International Education Week 2012: Event Schedule
There are many exciting events happening during International Education Week. Learn more about what's going on each day. Please note that some events require registration.
Check out what's happening on Monday and Tuesday
Check out what's happening on Wednesday and Thursday
Check out what's happening on Friday
Click here for a listing of all IEW events
For detailed information about IEW events, keep reading:
Monday, November 12
Tuesday, November 13
Wednesday, November 14
Thursday, November 15
Friday, November 16
Monday, October 29-Friday, November 2
Ten Thousand Villages Annual Sale
Brought to you by International Services and Programs Abroad
Visit this annual Fair Trade fair and learn all about the benefits of buying products that are fairly priced for the producer. Get a head-start on your holiday shopping!
Learn all about Ten Thousand Villages here!
When: Monday 12-7pm | Tuesday-Thursday 9am-7pm | Friday 9am-3pm
Where: Sean O'Sullivan Gallery
Saturday, November 3
Black and White Affair
Brought to you by the ROOTS African-Carribean Society
Come out to watch the annual Miss Roots Pageant and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Check out the poster!
Click here for more information!
$25 Regular Tickets.
$20 Tickets for ROOTS members.
When: Doors open at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6pm.
Where: Isaac's Bar and Grill
Friday, November 9
BUCSSA Karaoke Contest
Brought to you by the Brock University Chinese Students' and Scholars' Association
Join us at one of our most famous annual events. Let our beautiful voices expel loneliness in this season. Let music bring a romantic atmosphere to our campus.
When: 6:30-10pm
Where: Isaac's Bar and Grill
Monday, November 12-Friday, November 16
International Photo Exhibition : "This is My Home" and "Home Away From Home"
Brought to you by International Services and Programs Abroad and Brock International
Check out the photo exhibition in the Sean O'Sullivan Gallery or online and see the beauty of our international students' home countries and cultures! Vote for your favourite "This is my Home" photos. The winning photos will be framed and the winners recognized at the annual International Services Holiday Banquet.
The deadline for submitting your photos has passed. Please vote for your favourite photos!
When: Hours TBD
Where: Sean O'Sullivan Gallery
Where in the world is Jack McIsaac?
Brought to you by Career Services
Drop by the Career Resource Centre and play a fun game! During IEW, you will have the chance to uncover clues and guess what country Jack is visiting! Each day, Jack will be in a different country, and the more you play, the more chances you have to win the Travel Book! The winner of the Travel Book will be announced on Monday, November 19!
Don't forget to ask us about our work, study, and volunteer abroad resources, including Going Global, a country-specific employment database, featuring information on work permit/visa regulations, resume writing guidelines and examples, employment trends, salary ranges, world-wide job openings, internship listings, and more!
When: 9am-4:30pm
Where: Career Services Resource Centre
International Menu
Brought to you by Dining Services-Sodexo
Grab your lunch or dinner in the Lowenberger Dining Hall all week. Experience French, Canadian, Chinese, Polish, British, Italian, American, and Mexican, cuisine! Visit the dining hall for details menus.
When: Lunch and Dinner
Where: Lowenberger Dining Hall
International Mosaic
Brought to you by Brock International
Come check out the international student clubs and groups at Brock. Learn about what international groups are doing within the Brock community, how you can get involved, or when upcoming events are taking place!
Participation Passport Event!
When: 11am-1pm
Where: Guernsey Market
"The Art of Crossing Cultures" Workshop
Brought to you by International Services and Programs Abroad
Attend this interactive workshop that will familiarize you with the experience of traveling abroad. The workshop will focus on a variety of areas including culture shock, cultural communication, ethnocentrism, and cultural identity. This workshop will offer you a unique way to develop valuable perceptions about how we see ourselves and how those from other cultures view us.
International Plus Event!
When: 12-1pm
Where: International Centre, Room 206
Aboriginal Beading Workshop
Brought to you by the Student Justice Centre
Come learn traditional Aboriginal Beading at this special workshop, hosted by Carol Jacobs from Brock Aboriginal Student Services. All students are welcome and must register for the workshop at events@brocksjc.com. The workshop is limited to 20 people. Desserts and beverages will be provided, with vegan options available.
International Plus Event!
When: 11am-3pm
Where: Sankey Chambers
Cancelled due to a low number of pre-registrations!
"Welcome to China" Watercolour Painting Class
Brought to you by the Confucius Institute
Come get a taste of Chinese culture and tradition at this free event! Learn the basics of Chinese watercolour painting at this special one-day Continuing Education course!
International Plus Event!
When: 5-7pm
Where: International Centre, Room 207
Saudi Arabia Cooking Demonstration
Brought to you by ESL Services
Sign up in advance to participate in this international cooking demonstration. Learn about the rich culture of Saudi Arabia and how to prepare traditional dishes. And the best part - you get to try these delicious dishes! For more information and to sign-up, visit www.brocku.ca/esl-services/iew
When: 11am-12pm
Where: International Centre Staff Lounge
Innertube Water Polo Tournament
Brought to you by Recreation Services
Bring your swimsuit, hop into an innertube, and have fun playing innertube water polo. The game is played in 4-foot deep water, so it is recommended that you have some swimming ability (the tubes do tip!). This is a great opportunity to learn about Brock's international community and try something new!
Please sign up in advance at the Walker Complex Welcome Desk by Friday, November 9 at 12pm (noon).
When: 1-3pm
Where: Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre (Brock Pool)
Cancelled due to a low number of pre-registrations!
Global Transitions Info Session
Brought to you by International Services and Programs Abroad
Want to volunteer abroad AND earn University credit? Spend 12 weeks overseas as a participant in the Global Transitions Program! Listen to returned Brock students share their personal experiences from Ghana and learn about how you can participate in the GT program!
International Plus Event!
When: 5-6pm
Where: Sankey Chambers
Why Should We Care About What Happens on the Other Side of the World?
Brought to you by Community Learning Conversation Cafes
Famine in Somalia, earthquake victims in Haiti, mine workers in Chile, troubles in Greece, radiation in Japan . . . every day we see media coverage of significant issues affecting people in different parts of the world. In this public conversation, we discuss how we can think about such wide-ranging difficulties, and what, if anything, we can do about it.
International Plus Event!
When: 7-8:30pm
Where: Mahtay Cafe, 241 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines
Holocaust Remembrance Evening
Brought to you by Brock Hillel, Centre for Jewish Life on Campus
Mr. Elly Gotz will be speaking about his experiences during the Holocaust. We are the last generation to have the privilege of hearing first-hand accounts from Holocaust survivors. Do not miss this amazing opportunity! Refreshments to follow speaker. Pay what you can ($2 suggested). All proceeds will be donated to the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre.
When: Doors at 7pm. Speaker to begin at 7:30pm.
Where: Isaac's Bar and Grill
Documentary Screening: The Dark Side of Chocolate
Brought to you by the Student Justice Centre, OPIRG-Brock, and Brock Fair Trade
This 2010 documentary explores the rumours that our chocolate comes from illegally-trafficked child labourers. Award-winning Danish journalist Miki Mistrati goes undercover to get footage in the West African country of the Ivory Cost, the world's largest producer of cocoa. Come participate in this documentary screening and a discussion immediately following. Free vegan pizza and donuts, as well as Fair Trade chocolate will be provided. Does your chocolate have a bitter side?
Click here to watch the trailer!
When: 8-10pm
Where: Downtown OPIRG Info Centre, 21 King Street, St. Catharines
Student Exchange Fair
Brought to you by International Services and Programs Abroad
Want to learn more about each of our exchange partners? Don't miss the annual Exchange Fair! This is your opportunity to speak with current exchange students and returned Brock students who have come back from exchange. Find out what makes each of our partner schools so interesting!
Participation Passport Event!
When: 11am-2pm
Where: Guernsey Market
International Food Stations
Brought to you by Sodexo
After stopping by the student exchange fair, pick up lunch at the Market. Each station will feature international options for you to try and enjoy!
When: Lunchtime
Where: Guernsey Market
Venezuela Cooking Demonstration
Brought to you by ESL Services
Sign up in advance to participate in this international cooking demonstration. Learn about the rich culture of Venezuela and how to prepare traditional dishes. And the best part - you get to try these delicious dishes! For more information and to sign-up, visit www.brocku.ca/esl-services/iew
When: 12-1pm
Where: International Centre Staff Lounge
Decew Indian Celebration
Brought to you by Dining Services-Sodexo
Grab your dinner at Decew Dining Hall and celebration Indian culture and cuisine!
When: 4:30-7:30pm
Where: Decew Dining Hall
Fostering Healthy Communities Through Sport
Brought to you by the OneWorld Project: Community Learning
"Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to unite in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair." - Nelson Mandela
Developmentally-appropriate sport and physical activity can foster the development of important life skills that enhance an individual's personal health, and the healthy development of the communities in which we live. In this presentation, we will talk about ways in which we can make our communities and the world a better place to live through sport.
When: 7-9pm
Where: Pond Inlet
"REBELLE (War Witch)" Screening
Brought to you by the Brock University Film Society (BUFS)
Kim Nguyen, Canada, Rated 14A, 90 mins.
Abducted by militia and forced to fight from the age of twelve, Komona tells the story of her life as a child soldier in Sub-Saharan Africa to her unborn child. Canada's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Click here to watch the trailer!
International Plus Event!
$10 Regular Admission
When: 7pm
Where: Empire Theatres Pen Centre
International Fashion and Culture Fest 2012
Brought to you by the International Students' Association (ISA) and the Brock University Ghanaian Association (BUGA)
There will be an international fashion show, as well as cultural performances by students and community members. Free snacks and fair trade coffee will be provided.
Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Community Care!
When: 7-9pm
Where: Isaac's Bar and Grill
Cancelled due to a low number of models and volunteers!
NGOs and the Legitimacy of International Legal Order
Brought to you by Scholars at Risk and Brock International
Come to listen to Scholars at Risk speaker Anna Dolidze speak about her research and experience.
For more information about Scholars at Risk, please click here.
When: 11am-12pm
Where: Sankey Chambers
Brazil Cooking Demonstration
Brought to you by ESL Services
Sign up in advance to participate in this international cooking demonstration. Learn about the rich culture of Brazil and how to prepare traditional dishes. And the best part - you get to try these delicious dishes! For more information and to sign-up, visit www.brocku.ca/esl-services/iew
When: 11am-12pm
Where: International Centre Staff Lounge
"Assessing Your International IQ" Workshop
Brought to you by International Services and Programs Abroad
This workshop is designed to assist you in your discovery of international cultures and global knowledge. No matter how vast or modest your knowledge may be, you will learn interesting international elements at this workshop! Come out and have fun while you increase and expand your international IQ.
International Plus Event!
When: 12-1pm
Where: Learning Commons, Classroom B
International Exchange: The Chance of a Lifetime
Brought to you by Goodman School of Business
Join us for a presentation and panel discussion about the benefits of participation in student exchange from the business students' perspective. Hear about shared experiences from returned exchange students!
International Plus Event!
When: 2-3:30pm
Where: Sankey Chambers
Mandarin Corner
Brought to you by the Confucius Institute
Come see why Brock's Mandarin Club has 127 registered members, since forming in March of 2010. Appreciate a Chinese movie, try the art of tea, and learn a new language! Bring a friend and join us at Mandarin Corner!
International Plus Event!
When: 5-7pm
Where: International Centre Student Lounge (1st floor)
An Afternoon of Sports
Brought to you by Recreation Services
Drop by the Beddis gymnasium dressed for activity (clean indoor running shoes, shorts or sweat pants, and a t-shirt) and join in to play badminton, table tennis, and/or volleyball! Celebrate the end of International Education Week.
When: 10am-3pm
Where: Ian Beddis Gymnasium
Cultural Art Exhibition
Brought to you by the Student Justice Centre
Come check out students' artwork displayed in the SkyBar Lounge, at Isaac's Bar and Grill. All artwork will be handmade by Brock students. Vote for your favourite display, and the winning artists will win a prize worth $50. There will be other prizes to be won! Artwork will be up for auction.
Participation Passport Event!
When: 11am-4pm
Where: Skybar Lounge
International Soccer Tournament
Brought to you by Recreation Services
Come out for a night of pick-up soccer and take part in a popular international tradition. Celebrate the end of International Education Week with a sport that is rich in international history!
Participation Passport Event!
When: 6-10pm
Where: Gym #2
Spoken Word Poetry Slam
Brought to you by the Student Justice Centre
Come listen to students battle it out with rhythms and rhymes at Isaac’s Bar & Grill. There will be prizes to be won for audience members and contestants!
When: 7-10pm
Where: Isaac's Bar and Grill
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