International Week 2011 Program Guide - University of Alberta

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Prior & Ongoing Events & Exhibits
Prior & Ongoing Events
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
International Centre Lobby
GLOBAL CITIZENS’ CAFÉ
Sandra Kwagbenu ,Cheun Wei Leong, Aibek
Makazhanov, Ahmed Najar, Akol Quir,
Aditya Rao and Jia Wang
Sponsored by Bridges and the African
Students’ Association
Escape the cold and enjoy a free hot
beverage while listening to the perspectives
of multicultural speakers in their attempt
to ‘unpack migration.’ Speakers will
discuss causes and effects of migration
in Kazakhstan and Malaysia, ‘ethical
migration,’ culture shock, Canada as a
popular migration destination, and the
personal experience of a WUSC-sponsored
refugee.
THURSDAY JANUARY 27
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wild Rose Room, Lister Centre
PRAIRIE METROPOLIS
CENTRE RESEARCH
SYMPOSIUM
(PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Sponsored by the Prairie Metropolis Centre
Join University of Alberta researchers,
government representatives and NGOs
for a lively policy discussion on issues
related to immigration, integration and
diversity. Presenters will focus on the
Citizenship and Social, Cultural and
Civic Integration Domain of the Prairie
Metropolis Centre, a U of A-based
research centre involved in immigration
and integration research. To register,
contact prairiemetropolis@ualberta.ca.
The deadline for registration is
January 20.
THURSDAY JANUARY 27 –
SATURDAY JANUARY 29
EL MUNDO AL REVÉS LATIN
AMERICAN FILMFESTIVAL
Sponsored by the People’s Poets Community
and the Momoria Viva Society of Edmonton
delves deep into the historical reality of
Latin America. Come watch some amazing
films and learn about current social
movements and progressive governments
that are working to build a better future for
all. Check www.peoplespoets.ca for details
on the film line-up.
THURSDAY JANUARY 27
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Students’ Union Building – SUB Stage
MIGRATING MOTION
Sponsored by International Centre
Dance is an incredibly powerful form of
expression that can stir emotions and tell
a story without words. Join an assemblage
of international dancers from around the
globe who literally take on the I-Week
migration theme as they shake, shimmy,
move and groove.
FRIDAY JANUARY 28
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Students’ Union Building – SUB Stage
FLOWING PROSE
Sponsored by International Centre
This performance session gives voice
to those with stories about movement
and migration. Join a group of diverse
international artists as they express
themselves through spoken word
and singing.
Exhibits
SUNDAY JANUARY 30 –
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5
7:00 AM – 10:00 (MON-FRI)
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (SAT & SUN)
Telus Centre Foyer
ON THE CASE:
CHILD ADVOCATES FOR
SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT
Hand-sewn bags available for sale on
opening night (Sunday, January 30)
News of modernization and economic
growth masks the reality that India
remains a largely agricultural society. Its
poorest people are constantly on the move,
following the harvesting cycle. Due to this
transience, India’s neediest citizens are often
labeled migrants and their basic needs are
overlooked. Photojournalist Marilyn Smith
takes viewers inside a slum where residents
are making a place they want to stay.