April 9 - 15, 2018

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.
This week's topic at the April 11 Campus Dialogues:
Sexual Assault Awareness
Alabama Association of International Educators Conference
Thursday, April 12
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
UA Campus
 
For more information, please visit the conference page here: http://aaieorg.blogspot.com/2017/06/save-date-aaie-2018-to-be-held-on.html 

The fee for the one day conference is $60, which includes annual membership dues and a light breakfast, lunch, and breaks. The deadline for early registration is March 23, 2018. After March 23, the registration fee will be $75.

 
SPECIAL REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS – AFTERNOON SESSIONS ONLY
2018 Conference Half-Day Student Registration Fee: $20.00
 
This rate is a half-day rate which includes attendance of the afternoon sessions (2 pm - 5 pm) of the AAIE conference and afternoon coffee break.
 
This rate is only available to students who are enrolled at an institution of higher learning and who will attend the second half of the conference, beginning at 2 pm. If a student wishes to attend the full day conference, which includes breakfast and lunch, they should register for the full day conference and pay the full conference rate.

Alabama Association of International Educators
Upcoming Events
The World in our Classrooms: An Inclusive Classroom Symposium

Wednesday, April 18
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Ferguson Student Center, Room 3700
Lunch provided - No RSVP necessary

The University of Alabama now enrolls 517 international undergraduate students and 548 international graduate students and employs 308 international faculty and scholars.

How do their experiences in the classroom differ from others in the UA community?

How can UA ensure that the discourse and interactive environments in its classrooms are inclusive of their experiences and perspectives?

To help answer these and other questions, the Office for Academic Affairs, in collaboration with Capstone International Center and the Inclusive Classroom Initiative, invites faculty and staff to a panel featuring the perspectives of international faculty and students at UA.
On - Going Events
International Coffee Hour
Every Friday throughout the spring semester
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
121 B.B. Comer Hall 

Throughout the academic year (August through May), Capstone International Services and Capstone International Center host a weekly event, Capstone International Coffee Hour.
All international and American students, scholars, faculty, staff and friends are welcome to join.

Capstone International Coffee Hour is held on Fridays during fall and spring semesters, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in Room 121 B.B. Comer Hall. Come and enjoy free coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation with our friends from around the world.

Contact Info: International Services, international@ua.edu, 348-5402
International Spouse Group
Every Wednesday throughout the spring semester
10:00 - 11.30 am
105 B.B. Comer Hall

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.

To become a member of the International Spouse Group, you can simply join us for any of our meetings, which will be held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 am throughout the fall semester 2017 in International Services in 105 BB Comer Hall.

For any questions or general interest, please visit the ISG Page .

Contact Info: inernational@ua.edu, 348-5402
Alabama Students Without Borders Presents: Charlas con Café
Every Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at the Ferguson Student 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.   
Engage UA with Crossroads
UA’s Crossroads Community Engagement Center is an initiative of the Division of Community Affairs. Crossroads fosters respectful intercultural engagement for students, faculty and staff, and community members throughout the state by facilitating: 

  • workshops on inclusive engagement practices.

  • dialogues where participants are invited to share their perspectives on challenging social issues in a respectful, inclusive environment.

  • collaborative programming to encourage appreciation of the rich cultural traditions on campus and in the local community.
UA Crossroads
3617 Ferguson Center
tel: 205-348-6930  email: crossroads@ua.edu