Wednesday, November 4, 2009
| Event: |
International Students Reception
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| Location: |
The President's House
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| Time: |
3:30-5:00 p.m.
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| Attendance: |
Invitations will be sent to all Texas State international students. |
| Event: |
Vocal Recital "Tapiz latinoamericana - Latin American Tapestry" Faculty Singer Juanita Ulloa
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| Description: |
Ms. Ulloa will offer faculty vocal recital entitled "Latin American Tapestry" highlighting rarely heard art songs from Mexico, Spain, Chile and Peru
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| Location: |
Recital Hall School of Music
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| Time: |
6:00-7:15 p.m.
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| Sponsored by: |
School of Music Faculty Artist Series
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| Intended Audience: |
All ages
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| Attendance: |
$5.00 student discounts |
Thursday, November 5, 2009
| Event: |
Middle Eastern Festival
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| Description: |
This event will bring a variety of aspects of Middle Eastern culture together into one big gala hosted by the MECC. There will be Middle Eastern cuisine, entertainment, Hookah sampling and mint tea. The intention of the festival is to educate the San Marcos community about the diversity and cultural richness of the Middle East.
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| Location: |
Cedars Mediterranean Cafe, 220 N. Edward Gary
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| Time: |
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
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| Sponsored by: |
Middle East Culture Club
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| Intended audience: |
All Texas State students, staff faculty, and the San Marcos community
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| Attendance: |
Tickets are $5.00 and must be bought in advance. Please email mecctxstate@gmail.com or "Monte Ashqar" . |
| Event: |
"Mama’s Kitchen"
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| Description: |
International Food Fest
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| Location: |
LBJ Ballroom, Second Floor of the LBJ Student Center
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| Time: |
12.00 noon - 2.00 p.m.
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| Sponsored by: |
The Office of Multicultural Affairs & the International Office
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
| Event: |
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop for F-1 International Students
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| Description: |
Free Workshop! If you are an F-1 international student come and learn about CPT requirements and procedures. This is a great opportunity to have all of your CPT questions answered.
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| Location: |
LBJSC 3-11.1
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| Time: |
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m
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| Presenters: |
Laura Cano Amaya, Coordinator, International Office
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
| Event: |
Recognizing Achievements in International Education
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| Description: |
Presentation: "Teaching in Trinidad," Dr. Nathan Pino, Associate Professor and Fulbright Scholar to Trinidad; Recognition of former Fulbright Scholars and J-1 Exchange Students, Scholars and Researchers; Presentation of the annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in International Education; Reception to follow
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| Location: |
Alkek Room 105/106
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| Time: |
3:30-5:00 p.m.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
| Event: |
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop for F-1 International Students
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| Description: |
Free Workshop! If you are an F-1 international student come and learn about the OPT application process. This is a great opportunity to have all of your OPT questions answered.
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| Location: |
LBJSC 3-11.1
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| Time: |
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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| Presenters: |
Laura Cano Amaya, Coordinator, International Office |
| Event: |
Fulbright: A World of Opportunity
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| Description: |
Presentation for Texas State faculty about exploring overseas professional development opportunities offered by the Fulbright Program
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| Location: |
Alkek 105/106
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| Time: |
3:30-4:30 p.m
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| Presented by: |
Mr. Steven Wilson, Fulbright Campus Representative and Professor, Department of English; and the Office of Faculty Development |
Saturday, November 14, 2009
| Event: |
DIWALI '09
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| Description: |
Immerse yourself into the cultural extravaganza of Diwali filled with bright colors, sparkling lights, scintillating music, mesmerizing dances and delectable Indian cuisine.
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| Location: |
Alkek Teaching Theatre
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| Time: |
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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| Intended audience: |
Texas State Students, Faculty and Staff
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| Sponsored by: |
Indian Student Association |
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
| Event: |
Iceland, a Texas State destination
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| Description: |
Texas State students may participate as exchange students in Reykjavik University in Iceland. A presentation about life in Iceland and study abroad opportunities.
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| Location: |
ASBN Room 408 B
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| Time: |
3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m
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| Intended Audience: |
Anybody interested in studying in Iceland, or learning about life in other countries.
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| Cost of Admission: |
free
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| Sponsored by: |
Study Abroad Office |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
| Event: |
TSIE Language Exchange
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| Description: |
There will be three tables in the quad for exchange of languages and to bring people together
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| Location: |
The Quad
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| Time: |
12:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m
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| Intended Audience: |
Anyone interested in language exchange
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| Cost of Admission: |
free
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| Sponsored by: |
TSIE |
Thursday, November 19, 2009
| Event: |
Study Aboard Photo Exhibit Award
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| Description: |
Photos submitted from 2008-09 study abroad participants will be exhibited. Light refreshments will be served.
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| Location: |
ASBN 3rd floor
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| Time: |
3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m
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| Intended Audience: |
Texas State faculty, students and staff
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| Cost of Admission: |
free
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| Sponsored by: |
Study Abroad Office |
Friday, November 20, 2009
| Event: |
Seminar on Southeast Asia
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| Description: |
The Southeast Asia Seminar is intended to aid Texas State faculty who are developing new courses on Southeast Asia. The seminar will be lead by Dr. James Collins, Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Northern Illinois University. The seminar is hosted by the Center for International Studies of Texas State and is funded by a US Department of Education grant. For more information contact Dennis Dunn or Leah Renold.
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| Location: |
ASBN Room 353
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| Time: |
8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m
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| Intended Audience: |
Texas State faculty who are developing new courses on Southeast Asia.
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| Cost of Admission: |
free
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| Sponsored by: |
Center for International Studies |
