In this calendar you will find information on International Center affiliated events.
To see a broader list of events from across the University and community view the current Multicultural Events Calendar.
To learn more about any of the following events please contact us.
January | February | March | April | May | June | July
August | September | October | November | December
In case of inclement weather, please call 924-7983 for program information.
| February 2008 | |||
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| Sun 2/17 | 3pm | the IC | Sundays at the Center: An afternoon of world music featuring Heather Maxwell with Robert Jospe (drums) and Lucy Kilpatrick (keys). |
| March 2008 | |||
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| 3/18 | 6pm | the IC | Spring Colloquium: Global Climate Crisis, "Cooler By Design: The Economics of Building a Successful Environmental Policy" with William Shobe, Director of Business and Economic Research at U.Va.'s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Reception to follow. |
| April 2008 | |||
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| 4/6 | 3pm | the IC | Spring Colloquium: Global Climate Crisis, "Protecting the Climate: Can Nations Agree?" with Elliot Diringer, Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Wash. D.C. Reception to follow. |
| 4/11 | 6pm | the IC | Spring Colloquium: Global Climate Crisis, "Getting Our Own House in Order: U.S. Policy as a Predicate for International Progress on Climate" with Jon Cannon, U.Va. Professor, Law. Reception to follow |
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| August 2007 | |||
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| Thurs 8/30 | 10am | International Women's Group: Welcome Coffee. Come and meet other international women from the Charlottesville area. We will share information about our community and our group’s activities. Children are welcome. | |
| September 2007 | |||
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| Thurs 9/13 | 10am | International Women's Group: Cooking demonstration. Members of our group will show us how to prepare some delicious South American dishes. | |
| Sun 9/23 | 12pm | High Mowing Farms | Third Annual Mary Ellen Brown Picnic: For Friends of the International Center. Come experience American hospitality in the beautiful Virginia countryside. Meet other international students and scholars and people who care about international education. Bring outdoor games, musical instruments and hearty appetites! The food and scenery will be provided by the Brown family in honor of the memory of Mary Ellen Brown, who was the English Conversation Group Leader during the 1990’s. Event will be held rain or shine!! You are welcome to invite family members and friends. The IC is coordinating the event and will help to arrange transportation, if needed. Carpooling is suggested. For directions and to RSVP by Friday, September 14, 2007: intlctr@virginia.edu |
| Mon 9/24 | 10am | International Women's Group: Discovery Museum. (977-1025). Come with or without your children to the Downtown Mall (east end, across from the parking garage) for a special invitation for hands-on learning activities. Members of the International Women’s Group who attend this meeting receive a free one-year family membership. Parking tickets will be stamped for free parking in the garage. | |
| Thurs 9/27 | 10am | International Women's Group: Apple picking at Carter’s Mountain Orchard. Bring bags for the apples and your camera to capture the mountain view. We will car pool from the Church. Please arrive a few minutes before 10 am. (This would be a good time to buy a pumpkin for carving at our next meeting.) | |
| October 2007 | |||
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| Thurs 10/11 | 10am | International Women's Group: Pumpkin carving. Get ready for Halloween. Bring a pumpkin to carve and decorate, and bring a marker, a sharp knife and a spoon. We will also share recipes for delicious dishes made from pumpkin. | |
| Sun 10/21 | 3pm | The IC | Sundays at the Center: WWII Jewish Cemeteries Restoration Project in Poland. Lecture and photographs by Kaylin Bowers, Daily Progress Photographer. Reception to follow. |
| Thurs 10/25 | 10am | International Women's Group: Mystery Auction. This is our International Women’s Group fund raiser for the year. Everyone brings a gift ($5 to $10 in value) wrapped as beautifully as possible. Nobody knows what is in the package but the auctioneer will ask everyone to make offers and the highest offer will win the gift. Great fun. Examples of things you can bring: fancy soap or candles, scarves, food, picture frames, cosmetics, toys, jewelry, DVDs, plants …. For those who prefer to know what they are buying there will also be a silent auction. | |
| November 2007 | |||
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| Thurs 11/8 | 10am | International Women's Group: Diwali Festival of Lights. Our Indian friends will share with us the traditional sights, sounds and tastes of this great annual festival. Henna hand painting and other crafts. | |
| Sun 11/11 | 3pm | the IC | "Explaining Darfur" Former Ambassador from Sudan, Mohamed Zeinelabdin will discuss the Sudanese tribal system, the history of Darfur, and the present crisis in Sudan. We will have a sampling of Sudanese food at the reception following the discussion. |
| Thurs 11/29 | 10am | International Women's Group:Ch’i Kung Class. Hiromi Johnson will lead us in an hour of Ch’i Kung. This Chinese internal martial art, which is done standing or sitting, is designed to increase the body’s flow of energy. Wear comfortable flat shoes. | |
| December 2007 | |||
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| Thurs 12/13 | 10am | International Women's Group: Holiday Crafts Workshop. Make and take home holiday decorations. Members will demonstrate and teach simple holiday crafts. Please bring scissors. | |
| January 2008 | |||
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| Thurs 1/3 | 10 am | International Women's Group: Game Day. Come and play bingo. Winners will receive small prizes. | |
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