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Issue 6

October 28th, 2010

N E E W O L L HA 2010 T

he phrase “Trick-or Treat” echoes through the chasms of many houses on the evening of Halloween. Children of all ages are out dressed as ghouls, characters and demons, looking for sweet treats at strangers’ houses. Upon hearing the phrase, loads of candy are dumped into a sack these “trickor-treaters” are carrying. Most children participate every year in this Halloween tradition, creating a new costume every year. The holiday of Halloween is observed on October 31st every year and is traditionally known as “All Saints Day.” Some of the traditions of Halloween spark out of pagan beliefs and rituals which include dark themes such as black magic, death, spirits and monsters. The rituals are based upon the ending of the plentiful season of harvest or the “light season” to the “dark season” of Winter. Costumes were traditionally worn to protect oneself

from harmful spirits. Another tradition on Halloween is the carving of a Jack-O-Lantern. A Jack-O-Lantern is a pumpkin that is hallowed out and a design is carved into the side so that when a candle is placed in the center of the pumpkin, the design-usually a face--is lit up. Many people on Halloween also host costume parties which include activities like telling ghost stories, bobbing for apples, visiting haunted houses and watching scary movies. Sounds kind of strange, right? However, Halloween in Athens occurs on a much larger scale. The usual car-filled, bar-filled Court Street transforms into a festival of ghouls, famous characters and demons when the street is closed off to automobiles for the night. Athens hosts a block party where all the people of the town, the University and visitors can parade around the street in their Halloween costumes. continued on pg. 2

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Several bands usually play on stages placed throughout the street, setting the eerie mood of Halloween. Halloween is a time to be creative, dressing up based upon your individuality, while having a good time getting into character and the Halloween spirit. However, you still want to be cautious, as sometimes people play pranks. In Athens, the police are on full force in the streets because of the attitude that follows with the tradition of Halloween, bringing out the mischievous nature within people. You may see police riding around on tall Clydesdale horses to control to massive crowd

of people in the streets. Don’t pet the police horses without first asking the officer! So, join into the traditional festivities of Halloween. Carve a Jack-O-Lantern. Come up with a unique Halloween costume. Scare your friends. Go to a haunted house. Visit Athens’ block party on Court Street. And most of all, be safe and have fun. To see the rules of Athens’ Halloween visit: http://www.ohio.edu/compass/stories/10-11/10/ Halloween-rules-regularions-871.cfm

Helpful Information Halloween tips from Ryan Lombardi, Dean of Students

Have a plan in place. Talk to your roommates or housemates about guests who are coming.

How many are there and where will they stay? Decide together that you want guests to respect your home and the rules governing our community.

Talk to your guests. Let them know that you want them to have a fun visit and that you do not want trouble for anyone. Ask them to respect your home and to abide by the policies of the University and the laws of the City of Athens. Confront those who cross the line. You know what type of behavior is appropriate or not. If your friend or guest is crossing the line, challenge them to act appropriately. If they are not making smart decisions, give them advice on how to do so. Use good judgment in choosing a costume. The Athens and Ohio University communities take pride in being diverse and welcoming. Please avoid costumes that: -are sexually, racially, or ethnically offensive; -include anything that is, or could be used as or confused as a weapon; or -impersonate a law enforcement official or simulate law enforcement activitie

Halloween

top 10 halloween candies

1. Snickers

- A candy bar with substance. These peanut-filled chocolate bars are filling enough that kids may only be able to eat a few of them. Then again, you shouldn’t underestimate the appetite of Halloweencrazed kids.

2. Nerds

- Basically, they are pure sugar coated with sugar. Nerds can be both fun and annoying due to the obnoxious rattling sound made by shaking the box. The best are the standard strawberry flavor.

3. Tootsie Rolls

- These have been around for over 120 years and coming in various flavors, shapes, and sizes. Giving out the smaller sizes makes a candy bowl last longer, but the Tootsie Pops are the tastiest, especially the chocolate flavor.

4. Life Savers- A good way to keep kids occupied. It takes a

while to go through a whole pack of Life Savers. Also, a good trick is to give out the mint varieties. The mint flavors do not necessarily clean teeth, but they have less sugar and will keep the kids hygiene-conscious.

5. M&M’s-

It wouldn’t be Halloween without M&Ms. They are ingrained in our cultural psyche. If sugar and chocolate were medicine, they would come in the form of M&M’s. Also, it can be funny to see how picky kids are about the color of the candy coating.

6. Reeses- Come in standard-size and miniature peanut butter

cups, as well as Reese’s Pieces. With all of that peanut butter, enough Reese’s cups could make a meal. Just don’t tell that to your kids.

7. Twizzlers

- Probably the sweetest store-bought version of licorice. Twizzlers have a fun shape, and they don’t get your hands messy.

8. Butterf inger- Sinfully sweet. The flaky “peanut buttery”

filling is so sugary that it sticks to teeth and fills the gaps between them. Butterfinger is most likely not the healthiest choice for dental hygiene. But what candy is?

9. Skittles- Skittles are always very popular. Just watch out for the

kids that try to see how many they can eat at one time. That can be scary.

10. Candy Corn- Somehow candy corn always seems to

make the list. Young or old, not many people admit to liking this stuff. Still, you can be sure to see plenty of it this Halloween. source: The Daily Press, Daily Top 10

Student Organization of the Week

student organization of the week

Association for

cultural exchange The Association for Cultural Exchange (ACE) encourages current students to become mentors and develop relationships with incoming international students. Jane Palmer, Advisor for the organization says that “ACE is working for world peace, one friendship at a time, through interaction at fun events each quarter.” When asked how students could get involved, Palmer replied, “Students can get involved by joining our Facebook page, by sending an email to any of the three of us on the

attached info sheet, coming to our events and bringing their friends and a smile.” ACE just finished up some pumpkin carving last week in preparation for the Halloween festivities that will be taking place this weekend. The group plans on collaborating with SEASA and another ISU group to put on more events this year. The groups are planninng on a Thanksgiving dinner for Novemeber. For more information on ACE visit their website at http://www.ohio.edu/ orgs/cultural/info.html

Association for Cultural Exchange photos by Dyah Ariningtyas Hening from ACEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual pumpkin carving

Check It Out

(in this issue!)

Table of Contents Feature Story

Halloween Feature

Organization of the Week

Reminders

10 Important Notice Flag of the Week

Sponsored Student Reception

Events

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“The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them.”

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-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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isfs #: 740 • 593 • 4330 | email: isfs@ohio.edu

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Important Info

Our goal is to provide support services for international students, faculty, staff and scholars, and their dependents; to enable them to achieve their educational goals and objectives.

Meet the Staff Krista McCallum Beatty • Director

General issues, faculty&staff issues, limited student immigration assistance

I-Voice Specialists

Kyle McKenzie • Associate Director

Email: ac249607@ohio.edu

Student issues, student & exchange visitor immigration assistance

Amanda Yusko • International Student Advisor Student immigration issues, International Voice & International Week

Annie Cercone • Layout & Design Jess George • Copy

Email: jg347609@ohio.edu

Edward Muldoon • International Student Advisor

Email Jess if you would like to have your flag featured or if you have additional information to add to the I-Voice, including events & announcements

Patricia Knisley • Administrative Associate

Walk In Advising Schedule

Student Immigration issues

General office issues and assistance

Erin Thompson • Office Assistant

General office issues and assistance

Adam Chen • Graduate Assistant International Student Union

Kara Kauffman • Graduate Student International Student Orientation

ISFS advisors are available Monday – Friday from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. to answer your quick questions pertaining to F-1 and J-1 immigration issues such as: >> Curricular Practical Training (CPT) >> Maintaining your immigration status >> Optional Practial Training (OPT) >> Program Extensions >> Travel We will not accept any applications (CPT/OPT/ Change of Status, etc) during these times and may need to schedule an appointment for you if your questions are more extensive or do not meet

Reminders Check the end date on your I-20 or DS-2019:

Students who have an end date of 11/24/2010 on their I-20 or DS-2019 are reminded that they must apply for a program extension if they will not complete their program this quarter. Students must complete their program extension BEFORE 11/24/2010 in order to maintain their F-1 or J-1 status.

Optional Practical Training and Academic Training

F-1 students who wish to apply for OPT may begin the process up to 90 days prior to their program end date and up to 60 days after their program end date. However, we recommend applying 2-3 months prior to when you want to begin working to allow for processing delays. J-1 students wishing to apply for Academic Training MUST do so prior to the completion of their program of study. If you are interested in learning more, please schedule an appointment with an ISFS advisor.

Travel Signatures

Students traveling outside of the U.S. must have their immigration documents signed prior to departure. Please bring your I-20 or DS-2019, along with all supporting documentation (for example, financial support, change in major field of study, etc.) with you when you fill out a travel signature request form. You will need to allow up to two weeks for processing, so please plan ahead. When your documents are ready, you will be notified by e-mail. NOTE: J-1 students who are not sponsored by Ohio University must contact their program advisor for information on the procedure for having their DS-2019 signed for travel and reentry. ISFS cannot sign your DS2019. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with an advisor, you can stop by the ISFS Office located in 348 Baker Center Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday from 8:00 A.M. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 P.M., call 740-593-4330, or e-mail isfs@ohio.edu.

Many USCIS filing fees will increase this fall, effective 11/23/2010. This will include the fee for the I-765 (OPT) which will raise from $340 to $380. Traveling outside of the US over winter break? Make sure to submit your travel signature request to ISFS at least 2 weeks in advance!!

Reminders

TO E R U S E K MA R U O Y P U K PIC O T R E T R A QU 0/ 2 I R E T S E SEM U O Y F I 9 1 0 2 DSWERE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL. IS DEADLINE 10/29/2010!

Important Notice

QUARTERS

SEMESTERS Ohio University will be transitioning from a quarter system (four sections per year, ten weeks each) to a semester systems (three sections per year, 14 weeks each) beginning Fall 2012. In order to prepare for this transition, we have shortened some student’s I-20 end dates to correspond with the correct semester end date. If your I-20 has been changed, you will receive an e-mail from ISFS. You will need to bring your student ID to the ISFS Office (348 Baker Center) to pick up your new I-20 before October 29. After October 29, a hold will be placed on your student account that will prevent you from registering for the following quarter until you pick up your new I-20. Please be aware that if you will not complete your degree by the corrected end date on your I-20, you must apply for a program extension PRIOR to the end date on your new I-20 in order to maintain your immigration status. Other quarter to semester changes related to student immigration status include: •Full time enrollment: Undergraduate students will still need to be enrolled for 12 credit hours and graduate students will need to be enrolled for 9 credit hours each semester to be considered full time. •Annual vacation: Students will no longer be able to choose when they will take their annual vacation. Starting Fall 2012, students will be required to be enrolled full time (12 credit hours for undergraduates, 9 credit hours for graduate students) for both fall

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(August – December) and spring (January – May) semesters and take their break only during summer semester. •Extended Leave of Absence: It will be highly unlikely that students will be authorized for a leave of absence (temporary absence of less than five months spent outside of the US) because of the length of the semester system. If you have questions about how the quarter to semester transition will affect the progress of your academic program, please contact your academic advisor. Students who do not have a specific academic advisor can meet with a University College advisor in 140 Chubb Hall. For additional information about University College academic advisors, please visit http://www.ohio.edu/univcollege/advising/ coordinators.cfm. If you have questions about how the quarter to semester transition will affect your immigration status, please call 740-593-4330 to schedule an appointment with an ISFS advisor or stop by during walk in advising hours, daily 2PM-4PM during the academic year. For additional information about the quarter to semester transition, please continue reading our updates in The International Voice Newsletter or visit http://www.ohio.edu/Q2S/.

MAKE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR Q2S I-20/DS-2019 IF YOU WERE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL. DEADLINE IS 10/29/2010!

Important Notice What is the difference between a quarter- and semester-based academic calendar? Under both the quarter and semester academic calendars, the academic year is approximately 30 weeks in addition to summer sessions of varying lengths. Our quarter calendar comprises three 10-week quarters and two summer sessions, while the semester calendar comprises two semesters and two summer sessions. The overall classroom contact hours (actual time spent in instruction) will remain the same over the course of an entire academic year. When will Ohio University transition from a quarter- to a semester-based academic calendar? Fall 2012 will be the effective conversion term to begin a semester-based academic calendar. If you graduate before fall 2012 you should not be affected by the transition. However, if you do not graduate by fall 2012, you will be a transition student -be assured that Ohio University will make every effort to ensure the the process is as seamless for you as possible and has made a commitment that students will not be disadvantaged in the process. What is a transition student? Any student who is enrolled before fall 2012, but has not yet graduated will be considered a transition student. That simply means that they will complete part of their degree while enrolled under the quarter-based system and part while enrolled under the semester-based system. Ohio University committed to making that process as smooth as possible for all transition students and to ensuring that they are not disadvantaged in the process. This not the first time Ohio University has changed its academic calendar and several other universities and colleges in Ohio are also undergoing the same change. Be assured Ohio University will be prepared to assist you throughout the process. Will transition students have to take more hours under a semester-based academic calendar? No. A course conversion process will be put in place that includes a commitment to transition students to maintain the current number of classroom contract hours over the course of a year. Under both the quarter and the semester academic calendar, the academic year is approximately 30 weeks in addition to summer sessions. Our quarter calendar comprises three 10-week quarters and two summer sessions, while the semester calendar will comprise two semesters and two summer sessions. The overall classroom contact hours (actual time spent in classroom instruction) will remain the same over the course of an entire academic year. How will this affect what dates classes begin and end? Under Ohio Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s semester-based academic calendar the fall term will open during the last week of August and close in mid-December. There will be a four-week break between fall and spring semester, with spring semester opening date occurring in mid-January. Spring break occurs about the first week of March and the spring semester closes in early May. Will my anticipated graduation date change as a result of the transition to a semester-based academic calendar? No. Ohio University is committed to working with you and all enrolled students on the quarter calendar to ensure all can meet their graduation date. If you are involved in the transition, you can expect to complete your degree in the same number of years under the semester-based academic calendar, assuming that you make acceptable progress in your academic program. Will tuition and fees be higher under a semester-based academic calendar? No. The cost to attend Ohio University for an entire academic year is unaffected by the academic calendar. Tuition and fees, as well as financial aid and scholarships, will be divided between two semesters versus three quarters in an academic year. Ohio University will continue to offer a monthly payment plan that will allow students and their families the ability to budget education expenses over the course of an academic year. Will the financial aid of transition students be altered by the conversion to semesters? If you are a transition student, you will receive the same financial aid annual amounts per eligibility as established by the awards you receive. However, the amount will be divided between two semesters as opposed to three quarters.

MAKE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR Q2S I-20/DS-2019 IF YOU WERE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL. DEADLINE IS 10/29/2010!

Flag of the Week

UNITED STATES

The United States flag first came into being in 1777. It was almost certainly designed by Congressman Francis Hopinkson and based on the flag of the Sons of Liberty, a group of activists who had rebelled against the British taxation in the American colonies. The 13 red stripes on a white background represented the first colonies to band together in opposition to British rule. Originally, there were also 13 stars on the flag,

formed into a circle. As more states joined the union, more stars and stripes were added, until there was no room left. Various designs evolved, but it was not until 1912 that a standard flag was approved, with 13 stripes, designating the original states, and the stars of the new member states in rows. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the number of stars grew from 13 to 50. The last to be added was Hawaii in 1960. SOURCE: The Directory of Flags by Charlotte Greig

Flag of the Week

Meet the newest addition to the ISFS team!!

patricia Knisley Where are you from? I grew up in Dairy country in the great state of New York What is your TITLE? Administrative Associate What does a typical day at work entail for you? Greeting and helping new and returning international students get travel paperwork. Process concur transactions. Review expenditures. Create payment documents for new international faculty immigration information. What is your favorite part of the job? Helping others Do you have any advice international students this year? Get involved with you student union. It will make your stay in Athens more enjoyable.

Sponsored Student Reception Recap

Events THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th Pumpkin Carving

Time: 7:00 PM Location: Theater Lounge

This event is free but supplies will be limited!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th Haunted Athens Tours

Times: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Location: Kantner Hall Cost: $5 Contact: fallon.megan@gmail.com

Please join us for a truly haunting experience. Learn the history of Athens, Ohio’s most haunted sites from local gools and goblins as you ride throughout the city.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th

Seminar: Are You Too Drunk to Drive? Times: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: 145 Walter Hall Contact: khurshid@ohio.edu

The Physiology and Chemistry of Breath Alcohol Measurement. Or, are You too Drunk to Drive? Dr. Gary D. Christian, Department of Chemistry, University of Washington Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense in all states. In most states, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% (w/w) is by law deemed to indicate being under the influence. Normally, the blood alcohol level is determined by measuring the percent breath alcohol, assuming a partition ratio between blood and breath of 2100:1. The legal consequences of being convicted of driving while under the influence will be presented, along with the physiology of alcohol absorption and metabolism, the physiological effects as a function of alcohol, and ways to estimate your blood alcohol level. The principles, chemistry, and operations of breath alcohol measuring instruments will be described.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th

Clothing Exchange hosted by African Student Union Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Baker 233 Contact: jenlpetrie@gmail.com

How does it work? Clean out your closet and bring your clothes to the Clothing Exchange on October 29th. Pay a $5 cover charge and leave with as many items as you brought. Don’t have clothes to donate? Clothing will also be sold a la carte for as little as $1 - $5. Great chance to stock up on winter clothes! Don’t have a costume for Halloween yet? Find yours at the ASU Clothing Exchange!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th Halloween Safety/Info Table Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Location: Baker Fourth Floor

Free Drinks and Candy! Stop by for information and safety tips!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th Capstone Information Session Time: 4:00 PM Location: Scripps Hall Auditorium

First-year International Studies graduate students are asked to attend a capstone information session. This session will include important information regarding preparations for your capstone project and should not be missed!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1st

Fourth Annual Art Extravaganza and Silent Auction Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: McCracken Gallery Contact: anerino@ohio.edu Website: http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/news-events/ events.htm#artauction2010

For the past six months, the artwork of the talented

Events students at The Plains Elementary School has been on display in the halls of McCracken. On Nov. 1 the artwork will be auctioned off through a silent bidding process. Half the proceeds will go to the individual artists and the other half will go back into the school’s art program.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1st

Forum on John Woo’s Work and Appearance at Ohio University Time: 5:00 PM Location: Baker Center 242

In response to the upcoming Washington Forum’s Ohio University talk featuring John Yoo (‘Crisis and Command: A History of Executive Power from Washington to Obama’, Thursday, October 28, 7:30 PM, Baker Center Theater), the author of the infamous “torture memos,” a forum will be held, serving as an opportunity for students, faculty, and Athens community members to express their opinions on Yoo’s controversial visit. Two professors and two students will speak on various topics related to the Yoo event, followed by discussion. Contact Joe at jv249205@ohio.edu for more information.

NOVEMBER 3rd through 5th Ceramics Pottery Sale

Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Seigfred Hall - 5th Floor Lobby Contact: hutchism@ohio.edu

20th Anniversary Ceramics Pottery Sale

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd Visiting Artist Lecture

Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Nov 03, 2010 Location: Bentley Hall, room 240 Contact: 740-593-4800 Website: http://www.finearts.ohio.edu/art

Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens, assuming the

ecosexual position: adventures of the love art lab.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd Pre-Kwanza Celebration

Time: 7:00pm Location: Baker Center Theatre

Chike Akua is a leading authority on increasing the achievement of today’s students, especially those labeled “at-risk”. Mr. Akua is a “Master Teacher” deeply committed to culturally relevant pedagogy and the development of culturally relevant instuctional materials. He is teh author of A Treasure Within: Stories of Rememberance and Rediscovery and A Kwanza Awakening: Lessons for the Community. The event is sponsored by the Black Student Cultural Programming Board and the Office of Mulitcultural Programs and the Multicultural Center.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd Mo Rocca

Times: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Cost: Student: $12 / Senior: $20 / General: $22 Location: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Contact: holzaepa@ohio.edu Website: http://www.ohio.edu/performingarts

Humorist, actor, and writer Mo Rocca is best known for his off-beat news reports and satirical commentary. Currently a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning News with Charles Osgood, he’s also a panelist on NPR’s hit weekly quiz show Wait,Wait...Don’t Tell Me! and the host of The Cooking Channel’s upcoming show Foodography. Rocca has also spent four seasons as a correspondent on both the Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He began his career in TV as a writer and producer for the Emmy and PeabodyAward-winning PBS children’ s series

Events Wishbone, and went on to write and produce other kids series.

NOVEMBER 3rd-6th & 10th-13th Holiday by Philip Barry

Location: Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater, Kantner Hall

Play directed by Denis Delaney. The course of true love doesn’t run smoothly in Philip Barry’s witty and sophisticated comedy about high society in the Roaring 1920’s. Our production is set in the 1930’s.

Saturday, NOVEMBER 6th SEASA Game Day

Bus to Columbus or Cincinnati

The Hocking, Athens, Perry Community Action is now offering bus rides to Cincinnati and Columbus. The bus runs twice daily. They have one-way tickets for $10. To learn more about routes, times, and tickets visit their website at: http://ridegobus.com/index.html

Time: 1:00-4:00 PM Location: Baker Ballroom

Colaborating with Kids on Campus, introducing Southeast Asian Games to the children and also Athens Community.

Friday, November 12th Edinburgh: City and Environment

Time: 2:00-3:00 PM Location: Clippinger Labs 119 Contact: Dr. Geoffrey Buckley at buckleg1@ohio.edu

A new study abroad program, “Edinburgh: City and Environment” will give undergraduate and graduate students interested in urban geography, environmental history, urban planning and urban sustainability the opportunity to spend five weeks in Edinburgh, Scotland - a city renowned for its reputation as a leader in this arena. Lectures, field trips and guest speakers will introduce students to key concepts relating to the aforementioned subjects while they earn a total of 11 credits. For more information visit the program website. The deadline to apply for this program is February 18.

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TAX WORKSHOP FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th & Friday, november 12th

Tax Workshop for International Students Time: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM Location: Baker 239 Contact: Barbara Kreutzer kreutzeb@ohio.edu

A workshop will be held for international students. The workshop will cover an explanation of tax forms, year-end filing, some information on school district tax. There will also be time for any additional questions or concerns. A reservation will be required, email Barbara at kreutzeb@ohio.edu if you are interested. There are 35 spots for Friday, October 29th and 16 spots for Friday, November 12th.

*NOTE: The November 5th Tax Workshop has been rescheduled to November 12th.

Events

INDIA TODAY: ARTS, CULTURE, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

This program, the first of its kind on OU campus, will focus on India not as an emerging economic power, or as a nation struggling with massive poverty and intense ethnic frictions. The symposium, spread over the first two weeks of November, will instead explore India’s contemporary art and culture that are enriched by the subcontinent’s millennia-long, rich artistic traditions, as well as its diverse languages, peoples, and cultures. Drawing attention to the symbiosis of art and social justice in South Asia, the symposium highlights the role and potential influence of India’s dynamic literature and art in the world’s largest democracy.

Wednesday, November 3

5:00 PM Poetry Reading by Poet Saleem Peeradina 6:30 PM Saleem Peeradina, Associate Professor of English, Siena Heights University, Michigan Introduced by Amritjit Singh, English, OU Baker Center, Room 239

Thursday, November 4

1:00 PM Presentations on India by OU Students 2:00 PM Presentations by OU undergraduates on My India based on their India visits or their readings or imagination. Moderated by Haley Duschinski, Anthropology, OU Baker Multicultural Center The best three presenters will receive prizes of $100, $50, $25 respectively donated by Drs. Ram and Sushila Gawande. For more info, please contact Dr. Duschinski (duschins@ohio.edu) or Dr. Singh (singha@ohio.edu). 2:10 PM Guest Lecture on Dalit Literature by Professor Sudhi Rajiv 3:00 PM Sudhi Rajiv, Fulbright Professor, English, OU (Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, India), “From the Margins of Caste and Race: Sharankumar Limbale and Richard Wright” Introduced by Marsha Dutton, Chair, English, OU Baker Multicultural Center For further information, please contact Amritjit Singh (singha@ohio.edu) or Vladimir Marchenkov (marchenk@ohio.edu). This Symposium has been generously supported by Friends of India Foundation; Center for International Studies; VP for Research and Creative Activity; Vice Provost for Diversity, Access & Equity; International Student and Faculty Services; Arts and Sciences; and Departments of English & History.

Events

Japanese Conversation Hour Tuesdays in Gordy 113 at 5:10-6:00 p.m. Sept. 14 Self-intros & Name cards Sept. 21 Origami & Conversation Sept. 28 Sports Day: Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play outside! Oct. 5 Japanese toys & Games Oct. 12 What is it like to live in Japan!? Oct. 19 Soran Bushi (Japanese dance) Oct. 26 Shodou (Japanese Calligraphy) Nov. 2 Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make nengajou (new year cards)! Nov. 9 Onigiri Party Any questions, suggestions, comments? Email to mt541009@ohio.edu

RA Recruitment for 2011-2012

leadership in the making

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Center for International

2010-2011

International Studies Forum

The Center for International Studies and Southeast Asian Studies Program are pleased to present

Bronze to Iron Age Transitions in Southeast Asia: Excavations at Ban Don Ta Phet, Thailand Ian Glover

Institute of Archaeology, University College London Dr. Ian Glover is the Emeritus Reader in Southeast Asian Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London. He studied at the University of Sydney and the Australian National University where he undertook field research on the prehistory of East Timor. Subsequently he worked in Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand, and India and although retired from active teaching and field research, he is still researching on the emergence of the Cham Civilization in Central Vietnam. He has particular interests in the emergence of Indic-influenced civilizations in Thailand and Vietnam, and in glass and metal working technologies in the region.

Friday, November 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;3:00 PM Walter Hall, Room 145

RA Recruitment for 2011-2012 leadership in the making

Being an RA (Resident Assistant) at residence halls is a great opportunity offered to all full-time students. The RA position looks fantastic on any resume, and the experience gained provides knowledge and skills that are applicable to any occupation. Personal characteristics such as leadership, teamwork, creativity, assertiveness, and time management will be easy for you to call upon once you have held this position. The position also holds financial benefits! Current RAs have a minimum of 90% of their room rate covered, and an additional minimum stipend of $2140 a year. We invite you to explore one of OU’s greatest leadership opportunities – the Resident Assistant. Check out all of the information on the Residential Housing website (www.ohio.edu/housing <http://www.ohio.edu/housing> ) to learn about what this position has to offer you both personally and professionally. We also invite you to one of our RA Information Sessions below to learn how you can become an RA, if you are interested. Nov. 8th , 2010 – Bentley Hall Room 129 @ 7pm Nov. 9th , 2010 – Bentley Hall Room 136 @ 7pm Nov. 10th , 2010 – Bentley Hall Room 136 @ 7pm Jan. 5th, 2011 – Bromley Hall Dining Room @ 7pm Jan. 6th , 2011 – Bromley Hall Dining Room @ 7pm Jan. 7th , 2011 – Bromley Hall Dining Room @ 7pm

If you have questions, please contact Li Teng at teng@ohio.edu <mailto:teng@ohio.edu> or Krys Taylor at kt138405@ohio.edu <mailto:kt138405@ohio.edu> .