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Passport to Culture 2008
2nd Annual International Festival
Monday, March 24 - Thursday, March 27
Grand Prize Giveaway - $1000 Travel Voucher
From Hemisphere Travel in Biddeford, Maine
Event Schedule
Faces of Immigration in Maine's Latino Community
Monday, March 24
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Rooms, Campus Center
Panel discussion on the issues facing Maine's Latino immigrant community with Rev. Virginia Rincon, executive director, Tengo Voz, and Juan Perez-Febles, director, Maine Division of Migrant & Immigrant Services.
Salsa Dancing Workshop
Monday, March 24
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Rooms, Campus Center
Learn the basic steps of the salsa in this workshop, then dance the night away with Grupo Esperanza's salsa rhythms.
Grupo Esperanza
Monday, March 24
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Rooms, Campus Center
The salsa rhythms of Grupo Esperanza will fill the Campus Center Monday night. Esperanza is an instrumental nine-piece Afro-Cuban band featuring a jazz-influenced three-piece horn section and a traditional salsa rhythm section. They play a mix of Cuban favorites and original dance music, ranging from salsa to Latin jazz to funky Afro-Caribbean grooves. website
Japanese Culture & Calligraphy Workshop
with Yaeko Collier
Tuesday, March 25
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
St. Francis Room, Ketchum Library
Yaeko Collier, a native of Japan, will instruct students in the beautiful art of Japanese calligraphy in this hands-on workshop. A Japanese lunch will be served. Space is limited.
Thai Cooking Demonstration with Tui
Tuesday, March 25
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Decary Kitchen
Join Sodexho's own Tui Dubois for a hands-on lesson in Thai cooking. Tui will prepare traditional Thai cuisine and share these delicious dishes with her students.
AustraLearn: Study Abroad Information
Tuesday, March 25
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Office of Study Abroad, Decary 52
Danielle Gentry, the regional director for AustraLearn, will be available in the Study Abroad Office to answer all your questions about studying in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. website
Movie - "His Excellency...,The Minister!"
Tuesday, March 25
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
St. Francis Room, Ketchum Library
Haitham Mohamed, visiting Fulbright Arabic scholar, will introduce, show, and then discuss the Egyptian comedy, "His Excellency...,The Minister". A socio-comedy about an office worker who is mistakenly appointed as Minister of Egypt. Arabic dialog with English subtitles
Natural Disasters: International Responses by
Doctors Without Borders
Wednesday, March 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Rooms, Campus Center
Brigg Reilly, an epidemiologist, and Karen Decker, a nurse, will share their experiences working internationally for Doctors Without Borders. Lunch will be served. website
Global Awareness Fair
Wednesday, March 26
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Campus Center Lobby
We Are Responsible (WAR) and Earth's E.C.O. are hosting this informational fair focusing on natural disasters throughout the world. Student presentations will be on display.
Documentary: "Invisible Children"
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Rooms, Campus Center
This 1-hour documentary tells the tragic story of children in Uganda who have been kidnapped by rebels and forced to become child soldiers. The documentary was filmed by three college students who traveled to Northern Uganda in 2003. The story they uncovered both disgusted and inspired them. Following the film, will be a discussion on what can be done to help the children. website
Spotlight on Romania
Thursday, March 27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
St. Francis Room, Ketchum Library
Alexandra "Anda" Panaitiu is a UNE freshman and a native of Romania. Her presentation will focus on Romania as a country of contrasts. She will touch on the history, culture, arts, geography and natural beauty of her country as well as discussing what growing up in a developing, ex-communist country has meant to her. Traditional hand-made clothes, ceramic ware, and elaborately dyed eggs will be on display.
A Romania lunch will be served.
Inkaswasi - Peruvian Music
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Alexander Dining Hall
Westbrook College Campus
Inkaswasi will perform the traditional music of the Inka people with Inka flutes, drums, and unique percussion and stringed instruments. The enchanting melodies and infectious rhythms will bring the music of the Inka people to UNE. website
International Feast & Entertainment
Thursday, March 27
4:30 - 6:30 p.m..
Decary Cafe
Enjoy the Peruvian music of Inkaswasi, and the beauty of Cambodian dancing, while feasting on savory foods from Latin America and Asia.
International Fashion & Cultural Heritage Show
Thursday, March 27
7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Multipurpose Rooms, Campus Center
Presented by the International Club, the fashion show will feature traditional dress and cultural entertainment from the home countries of UNE's international students.
$1000 Travel Voucher
Grand Prize Drawing
Thursday, March 27
Drawing during Cultural Heritage Show
To be eligible to win the $1000 travel voucher, participants must:
- be a full-time, matriculated student at UNE
- have a UNE International Week Passport
- attend at least 3 Passport to Culture events, evidenced by stamps in the passport
- have passport stamps validated by the Office of Study Abroad, or Multicultural Affairs
- submit passport entry form no later than 7:30 p.m., March 27, 2008
Entry forms will be collected upon arrival at the International Fashion Show
Students may submit passports to the Office of Study Abroad, Decary 52, by 4:00 p.m., March 27, 2008
Spotlight Series
Visit interesting places around the world on your lunch break!
Lunch is on us!
No passport required.
The Spotlight Series features one-hour presentations
by faculty, staff, and students
who have lived in, traveled to, or studied around the globe.
Join us for an international lunch
on the University Campus at noon.
Open to UNE Community.
Spotlight on Mexico
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Noon
St. Francis Room, UC
Presented by Dr. Stephen Byrd and students
Dr. Byrd and students in the Spanish Language and Mexican Culture class traveled to Cuernavaca, Mexico over winter break. Students lived with Mexican host families, attended the Cemanahuac Institute for Spanish language study, and visited historic and cultural sites including Aztec ruins and Mexico City.
The students will share photos and narratives from their trip. Guests are invited to enjoy delicious Mexican food while listening to the presentation.
Spotlight on Belize
Monday, February 11, 2008 at Noon
St. Francis Room, UC
Presented by Dr. Jeri Fox and students
Dr. Jeri Fox and students in the Coral Reef Ecology class traveled to Belize over winter break to study the fragile ecosystem of coral reefs. As Belize's economy and tourist industry grow, man's impact on reefs is increasing.
Spotlight on Romania
Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Noon
St. Francis Room, UC
Presented by UNE student, Alexandra Panaitiu
Alexandra "Anda" Panaitiu is a UNE freshman and a native of Romania. Her presentation will focus on Romania as a country of contrasts. She will touch on the history, culture, arts, geography and natural beauty of her country as well as discussing what growing up in a developing, ex-communist country has meant to her. Traditional hand-made clothes, ceramic ware, and elaborately dyed eggs will be on display. A meal typical of Romania will be served.
Spotlight Series sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, x2461
and the Office of International Programs, x2051
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