INST Info Mail SP15 Weeks 5-6
UPCOMING EVENTS
*Lecture: “Heritage Speakers in Language Programs: Who Is Really at Fault?” (In English), Featuring Dr. Maite Correa, Associate Professor of Spanish at CSU
Wednesday, February 18th
5pm
Behavioral Sciences A-101
Part of the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Lecture Series. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Fernando Valerio-Holguin: fvalerio@mail.colostate.edu
*“Israel in the American Media as Explained by Israeli Emissary Yoni Alon”
Wednesday, February 18th
6-7:30pm
Lory Student Center 324
Come to the LSC for an evening of learning about and discussing the portrayal of Israel in the media, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to America, and the upcoming elections in Israel and how it relates to us as Americans.
Holocaust Awareness Week: February 20-27
See attached flyer for a full listing of events
*“Institutional Racism: The Continuing American Dilemma,” with Imam Khalid Griggs
February 20th 2015
5pm-8pm
Behavioral Sciences 101
In honor of Black History Month, CSU’s Muslim Student Association will be hosting Khalid Griggs to speak about Institutional Racism in America today. Free food and admission. Everyone is welcome. For questions email the MSA: israae@rams.colostate.edu.
*Film: Antarctica: A Year on Ice
Tuesday, February 24th
Screening: 6:30pm
Panel Discussion: 8pm
Behavioral Sciences Room 131
Part of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability Antarctic Lecture Series. See attached flyer for more information.
GAIA Meeting
Wednesday, February 25th
6-7pm
Clark C-144
Join Global Awareness and International Affairs for its second meeting of the semester. This week we’ll be holding elections, making plans for upcoming events on campus, and discussing current international news. All are welcome. For more information, email razaneltayeb@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.
*Panel: “Flood, Fire, and Ice: Environmental History and Environmental Extremes”
Thursday, February 26th
4pm-5:30pm
Clark A203
A panel discussion featuring Dr. Ruth Alexander and Dr. Adrian Howkins, faculty in History, and Dane Vanhoozer, History graduate student and USFS firefighter. The panelists will offer brief presentations that demonstrate how historians are drawing on (and contributing to) the work of resource managers and ecologists while researching the history of extreme environments and events. We look forward to a lively discussion with the audience after our presentations. Presented by the CSU Public Lands History Center / the American West Program.
*Bangladeshi Garment Workers Speak Out!
Thursday, February 26th
6:30-7:30pm
Clark A-205
Bangladeshi labor organizer Kalpona Akter, and Mahinur Begum, a garment worker and survivor of the deadly Rana Plaza collapse, will speak about their struggle to force brands like VF Corporation, the parent company of JanSport, to sign a legally binding agreement to improve apparel factory safety and working conditions in Bangladesh, as well as what students can do to make CSU sweat-free!
This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by: CSU’s International Studies Program, the Office of International Programs, Global Awareness and International Affairs (GAIA), and the Council of International Student Affairs. For more information, contact: Julia Wang at Julia@usas.org or visit www.usas.org.
UNA Dinner to Benefit Children in Syria
Saturday, February 28th
6:30 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church, 301 East Drake, Fort Collins
Great Food—Important Cause!! The United Nations Association of Northern Colorado is hosting a dinner to benefit children in Syria. The dinner will feature Syrian food catered by Fatafeat restaurant in Fort Collins. Also an acclaimed Syrian American Poet, Amal Kassir, will recite her poetry and show pictures of Syria. This is a fundraiser to benefit UNICEF in Syria. The dinner will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 301 East Drake, Fort Collins. Suggested donation is $25. All proceeds will go to the USFund for UNICEF in Syria. RSVP to Betty Weber at 970-613-1789 or before February 23. Pay at the door–sorry no credit cards.
Two Events in Boulder, Sponsored by UC-Boulder’s Center for Asian Studies:
- Dance Arirang: Traditional Korean Dance and Music by Lee Mi Sook Dance Company of South Korea
Wednesday, February 18
6:00 p.m.
Old Main Chapel, 1600 Pleasant St., CU-Boulder
This event will feature traditional Korean music and dance by Lee Mi Sook Dance Company of South Korea. Hosted by National Unification Advisory Council Denver Chapter, sponsored by the Korea Foundation and collaborated by CKA, KSODA CSKA and Center for Asian Studies at CU Boulder. In honor of American veterans of the Korean War. Featured performances include the Boochaechoom (Fan Dance), the Suljanggo (Solo Drumming), the Taepyeongmu (Dance of Peace), and the Arirang.
2. Career Tracks in Asian Studies
Thursday, February 19
5:00 p.m.
Humanities 135, CU-Boulder
Networking Reception will Follow
Open to all majors, Career Tracks in Asian Studies will introduce you to professionals with Asian expertise who work in international business and in organizations that build local connections with Asia. Come learn how you can apply your Asian interests in a global career! This semester’s panel features Jan Goerzen, Event and Marketing Manager at WorldDenver, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing a deep understanding of global affairs and cultures; Stanley Harsha, a retired diplomat and journalist who has international experiences ranging from reporting for Reuters in Venezuela to working as a diplomat in Indonesia; and David Wagner, a leading media and business communication consultant who conducts seminars worldwide and offers personal coaching to global business and political leaders.
OPPORTUNITIES:
- CSU’s Center for Undergraduate Research (CURC) is now preparing for its annual CURC showcase on April 22, 2015. Students are invited to present their research either as a poster or oral presentation. Details and deadlines can be found on the CURC website: http://curc.colostate.edu/.
- Submissions Wanted for the Spring International Studies Newsletter
International Studies Majors and Alumni are encouraged to submit articles and images relating to their work, research, or travel experiences for the upcoming newsletter. Articles should be approximately 500 words. For more information or to submit, contact Dr. Andrea Williams: Andrea.Williams@colostate.edu.
- Please see the attached grant applications for the International Development Studies travel grant and the Von Grunebaum Award. The International Development studies travel grant is available to faculty and students associated with the International Development Studies program for research or conference travel related to international development. The Von Grunebaum Award is for an outstanding student in Asian Studies. More information is attached and can be found at CSU’s International Initiatives Website. The deadline for all grants is March 25, 2015.
- United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program
The United Nations Intensive Summer Study Program will be offered from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12, 2015, by the School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University and the United Nations Foundation – United Nations Association of the USA. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this unique program immerses participants in the political dynamics of the United Nations. Participants will attend official sessions at United Nations headquarters as well as briefings at UNA-USA. Directed by Dr. Courtney Smith, Senior Associate Dean at the School of Diplomacy, and Ms. Minh-Thu Pham, Senior Director of Policy at the United Nations Foundation, the course is designed to familiarize students with the inner workings of the United Nations by bringing them together with distinguished practitioners working in the field of multilateral diplomacy. The program is structured around a series of seminars led by U.N. officials and representatives of governments and civil society on a wide range of global issues currently on the U.N. agenda. Visit the Program website at http://www.shu.edu/academics/diplomacy/un-program.cfm to apply online. The application deadline is April 1, 2015. Students will be notified of their status by April 15, 2015. For additional information, contact Dr. Courtney Smith at (973) 313-6203 or courtney.smith@shu.edu.