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Multi-Cultural/Diversity 2007-2008 STUDENTS SHOW EAGLE ID CARD FOR ATTENDANCE TRACKING September 11, 2007- 11:00 am International Welcome South Patio Roaden University Center Free International desserts, coffees, and teas to expose students to food and drinks from around the world, hosted by One World. September 24, 2007 - 7:00 pm San Rafael Band as part of Latin Hispanic Festival Multipurpose Room Roaden University Center In celebration of Latin Hispanic Heritage Month. Free Hispanic food provided by Minority Affairs. The band offers Latin Rock, Jazz & Salsa music. This band has been one of the most popular bands in the Southeast for 8 years. Co-sponsored by Minority Affairs. http://www.tntech.edu/bcc/ October 9 , 2007 - 7:00pm "I Am Beautiful" presented by Ms. Woody Winfree Multipurpose Room - 2nd floor Roaden University Center The "I Am Beautifull" program seeks to expose male and female audiences to the pervasive damaging media myths that affect self-esteem. Once an awareness and understanding of the media's influence has been established, Ms. Winfree, creator of the program, proceeds to share concrete tools for building a more solid base from which to explore one's unique purpose and value in life. October 18, 2007 - 9:30am "Roof of the World - Tibet" presented by Mr. Ngawang Losel Bruner Hall Auditorium (119) Mr. Losel will give information on the very essential history, culture, philosophy and spiritual dimensions of an ancient human civilizatin called Tibet. Situated on the 'roof of the world,' this Himalayan kingdom has brought a unique depth of wisdom, knowledge and practice in the principles of non-violence. Mr. Losel, Nashville's first Tibetan, will also share his personal courageous story of escaping Chinese-occupied Tibet and living as young refugee in India and Israel before ending up in Nashville, TN. November 1, 2007 - 6:00pm-8:00pm Multicultural Evening Multipurpose Room - 2nd floor Roaden University Center There will be free multi-ethnic food, an International Fashion show and commentary, plus music from around the world. Co-sponsored by One World. November 8, 2007 - 6:00pm "Islam and Modernism" presented by Dr. Awadh Binhazim Multipurpose Room - 2nd floor Roaden University Center Dr. Binhazim is the founding president of Olive Tree Education and is the Head of Pathology at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. He also teaches at Vanderbilt and Tennessee State Universities. Olive Tree Education has been created to engage the academic community and the public at large on different matters about Islam and Muslims. November 30, 2007 - 7:00pm Magdalen Hsu-Li - performance and lecture Backdoor Playhouse - Back of Jere Whitson Building "Smashing the Ceiling" performance - a one hour, high energy performance featuring Ms. Hsu-Li and her drummer on vocals, guitar, piano, drums, and percussion. "Redefinition of Identity" lecture - a one hour interactive "human interest" lecture exploring the search for "cultural identity" through the personal story of the presenter as an out, Asian American, woman growing up in the rural south, overcoming obstacles such as racism, prejudice, stereotyping, homophobia, filial piety, and a severe disability (tourette's syndrome), allowing for a greater level of understanding about identity among student participants. http://www.magdalenhsuli.com January 18, 2008 - 11:30 pm Ms. Leigh Ann Roberts - Primary speaker at WoMeNet Conference Tech Pride Room - Roaden University Center 1st floor Ms. Roberts will be the primary speaker for the WoMeNet Conference. For more information, please see http://www.ttuwomenet.com February 18 , 2008 - 7:00pm "Pulling Back the Sheets: Hip Hop and Sexuality " with Cousin Jeff Johnson of BET Derryberry Hall Auditorium Jeffrey I. Johnson, the voice for a new generation of leadership, has brought his political and social activism to BET as the host and producer of The Cousin Jeff Chronicles, a series of mini-documentaries that tell the stories of Black and Latino communities. In 2004 - upon recognizing his socio-political influence and media adeptness - network executives at BET offered Johnson a unique opportunity to present his views to the hip-hop generation nationally through a consistent media vehicle, thus Rap City's Cousin Jeff was born. February 19 , 2008 - 7:00pm "Stayin' Alive on Spring Break " presented by Ms. Erin Weed Derryberry Hall Auditorium Ms. Weed addresses violence prevention on campuses because of a personal tragedy that happened to one of her sorority sisters. She uses humor and realism to teach college age men and women about seemingly innocent situations that can have devastating consequences during a college student's spring vacation. March 11 "Tibet - The Roof of the World - Its Culture, History & Customs" presented by Ngawang Losel 9:30am Bruner Hall Auditorium (119) Mr. Losel will give information on the very essential history, culture, philosophy and spiritual dimensions of an ancient human civilizatin called Tibet. Situated on the 'roof of the world,' this Himalayan kingdom has brought a unique depth of wisdom, knowledge and practice in the principles of non-violence. Mr. Losel, Nashville's first Tibetan, will also share his personal courageous story of escaping Chinese-occupied Tibet and living as young refugee in India and Israel before ending up in Nashville, TN. March 12 International Film Series "There Never Was a Good War"*- Film #1 of 4 films is La bataille d'Alger - the battle of Algiers Johnson Hall Auditorium, 7:00pm - 9:00pm *Benjamin Franklin This film dramatizes the harrowing events of 1957, a key year in Algeria's struggle for independence from France. It recreates the tumultuous Algerian uprising against the occupying French in the 1950s. As violence escalates on both sides, the French torture prisoners for information and the Algerians resort to terrorism in their quest for independence. Children shoot soldiers at point-blank range, women plant bombs in cafes. The French win the battle, but lutimately lose the war as the Algerian people demonstrate that they will no longer be suppressed. March 17-18 "Buried Land: Folk Song and Poetry from Dale Hollow and Beyond" presented by Mr. Jim Clark 18th, 7:30 pm Derryberry Hall Auditorium An evening of songs (traditional and original), poetry, folklore and history. Jim Clark is a professor of English and Writer-in-Residence at Barton College in Wilson College, NC where he is Director of The Barton College Creative Writing Symposium and an editor of the literary journal Crucible. He combines his talents as a singer and musician with his abilities as writer and interpreter of his own work for a unique interdisciplinary performance. http://home.nc.rr.com/clarkja/ March 18 "Quilting - Women's Art, Women's Vision" by Bonnie Askowitz 11:00am and 6:00pm (NOTE: the 11:00am presentation is a shortened version of the 6:00 presentation) Derryberry Hall Auditorium Ms. Askowitz, an artist and quilt maker based in Miami, offers a slide presentation that she describes as "quilts of personal expression as well as feminist and political quilts. We see traditional, contemporary, and art quilts and a few antique quilts. In less than an hour, I try to create an understanding of how quilting and personal philosophy cross over and interact with each other." Ms. Askowitz begins her lecture with a short history of quilting and its evolution. She presents quilt examples depicting women of many cultures and by other artists and then includes some by herself. With over 100 slides and a few quilted wall hangings, as well as a Q & A session, she shows that quilting is indeed an art form and we should be inspired by these personal creations that touch on universal themes among women of all cultures. Co-sponsored by the Women's Center. http://www.tntech.edu/women March 19 International Film Series "There Never Was a Good War"* Film #2 of 4 is Die Falschung - Circle of Deceit Johnson Hall Auditorium, 7:00pm - 9:00pm *Benjamin Franklin Without taking sides or pulling punches, Schlondorf's meticulous direction renders both the lethal chaos of urban warfare and the moral tug-of-war of modern Mid-East politics with equally sensitive precision. Probing an ethical minefield of journalism, exploitation, war, and murder, Circle of Deceit is hauntingly compassionate, shockingly realistic, and "a superior film in every respect." (Leonard Maltin, Movie & Video Guide) March 19, 2008 Indian Food and Salsa Dancing Multipurpose Room, 2nd floor RUC 6:00pm-8:00pm There will be free Indian food and attendees can learn to Salsa dance with instructor Luisa Groundland. Hosted by One World of TTU. March 25, 2008 - 7:00pm "Finding Power in a World Fixated with Race & Maleness " presented by Ms. Patrice Gaines Derryberry Hall Auditorium An award winning former Washington Post reporter, Ms. Gaines works to empower girls and young women at risk, drawing from her own experiences on the streets and in prison. She is the co-founder of the Brown Angel Center, providing formerly incarcerated women and their families with the tools to renew their lives. Ms. Gaines is author of Laughing in the Dark and Moments of Grace: Meeting the Challenge to Change. http://jodisolomonspeakers.com/ March 26 International Film Series "There Never Was a Good War"* #3 of 4 is Detsky sad - Kinderten Johnson Hall Auditorium, 7:00pm - 9:00pm *Benjamin Franklin Yevgeny Yevtushenko's semi-autobiographical story follows the adventures of a young boy who, violin in hand, wanders through Europe during World War II. March 27, 2008 Backdoor Playhouse - rear of Jere Whitson Building "Out on the Highway": an evening of Americana featuring the everybodyfileds with special guest Danger & the Steel Cut Oats 7:30pm - Danger & the Steel Cut Oats; 8:00pm - Talk by Teacher on the Radio, Andrew Smith on the importance of Americana and alt-country; 8:30pm - everybodyfields This event will feature two artists from the genre commonly known as Americana, roots, or alternative country. Danger & the Steel Cut Oats, is "a Civil War-era inspired bluegrass band from Nashville," as they are described in their Wikipedia entry. The contemporary genre of alternative country is an emerging idiom deeply rooted in our cultural history that works against the grain of commercial mainstream musical output often heard on the radio. April 9 International Film Series "There Never Was a Good War"* #4 of 4 is In This World Johnson Hall Auditorium, 7:00pm - 9:00pm *Benjamin Franklin This film follows the hazardous journey of two Afghan boys as they travel from Pakistan through Iran, Turkey, Italy, France and the UK in search of refuge in London. Intended to bring attention to the public debate over the issue of refugees, the film tells a moving and dramatic story that reveals the desperate measures people take to escape persecution and the life threatening conditions they find themselves in along the way. April 18 - 19, 2008 Window on the World (WOW) Roaden University Center (Show Eagle ID at Symposium only) WOW is an international festival including the sights, sounds and tastes of the world. Ethnic food and crafts will be on sale. International music and dance will be performed on 2 stages, and interactive displays will fill tables. In addition to the Saturday festivities, there will a Symposium on Friday. Topic will be U.S. - Iran Relations. www.tntech.edu/wow April 21 "Life in a Village Along the Amazon River in Peru" presented by Orlando & Nancy Hoyos 7:00pm, Pennebaker Room 128 This presentation by the Hoyos will be on the people and lifestyles of the villages along the Amazon River. Orlando Hoyos is a native Peruvian who was raised in one of the villages along the river. Nancy Hoyos is a recently retired schoolteacher from Massachusetts. The two met while on an eco-tour of the Amazon River many years ago. They eventually married and moved to Massachusetts where they live for 8-10 months out of the year. Every summer, they return to Peru and lead eco-tours of the region, with a large component of each tour devoted to interactions with people in the villages. The villages are scattered all along the river, becoming scarcer as one travels further up the tributaries and deeper into the jungle. The people who live there have little to no modern conveniences, such as electricity or running water. They obtain almost all of their food, medicinal herbs, and building supplies from the jungle. To learn more about these villages and their people, please attend the presentation |
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