October 16 - 22, 2017 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.

An Evening at Global Café How to Talk with Your Child’s Teacher Tuesday, October 17 5:00 - 7:00 pm Capital Hall Dinner will be served. All are welcome. Free. The following TCS Educators will participate in the panel next Tuesday: Laura Jockisch Principal, Rock Quarry Elementary Andrea Ziegler Teacher, Rock Quarry Elementary Preeti Nichani Principal, Tuscaloosa Magnet Elementary School Katie Harrison ESL Specialist   Our most popular event of the year! Everyone with an interest in schools is invited to meet local educators at Global Café. Local teachers and administrators help new parents in the community understand American schools. Bring your questions. Join us for a fun evening with family and friends. Many international scholars will be there, and we interpret for one another.

The Campus Dialogues offer a weekly opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage one another about important issues related to identity, current events, and campus life. Dialogues take place in the Ferguson Center Great Hall on Wednesdays from September 6 - November 15, starting at 1:00 pm and concluding by 1:50 pm. Come and share your thoughts and listen to the perspectives of others in an inclusive and respectful environment!

German Business Culture Workshop Wednesday, October 18 1:00 - 3:00 pm 3108 Ferguson Student Center This workshop will feature interactive opportunities to learn about German business culture, and the implications that this has for those interested in future careers in the global marketplace. The workshop will be be conducted in English and is open to both German students and students from other departments. Participants will have the option to compete activities in German or in English.

Chat & Chew Wednesday, October 18 6:00 pm Intercultural Diversity Center Join us for Free food and great conversation as we explore issues and offer advice about what it's like as a minority at PWI!

On-Going and Upcoming Events

AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation for Women Tuesday, October 24 5:00 - 7:30 pm Career Center - Ferguson Student Center Click on the flyer above to register or call 348-5040.

Healing Through Art Tuesday, October 24 6:30 - 8:00 pm Ferguson Student Center, Room 3115 Space is limited so RSVP to zoe.winston@ua.edu

International Spouse Group Every Wednesday throughout the fall 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 11:00 am - 12:00 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.

Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market Thursdays throughout the fall semester 3:00 - 6:00 pm Canterbury Episcopal Chapel  Homegrown Alabama is the UA student-run farmers market held each Thursday from 3-6 pm at Canterbury Chapel, near campus. Support UA students and local farmers as they bring you the best of what Alabama has to offer.

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. CONTACT US

UA Crossroads 3617 Ferguson Center tel: 205-348-6930  email: crossroads@ua.edu