Upcoming Events

November 16 - 29, 2009

The Upcoming Events Calendar highlights events with an international or intercultural focus held at the University and in the Charlottesville/Albemarle community. It is a bi-weekly email produced by The Lorna Sundberg International Center, a unit of U.Va.'s International Studies Office, to promote the diversity of the University and Charlottesville/Albemarle community. All affiliates of the University (students, faculty and staff) and Charlottesville/Albemarle residents are welcome to subscribe and to submit events to the calendar. Subscribe >>

The next calendar will cover events from November 30 to December 13. Please email events by November 29 to mcecalendar@virginia.edu.

Lectures

Can Tibetan Culture Survive Industrialization?

Organized by: Machik UVA
Date and Time: November 18, 5:30PM
Location: 130 Monroe Hall
Description: Featuring Prof. Bruce Reynolds (China specialist, Economics, Research Interests: Inequality, developmental and institutional change in transition economics). Prof. Reynolds will give a talk about the possible impact of industrialization on Tibetan culture, based on the historical experience of other East Asian cultures.

Interpretations of a Tibetan Buddhist Temple

Organized by: UVA Art Museum
Date and Time: November 18, 5:30-7PM
Location: Campbell 153
Description: With the generous support of the Ellen Bayard Weedon Foundation, the Museum presents lectures on South and East Asian art each year. This year, Melissa Kerin will speak about "Interpretations of a Tibetan Buddhist Temple: An Art Historical and Ethnographic Analysis"
Event URL: http://www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/thing s_to_do/lectures_and_events.php#weedo
Contact: UVA Art Museum, 434 – 924 – 3592

Will Iran Change?

Organized by: Miller Center of Public Affairs
Date and Time: November 20, 11AM
Location: Miller Center
Description: Karim Sadjadpour, an associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, has served as the chief Iran analyst at the International Crisis Group based in Tehran and Washington, D.C. Sadjadpour has conducted interviews with Iranians from all walks of life, and frequently appears on television, radio, and in print. He has testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and has received numerous academic awards, including a Fulbright scholarship. He participated in a 2009 debate on Iran <http://millercenter.org/public/debates/iran> hosted by the Miller Center.
Event URL: http://millercenter.org/public/forum/detail/5515
Contact: 434 – 924 – 7236

How to Talk to A God: Modes of Discourse in Contemporary Daoist Ritual

Organized by: East Asia Center at UVA
Date and Time: November 20, 3PM
Location: New Cabell Hall 311
Description: A talk by David Mozina, from the University of North Carolina
Event PDF: http://www.virginia.edu/eastasia/documents/11.20DavidMozinalectureposter.pdf
Contact: eastasiacenter@virginia.edu, 434 – 924 – 7836

19th-century Lankan Monastic Fascinations with Siam

Organized by: Center for South Asian Studies
Date and Time: November 20, 3PM
Location: Clark 101
Description: "19th-century Lankan Monastic Fascinations with Siam" by Anne Blackburn, Associate Professor of South Asian and Buddhist Studies, Cornell University
Event URL: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/soasia/news/index.html
Contact: Karen Lang, kcl@virginia.edu, 434 – 924 – 0846

Exhibits

What Will Last Beyond Today: John W. Kluge's Collection of Australian Aboriginal Art

Organized by: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection
Date and Time: August 22 - December 20; Tuesday – Saturday (10 AM - 4 PM), Sunday (1 - 5 pm)
Location: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection (400 Worrell Drive, Peter Jefferson Place)
Description: John Kluge began collecting Aboriginal art in 1988. When he first saw Aboriginal art it was not well known internationally. Through several notable commissions from community art centers, Kluge raised awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal art. Today, Australian Aboriginal art is represented in major museums around the world and has achieved recognition as fine contemporary art. The exhibit follows Kluge's collecting history, including the acquisition of the Ruhe Collection from the estate of University of Kansas professor Ed Ruhe in 1993.
Event URL: http://www.virginia.edu/kluge-ruhe
Contact: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, (434) 244-0234

Performances/Movie

Night of Too Many Stars – A Fundraising Variety Show

Organized by: Muslim Student Association
Date and Time: November 19, 7PM
Location: McLeod Auditorium
Description: Come to the Muslim Student Association's variety show for students, by students, featuring recording artists Symmetry of Sound, Ali Youssefi, Pam Hill, and Gustaff Besungu, as well as some of U.Va.'s very own talented performers. Tickets are $5, and all proceeds go to the International Rescue Committee, an international organization committed to emergency relief, rehabilitation, and protection of human rights. The local IRC chapter has helped many refugee families establish a new life in Charlottesville.
Event URL: http://student.virginia.edu/msa/
Contact: Nadia Tanoli

UVA Drama Department

Organized by: UVA Drama Department
Date and Time: November 17-21, 8PM
Location: Helms Theatre
Description: If you think the debate over health care in today's world is confusing, wait until you see it through the wide and winking eyes of Molière. Written in 1673 and playfully adapted by James Magruder, The Imaginary Invalid tells the tale of a hopeless hypochondriac whose "habit" is supported by all manners of medical practitioners. So when it comes time to marry off his daughter, is it any surprise that he sees it as the ultimate chance to gain a doctor for a son? She has other ideas, of course, and the result is a series of romantic misadventures, mistaken identities and more. Generously supported by the U.Va. Arts Enhancement Fund. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for students.
Event URL: www.artsboxoffice.virginia.edu
Contact: For tickets, please contact the Box Office at 434-924-3376

Multicultural Dance Show

Organized by: PVCC and The Blue Ridge Irish Music School
Date and Time: November 22, 3PM
Location: PVCC’s Dickinson Building Main Stage, 501 College Drive
Description: Piedmont Virginia Community College and The Blue Ridge Irish Music School present a multicultural showcase featuring dances and live music from around the world including Appalachian, Classical Indian, Flamenco, Polynesian, Irish, Latin, Middle Eastern and more. $10 adults, $8 seniors/students. General seating.
Contact: PVCC Box Office, 434 – 961 – 5376

Special Events

Turn Your Passion into International Action

Organized by: UVA Women’s Center and The International Center
Date and Time: November 16, 7PM
Location: Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor, South Meeting Room
Description: Get all the tools you need to create change. Please join the WC International Initiatives Interns for a panel and discussion on securing grants, developing projects, finding research opportunities, and joining service efforts domestically and abroad. Guest speakers include Professor Carol Anne Spreen, Professor Bob Swap, and your fellow students.

Dollar Dim Sum Night

Organized by: Chinese Student Association
Date and Time: November 20, 5-7PM
Location: Shea House
Description: Serving: dumplings, wonton soup, scallion pancakes, spring rolls, bubble tea, and almond tofu (dessert). All just a dollar per serving! Paid CSA Members will receive a coupon for a free dessert! A spicy wonton noodle soup eating contest will also be held!
Event URL http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208715172221

World Bazaar

Organized by: Advancing Native Missions of Aftons
Date and Time: November 21, 7PM
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church
Description: This event will consist of a silent auction with hundreds of items—ranging from restaurant gift certificates and original artwork to antique furniture and a motorcycle. There is even a vacation in Central America! ANM will also offer an International Cuisine Tasting. You will be able to sample foods from around the world, and learn more about the regions that ANM serves. In addition, there will be door prizes and a free concert! Registration is only $10 per person.
Event URL: www.adnamis.org
Contact: Trisha, 540 – 456 - 7111

Cenas en La Casa Bolivar: Quieres Practicar Tu Espanol?

Organized by: Casa Bolivar & Spanish Department
Date and Time: Monday through Thursday, 6-7PM
Location: Casa Bolivar
Description: Casa Bolivar has open dinners for students with a meal plan who wants to practice speaking Spanish. Ven si quieres mejorar tu espanol.
Event URL: http://sites.google.com/site/lacasabolivar/
Contact: Ryan Vita

Circulo de Traduccion

Organized by: Casa Bolivar & Spanish Department
Date and Time: Mondays, 7-8PM
Location: Casa Bolivar
Description: A time to chat in Spanish, eat food and translate a document from Spanish to English for Global Health. Using your Spanish to help the community!
Event URL: http://sites.google.com/site/lacasabolivar/el-circulo-literario
Contact: Lauren White, law2yd@virginia.edu

La Tertulia

Organized by: Casa Bolivar & Spanish Department
Date and Time: Wednesdays, 5-6PM
Location: Casa Bolivar
Description: Discussion in Spanish with free food and drinks
Event URL: http://sites.google.com/site/lacasabolivar/
Contact: Ryan Vita

Monroe-Highland Scottish Country Dancers

Organized by: Monroe-Highland Scottish Country Dancers
Date and Time: Tuesdays, 7-9PM
Location: St. Paul’s Church Recreation Hall
Description: Come one, come all and join us for Scottish Country Dancing. Introductory class is from 6-7PM
Event URL: http://mhscd.avenue.org/
Contact: Bob Belton, trouto@embarqmail.com, 434–979-0939

African Drum Class

Date and Time: October 7 – December 9, Wednesdays, 6-7PM
Location: Friends Meeting House (1104 Forest St.)
Description: The class is geared toward beginner and intermediate drummers. All are welcome and rental drums are available. We concentrate on technique, traditional rhythms, connecting as a group, and having fun. The class is offered as a nine week session for $100.00 and rental drums are $10.00 for the nine class sessions. Drop in rate of $15 per class.
Contact: For pre-registration, contact ursadrums@earthlink.net 434-977-8694

French House Pause Cafè

Organized by: French House (La Maison Francaise)

Date and Time: Wednesdays, 3-5PM
Location: La Maison Francaise
Description: Come practice your French with other members of UVA's community while enjoying delicious cheese, tea, coffee, and of course Nutella! It is free for all who wish to come! All levels of French welcome.
Contact: Kristina Wolf

Charlottesville Salsa Club: Friday Fiesta Latina

Organized by: Charlottesville Salsa Club
Date and Time: Fridays, 10PM – 2AM
Location: Club OBLatino (The Outback Lodge), 917 Preston Avenue
Description: The only weekly, prime weekend night, Latin dance event in C'ville. The best in contemporary Latin night club dance music: Salsa, merengue, bachata, cha cha, reggaeton, cumbia, Latin hip hop, and trance. Fee: $10.00 entry for men (Under 21 or no ID $5.00 extra); $5.00 discount with valid student ID; Ladies free until 11:00, then $5.00.
Event URL: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlottesville-VA/Friday-Fiesta-Viernes-de-Vacilon/125518153681?ref=ts
Contact: 434-979-7211

Charlottesville Salsa Club: Sunday Salsa

Organized by: Charlottesville Salsa Club
Date and Time: Sundays 8PM
Location: Club OBLatino (The Outback Lodge), 917 Preston Avenue
Description: The longest continuously running Latin dance party in Virginia. Introductory dance lesson begins at 8PM. Latin social dancing (salsa, meringue, bachata, cha cha) is 9PM-12AM. Entry fee: $5 (include lesson)
Event URL: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlottesville-VA/The-Charlottesville-Salsa-Club/47038948304?ref=ts
Contact: 434-979-7211

Information Sessions

Preparing to join the Global Workforce – the power of diversity and inclusiveness

Date and Time: November 16, 5-7PM
Location: Rouss and Robertson Halls, Room 116
Description: Join Ernst & Young to learn your true colors. A diversity and inclusiveness learning and networking event. Food and beverages will be served.
Contact: Jen Nixon

Savage of Slave: Black Consciousness at UVA

Organized by: Black Student Alliance and Organization of African Students
Date and Time: November 17, 7PM
Location: McLeod Auditorium
Description: Come to this presentation and discussion given by members of Black Student Alliance and Organization of African Students to help bridge the gap between African American and African students.
Contact: Brooke Howard

La Societa Italiana Interest Meeting

Organized by: La Societa Italiana
Date and Time: November 17, 8-9PM
Location: New Cabell Hall 341
Description: Come to the very first interest meeting for the newly formed La Società Italiana (The Italian Society)! We will be serving Splendora's gelato in addition to discussing what we are and the events we want to plan! We'd love to hear your ideas too! You do not have to be Italian or know any Italian to join!
Event URL: http://societaitalianauva.blogspot.com/
Contact: Sarah Bufano

Service in Society Series: Internationalizing UVA

Organized by: Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer and The Jefferson Public Citizens Program
Date and Time: November 18, 4 -5PM
Location: Newcomb Kaleidoscope Room
Description: Professor Bargach asks how we can "bring the world to us and take us to the world." How can we attract more global students and faculty? On a large scale, Ms. Bargach will introduce the Center for International Studies, its missions, and core values. She will then address her students’ experiences studying abroad in a North African, Muslim, and developing country, and will explore how these experiences affect their lives as well as hers.
Event PDF: http://www.virginia.edu/vpsa/service-in-society-series-fall-09.pdf

Diversity in Advertising & Ogilvy’s Recruitment Process

Date and Time: November 18 5:30-6:30PM
Location: Rouss and Robertson Halls, Room 227
Description: Interested in a career in Advertising and Marketing? Ever wonder who and what is behind the advertising for companies such as Dove, American Express, IBM and Louis Vuitton? Then working at Ogilvy, an international advertising, marketing, and public relations agency, operating in about 497 offices in 125 countries around the world, might be your dream job! Please join Ogilvy's Black Professional Network on November 18th for our first-ever Video Conference Series on diversity in advertising. Some of Ogilvy’s top talent will share our philosophy on the importance of diversity (from both cultural and disciplinary standpoints), and how that can translate into opportunities for you. We will also provide valuable insights into the recruitment process of our Associates Program.
Contact: Erin Goldson

Multicultural Greek Council: Meet the Greeks

Date and Time: November 20, 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Newcomb Commonwealth Room
Description: The Multicultural Greek Council is comprised Latino and Latina, Asian and Multicultural Fraternities and Sororities that are sure to fit your interest! Come out for an opportunity to get to know the members of our Council while enjoying catered food and performances from all the participant organizations. Participating organizations include: Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc., alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc., Theta Nu Xi Sorority, Inc., Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. and Delphic of Gamma Sigma Tau Fraternity, Inc.
Event URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207749224971
Contact: Nita Avary