 513-3836 beverly_williams@ncsu.edu

Sylvia Nasar: "Globalization Then and Now: How Nations Create Their Destinies"
Date: March 11th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center
Contact information: Rick Gardner 515-5918 email

What you need to know about Immigration: A Session of Q & A
Latin American Student Association – Seminar
Date: March 12th
Time: 6:00
Location: Gardner Hall 2321
Contact: Daniela Ramirez lasa.ncsu@gmail.com

Study Abroad Summer '09 Deadline Extended
Date: March 13th
For more information click here

NCSSM Asia Fest
The school of Science and Math will be hosting their annual Asia Fest. After a hiatus from the show last year, Fusion will be back in full swing!
Date: March 14th
Location: NCSSM Auditorium

Hillsborough Street Renaissance
Date: March 14th
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Gardner and Enterprise Streets
Website

AATF/AATSP Combined Meeting
Dept of Foreign languages and Literatures
Date: March 14th
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
For more information: Website

Movie "ZEN"
Date: March 18th
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Caldwell Hall Room G107 on North Campus
Contact information: NC Japan Center (919) 515-3450
Website

Maitri Presents Holi '09
The joyful spring festival of colors
The Indian Graduate Student Association
Date: March 15th
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Harris Field
For more information click here

The 4th Annual NC State University
Graduate Student Research Symposium
Date: March 18th
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: McKimmon Center
For more information click here

Wachovia Executive Lecture
Dennis Gillings, Quintiles Transnational
Date: March 18th
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Nelson Hall Auditorium
Contact Information: Anna Rzewnicki anna_rzewnicki@ncsu.edu
For more information: Website

Reaching out to Hispanic communities in NC:
What, why and how it needs to be done
Hosted by the Latin American Student Association website
Date: March 19, 2009
Time: 6:00
Location: Gardner Hall 2321
Speaker: Andrew O. Behnke, Ph.D., C.F.L.E
Assistant Professor and Human Development Specialist FSC Department, NCSU
Contact: Daniela Ramirez lasa.ncsu@gmail.com

Somos...El Cambio
Mi Familia (Hispanic Student Association)
Date: March 21st
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Stewart Theater
President: Jezzette Rivera email

Price Music Center Lecture Series presents Alan Toda-Ambaras: Cello
Date: March 22nd
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Stewart Theatre
Contact Information: Lindsey Graham 513-4603 Email

Multicultural Festival!
Date: March 22nd
Time: starting at 4:00 p.m.
Location: E. S. King Village
You will learn about other cultures in other countries, talk to people from all over the world, see people in traditional clothing and taste foods traditionally served in other countries. Visit every country's booth and receive a box of snacks from around the world

Seminar: "Wildlife Diseases in Africa and the management thereof"
College of Veterinary Medicine
Date: Tuesday March 24th
Time: 12:25 p.m. -1:15 p.m.
Location: CVM B-222
Speaker: Professor Wouter van Hoven, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Read Biography here

Presentation of all course offerings in Prague 2010
Date: March 25
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Burns Auditorium | Kamphoefner Hall, College of Design
Contact e-mail: Dana Bartelt, Director, Prague Institute prague_institute@ncsu.edu
For more information visit the website

An evening with Fulbright Alumna Joy T. Williams
Anthropological Study of Colombia:
Social and Political Themes through Dance
Date: March 25th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: FedEx Global Education Center, UNC Chapel Hill
Please RSVP with Dieter Weber (828)-406-8387  E-Mail: dieter.weber@unc.edu
Click here to review the flyer

Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation for Summer '09 Programs
Date: March 26th
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Stewart Theater

Study Abroad Spring '09 Scholarship Award Announcements
Date: March 27th

Workshop: Effective global teams involving multicultural workforce:
Embracing diversity for success
Hosted by The Latin American Student Association (LASA @ NCSU)
Date: March 27th
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Daniels Hall Room 218
RSVP before March 23rd here
Flyer here

10th Educational Summit for Middle & High School Students
* This is the largest educational conference for middle and high school Hispanic students in North Carolina.
* More than 1,100- 6th to 12th grade Hispanic students from over 50 public school systems/districts in North Carolina will register for this annual Hispanic educational conference.
* The conference has more than 40 exhibitors ranging from community colleges to local universities and other educational institutions. 
Date: March 27th
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: NCSU McKimmon Center
Sponsored by The North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals Website

Shanghai Huai Opera
Date: March 28th
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Stewart Theater
Contact Information: Lindsey Graham 513-4603 Lindsey_Graham@ncsu.edu    
(Ticket Required) 

Ektaa Night 2009 - "Date or No Date"
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Location: Progress Energy Center - Fletcher Hall
If you're interested in performing an act please e-mail us at ektaaexec@ektaa.org

39th Annual Pan Afrikan Festival: "The Evolution of Black: Still We Rise"
Dates: March 28th - April 4th
2009 Pan-Afrikan Festival Flyer
Contact Information: Danielle Thomas dnthomas@ncsu.edu (919) 515- 5198

Documentary Film: "When Moors Ruled in Europe"
Hosted by the Islam & Dialogue Student Association
Date: March 30th
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Erdahl Cloyd Theater DH Hill Library
Contact Information: Islam & Dialogue Student Association (919)986-0154 email
For more information click here

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April

Workshop for Faculty Interested in Leading Study Abroad
Date: April 1st
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Talley, Room 3118
RSVP to Deirdre O'Malley email

Advising Students of Color: Asian or Pacific Islanders
Date: April 1st
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Talley Student Center Room 3118
Contact: Erin Robinson email
Website

Lecture "Reflections of a Trip to Turkey"
Date: April 1st
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: 315 Riddick Hall
Presenters: NCSU faculty members Dr. Ellen Vasu & Dr. Michael Vasu
This talk will discuss the questions:
- "How can citizens of the world live in peace and harmony?"
- "How sharing different perspectives by listening to each other contributes
to the world peace?
More information here

Kafka at 125 International Scholarly Conference
Marking the 125th anniversary of the birth of writer Franz Kafka
Date: April 2-4
Time: starting at 8:00 a.m. review the complete schedule here
Dr. Ruth V. Gross, Foreign Languages And Literatures Department Head and Professor of German at NC State will co-chair the conference.
To know more about the Keynote Speakers click here
Website

Multicultural Students Affairs Native American Events
April 3rd Native American POW WOW banquet (Time and Location TBA)
April 4th Native American Pow Wow Location: Carmichael Gymnasium Time: 12- 4pm
April 4th Na tive American Visitation Day
For more information: Website
Flyer 1
Flyer 2

Workshop: Effective global teams involving multicultural workforce:
Embracing diversity for success
Hosted by The Latin American Student Association (LASA @ NCSU)
Date: April 3rd
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Daniels Hall Room 218
RSVP before March 23rd here
Flyer here

Building Bridges: Strengthening Leadership for Diverse Communities
Parts I & II (NCBI)
Date: April 9th
Location: Talley Student Center Rm 3118
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For more information click here Website
Contact Information: Beverly Jones Williams beverly_williams@ncsu.edu

Turkish-Islamic Arts Presentation & Live Performances
Hosted by Islam and Dialogue Student Association website
Date: April 9th
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: 2215 Williams Hall
For more information click here
Email: islamanddialogue@yahoo.com


Barefoot across the nation:
Maqbool Fida Husain and the idea of India
Hosted by the Center for South Asia Studies
This conference will explore the entanglement of the artistic imagination in the cultural politics of risk in our troubled times by considering the oeuvre of Maqbool Fida Husain, arguably modern India’s most iconic and celebrated painter and also possibly that country’s most embattled artist today. 
Date: April 9-11
Location: Room 240, John Hope Franklin Center
For more information visit: Website

Advising Students of Color
(Office of Advising Support Information and Services)
Date: April 13th
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Talley Student Center, Blue Room
Contact: Erin Robinson email
Website

Fulbright representative from IIE at NCSU
Date: April 13th
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (reception at 5:45 p.m.)
Location: 1911 Building
Speaker: Tony Claudino
Contact: Jennie LaMonte email

Experiences from the Inexperienced:
A Contrast of Peanut Production in Ghana, Mozambique, and the United States
Dr. David Jordan, Professor, Crop Science Dept., NCSU
Date: April 16th
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: 2405 Williams Hall
For more information: Website

Symposium “International Implications of the Biofuels Industry- Social, Economic and Environmental Perspectives”
Hosted by the Master's of International Studies and the Department of the International Society of Tropical Foresters. Sponsor: ISTF, DFER, College of Natural Resources NCSU.
This symposium will discuss Biofuels and their economic and social implications, as well as their impact on the agricultural and forest industries.
Date: April 17th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. with a reception to follow.
Location: ES King Village Commons - NCSU, 3824 Jackson St, Raleigh, NC
Speakers: Steve Kelley, Donna Robichaud, Roger Sedjo, Marvin Burchfield, Chelsea Conover, Bob Abt, William McDow, Robert Beach, Carlos Teodoro Irigaray, Matt Rudolphand, and Roger Sedjo
To access the complete schedule click here Website
Register here Website

Lecture:
How the Chinese Philosophy Affects Today's Chinese Culture and Manner
Co-sponsored by NCCBA and The Confucius Institute at NC State University
Date: April 18th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hamner Institute, 6 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
A lecture on Chinese Philosophy and its influence on the Chinese business culture
NOTE: This lecture will be presented in English
More information about this event here
Register here

NEWS!!! Exam Permits
Exam permits may be purchased from the Transportation Office, Administrative Services I, 2721 Sullivan Drive beginning the Friday prior to exams - April 24.
Resident students may purchase a West Lot permit for $2/day.
Commuters may purchase a Coliseum or Dan Allen Deck permit for $2/day as space allows.
Wolfline continues normal service during exams.

Concert by Habib Koité & Bamada
Hosted by NCSU Center Stage
Date: April 25th
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stewart Theatre
Tickets: 919-515-1100 or online at http://www.ncsu.edu/arts/
Artist website: http://www.imnworld.com/habibkoite
Prices: Public $26-$30, NCSU faculty/staff $21-$26, NCSU students $5
Pre-show discussion with Philip Van Vleck, 6:45pm, Gregg Museum of Art & Design

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May

Dos Taquitos Cinco de Mayo Outdoor Party
Date: Tuesday, May 5th
Time: 4:00 p.m.-Sunrise
Location: Dos Taquitos 5629 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at one of Raleigh's most popular Mexican restaurants. The party features live music and wildly good food.
Contact: (919) 787-3373

40th Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
Date: Saturday May 16th
Time: 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Durham
http://www.durhamnc.gov/bimbe

Artsplosure
Celebrating 30 years of art for all
Dates: Saturday May 16th and Sunday May 17th
Time: All day event
Location: Downtown Raleigh, around Moore Square
http://www.artsplosure.org/

Taste of Durham Festival 2009
Date: Saturday May 23rd
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Imperial Center
http://www.tasteofdurham.org

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Date: Sunday May 17th
Time: 12:00 noon – 11:00 p.m.
Location: NC Sate Fairgrounds, Rand Grandstand
Yes, it's on the "diecisiete de Mayo" but why not stretch out the party for a couple of weeks?
This celebration features a Mexican-style rodeo, six bands and lots of vendors.
For more information, call 910-258-5239

Lebanese Festival
Date: Sunday May 24th
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: NC State Fairgrounds, Scott Building
The 11th Annual Festival - A Celebration of Lebanese Culture & Cuisine sponsored by the Triangle Lebanese Association features cultural food (full Lebanese lunches, coffees and desserts), music and entertainment, art and craft items and other cultural exhibits. Admission $2.
http://www.tlanc.org
919-851-5187

GOT TO BE NC FEST 
Dates: Friday May 29th – Sunday May 31st
Time: All day event
Location: NC State Fairgrounds
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the second annual Got to be NC Festival, May 29-31. Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, admission is free for all ages! The only paid events are the grandstand shows each day and the Carolina Pig Jig barbecue contest on Saturday.
Visit www.ncagfest.com for a complete and updated schedule

Student and Young Alumni European Odyssey
Dates: starting May 12
For more information click here

Nanjing, China, 2009 Summer Study Abroad Program
Confucius Institute
Dates: May 19-June 22
For more information: Website

Autex 2009
College of Textiles
Date: May 26-28th
Location: Izmir, Turkey
The Conference will provide an opportunity for the exchange of the latest information and knowledge on techniques and applications in all fields of textile and will encourage international co-operation between the people both in academia and industry.
For more information: Website

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October

10.17.08 Deadline to cast your vote for the 2008 Study Abroad Program Photo Contest

November

11.3-30.08 Context: Photographs by David Evans Exhibition, Sponsored by the College of Design, Brooks Hall Gallery

11.15.08 Nanjing Normal University Chinese Art Performance - Come experience Chinese traditional music, singing, folk dance, and martial arts performance - program, Sponsored by the Confucius Institute and the Office of International Affairs, Stewart Theatre
Tickets required: $6 - Public & $4 - Students and Seniors
Children 12 and under are free; contact Guanglin Dai at 919-513-2924
(4:00-6:00 PM)

11.17-21.08 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK (details below)
Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of State & U.S. Dept of Education

11.17.08 Study Abroad Symposium - Hear firsthand from NC State students about their exciting study abroad experiences and how it shaped their perspectives, Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office; Walnut Room, Talley Student Center
(1:00 - 4:00 PM)

11.17.08 University Scholars Program Film Series: The Last King of Scotland, Mini-Theater in D.H. Hill Library
(6:00 PM)

11.18.08 Indian Cultural Celebration - Join us for a celebration of the culture, music and dance of India, Sponsored by MAITRI; 126 Witherspoon Student Center
(3:00-5:30 PM)

11.18.08 English as a Second Language Presentation by Mrs. Susan Zarate, Extreme Classroom Makeover: Presentation and Q&A; Sponsored by the College of Education; 216 Poe Hall & Northeast Atrium
(5:00-5:45 PM - Reception in NE Atrium - Poe Hall)
(6:00 PM - Presentation - 216 Poe Hall)

11.19.08 Peace Corps Presentation by Mr. Henry McKoy, Regional Director, Africa - learn about Peace Corps opportunities and the real-world impact you can have in people's lives, Sponsored by the Office of International Affairs and the Peace Corps;
Erdahl-Cloyd Auditorium, 2304 D.H. Hill Library
(1:30-2:30 PM)

11.19.08 International Tea/Coffee - Warm Up on a Cold Day! Sample delicious teas, coffees and snacks from araound the world, Sponsored by the Office of International Services and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA); Caldwell Lounge
(3:30-4:30 PM)

11.20.08 Fulbright Event - Learn more about Fulbright program for faculty and how these experiences shape the perspectives and professions of Fulbright Alumni, Sponsored by the Office of International Affairs and the Fulbright Chapter of NC State; 3118 Talley Student Center
(11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

11.20.08 5th Annual CIP Passport Fair - Are you ready to travel around the world? Get your passport! U.S. State Dept. officials will be on site to assist with the application process. What to bring? Sponsored by the Committee on International Programs and the Office of International Services - Study Abroad and the Peace Corps representatives will also be present, Caldwell Lounge
(12:30-4:30 PM)

11.20.08 China Experience Photo Contest Display - View the display of photographs from the participants in the China Experience Photo Contest, 1st floor D.H. Hill Library
(all day)

11.20.08 Chinese Cultural Celebration - Join us for a celebration of Chinese culture, Walnut Room-Talley Student Center
(1:30-4:00 PM)

11.21.08 NC State-Africa Forum - Presentation by Dr. Werner Dorgeloh, NC State Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources followed by panel desicussion on scientific-social-political issues of conservation and development in Sub-Saharan Africa, Sponsored by the Office of International Afairs; 216 Poe Hall
(1:30-3:15 PM)

11.21.08 Korean Cultural Event - Join us for a celebration of the culture, music and dance of Korea, 126 Witherspoon Student Center
(2:30-5:30 PM)

December

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