WKU - Global Encounters

The Global Encounters initiative is designed to help internationalize the WKU experience. Global Encounters is a calendar of ongoing and frequent events that bring the world to WKU. They allow for interaction of people from diverse backgrounds and the sharing of cultures and perspectives. Some events are face to face, some are virtual, some take place within our campus and some in the communality, in small or large groups … they all engage WKU students to understand the world around them!

On-going Activities

UE175 Bridging the GAP
Global Academic Partners University Experience with a twist! CRN’s 37804 and 37806.
Offered each semester

Cross Cultural Communications Activity
PS 250 class meets with ESLI Level 3 class (once each semester)

Study Abroad Info Sessions
Designed to answer many questions you may have regarding the different types of opportunities available to WKU students, credit transfer, financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Dates, times and details: http://www.wku.edu/studyabroad/students/outgoing/gettingstarted.html#info
Contact: melinda.farmer@wku.edu
Weekly, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

SPRING 2010

Modern Languages Film Festival
Spring 2010

International Theme Night: China
Join the students and faculty of the Chinese Flagship Pilot Program for a night of Chinese culture, food and games! Hear what the students of the Chinese Flagship Pilot Program have been up to in China this January, learn how to master chopsticks, compete in Chinese trivia and sing the night away on the karaoke machine. You will even know some basic Chinese words and phrases by the time the night is over!
Please RSVP for this event at http://www.wku.edu/honors/index.php?page=rsvp-form
Sponsored by the Honors College and the International Club.
Info: honors.events@wku.edu
February 17, 5:00 p.m.

“Far Away Places: Ghana”
Guest Speaker: Saundra Ardrey, Dept of Political Science, WKU
Sponsored by Friends of WKU Libraries and Kentucky Museum
Info: brian.coutts@wku.edu, 745-6121.
Barnes & Noble Café, 1680 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green. 7-8pm
February 18

Interfaith Dialogue on Earth Care
Dr. Matthew Sleeth, Executive Director of Blessed Earth, recognized by a wide spectrum of Christian denominations, will speak on Christianity and Earth Care. Free and open to all area residents and students.
Friday, February 19th at 7pm. MMTH Auditorium.
The Saturday, February 20th conference will take place from 8am-3pm at Christ Episcopal Church in Bowling Green at a charge of $20. Here, we will discuss worldviews including Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism, in the search for common ground. Must register by Feb. 8.
Sponsored by the WKU Dept. of Biology and Dept. of Philosphy and Religion with area churches.
Info: bella.mukonyora@wku.edu , 745-5754.
February 19-20

WKU Fulbright Day
Fulbright representatives will be visiting our campus to conduct workshops with administrators, faculty, and students on Fulbright opportunities.
Info: cecile.garmon@wku.edu, 745-5373.
February 23

The Census Show: An international celebration!
An international pageant show, including 3 rounds: Traditional Dress, Talent, and Casual Wear. Admission is free!
We hope to inform students as well as the community that the U.S. Census is easy, it's important, and it's safe. And through the show we hope to learn about the various cultures on WKU's campus as well as inform the public about the US Census.
Info: topofthelinecommunications@gmail.com
DUC Theater, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
February 27

GENDER AND NATION BUILDING IN THE OUTBURST OF THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION: A Female Historical Perspective
Dr. Francie Chassen-Lopez, Distinguished Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky, will discuss the question of gender and nation building in nineteenth century Mexico, at the time of the outburst of the Mexican Revolution and at the Centennial of their Independence from Spain. She will be dealing with questions of citizenship through the life of a nineteenth century “cacica”, a local woman political leader.
MMTH 166. 7 pm.
Info: sonia.lenk@wku.edu, 745-5906.
March 24

“Far Away Places: The Road to Santiago and Pilgrimage”
Guest Speaker: John Moore, Professor of Spanish, UAB
Sponsored by Friends of WKU Libraries and Kentucky Museum
Info: brian.coutts@wku.edu, 745-6121.
Barnes & Noble Café, 1680 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green. 7-8pm
March 25

THE MAKING OF THE NATION AND ITS DE-COLONIZATION: An Indigenous Perspective Dr. Armando Muyulema, an Indigenous leader from Ecuador, will provide a historical perspective of the Indigenous movement since the colonial times. He will also analyze how the Indigenous movement figured in the actual political scene.
MMTH 166. 7 pm.
Info: sonia.lenk@wku.edu, 745-5906.
March 29

Islam and Social Responsibility
DUC Auditorium. 6:30-8:30 pm.
Sponsored by the Alive Center, Dept. of Philosophy and Religion andDept. of Political Science.
Info: mubarak.alawag@wku.edu
March 30

Celebración: Freedom in Latin America Celebrations
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of freedom in Latin America and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Featured speakers, music, and films.
Sponsored by the Political Engagement Project, the Office of Diversity Programs, and the Dept. of Modern Languages.
Info: oip@wku.edu, 745-3036
March and April

A Ride on the Underground Railroad
American and international students share American history with a field trip to sites on the Underground Railroad and to the Cincinnati Freedom Museum.
Sponsored by the African American Studies Program and the International Club
Info: saundra.ardrey@wku.edu, 745-4558.
April 1-3

Black Talk: A dialogue between African and African American students.
Sponsored by Dr. Bella Mukonyora, Department of Philosophy and Religion, and the
African American Studies Program.
Info: bella.mukonyora@wku.edu, 745-5754.
April 8

THE RADICAL POPULIST MOVEMENTS THAT HAVE EMERGED IN LATIN AMERICA: Hugo Chavez, Rafael Correa & Evo Morales
Dr. César Montufar, a Congressman, Professor and Political Analyst, from Ecuador, will discuss the dominance of left wing populist governments in the Andes, their socialist ideology, their constitutional model, their economic model, and their perspective of creating a new international order with links with such countries as Russia, China and Iran. Dr. Montufar will also analyze the similarities and differences between Chavez, Correa and Morales, and will depict the common project of constructing a participatory democracy for the Andes.
Info: sonia.lenk@wku.edu, 745-5906.
MMTH 166. 7pm.
April 13

“Far Away Places: Alaska”
Guest Speaker: Michael Trapasso, Dept of Geography & Geology, WKU
Sponsored by Friends of WKU Libraries and Kentucky Museum
Info: brian.coutts@wku.edu, 745-6121.
Barnes & Noble Café, 1680 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green. 7-8pm
April 15

International Night
This major event is a culmination of the year’s international activities. Food, fun, games, prizes, awards, and a variety of multicultural presentations!
Sponsored by University Centers with the collaboration of the Office of International Programs.
Info: trinity.gonzalez@wku.edu, 745-5794.
Downing University Center 4 th floor
April 23

SUMMER 2010

World Cup Events
June – July

4 th of July Baseball and Fireworks!
WKU International Club and OIP sponsored trip to Hot Rods game for a truly American experience!
July 4

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Contact o.s. Earth Project Mailing List Calendar GE Home	The Global Encounters initiative is designed to help internationalize the WKU experience. Global Encounters is a calendar of ongoing and frequent events that bring the world to WKU. They allow for interaction of people from diverse backgrounds and the sharing of cultures and perspectives. Some events are face to face, some are virtual, some take place within our campus and some in the communality, in small or large groups … they all engage WKU students to understand the world around them! On-going Activities UE175 Bridging the GAP Global Academic Partners University Experience with a twist! CRN’s 37804 and 37806. *Offered each semester* Cross Cultural Communications Activity PS 250 class meets with ESLI Level 3 class (once each semester) Study Abroad Info Sessions Designed to answer many questions you may have regarding the different types of opportunities available to WKU students, credit transfer, financial aid and scholarship opportunities Dates, times and details: http://www.wku.edu/studyabroad/students/outgoing/gettingstarted.html#info Contact: melinda.farmer@wku.edu Weekly, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. SPRING 2010 Modern Languages Film Festival Spring 2010 International Theme Night: China Join the students and faculty of the Chinese Flagship Pilot Program for a night of Chinese culture, food and games! Hear what the students of the Chinese Flagship Pilot Program have been up to in China this January, learn how to master chopsticks, compete in Chinese trivia and sing the night away on the karaoke machine. You will even know some basic Chinese words and phrases by the time the night is over! Please RSVP for this event at http://www.wku.edu/honors/index.php?page=rsvp-form Sponsored by the Honors College and the International Club. Info: honors.events@wku.edu February 17, 5:00 p.m. “Far Away Places: Ghana” Guest Speaker: Saundra Ardrey, Dept of Political Science, WKU Sponsored by Friends of WKU Libraries and Kentucky Museum Info: brian.coutts@wku.edu, 745-6121. Barnes & Noble Café, 1680 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green. 7-8pm February 18 Interfaith Dialogue on Earth Care Dr. Matthew Sleeth, Executive Director of Blessed Earth, recognized by a wide spectrum of Christian denominations, will speak on Christianity and Earth Care. Free and open to all area residents and students. Friday, February 19th at 7pm. MMTH Auditorium. The Saturday, February 20th conference will take place from 8am-3pm at Christ Episcopal Church in Bowling Green at a charge of $20. Here, we will discuss worldviews including Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism, in the search for common ground. Must register by Feb. 8. Sponsored by the WKU Dept. of Biology and Dept. of Philosphy and Religion with area churches. Info: bella.mukonyora@wku.edu , 745-5754. February 19-20 WKU Fulbright Day Fulbright representatives will be visiting our campus to conduct workshops with administrators, faculty, and students on Fulbright opportunities. Info: cecile.garmon@wku.edu, 745-5373. February 23 The Census Show: An international celebration! An international pageant show, including 3 rounds: Traditional Dress, Talent, and Casual Wear. Admission is free! We hope to inform students as well as the community that the U.S. Census is easy, it's important, and it's safe. And through the show we hope to learn about the various cultures on WKU's campus as well as inform the public about the US Census. Info: topofthelinecommunications@gmail.com DUC Theater, 7:00 to 8:30 pm February 27 GENDER AND NATION BUILDING IN THE OUTBURST OF THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION: A Female Historical Perspective Dr. Francie Chassen-Lopez, Distinguished Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky, will discuss the question of gender and nation building in nineteenth century Mexico, at the time of the outburst of the Mexican Revolution and at the Centennial of their Independence from Spain. She will be dealing with questions of citizenship through the life of a nineteenth century “cacica”, a local woman political leader. MMTH 166. 7 pm. Info: sonia.lenk@wku.edu, 745-5906. March 24 “Far Away Places: The Road to Santiago and Pilgrimage” Guest Speaker: John Moore, Professor of Spanish, UAB Sponsored by Friends of WKU Libraries and Kentucky Museum Info: brian.coutts@wku.edu, 745-6121. Barnes & Noble Café, 1680 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green. 7-8pm March 25 THE MAKING OF THE NATION AND ITS DE-COLONIZATION: An Indigenous Perspective Dr. Armando Muyulema, an Indigenous leader from Ecuador, will provide a historical perspective of the Indigenous movement since the colonial times. He will also analyze how the Indigenous movement figured in the actual political scene. MMTH 166. 7 pm. Info: sonia.lenk@wku.edu, 745-5906. March 29 Islam and Social Responsibility DUC Auditorium. 6:30-8:30 pm. Sponsored by the Alive Center, Dept. of Philosophy and Religion andDept. of Political Science. Info: mubarak.alawag@wku.edu March 30 Celebración: Freedom in Latin America Celebrations Celebrate the 200th anniversary of freedom in Latin America and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Featured speakers, music, and films. Sponsored by the Political Engagement Project, the Office of Diversity Programs, and the Dept. of Modern Languages. Info: oip@wku.edu, 745-3036 March and April A Ride on the Underground Railroad American and international students share American history with a field trip to sites on the Underground Railroad and to the Cincinnati Freedom Museum. Sponsored by the African American Studies Program and the International Club Info: saundra.ardrey@wku.edu, 745-4558. April 1-3 Black Talk: A dialogue between African and African American students. Sponsored by Dr. Bella Mukonyora, Department of Philosophy and Religion, and the African American Studies Program. Info: bella.mukonyora@wku.edu, 745-5754. April 8 THE RADICAL POPULIST MOVEMENTS THAT HAVE EMERGED IN LATIN AMERICA: Hugo Chavez, Rafael Correa & Evo Morales Dr. César Montufar, a Congressman, Professor and Political Analyst, from Ecuador, will discuss the dominance of left wing populist governments in the Andes, their socialist ideology, their constitutional model, their economic model, and their perspective of creating a new international order with links with such countries as Russia, China and Iran. Dr. Montufar will also analyze the similarities and differences between Chavez, Correa and Morales, and will depict the common project of constructing a participatory democracy for the Andes. Info: sonia.lenk@wku.edu, 745-5906. MMTH 166. 7pm. April 13 “Far Away Places: Alaska” Guest Speaker: Michael Trapasso, Dept of Geography & Geology, WKU Sponsored by Friends of WKU Libraries and Kentucky Museum Info: brian.coutts@wku.edu, 745-6121. Barnes & Noble Café, 1680 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green. 7-8pm April 15 International Night This major event is a culmination of the year’s international activities. Food, fun, games, prizes, awards, and a variety of multicultural presentations! Sponsored by University Centers with the collaboration of the Office of International Programs. Info: trinity.gonzalez@wku.edu, 745-5794. Downing University Center 4 th floor April 23 SUMMER 2010 World Cup Events June – July 4 th of July Baseball and Fireworks! WKU International Club and OIP sponsored trip to Hot Rods game for a truly American experience! July 4 > JOIN OUR MAILING LIST and receive monthly emails with updated global events! > Global Encounters defined (pdf)
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On-going Activities

SPRING 2010

SUMMER 2010

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