UNCG - INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER

UNCG - INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER


Campus Events

Important Meeting for International Festival
This meeting is for anyone interested in volunteering at a country booth or for those interested in volunteering or becoming a part of a committee. The meeting is on Thursday February 21st in the EUC Ferguson room at 5:00 pm. Any questions please contact Megan Ingram meingram@uncg.edu

Friday Fest – Feb. 15th – Ciao!
This Friday we present… Italy!!! Italian students will be presenting their country and culture. From Venice to Rome to Sicily, come explore, sample traditional foods and meet new people from all over the world!
** Presentation starts at 2pm in the downstairs lobby of Phillips-Hawkins dorm (I-House).

Outdoor Adventures
February 17th - Cave Exploring I, Mount Rogers Area, VA - $25
March 1st - Introduction to Rock Climbing, Pilot Mountain State Park, NC - $20
March 2nd - Introduction to Sea Kayaking, Lake Mackintosh, NC - $10
March 2nd - Cave Exploring II, Giles County, VA - $30
March 21-23 - Spring Break Trip - Kayaking Expedition, Cumberland Island, Georgia –
$250
March 21-23 - Spring Break Trip - Backpacking, Great Smoky Mtns., NC - $60
March 25 - Adopt-a-Stream, Buffalo Creek – FREE
March 26 - Adopt-a-Stream, Buffalo Creek – FREE
March 28-30 - Sea Kayaking, Hammocks Beach State Park, NC - $60
** To register for a trip call 334-4033.

Immigrant Reception in the Triad - North Carolina's immigrant and refugee communities
February, 20 2008 2:00 to 3:30 pm Ferguson Building Room 100
Over the course of the past two decades the Triad area has become home to a large Latino population as well as thousands of Africans and Southeast Asians.
This panel will discuss North Carolina's immigrant and refugee populations. They will
address important questions about migration to the area:
- What are the mechanisms which drive immigration?
- Why has the Triad become an increasingly popular area for new migrants?
- What are the barriers that these groups have faced to become fully integrated into the local communities?

The Spartan Film Society's 16mm Print Projection series for the Spring 2008 semester is listed below.
* February 28th: Three Surrealistic short works by Ray, Duchamp and Dulac.
* March 20th: Two short Documentaries by Clah and Fellini.
* April 10th: A nous la liberte by Clair.
All screenings are FREE and open to the public. Each begins promptly at 7pm in Carmichael 02 (on campus, off Tate Street). Refreshments will be served starting at 6:30pm. For any additional information please call (336) 334-3831.

** Be sure to check out other campus events at http://calendar.uncg.edu/

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Off Campus Events:

International Event Saturday, February 16th
*TRANSPORTATION: EMAIL CHRIS CANIPE at ccanipe@triad.rr.com by 5:00 pm Friday, February 15 if you need a ride from campus! Chris will be out of town until late Friday so don't be concerned if you don't hear back from him until Saturday. Chris will pick up at UNCG I-House at 6:00pm. Chris will also arrange for drivers to pick up at other campuses as needed.
*Meet other Greensboro International Students and American Friends!
*6:30-8:30pm, Home of Royce & Sharon Madden
*Fuyuko and Friends will prepare JAPANESE FOOD and Presentation about Japanese Culture!
*Directions: West Wendover Avenue, RIGHT onto Piedmont Parkway, Cross over Tarrant, Cross over Eastchester/Highway 68, Turn RIGHT onto Blackberry Ridge Drive, House is #1242 Blackberry Ridge, High Point 27265. Madden's Phone: 336-841-1543
PEOPLE FROM ALL CULTURES AND FAITHS ARE WELCOME!
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!

Audrey Womack - Piedmont International Fellowship


International Volunteers!!
The Brooks Global Studies International Festival will be held on Friday, May 9 from 5-8pm at Brooks Elementary Magnet School
* We would love your help in the following:
* Volunteers the day of the event
* People with International crafts they want to sell
* People to host International activity tables
* People to perform International entertainment (in 15 min. increments…we probably only need 4 performances as all of our grade levels will be performing as well)

CONTACT: Karen G. McDowell - mcdowell@cordcommunications.com


Learn to Ride Like a Cowboy!!
I am offering western-style horseback riding lessons or trail rides (depending on your skill level) for $25 an hour. I am willing to pick you up if you do not have transportation. This is a one-on-one lesson/trail ride. I do not have enough horses to do groups. If you are interested, please contact:

Susannah Morgan - abbygirl_2004@yahoo.com - 865-617-4153.


Circle K Cultural Fair – Feb. 23rd
The Circle K campus group is hosting a Cultural Fair at the Boys & Girls Club Saturday February 23rd. It will be from 10am – 12pm and they are looking for International volunteers to help out. They are planning on 8-10 country booths the educate and entertain the kids at the club. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact:

Kirby Cook - kmcook3@spartan.uncg.edu


SPRING BREAK RELIEF TRIP TO THE GULF COAST
This Spring Break, the Office of Leadership and Service-Learning will host two rebuilding trips to the Gulf Coast . Final trip details for each trip are determined based on a number of factors including student interest, and cost. We know that we will be taking a group to Biloxi , Mississippi and another group to Pass Christian, Mississippi, during the period of Sunday, March 9th to Saturday, March 15th. Priority sign up deadline is Thursday, February 14th! Sign up on-line at https://web.uncg.edu/saf/survey/index.php?id=163

Super Flea Market at the Greensboro Coliseum – Shopping Extravaganza
The market boasts a superior group of hundreds of dealers from throughout the Southeast. As a true variety show, the Super Flea Market abounds with New & Used Merchandise, Collectibles, Antiques, Crafts, Vintage-Costume-Antique-and New Jewelry, Primitives, Home Décor, Glassware, Clothing, Furniture, Steins, Upscale AND Just Plain Stuff.
Saturday, Mar. 1, 2008 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, Mar. 2, 2008 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Triad Stage – Downtown Greensboro
Check out up coming plays and performances http://www.triadstage.org/index.php

Artistika Club International
Every Saturday night at 8pm is Salsa lessons! http://artistikanightclub.com/

** Be sure to check out http://coupons4greensboro.com/ for discounts on local restaurants and activities.