Through a variety of activities, presentations and classroom teach-ins, the International Education Center is bringing the world TO YOU! All are invited and encouraged to partake in the wonderful opportunities for learning and sharing in the rich diversity both abroad and here on the BCC campus.
2008 Schedule of Events: November 17-21
Monday, November 17, 2008
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"History 105: Japan, Vietnam and the Renaissance”, 8:00 a.m., Atec 216, Prof. Jess Levine
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“International Opportunities Workshop” – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Atec 104, For Faculty/Staff/Administrators. International Education Center (IEC) Director, Dr. Janice Thomas and IEC faculty Liaison, Dr. Terry Konn will present a workshop on international professional development, funding and exchange opportunities and developing faculty-led programs.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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“Islamic Civilization and the Mongols” – 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 p.m., MAS 100, (World Civilization I), Prof. Sherri West
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“Global Issues Tables” – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Student Life Center Lobby. Students from the International Student Association, Black Student Union, Brookdale Asia Society, and Women's Student Organization will be dislaying and presenting valuable information regarding issues of concern throughout the world.
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“Israeli-Palestinian Relations: Why the Impasse?" – 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., MAN 105, Prof. Saliba Sarsar
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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“The Global Cold War” - 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. OR 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., MAN 200, (World Civilization II), Prof. Sherri West
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“Comparative Politics” – 11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., MAC 208, Prof. Tom Cioppa
Thursday, November 20, 2008
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Two International Dance Performances - - 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Collins Arena, “Kathak: A South Asian Classical Dance Performance” , Assistant Prof. Diditi Mitra & “Egyptian Belly Dance,” International Student Yame Bado
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“Environmental Studies” – 1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. at the Wall campus in Room CMU 121, Prof. Catherine Folio
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“Barbarian Hordes or Culture Carriers? The Mongols in World History” – 1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., MAC 208, Prof. Laura Neitzel
Friday, November 21, 2008
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“Domestic Bliss? An Overview of Marriage and the Family in the USA and Abroad”, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., MAN 202, Sociology Instructor Caroline Calogero
2007 Schedule of Events
List of Participating Classes
Monday, November 12, 2007
- “Fascism and the Rise of Hitler” – 11:00a.m. – 12:15p.m. and 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m. in MAN 211, Prof. Sherri West
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
- “Turkey and Egypt in the 20th Century” – 1:30p.m. – 4:20p.m. in MAN 105 – Prof. Sherri West
- “Intercultural Communications” – 8:30 a.m. – 11:15a.m. in MAN 205 – Sociology Adjunct Judie Edlin
- “Terrorism” – 8:30a.m. – 11:15a.m. – in MAS 001 – Ass’t. Prof. Tom Cioppa
- “One Day in September” – A documentary as part of our Foreign Film Series, 11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m. in MAS 100 – Prof. Sherri West
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
- “Chinese Influence in Asia and Early Japanese History” 2:00p.m. – 4:45p.m. in CVA 105 – History Instructor Laura Neitzel
- “World War II” – 11:00a.m. – 12:15p.m. and 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m. – MAN 211- Prof. Sherri West
- “Poverty in the Third World” – 8:00a.m. – 10:45a.m. in MAS 001 – Ass’t. Prof. Tom Cioppa
- “The Global Classroom: Integrating Students from America and Africa” - 4:30p.m. – 7p.m. – SLC, Twin Lights II –Lecture by Asst. Prof. Terry Konn
Thursday, November 15, 2007
- “Judaism”- 1:30p.m. – 4:15p.m. in MAN 200 and 6p.m. in MAC 209 – Prof. Robert Mellert
- “Global Environmental Issues” – 1:30p.m. – 4:15p.m. at Wall campus in Room 104 – Prof. Catherine Folio
