International Events this Week 10/30/09
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Hellenic Association and Inner DC present “THRILL HER” 10:00pm – 2:00 am, October 30th
Event Type: Party
Description: A collaboration between InnerDC and Virginia Tech’s Hellenic
Association, come attend with us as we blow the roof off Awful Arthurs a
second weekend in a row! There was no mistake what a huge success the Euro Night party was, so no doubt this one will be better. To accommodate the 400+ turnout last
Saturday, we will be bringing in an extra DJ and more sound equipment so
be sure to put your game face on.
PROCEEDS will go towards the InnerDC non-profit organization to help
support struggling youth music programs in public schools.
$5 FLAT COVER ALL NIGHT
Location: Awful Arthurs, 213 Draper Road SW
Indian Student Association present ‘Diwali’ the Festival of Lights 5:00pm – 7:15pm , October 31th
Event Type: Cultural Show
Description: The festive season has set in and Diwali celebration is round the corner. ISA presents to you ‘Diwali’, the Festival of Lights, on October 31st. Join us in celebrating the event as it showcases the richness and grandeur of our culture, heritage and history.
The event schedule is as follows:
> 5 PM - 7:15 PM: Cultural Performances in Burruss Auditorium
> 7:30 PM: Fireworks on the Drillfield
> 8:00 PM: Dinner on the Drillfield
Location: Burruss Auditorium
Welcome Back
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Welcome Back, Students and Organizations. Hope you guys enjoyed your summer break. Our diverse new board is eager to work with all the organizations for the upcoming year.
Don’t forget to re-register your organization for the upcoming year with CISO.
Here is the link to re-register your organization with CISO:
https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1247590574018
Every year, your organization needs to re-register with CISO in order to participate in all the great events such as Dance of Nations, Street Fair and many more. You would also get updates about all the events around the campus and be able to submit your organization’s events for advertisement. Please do this before the deadline, September 18th,2009.
New CISO Officers
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Greetings everyone,
23 member organizations participated in the CISO elections .
The 2009-2010 officers for CISO are:
PRESIDENT: Shivani Handa
VICE PRESIDENT: Chaitanya Chopra
SECRETARY: Edwin Yusman
TREASURER: Hung Kuang
EVENT COORDINATOR (2 positions): Anuja Agnihotri and Ying Shen
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (2 positions): Lubna Chowdhury and Ruby B. Johnson
WEBMASTER: Nihar Samal
Congratulations to all the new officers of 2009 to 2010.
International Week 2009 (April 3rd to 9th)
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International Week April 3rd-9th (All Week)
Friday
ASA Opening Night 7:00pm-11:00pm April 3rd
Description: A showcase of the various talents of the African student body here at Virginia Tech; from singing and dancing to trivia. Admission is free but there is a raffle for those who donate to Relay For Life. Sponsored by the African Student Association.
Location: Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown
Saturday
International Street Fair 11:00am-4:00pm April 4th
Description: The International Street Fair is one of the most colorful and bustling events of the semester. On Saturday, April 4th, College Ave. turns into a crowded marketplace. This event, held from 11:00am-4:00pm, is a great opportunity for adults and children of all ages to come and learn about different countries. Exotic dishes and even some tongue twisting names are traded in a festive mood. The participating international organizations bring their best to your taste buds, while the performers make you move with their native folkloric rhythms. Arts and crafts from countries around the world are also a part of this beautiful display.
Location: College Avenue; Rain Location: Squires Student Center
Healing Sounds of Turkish Sufi Mystic Music 6:00pm-8:00pm April 4th
Description: Latif Bolat, Turkish Singer, Composer and Scholar of Turkish Music and Folklore, creates an intimate, storytelling atmosphere that invites us to recognize our common humanity through the arts. With a vast repertory that includes songs in classical, folk and Sufi mystic music styles, he accompanies his powerful resonant singing on the baglama (long-necked lute), and various other traditional Turkish folk instruments. Sponsored by: the Turkish Student Association, CISO, Peace Through the Arts, and Blacksburg Dances of Universal Peace
Location: Torgersen Museum - 1st floor Torgersen Hall
VSA Culture Show 7:00pm-9:00pm April 4th
Description: The Vietnamese Student Association proudly presents their annual culture show. In this show, we will feature an array of traditional dances, skits, Tae Kwon Do, and fashion shows to represent our traditions and heritage. We hope that you’ll be able to join us for the show, and afterwards at our after party. FREE to public!
Location: Burruss Auditorium
Sunday
Taste of Vietnam Luncheon 12-4 pm April 5th
Description: It’s opened to the public and we will be having Pho (vietnamese soup), spring rolls, and egg rolls. The Pho will cost $5 for unlimited, and the rolls have not been determined yet. We ask that everyone bring their own bowl and utensils, because we can’t provide enough for everyone. All the profits will be donated to our Philanthropy VietHope. More info regarding our philanthropy can be found at this website:http://www.viethope.org/
Location: Newman Community Center
Raqs Virginia Tech: A Night of Middle Eastern Dance Show starts at 2:30pm April 5th
Description: Hill and Veil, the belly dancing group at Virginia Tech will perform several of their extravagant dances.
Location: GLC Auditorium, Graduate Life Center
Monday
Bangladeshi Luncheon 11:30am to 1:30pm April 6th
Description: Hundreds of happy customers come to satisfy their tummies at the Bangladeshi luncheon. The menu includes authentic Bangladeshi dishes such as Curry Chicken, Egg Curry, Mishti Doi, and many more! Two great deals are available on combos; a meat combo for $6.00 as well as a vegetarian combo for $5.00. They are known for their generous portions and cheap prices so don’t go anywhere else! Make a lunch date with the Association for Bangladeshi Students on Monday, April 6th, 2009 at the Cranwell International Center!
Location: Cranwell International Center
Free Salsa Lessons beginner: 6:30–7pm, intermediate 7-8pm, advanced 8-9pm April 6th
Description: Salsa tech will be holding 3 different sessions of free Salsa Lessons.
Location: Old Dominion Ballroom
Tuesday
University Libraries’ International Student Reception 2-4pm April 7th
Location: Newman Library
Contact person: Annette Bailey, afbailey@vt.edu
VT International: a panel of international students 3:30-4:30 pm April 7th Description: An undergraduate and graduate student panel discusses the experience of being an international student at VT; moderated by Susanna Rinehart, Director of Education for Diversity and Inclusion in the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Sponsored by Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Location: Brush Mountain A
International Grad Evening - Music, Games, Cookie Coloring and more… 6-7:30 pm April 7th
Description: Bring along fellow International Graduate Students and join others for an evening of fun in the GLC. Decorate cookies in your national colors, play games and unwind with music from around the world. Also sample our selection of International Snacks for free as you enjoy the evening. Free soda will also be provided. Questions: Contact GLC Resident Fellow Swethan Anand atswethan@vt.edu
Location: GLC student lounge
Wednesday
Faculty Workshop: What’s Culture Got To Do With It? Working with International Students in the Virginia Tech Classroom 3–5pm April 8th
Description: Virginia Tech hosts and educates over 2,000 international students from more than 130 different countries each year. Beyond the general anxiety of learning to live in a new culture, international students must also learn to navigate the culturally rich environment of the United States university classroom. This workshop will layout a variety of cultural obstacles facing international students at Virginia Tech, and it will also help teaching faculty understand the cultural frameworks that underpin teaching and classroom behaviors in the United States. Themes for this workshop will include: cultural hierarchy, plagiarism, and communication styles. Additionally, the workshop leaders will provide explanations for and about cultural misunderstandings and strategies for working towards appropriate conclusions. Facilitators: Rachel Christensen, Cranwell International Center AND Jonathan D. McCloud, CEU. Register at:http://www.ceut.vt.edu/workshops.html. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Sponsored by CEUT and Cranwell International Center
Location: Cranwell International Center
International Move Night: 2 free, CISO-sponsored showings 7:00 & 9:30pm April 8th Description: The Lyric Theater will showcasing the international movie, "Waltz with Bashir” from April 3rd-April 9th.For more information about the movie visithttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt1185616/plotsummary. The FREE CISO-sponsored movie night will be Wednesday, April 8th.
Location: The Lyric Theater
Salsa Massive 9:30-10pm Free Lessons, 10pm-12am Open Dance April 8th
Description: Salsa tech will be hosting free lessons for beginners and intermediates. Then Later will be hosting an open dance session with latin mix (salsa,merengue, bachata, reggaeton)
Location: Oge Chi’s ($3 cover)
Thursday
Kenyan Lunch 12-1:30pm April 9th
Description: Kenyan lunch hosted by International Women in Need. The
menu includes: rice, collards, cabbage, lentils, samosas, and chai tea.
Cost $8. All of the proceeds will go to benefit the CORN MILLS FOR KENYA
project. Registration for the lunch is preferred, but not required. All
are welcome to attend. To register, visit www.iwin.wc.vt.edu
Location: Cranwell International Center
Virginia Tech Employment Applicant Seminar for the International Community 12-1pm April 9th
Description: The Human Resources Department is offering an Applicant Seminar specifically for the international community. The seminar is designed to assist job applicants with the entire job application process, including searching open positions and completing the online application. Attending this seminar will better prepare you to complete the application process, allow you to get answers to important questions, and improve your ability to get a job at Virginia Tech. Registration Required: Call 231-9331
Location: Human Resources Room 155
Street Fair T-shirts and Dance of Nations DVDs
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CISO is allowing pre-orders of T-shirts for this years International Street Fair. The t-shirt is $10.00, and the Dance of Nations DVD is $5.00.
this years Street Fair t-shirt design(front and back): 
If you are a registered organization with CISO participating in Street Fair, you will have your name on the back on this years t-shirt where it says “Student Association”.
If would like to purchase either the Street Fair 2009 T-shirt($10) or the 2008 Dance of Nations DVD ($5). Follow the link below:
Street Fair
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Street Fair is coming up very quickly, so please remember to turn in all your forms asap.
All the Street Fair specific information will be posted here asap
Feel free to contact us with any information.