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Each week UA Crossroads provides a list of upcoming
opportunities to engage the rich diversity of identities and experiences at UA.
If you are interested in having an event included,
please contact the Crossroads office at 348-6930
or
email us at crossroads@ua.edu.
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Happening this Week!
- see flyers below for more details -
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- International Education Week
The International Education Week schedule is available below and at http://international.ua.edu/
- LaDonna Harris: Indian 101 Film Screening - Monday, November 14, 6:00 pm in 205 Gorgas Library
- Tuesday T - Tuesdays at 1:00 pm in the Ferguson Center Great Hall - a weekly dialogue opportunity for students, faculty, and staff.
- An Evening at Global Café: International Education Week Celebration, World Travel Is for Everyone - Tuesday, November 15, 5:00 - 7:00 pm in Capital Hall
- Peace Corps Panel Discussion - Thursday, November 17, at 5:30 - 6:30 pm in 3115 Anderson Society Room Ferguson Student Center
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International Education Week: Inside Rwanda
Monday, November 14
5:00 - 6:00 pm
109 B.B. Comer Hall
Attend this event to learn more about Rwanda from Didier Niyomukiza, a current UA English Language Institute student and Rwandan journalist. He will talk about the history of the country, the cultural differences between Rwanda and the United States, and Rwanda going forward. Everyone is welcome and questions are encouraged!
Contact Info: Megan Wagner, cic@ua.edu, 205-348-9002
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LaDonna Harris: Indian 101 film screening
Monday, November 14
6:00 pm
205 Gorgas Library
LaDonna Harris: Indian 101. Indian 101 depicts the life of Comanche activist, LaDonna Harris. Ms. Harris has led a life of extensive political and social activism. A short discussion will follow the film. For more information, call (205) 348-5040.
Contact Info: Paige Miller, cpmiller1@sa.ua.edu, 205-348-5040
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Tuesday T
Tuesday November 15
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Ferguson Student Center Great Hall
Tuesday T is a weekly opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to dialogue about important issues related to identity, current events, and campus life.
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An Evening at Global Café: International Education Week Celebration, World Travel Is for Everyone!
Tuesday, November 15
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Capital Hall
Join us for a special International Education Week Celebration. We invite everyone with a love of international travel to share experiences, funding tips, study opportunities, and cultural lessons. Evenings at Global Café are opportunities to relax, visit, and meet leaders from campus and community organizations.
Free and open to the public.
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Peace Corps Panel Discussion
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Thursday, November 17
5:30 - 6:30 pm
3115 Anderson Room Ferguson Student Center
Peace Corps recruiter, Jody O’Dell, and returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Swaziland, Guyana and Ukraine will speak to students about their experiences serving in Peace Corps.
Contact Info: Jody O'Dell, peacecorps@ua.edu, 348-5256 Text Link
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On-Going and Upcoming Events
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Students of Color Leadership Summit - Proposal Submissions
All proposals must be submitted by November 30, 2016.
The Students of Color Leadership Summit will be a one-day conference that allows students, faculty, and staff to unite for educational sessions and dialogue surrounding the topics of leadership and diversity.
Faculty, staff, and graduate students are encouraged to submit proposals by 11/30/16 for breakout session presentations on Friday, February 3, 2017. Each breakout session will have a 30-50-minute window for the presentation. Activities and discussion are encouraged to make an interactive experience for attendees.
Link to proposal form: Program Submission Form
Once form is complete, please email all proposal forms to Gretchen Moore at gtmoore@sa.ua.edu
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International Spouse Group
Every Tuesday Throughout the Academic Year
9:30 - 11:30 am
105 B.B. Comer Hall
The International Spouse Group is specifically designed to bring together the spouses of international students, faculty, staff and scholars for activities and interaction.
This group is open to the wives or husbands of international students, faculty, staff, as well as American spouses who are interested in making international friendships. We provide support in adjustment and acculturation while living and learning in the U.S.
For any questions or general interest, please visit the ISG page at http://is.ua.edu/programs-activities/international-spouse-group/
Contact Info: International Services, international@ua.edu, 205-348-5402
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Alabama Students Without Borders Presents:
Charlas con Cafe
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Every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
at the Ferguson Center Starbucks. Drop in for an hour, enjoy a cup of coffee, and practice your Spanish.
The table will be marked with a Latin American Flag.
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UA Crossroads | 205-348-6930 | crossroads@ua.edu | crossroads.ua.edu
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