LISTSERV
November 12, 2008
OIA Announcements: Thanksgiving Dinner/Interfaith Dialogue Panel Discussion
In this issue:
I. Thanksgiving Dinner with the UK Alumni Association
II. Jewish-Muslim Dialogue: Problems and Possibilities
III. International Student Tea Time: Am I Stuck in this Major?
IV. International Conversation Hour at Mad Mushroom
V. Request for Musical Instruments and Sheet Music
VI. Kenyan Artist in Residence
Notes and Reminders
- UK Gender & Women’s Studies presents “Girls Rock!” on Friday, November 14 as part of the Fall 2008 film series, Transgressions and Transformations. The film will be shown in the UK Student Center’s Worsham Theatre. Click here for details.
- Katha Pollitt, an award-winning columnist for The Nation, will be on campus Thursday and Friday, November 20-21. More details will be available in next week’s listserv distribution.
- Applications for Alternative Spring Break are due Tuesday, November 28 at 5 p.m. Space is limited. Contact the Center for Community Outreach for information.
I. Thanksgiving Dinner with the UK Alumni Association
The University of Kentucky Alumni Association invites all international students and their families to an American Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, November 25, 5-7 p.m., at the King Alumni House at the corner of Rose and Euclid. Enjoy a delicious buffet of traditional foods, including turkey with dressing, cranberry sauce, corn pudding, fruit salad, sweet potato casserole and broccoli casserole. The menu will also include vegetarian selections such as green beans, mashed potatoes and pecan and pumpkin pies. Click here or call 859-257-8905 to make reservations. Representatives from the UK Office of International Affairs and the UK Alumni Association will also attend.
II. Jewish-Muslim Dialogue: Problems and Possibilities
The Interfaith Dialogue Organization hosts a panel discussion “Jewish-Muslim Dialogue: Problems and Possibilities” on Tuesday, November 18. Presenters are Mehri Niknam, executive director of the Joseph Interfaith Foundation of Britain and Ibrahim Kalin with Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 5:30 p.m. in the William T. Young Library Auditorium. Bring your UK ID to register to win an iTouch from UK Student Government. Additional sponsors include Student Affairs, the Office of International Affairs, the College of Arts & Sciences, Judaic Studies, Islamic Studies and The Graduate School.
III. International Student Tea Time: Am I Stuck in this Major?
International Student Tea Time, the discussion workshop designed to assist international students with a variety of issues related to their experiences in the United States will meet in 207 Bradley Hall on Friday, November 14 at 12:30 p.m. This week’s topic is “Am I Stuck in this Major?,” focusing on examining your personal interests to find the right academic field.
IV. International Conversation Hour at Mad Mushroom
International Conversation Hour will take place at Mad Mushroom on Wednesday, November 12. Join the group for some pizza and discussion. Click here for directions, or meet at the Commonwealth House of the Gaines Center properties around 5:45 p.m. to walk with a group.
V. Request for Musical Instruments and Sheet Music
Rommel Jumbo, a renowned Ecuadorian flute player recently performed in Lexington. Jumbo is closely involved with CEDEMUSICA, an organization that strives to develop the musical arts through education and the establishment of orchestras, choral groups and music schools. Among the organization's biggest needs are used instruments and sheet music. In Mr. Jumbo’s own musical journey he did not have a flute for many years. In fact, he played what he referred to as a "student flute" until recently in his professional career. With guidance from UK's flute professor, he was able to purchase a new flute, which he debuted at his Kentucky recital. CEDEMUSICA has requested donations of used sheet music and instruments to help other musicians realize their goals. They accept any type of instrument, but flutes and percussion instruments are of particular interest. International student groups or individuals who may be able to help are asked to contact Kay Roberts at roberts@uky.edy.
VI. Kenyan Artist in Residence
Visiting Kenyan artist Peter Ngugi will have a solo show of his paintings at the Tuska Gallery in the Fine Arts Building November 20 - December 10. An opening reception is planned for Thursday, November 20, 5-7:30 p.m. Visit www.tcca.com for details.
This notification is distributed by the UK Office of International Affairs (OIA) in Bradley Hall.
Phone: 859.257.4067
Fax: 859.323.1026