Monday, Nov. 18

 

12th Annual International Breakfast 

Our kick-off event will feature David Ignatius, foreign affairs columnist and best-selling novelist. Ignatius is a globetrotting journalist with more than 40 years of on-the-ground reporting experience on politics, economics and the Middle East.

To secure tickets, please fill out this form.

Monday, Nov. 18

 

Japanese Shakuhachi Performance

The Consulate General of Japan in Miami and the UCF Japanese program present a Japanese Shakuhachi Performance at UCF. Enjoy the shakuachi performance with an introduction and Q&A. Please RSVP on the event link below. 

Monday, Nov. 18

 

Colombia — A Cultural Treasure

Colombia is a multicultural country, full of opportunities to grow with creativity in various areas. This event intends to showcase the richness of our culture, traditions and values. We will feature three different geographical areas with its food, clothing, music and folk.

Monday, Nov. 18

 

3rd Annual Language Speed Dating

Hosted by Modern Languages and Literatures, this event offers attendees the opportunity to experience many different languages in a fun, multicultural setting.

Monday, Nov. 18

 

Russian Students Discussion Panel

The Russian-American Student association at UCF presents the discussion panel with international students from Russia. This is a cross-cultural event where the participants produce some guidelines with which people from different cultures can better communicate with each other.

Monday, Nov. 18

 

Russian Ethnical Groups

The Russian American Student Association at UCF is hosting a presentation on Russian ethnical groups. The presentation will discuss how different ethnicities contribute to the cultural identity of the nation as a whole and what traditions they bring to the table. 

Monday, Nov. 18

 

Russian Culture Night

This a Faculty Only event — Please RSVP by November 13th.

Hosted by Dr. Kourova, the Russian Culture Night presents different cultural topics about Russia. This Russian culture night will be about classical music in the life of Russian people. A short violin concert and Russian food will be followed by a presentation.  

Tuesday, Nov. 19

 

Intern Abroad Programs — Experiential Learning 

Are you interested in seeking global experiences and participating in internships abroad? Come to our info session to learn about how you can earn course credit, apply major-related theory, and develop cultural, adaptability skills at the same time! Internship opportunities are available in Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Dublin, Ireland; London, England; Asia; Europe; and Latin-America.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

 

Ecuador — Located in the Middle of the World

Ecuador is a mega diverse country, from the miles of coastal beaches and fishing boats, to the towering Andean mountains and volcanos, to the Amazon – in addition to the Galapagos Island. Come join us in sharing our culture, folklore, traditions, and values through our folk, music, dance, art, and food.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

 

Celebrate Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is an island 100 miles long by 35 miles wide, and is a country full of culture with opportunities to grow creatively in various areas. This event is intended to show the richness of Puerto Rican culture, traditions, and values. We will present our culture through dances, music, and crafts, with the participation of Puerto Rican children and teachers of Renaissance Charter School.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

 

Art and Puppetry in Modern Israel

Join us for an evening of art and puppetry with Israeli visiting professor Ayelet Golan. Golan will present about her work and puppetry in Israel followed by a Q&A with the audience. This event is free and open to the public, but please RSVP here: bit.ly/AyeletGolan

Wednesday, Nov. 20

 

Connecting Classrooms

Connecting Classrooms is a Skype conference and an international project between the Intermediate Russian class and Lyceum 7 in Novocherrkas, Russia.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

 

Fall 2019 Service-Learning Showcase

Join us as students present their academic service-learning projects to faculty judges and the general public. Come and learn how service with local, regional, national, and international organizations benefits student learning outcomes as well as the greater community. 

Wednesday, Nov. 20

 

Celebrate Mexico 

Come out and celebrate the various treasures Mexico has to share with the world. The Mexican Consulate in Orlando is honored to feature Mexican talents that represent our culture and traditions with artists, musicians and a discussion featuring the General Consul of Mexico Juan Sabines.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

 

Festivals of the World 

Come join us as we celebrate different festivals from around the world! We will have stations set up around the room.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

 

Russian Tea Hour

This event is hosted by Dr. Kourova and will be about different language and cultural program opportunities for students in Russia.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

 

UCF Spanish Master’s Showcase: Access to the Future, Access to Cultures

There will be ativities, readings, and food related to the UCF Spanish Master’s degree program in Spanish. All are welcome, and this will be of particular interest to prospective graduate students in cultural studies, Latin American Studies, and Spanish.
RSVP: Susan.Jefferson@ucf.edu

Thursday, Nov. 21

 

Immigration 101

Immigration is a prominent topic in the national discourse and affects the lives of millions of people, yet it is incredibly complex and difficult to understand. The Immigration 101 workshop explores basic immigration concepts so that participants walk away with a better understanding of this important topic. 

PRESENTED BY UCF GLOBAL

Friday, Nov. 22

 

Study in Canada and Beyond!

Come learn about Canada’s Express Entry option from the Consulate General of Canada. This is a great benefit to students exploring post-study choices. Light refreshments will be served.

Friday, Nov. 22

 

Hear From Your Peers: International Students share their Successful Internship Journeys

Learn from other international students about their journey securing and completing successful internships in the United States. Along with how their internship experiences enhanced their academic endeavors and build new skills and knowledge. 

Friday, Nov. 22

 

Intercultural Competency Workshop

This interactive session explores key concepts in intercultural competency and engages participants in activities to increase self-awareness and understanding across difference.

PRESENTED BY UCF GLOBAL