UNCW - Office of International Programs

The Office of International Programs and UNCW Presents host UNCW's 15th Annual Intercultural Week and Festival, February 11-16, 2008.
A full schedule of events has been planned to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures found within UNCW and the Wilmington community. Events are free and open to the public. Call the Office of International Programs at 910.962.3685 for more information.

Monday, February 11

Clinical and Cultural Immersion in Arequipa, Peru

12-1 pm, Wrightsville Beach Room, Fisher Student Center

Join faculty and students in the School of Nursing for a lively discussion of their experiences working in Arequipa, Peru. Dr. Carol Heinrich will facilitate a discussion on common health problems, environmental conditions, and social issues. Sponsored by the School of Nursing.

The Mapuche Man who Became a Woman Shaman: Selfhood, Gender Transgression and Competing Cultural Norms

2-3 pm, Warwick Center Ballroom 4

Dr. Ana Mariella Bacigalupo, Associate Professor of Anthropology at SUNY Buffalo, presents: "The Mapuche Man who Became a Woman Shaman: Selfhood, Gender Transgression and Competing Cultural Norms." Sponsored by OASIS and the Department of Anthropology.

“Shamans of the Foye Tree: Gender, Power, and Healing among the Chilean Mapuche”

3:15–4 pm, Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave., Wilmington

Dr. Ana Mariella Bacigalupo reads from her book “Shamans of the Foye Tree: Gender, Power, and Healing among the Chilean Mapuche”. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave., Wilmington. Sponsored by OASIS and the Department of Anthropology.

Jamaica Kincaid, “Coming of Age in a Small Place”

7 pm, Kenan Auditorium

Celebrated Caribbean-American author Jamaica Kincaid is an accomplished novelist and essayist who began as a columnist for The New Yorker. She has since published five novels, a collection of short stories, two essay collections and the long essay, "A Small Place," one of the most outspoken critiques of British colonization in Anglophone literature. The lecture is free to students, faculty and staff. For tickets, call Kenan Box Office at 962.3500. Co-sponsored by the Leadership Lecture Series, Student Media, Graduate School, and GSA.

Tuesday, February 12

Globalization and the Crises in Latin America

2 pm, Cameron Hall 105

Globalization has benefited many people throughout the world. However, at the same time the Hispanic world of Latin and South America has struggled economically. This panel of experts will explore the nature of globalization, and the benefits and failures of globalization in the Americas.

International Internships and Service-Learning Extravaganza

5 pm, Cameron 132

Are you interested in spending your summer or semester participating in an international internship or service-learning experience? Find out how you can participate in an international experience, gain valuable skills and build your resume at the same time! You’ve got the whole world in your hands. Do something with it! Call (910)962-3685 for more information. Co-sponsored by the Office of International Programs, the Career Center and CLES.

“Life and Debt”

7 pm, Lumina Theater

Inspired by Jamaica Kincaid’s essay, A Small Place, this 2001 documentary explores the impact of economic globalization on developing countries and features a voice-over narration written by Kincaid. Sponsored by Campus Activities and Involvement Center.

Wednesday, February 13

African American Read-In

11 am – 2 pm, Randall Library Café

An opportunity to celebrate the tremendous contributions African Americans have made to literature. To participate, select a passage from a favorite book by an African American author and read for 5-7 minutes, or stop by and listen to others read from their favorite writers.

Around the World Open House

9 am – 6 pm, Residence Hall Lobbies; Reception at 6:30 pm, Cornerstone Hall

Take a journey through Asia as residents, hall government officers and staff members transform their hall lobbies into seven Asian countries highlighting their culture, geography, and cuisine. During the reception, prizes for the most creative lobbies will be awarded. Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life.

Thursday, February 14

Love in Any Language

12 pm – 1 pm, Sunset Beach Room, Fisher Student Center

Explore rites of passage into loving relationships across cultures. Refreshments to follow the discussion. Sponsored by the Counseling Center.

Music from Around the World

12 pm – 2 pm, Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center

Enjoy a wide variety of international music on the exquisitely clear Lumina Theatre sound system. Join Professor Habibi for a program that will include music from Jamaica, Peru, China, Hungary, Finland, Russia, Italy, Ireland, Britain, Lebanon, Pakistan, China, the U.S. and more!

“Eat Drink Man Woman”

7 pm, Lumina Theater

Eat Drink Man Woman tells the story of a retired and widowed Chinese master chef and his three daughters living in modern day Taipei, Taiwan. Life in the house revolves around the ritual of an elaborate dinner each Sunday, and the love lives of all the family members.

Friday, February 15

International Café

7 - 9 pm, Seahawk Village Clubhouse

UNCW students, faculty and staff are invited to sample exotic desserts from many different countries prepared by international students studying at UNCW. Sponsored by the International Student Organization.

Saturday, February 16

15th Annual Intercultural Festival

11 am – 3 pm, Warwick Center

A celebration highlighting cultures and countries represented in Wilmington and at UNCW. Food, dance, music, performances, and exhibits showcase the rich cultural diversity of our community and beyond. Don’t miss the fun!

Ongoing Events

Photography

A Window to the World, February 1 - 28, Randall Library display case

The exhibit highlights the exceptional photos from the 2007 Study Abroad student photo contest.

Exhibition

Victory over Violence: Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace. February 11 - February 18, Warwick Center, Room 135

This international peace exhibit delivers a message about individual leadership, and the difference that one person can make in promoting peace through non-violent action. The lives of Gandhi, King, and Daisaku Ikeda, three men from different cultures and countries follow the common path of profound dedication and achievement in addressing the plight of the common people.

Cuisine

International Dining, February 11-13, 15, Wagoner Dining Hall

The chefs at Wagoner dining hall celebrate the diverse cultures in the UNCW community by preparing dishes from around the world. Each night a different country or region will be represented.