CALENDAR 2008
Planned international
events Fall semester
Aug. 24, 5:15pm-5:45pm Modern Languages Introduction, Spanish,
French, German and Chinese at Gilmer HallAug. 26, 10 am-10:30am
and 10:45am-11;15am International
Studies, an Introduction, Bagby Hall 312
Sept. 1, Etchings by the German
Expressionist Kathe Kollwitz at
Atkinson Museum,
Museum Exhibit Opening:
Co-sponsored by the Fine Arts Department and
The Atkinson Museum of Hampden-Sydney College
Sept. 11, 5pm Seminar on international affairs,
International Club event, in Parents&Friends Lounge
Sept. 15. International Club visiting performance
of Indian dancers, Sweet Briars College
Sept. 16. Chinese Moon Festival with Chinese culinary
delicacies at International House.
Sept. 19. International Club is visiting Euro-Night, a
culinary trip through Europe at the Maison Francaise/French Embassy in
Washington DC
Sept. 20,
4:00 – 6:00pm Open house with
Spanish, Colombian, Mexican food and music at the Casa Hispanica, College Rd
across from 'Penshurst', the Dean of Faculty's house. Everyone
is welcome.
Sept. 23,
4:30 – 6pm Study Abroad Reception in honor of returning Study Abroad
Students Learn about student life abroad and abroad opportunities as
returning students present their experiences abroad. P&F Refreshments will
be served.
Sept. 26/27,12:30am to
5pm Family Weekend Museum Exhibit:
Etchings by the German Expressionist Kathe Kollwitz at
Atkinson Museum
Sept. 27, 10:45am
'International Studies: A world of opportunity'
a Family Weekend Parents Forum
presented by Director of International Studies, at
Chairman's
Room
Sept. 30, 5-7pm "International House
Opening Reception" International Club Event with food,
International House
Oct. 2, 6pm
Spanish House event: Seminar about 'Spain' in Casa Hispanica
Oct.
Oktoberfest,
German Club,
Main Street Eatery in Lynchburg, contact Dr. Johnson
Oct. 9, 5pm Seminar on international affairs,
International Club event, in Parents&Friends Lounge
Oct. 12, 8pm
Movie-time Akira
Kurosawa’s 'The Hidden Fortress'
in the DuPont Room. This is a samurai film classic that George Lucas ripped
off to create the original _Star Wars_.
Oct. 13, 6pm Columbus day event in la casa
hispanica with speakers: Miguel Mogollon and Mr. Israel Domingo
Oct. , International Film Festival, International
Club event, Parents&Friends Lounge
Oct. 17/18 The International Club will visit the
'Festival of India' in Richmond
Oct. 22, 8pm A Night of Tango with the Tami Tango Trio from
Argentina at Crawley Forum. Free Admission. Spanish dance and music.
Oct. 27, 7pm
THE EDGE OF HEAVEN by the Turkish-German film director Fatih Akin movie with
a discussion of it following the viewing in Parents & Friends
Nov.6, Etchings by
the German Expressionist Kathe Kollwitz at
Atkinson Museum,
Museum Exhibit Closing
Nov. 10-15 International Club Fundraiser Event
Nov 13, 5pm International Seminar in Parents&Friends Lounge
Nov 21, 5pm: Spanish food festival, Casa Hispanica
Nov. 27 International Thanksgiving Dinner, 380 Via
Sacra
Dec. 5 Winter Ball, end of semester
black tie event
Past International events
Spring semester 2008
Feb 6, 5:30pm Chinese New Year, celebrations at the
International House
Feb 14, 7:30pm International Symposium Event.
"Masculinities around the World", Crawley Forum
March 6th 7:00pm Irish food at the Dining Hall
March 17, 4:30pm St Patrick's Day Parade along
College Rd and Via Sacra
March 28, 7pm Ceili,
Irish/Scottish music and dance night with the group 'Mulligan's Banned," Tiger Inn with fish'n chips, stew,
Guinness and lots of fun
April 3rd 6:30pm International Fair with stalls,
events and food from different nations around the world in Crawley Forum
April 15, 7:30pm Culture Shock
-Surviving in the international world- A panel discussion
with Professors Buckley, Olaiya, Gokcesu and Col. Snead designed to prep you
for living, working and surviving in our global economy.
Fall semester 2007
Oct. 25, 7:30pm Parents & Friends, Presentation:
International Visiting Scholar Ciaran Buckley Esq.
Oct. 25, 5pm Oktoberfest in Lynchburg, German Club
Oct. 26, 5pm International Film and Food Festival
hosted by the International Club in Parents & Friends
Nov. 2, 5pm Dia Di Los Muertos, 'Spanish'
Gilkenson House
Nov. 8, 7:00am-11:00pm International Business and
Globalization courses visit Washington, DC
Nov. 14, 11:30am Mr. Singh-Molares, formerly of
Microsoft and currently a Woodrow Wilson Fellow will be a guest at the
International Round Table, North Dining Hall
Nov. 22, 4:30pm International Thanksgiving Dinner
with traditional turkey, sweet potatoes etc., and some international food.
Dec. 5th, 11:30 am
International Round Table, will meet North Dining Hall to celebrate the
Feast day of St. Nicholas, Sankt Nikolaus with German, Italian and
Irish Christmas goodies.
Contact:
C. Buckley
International
Visiting Scholar
cbuckley@hsc.edu
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