March 11, 2009
OIA Announcements: Wildcat International Network/Cross-Cultural Workshop
In this issue:
I. UK Cultural Diversity Festival: Wildcat International Network
II. Spring Break International Classroom/Cross-Cultural Workshop Deadline Extended
III. Emerging Leader Institute – Fall 2009
IV. International Student Workshop: Getting Involved
Reminders
- International Conversation Hour takes place at Mellow Mushroom tonight. For directions, click here. The group will try to be seated by 6 p.m.
- UK Parking & Transportation Services is providing free transportation to Blue Grass Airport for students flying to their Spring Break destination. Click here for more information.
- The UK Office of International Affairs and other campus administrative office will remain open during Spring Break, March 16-20.
- Anyone who has not received an e-mail from OIA in recent weeks with their CINTAX tax assistance password information should check all of their e-mail accounts, including “spam” or “junk” folders. If you still cannot locate the information, contact livingstone@uky.edu.
I. UK Cultural Diversity Festival: Wildcat International Network
March is Cultural Diversity Festival month at UK. Some upcoming events include:
Thursday, March 12
- Committee on Social Theory Presentation: “Abolishing Slavery in the French Revolution: Saint-Domingue 1793, France 1794,” Patterson Office Tower, Rooms F and G on the 18th floor, 12:30-2 p.m.
- Students Teaching Acceptance, Not Discrimination (STAND) Sociology Panel Discussion, MLK Center (Student Center,) 6 p.m.
- Wildcat International Buddy Network Launch, William T. Young Library Gallery, 7 p.m. The Wildcat International Network connects international and American students at UK. To read details and RSVP, visit http://www.facebook.com/n/event.php&eid=135351060014&mid=1f2a60G57e70b0bG390b0cG7.
- Wings of Defeat film and discussion, William T. Young Library Auditorium, 7 p.m. Internationally, WWII Kamikaze pilots remain a potent symbol of fanaticism. Wings of Defeat shatters myths with the candid, heartbreaking testimony of surviving Kamikaze. Visit the Asia Center’s Web site for details.
Saturday, March 14
- Blue Note Anniversary Records 70th Anniversary Tour, Singletary Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. (Ticket required.) The Blue Note 7, an all-star jazz septet, will celebrate 70 years of jazz from Blue Note Records with a concert on UK’s campus. Click here for details.
Saturday, March 21
- Habitat for Humanity Fayette County Spring Break Project, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Students who are on campus should consider volunteering for this local Habitat for Humanity project. No prior experience is necessary. Space is limited to 20 participants. To volunteer or learn more, e-mail debra.ross@uky.edu.
Visit www.uky.edu/diversityfestival for details on these activities, as well as a complete list of all Cultural Diversity Festival events.
II. Spring Break International Classroom/Cross-Cultural Workshop Deadline Extended
Join OIA for a 2-day International Classroom/ Cross-Cultural Workshop in Eastern Kentucky on Thursday and Friday, March 19-20 during Spring Break. This program invites international students to make 45-minute presentations about their home countries to elementary school students in Knox County. Staff from OIA can assist with planning the classroom presentations. International student participants will also have an opportunity to learn about the Appalachian region of the United States.
Participants will stay overnight at Pine Mountain State Park and visit the historic Cumberland Gap located in the heart of the Appalachian mountains. The cost is $20, which includes lodging, transportation and several meals. In addition to the $20 fee, students will need to bring approximately $10 for meals that are not covered. The application deadline for this program has been extended to Friday, March 13, but space is limited. Click here to download an application. For additional information please contact Kristen Wallitsch at kristenjapan@uky.edu.
III. Emerging Leader Institute – Fall 2009
The Office of Student Involvement is offering the Emerging Leader Institute (ELI) for the Fall 2009 semester. ELI is a 3-credit hour, graded leadership development course designed for first and second year students. This interactive and engaging class challenges students to examine different leadership theories and styles, to discover their own leadership style; and to gain skills that will lead to positive, effective change for their communities. Throughout the class, students will have the opportunity to work with positive change agents -- ranging from their peers to faculty and staff to local community leaders. In addition, students will also work in mentor groups and create leadership change projects that will enhance their learning and make a difference to the UK community. An application is available at http://www.uky.edu/GetInvolved/Leadership/ELI/apply.html. You can also visit the web site to learn more about the program. Applications are due at noon on Wednesday, March 25.
IV. International Student Workshop: Getting Involved
Join other international students, as well as staff from the UK Counseling and Testing Center and the Office of International Affairs, to talk about life in the United States. This week’s session, “Getting Involved with University Groups and Organizations” will focus on the many student organizations available on campus. Meet in room 207 of Bradley Hall, 2-3 p.m. on Friday, March 13.
This notification is distributed by UK’s Office of International Affairs (OIA) in Bradley Hall.
Phone: 859.257.4067
Fax: 859.323.1026