This is our 10th year celebrating International Education Week (IEW), which will take place from November 15-19 2021. IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange. In July 2021 the Biden administration renewed the U.S commitment to International Education and we encourage all departments, cultural centers, student organizations, schools/colleges, and groups to submit their own event(s) for IEW to highlight BU’s commitment to International Education.
Lastly, let’s make it social! If you are posting and sharing content on social media, please use the IEW 2021 hashtag: #BUIEW2021
Calendar of Events
Monday, November 15
11 AM to 4 PM | Radical Return Exhibit: Showcasing Chinese Graphic Design
Radical Characters invited those who identify as Chinese or Chinese American graphic designers to submit original work for Radical Return. This exhibition showcases Chinese graphic design and will be on view simultaneously at Boston University Art Galleries and IS A GALLERY in Shanghai, China.
| Building | Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 855 Comm. Ave. Boston |
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| Contact Name | Lissa Cramer |
| Phone | (617) 353-6000 |
| Contact Email | lcramer@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Arts Initiative |
11 AM to 6 PM | BU Venice students at the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?"
BU Venice Fall student will visit the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?" and will record videos and images to comunicate the Exhibition contents and their personal selection of works in relation to this year Biennale theme.
| Contact Name | Maura Orlandini |
|---|---|
| Contact Phone | (346) 588-6581 |
| Contact Email | maurao@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Boston University Study Abroad Venice |
| Speakers | BU Venice students |
12 PM to 1 PM | Oil Money, Middle East Petrodollars and the Transformation of US Empire, 1967–1988. Held Virtually
Join the Pardee School of Global Studies and the Pardee Center’s International History Institute (IHI) for a book talk webinar on Monday, November 15 from 12:00 – 1:15 pm ET.The talk will feature David M. Wight, Visiting Assistant Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and author of Oil Money: Middle East Petrodollars and the Transformation of US Empire, 1967–1988 (Cornell University Press 2021).
| Location | Online |
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12:30 PM to 2 PM | Rodney Seminar: Seeking Freedom in the Sahel (1805-1836)
Join the Pardee School's African Studies Center to hear from Madina Thiam of the University of California, Los Angeles.
| Location | Zoom |
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3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | CAS Core in Florence
In this 8-day trip in conjunction with CC201: Renaissance, Rediscovery, and Reformation, Students have the opportunity to experience many of the sights, monuments, and great works of art so important to this city. Complementing our studies of Dante, Petrarch, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and many other figures of the Italian Renaissance, students will visit the Uffizi, the Galileo Museum, the Santa Croce, the Accademia, among other museums. Students will also discover the legacy of the Medici family in the city and learn about the family’s archives from a lecture at the Medici Archive Project; we will also take a day trip to Siena.
Register by: 11/12/2021
| Contact Name | Kyna Hamill |
|---|---|
| Phone | (617) 353-5404 |
| Contact Email | kyna@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Core Curriculum |
| Departments | CAS Students |
| Open To | Students |
| Speakers | Kyna Hamill |
4 PM to 5:30 PM | Remove/Rename/Remember: An International Movement for Justice
"Place names, monuments, and public art often signal our social values and power structures. The BLM movement has brought renewed energy to movements that promote the renaming of places and removal of monuments that honor participants in slavery and white supremacy. This movement also exists in other countries, often with a focus on recognizing colonial and racial violence against the peoples of Africa and the Americas. Join us for a panel discussion about past and present efforts to remove/rename/remember in Brazil, Italy, Argentina, and Germany. We will then consider how this movement calls us to action in our own campus community.
Special Guest: Thomas Green, Vice President of the Massachusett-Ponkapoag Tribal Council"
Students who live on campus can swipe into the building. Other attendees should check in at the security desk.
Register by: 11/14/2021
| Building | 610 Beacon Street |
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| Room | English Room |
| Contact Name | Lillie Webb |
| Phone | (617) 353-9237 |
| Contact Email | lwebb@bu.ed |
| Contact Organization | Global House |
| Open To | Students |
| Speakers | Thomas Green, Vice President of the Massachusett-Ponkapoag Tribal Council; Travis Franks, Post-doctoral Associate in Kilachand Honors College; Celia Bianconi, Master Lecturer in Portuguese; Jim Carter, Lecturer in Italian; Maria Datel, Senior Lecturer in Spanish; Petra Hundemer-Friedman, Lecturer in German |
4 PM to 6 PM | A Panel Discussion: The Climate Crisis & the Need for Global, Bold Action
Join us during International Education Week to hear from a multidisciplinary panel of BU experts who will discuss the efforts to combat climate change and the ways in which climate change impacts – and is shaped by – geopolitics, policy, global health, human migration, and more.
Science Journalist and WBUR’s Senior Producing Editor Barbara Moran will moderate the discussion.
| Location | In-Person with livestream
One Silber Way, Metcalf Ballroom, 9th Floor |
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| Speakers | Cutler Cleveland (CAS), Interim Director of BU’s Institute for Sustainable Energy, and Professor in Earth & Environment; Dennis Carlberg (CAS) Associate Vice President of University Sustainability, and Adjunct Asst. Professor in Earth & Environment; Henrik Selin (Pardee) Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Studies in the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies; Madeleine Scammell (SPH) Associate Professor of Environmental Health; Patrick Kinney (SPH) Professor of Environmental Health; Moderated by Barbara Moran, Senior Producer, WBUR |
| Contact Name | Pamela Decoste |
| Contact Email | pmdecost@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Global Programs |
5 PM to 6:30 PM | Community Dinner
Community Dinner offers food and fellowship at Marsh Chapel. Community Dinners are a great way to meet people from different majors and degree programs across BU’s campus! Come hungry and bring friends! All are welcome!
| Location | Zoom |
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6PM to 7 PM | Stories from International Students: Helpful Resources, Mentorship, and More
International students: Hear from some of your fellow classmates who identify as international students and participate in the International Peer Mentor program. Come chat with us about mentorship opportunities, helpful resources on-campus for international students, and more! This virtual event will feature real student stories and tips to make the most of your college experience.
| Contact Name | Pam DeCoste |
|---|---|
| Contact Email | pmdecost@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Global Programs |
| Open To | Students |
Tuesday, November 16
9 AM to 3 PM | Proverbs We Live By
"Would you like a simple yet profound way to share some customs or values from your language and culture? Write a proverb from your native language.
This is a great way to share values and aspects of your home culture. Proverbs are international and cross the boundaries of differences. Many diverse populations share common proverbs. They continually evolve as language develops. Old ones are adapted and new ones are created to suit the times. In a few short phrases, you can share a piece of your culture and language by sharing some sayings you live by."
In-Person with livestream and/or capture
Register by: 10/25/2021
| Building | 890 Commonwealth Avenue |
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| Room | 257 |
| Contact Name | Katja Davidoff |
| Phone | (617) 549-5226 |
| Contact Email | katushka@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | CELOP |
| Speakers | Katja Davidoff and Gina Giamei |
11 AM to 4 PM | Radical Return Exhibit: Showcasing Chinese Graphic Design
Radical Characters invited those who identify as Chinese or Chinese American graphic designers to submit original work for Radical Return. This exhibition showcases Chinese graphic design and will be on view simultaneously at Boston University Art Galleries and IS A GALLERY in Shanghai, China.
| Building | Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 855 Comm. Ave. Boston |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Lissa Cramer |
| Phone | (617) 353-6000 |
| Contact Email | lcramer@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Arts Initiative |
11 AM to 5 PM | Josef Albers Exhibition
The work by famed artist Josef Albers is on view starting October 1 in the Stone Gallery. This exhibition is free and open to everyone!
| Location | The Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue |
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11 AM to 6 PM | BU Venice students at the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?"
BU Venice Fall student will visit the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?" and will record videos and images to comunicate the Exhibition contents and their personal selection of works in relation to this year Biennale theme.
| Contact Name | Maura Orlandini |
|---|---|
| Contact Phone | (346) 588-6581 |
| Contact Email | maurao@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Boston University Study Abroad Venice |
| Speakers | BU Venice students |
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM | Boost Your Reading Strategies
Did you know that boosting your reading comprehension is one of the most effective ways to enhance your overall academic performance? This workshop will introduce you to a variety of techniques for reading textbooks, academic articles, and more. You will also learn annotation and note taking strategies to help you translate class readings into study materials for your next exam or paper.
| Location | 100 Bay State Road, 5th Floor |
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4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Global Summer at BU: A Jeopardy Game with Prizes
Did you know you could have a global experience on campus next summer? Join us for a fun game of jeopardy to discover more about the diverse cultures you will encounter living, studying, and working in the heart of Boston during the summer term. Plus, learn about a summer job opportunity with the summer term office. This event will feature prizes for lucky participants.
| Location | George Sherman Union |
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| Contact Name | Jewel Cash |
| Phone | (617) 353-5124 |
| Contact Email | jcash@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Summer Term |
| Speakers | Jewel Cash & Kelly Keenan |
5 PM to 6 PM | BU Race, Prison, Justice, Arts Webinar: Building Activism through the Arts
"Boston University's College of Fine Arts is hosting a series of webinars entitled ""Race, Prison, Justice, Arts: Building Activism through the Arts."" This will be a series of conversations between formerly incarcerated artists and activists, family members, and community members from Boston University and beyond. The focus will be the profound impact of mass incarceration in Massachusetts and the country with the goal of exploring what action we can take to address this widespread, systemic issue through art and advocacy. We believe that engagement and expression through the arts can have life changing outcomes and great mobilizing influence for the larger community.
The program will be hosted by Rose Whitcomb and Mike Leonard, under the direction of BU faculty members Judy Braha and André de Quadros."
In-Person with livestream and/or capture at https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/6562929662
| Building | College of Fine Arts |
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| Contact Name | Rose Whitcomb |
| Phone | (845) 399-3394 |
| Contact Email | rwhitcmb@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU College of Fine Arts |
| Speakers | Rose Whitcomb, Mike Leonard, Judy Braha, André de Quadros, and Invited Guests (TBA) |
6 PM to 7:30 PM | Identities Abroad
Join us for a panel of BU students, Study Abroad, and HTC staff for this collaboration during International Education Week! Learn more about how different students' identities affected their study abroad experiences, and ask any questions you have. Registration is required for this event.
| Location | Howard Thurman Center, 808 Commonwealth Ave. FLR 104 |
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Wednesday, November 17
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9 AM to 10 AM | Environmental Risks and Power Plant Suspension
Energy investment is crucial to accelerating a global sustainable energy transition. Nevertheless, not all investments are successful. From her research of Chinese overseas investments in the power sector over the past two decades, Yangsiyu Lu identifies rates of power plant suspensions and where suspension rates are highest. Given the significant impacts of energy investments on the environment, Lu and her research team also explore whether environmental issues are associated with project suspensions and the locations of coal power projects and related air pollutants relative to local populations. </p> <p>On Wednesday, November 17, join Yangsiyu Lu, a Research Fellow at the Global Development Policy Center, for a discussion on the research findings and why investors must consider environmental issues in their decision-making. This webinar is part of the Fall 2021 Global China Research Colloquium.
| Location | Zoom |
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10 AM to 10:50 AM | Extrapolating the Research Timeline of HCI: Cyber Meets Physical
Guest Speaker: Dr. Max Mühlhäuser, Professor, University of Darmstadt
Moderated by Dr. Reza Rawassizadeh, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Abstract: We witness the era of digital transformation: ever more areas of our business and everyday lives are pervaded by information and communication technologies. However, the majority of *interactions* between humans and this “new digital world” still happens through traditional computer-based means. This implies interaction via screens, which by their very nature *separate* the physical world—and thus people—from the digital world.
In order to overcome this barrier, two ‘movements’ must be pursued in HCI research and development: in one direction, the digital world and corresponding interaction must become tightly integrated with the physical world and with the way we perceive and interact with it; in the other direction, physical objects must become ‘naturally’ digitally interactive in the sense of Human Cyber-Physical Interaction (“HCI” revisited).
The talk will first explain the interaction obstacle mentioned in the first paragraph from a historic perspective of HCI. Thereafter, the two required grand directions of HCI R&D will be discussed. A number of recent research advancements will be mentioned as examples, and showcased via video. The talk will end with a (not so serious) sneak preview into the newest interaction modality.
Speaker Bio: Max Mühlhäuser is a full professor at Technical University of Darmstadt and head of the Telecooperation Lab. He holds key positions in several large collaborative research centers and is leading the Doctoral School on Privacy and Trust for Mobile Users. He and his lab members conduct research on Human Computer Interaction, the future Internet, Intelligent Systems, and Cybersecurity including Privacy & Trust. Max founded and managed industrial research centers, and worked as either professor or visiting professor at universities in Germany, the US, Canada, Australia, France, and Austria. He is a member of acatech, the German Academy of the Technical Sciences. He was and is active in numerous conference program committees, as organizer of several annual conferences, and as a member of editorial boards or a Guest Editor for journals such as ACM IMWUT, ACM ToIT, Pervasive Computing, ACM Multimedia, and Pervasive and Mobile Computing.
This talk is part of the Computer Science Research Seminar Series presented by The MET Department of Computer Science. Attendees may register for the event to receive access to the zoom link.
| Contact Name | Kim Crosta |
|---|---|
| Phone | (617) 358-4432 |
| Contact Email | kimrich@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | MET Department of Computer Science |
| Speakers | Dr. Max Mühlhäuser, Professor, University of Darmstadt |
10 AM to 11:30 AM | Decolonization-in-Progress Seminar: Book talk by Dr. Elisabeth Leake (Leeds) on the ‘Afghan Crucible’
Dr. Elisabeth Leake, Associate Professor of International History at the University of Leeds, will present a book talk on "Afghan Crucible: The Soviet Invasion and the Making of Modern Afhanistan" (OUP, 2022).
Details on the Global Decolonization Initiative's Decolonization-in-Progress seminar series promotional poster. View this event's promotional poster here.
Meeting ID: 915 7052 2776
Passcode: GloDecF21
| Location | Zoom |
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11 AM to 4 PM | Radical Return Exhibit: Showcasing Chinese Graphic Design
Radical Characters invited those who identify as Chinese or Chinese American graphic designers to submit original work for Radical Return. This exhibition showcases Chinese graphic design and will be on view simultaneously at Boston University Art Galleries and IS A GALLERY in Shanghai, China.
| Building | Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 855 Comm. Ave. Boston |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Lissa Cramer |
| Phone | (617) 353-6000 |
| Contact Email | lcramer@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Arts Initiative |
11 AM to 5 PM | Josef Albers Exhibition
The work by famed artist Josef Albers is on view starting October 1 in the Stone Gallery. This exhibition is free and open to everyone!
| Location | The Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue |
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11 AM to 6 PM | BU Venice students at the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?"
BU Venice Fall student will visit the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?" and will record videos and images to comunicate the Exhibition contents and their personal selection of works in relation to this year Biennale theme.
| Contact Name | Maura Orlandini |
|---|---|
| Contact Phone | (346) 588-6581 |
| Contact Email | maurao@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Boston University Study Abroad Venice |
| Speakers | BU Venice students |
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM | International Cookbook Giveaway
The Food Studies and Gastronomy Program will distribute copies of international cookbooks (duplicates from our collection) free to interested students, faculty and staff.
Drop by the Howard Thurman Center and browse through the available books.
| Building | 808 Commonwealth Avenue |
|---|---|
| Room | Howard Thurman Center |
| Contact Name | Barbara Rotger |
| Phone | (617) 358-6916 |
| Contact Email | foodma@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Gastronomy Program |
12 PM to 1 PM | Tai Chi at Marsh Chapel
In-Person & Virtual Offering to the BU Community. Participants must complete a waiver in order to attend and receive the Zoom link. (See More Info Link.) About the Tai Chi: With roots in the Chinese martial arts going back at least two centuries, Tai Chi is typically practiced today as a system of fluid, low-impact movements for the benefit of health and wellness. Tai chi can be viewed as a form of active meditation (or `meditation in motion’), whereby the mind/body connection is developed and used to coordinate movements through mental awareness. This type of practice, in turn, has been associated with a variety of benefits, including relief of stress, better balance, and improvement in concentration, coordination, and circulation. While all movements are practiced in a gentle and relaxed manner, tai chi in its advanced stages of training even becomes – perhaps contrary to appearances! – an effective martial art. In this class we will focus on the Wu style of tai chi, a traditional form of tai chi going back five generations, characterized by smaller, more compact movements than other styles. Originally intended to facilitate short-range body contact when applied as a martial art, this `closed-frame’ character of Wu-style tai chi renders the associated health benefits particularly accessible to practitioners of all ages. Instruction will focus on the 37-movement Wu short form.
| Location | Marsh Room, Marsh Chapel lower level (735 Commonwealth Ave.) |
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3 PM to 5 PM | Be Moved
"The goal is to invite participants to explore creative and interdisciplinary thinking (which we approach as ""an activity that involves multiple intelligences– bodily-kinesthetic, intrapersonal, interpersonal, musical-rhythmic, visual-spatial, logical-mathematical, verbal-linguistic, and naturalistic thinking""). The all-encompassing activity chosen here is using movement as a language.
We offer ""Be Moved"", a group class and safe space that guides you to articulate your thoughts/emotions/state-of-being in free-flow movement. The session/instructor will focus on visualization experiments, abstract thinking, non-verbal communication, and self-awareness. One need not enter with any prior experience with movement arts or any particular physical ability– the session molds to whatever kind of movement feels satisfying and comfortable to each person."
Please email Sutikshna Veeravalli at sveera@bu.edu indicating interest and to receive further event details!
Register by: 11/10/2021
| Contact Name | Sutikshna Veeravalli |
|---|---|
| Phone | (630) 210-1870 |
| Contact Email | sveera@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Wheelock College of Education & Human Development: Special Education Department |
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | ERC Workshop: Becoming an Expert Learner
After cramming for a test, do you find yourself quickly forgetting everything you studied? Well, you’re not alone. In this workshop, we will examine common misconceptions about learning and studying, and explore strategies that not only enhance your learning, but allow you to consolidate what you learn into your long-term memory.
| Location | Zoom |
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| Contact Email | erc@bu.edu |
5 PM to 9 PM | Fulbright Welcome Reception
A reception and concert for all Fulbright Grantees in Massachusetts.
| Building | The Metcalf Trustee Center |
|---|---|
| Room | The Metcalf Trustee Ballroom |
| Contact Name | Pamela DeCoste |
| Contact Email | pmdecost@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Global Programs |
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM | Pardee School Students Study Abroad Perspectives
Pardee School students who have studied abroad prior to the pandemic and are currently abroad will share their perspectives to inspire our freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to explore study abroad options for their educational journeys.
Register by: 11/16/2021
| Building | 121 Bay State Road |
|---|---|
| Room | Riverside Room |
| Contact Name | Mitali Dave |
| Phone | (617) 353-6343 |
| Contact Email | mitalid@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Pardee Student Services and Affairs |
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | CineMAfriq Film Series Discussion: Nabantwana Bam (Zulu)
Join the African Studies Library to discuss the Zulu film Nabantwana Bam. We ask participants to watch the film at their convenience and join us for an informal and fun film discussion on Zoom. If you are BU student, faculty, or staff, the film you can watch the film by clicking on the event link.
RSVP to asl@bu.edu for the link to the Zoom session.
Register by: 11/14/2021
| Contact Name | Gabe Adugna |
|---|---|
| Phone | (617) 353-3726 |
| Contact Email | asl@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | African Studies Library |
6 PM to 8 PM | International Student Night at BU Women's Basketball
International students: Cheer on the BU Women's Basketball team vs. Boston College! Tickets for this game are free for the first 75 international students. All 75 Free tickets Claimed
| Building | The Roof at Case Gym |
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| Contact Name | Pamela DeCoste |
| Contact Email | pmdecost@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Athletics and Global Programs |
Thursday, November 18
9:15 AM to 9:45 AM | BU Venice students special guests at radio Ca' Foscari
Two BU Venice students will be interviewed in English about their life in Venice. A wonderful chance to be able to give a voice to the students of the Boston University who spend a semester in this extraordinary city. Radio Ca' Foscari is the radio of the main local and most prestigious Italian University in town.The radio is also the most listened and most important University radio in town.
| Contact Name |
Maura Orlandini |
|---|---|
| Contact Phone | (346) 588-6581 |
| Contact Email | maurao@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Boston University Study Abroad Venice |
| Speakers | BU Venice students |
11 AM to 12:30 PM | The Lines We Draw: Virtual Symposium on US and EU Border Regimes
"What is a national border? An imagined, shifting line, a militarized zone, an invitation to pass, or a demand to stay put? Across the Mexico-US border, asylum seekers wait in informal refugee camps that fall outside the jurisdiction of either states or the UNHCR.
In parallel, people crossing the EU’s external borders in Western Balkan countries are moving across different spaces while also being confined, detained, pushed-back, and irregularized through various legal or semi-legal practices - thus challenging existing borders and violent practices by their movement.
To address some of the questions and concerns related to the EU and US border regimes and their effects, the Initiative on Forced Displacement (IFD) at BU, launched a collaborative, interdisciplinary research project. Working closely with colleagues from the Western Balkans and Mexico, we hope to demystify US-Mexico and EU-Western Balkans border regimes and their impact on individuals and communities.
Join us on Thursday, November 18th as three authors from our collective volume, The Lines we Draw, delve into their unique chapters. Each author's presentation will consist of a short overview of their work, an interview highlighting some of the chapter's key points, and a period for Q&A.
IFD will also be hosting a second session with three additional authors on Friday the 19th, as well as an open conversation for potential contributors on Saturday the 20th."
Register by: 11/15/2021
| Contact Name | Carrie Preston |
|---|---|
| Phone | (413) 404-1081 |
| Contact Email | cjpresto@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Initiative on Forced Displacement at BU |
11 AM to 1 PM | *Rescheduled* Passport Pop-Up Event
***Due to staffing with the USPS, this event has been rescheduled for February 9, 2022.*** We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need to apply for or renew your passport before then, we encourage you to apply at any USPS branch. You can learn more here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html. Otherwise, we hope you will join us for this event on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 from 11am-1pm in the GSU Metcalf Ballroom during our Study Abroad Expo. Please email abroad@bu.edu with any questions.
| URL | https://bit.ly/BUPASSPORTF21 |
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| Location | GSU Link, 775 Commonwealth Ave |
| Contact Name | Ilse Damkoehler |
| Contact Email | abroad@bu.edu |
11 AM to 4 PM | Radical Return Exhibit: Showcasing Chinese Graphic Design
Radical Characters invited those who identify as Chinese or Chinese American graphic designers to submit original work for Radical Return. This exhibition showcases Chinese graphic design and will be on view simultaneously at Boston University Art Galleries and IS A GALLERY in Shanghai, China.
| Building | Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 855 Comm. Ave. Boston |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Lissa Cramer |
| Phone | (617) 353-6000 |
| Contact Email | lcramer@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Arts Initiative |
11 AM to 5 PM | Josef Albers Exhibition
The work by famed artist Josef Albers is on view starting October 1 in the Stone Gallery. This exhibition is free and open to everyone!
| Location | The Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue |
|---|
11 AM to 6 PM | BU Venice students at the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?"
BU Venice Fall student will visit the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?" and will record videos and images to comunicate the Exhibition contents and their personal selection of works in relation to this year Biennale theme.
| Contact Name | Maura Orlandini |
|---|---|
| Contact Phone | (346) 588-6581 |
| Contact Email | maurao@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Boston University Study Abroad Venice |
| Speakers | BU Venice students |
12 PM to 12:45 PM | The Poetry of Wisdom
Ancient Hebrew poetry and modern cognitive science reveal some of the same critical principles for optimal learning. Discover how the intersection of old texts and new research can transform the way we think about learning & our lives. Attendees will learn specific teaching and learning strategies and be introduced to resources to upshift their academic endeavors. Students, teachers, and learners of all backgrounds are welcome to attend.
Get ready to have your assumptions about the best way to learn blown apart by beautiful poetry from Israel & cutting-edge cognitive science research. A short lunch presentation and discussion, best paired with falafel and/or hummus.
| Contact Name | Sean Beckett |
|---|---|
| Phone | (405) 277-0534 |
| Contact Email | beloved@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Graduate Student (MFA in Poetry) |
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM | Conversations about Literature & Translation: Alicia Borinsky, Gloria Gervitz & Mark Schafer
Join us for for a Conversation about Literature & Translation event with Alicia Borinsky, Professor of Spanish, Gloria Gervitz, and Mark Schafer. The topic of conversation is Gerwitz’s epic poem, Migrations, in English translation by Mark Schafer.
| Contact Name | Elizabeth Amrien |
|---|---|
| Phone | 617-358-0919 |
| Contact Organization | Center for Latin American Studies |
4 PM to 6 PM | International Education Week Open House
International Education Week Open House hosted by BISA (Board of International Student Ambassadors). We hope that you can stop by and enjoy an evening of activities, food, and music for all BU students, faculty and staff celebrating international education – so invite your friends! There will be international trivia and food from all over the world.
| Building | Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground |
|---|---|
| Room | Lobby |
| Contact Name | Stephanie Fox |
| Phone | (617) 358-5740 |
| Contact Email | skfox@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | International Admissions |
| Open To | Students faculty staff |
7 PM to 9 PM | Chalk Talk: Hockey 101 & Skate on the Ice
International students: Are you interested in learning about the sport of hockey from one of the best? What about snapping a selfie on the renowned Agganis Arena ice? BU Men’s Head Hockey Coach Albie O’Connell will be offering a “chalk talk” and Hockey 101 event on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of hockey, history about the legendary BU team, and try skating on the ice! Don’t worry if you don’t have skates or haven’t tried it before. Free skate rentals – and skating pointers from one of the best – will be available.
Interested students should come to the main entry way doors off of Comm Ave. From there, you will be directed to the club room.
| Building | Agganis Arena |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Pamela DeCoste |
| Contact Email | pmdecost@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Athletics and Global Programs |
7 PM to 9 PM | BUISO LinkedIn Event
The Boston University International Student Organization will be hosting a professional development and networking event. We will have a guest speaker from the CCD speak about resources available to BU students to help us get ahead in our careers (like resume tips). The speaker will also give tips on getting internships/jobs as an international student, and there will be a chance to ask questions after the presentation.
You will also have the opportunity to get your headshot taken, set up a LinkedIn, and get connections!
We hope to see you there!
| Building | 640 Commonwealth Avenue |
|---|---|
| Room | COM 101 |
| Contact Name | Sofia Fabrega Ching |
| Contact Email | (857) 869-3770 |
| Phone | sfabrega@bu.edu |
| Contact Email | sfabrega@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Boston University International Student Organization |
| Speakers | Nobel Chan, CCD-ERC Student Ambassador |
Friday, November 19
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11 AM to 12:30 PM | The Lines We Draw: Virtual Symposium on US and EU Border Regimes
"What is a national border? An imagined, shifting line, a militarized zone, an invitation to pass, or a demand to stay put? Across the Mexico-US border, asylum seekers wait in informal refugee camps that fall outside the jurisdiction of either states or the UNHCR.
In parallel, people crossing the EU’s external borders in Western Balkan countries are moving across different spaces while also being confined, detained, pushed-back, and irregularized through various legal or semi-legal practices - thus challenging existing borders and violent practices by their movement.
To address some of the questions and concerns related to the EU and US border regimes and their effects, the Initiative on Forced Displacement (IFD) at BU, launched a collaborative, interdisciplinary research project. Working closely with colleagues from the Western Balkans and Mexico, we hope to demystify US-Mexico and EU-Western Balkans border regimes and their impact on individuals and communities.
Join us on Thursday, November 18th as three authors from our collective volume, The Lines we Draw, delve into their unique chapters. Each author's presentation will consist of a short overview of their work, an interview highlighting some of the chapter's key points, and a period for Q&A.
IFD will also be hosting a second session with three additional authors on Friday the 19th, as well as an open conversation for potential contributors on Saturday the 20th."
Register by: 11/15/2021
| Contact Name | Carrie Preston |
|---|---|
| Phone | (413) 404-1081 |
| Contact Email | cjpresto@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Initiative on Forced Displacement at BU |
11 AM to 1 PM | Decolonization-in-Progress Seminar: Roundtable on Afghanistan
The Pardee School's Global Decolonization Initiative will host a roundtable discussion featuring Dr. Elisabeth Leake (University of Leeds), Dr. Mejgan Massoumi (Stanford University), Dr. Timothy Nunan (Freie Universitat Berlin), and Annika Schmeding (Harvard University).
Details on the Global Decolonization Initiative's Decolonization-in-Progress seminar series promotional poster. View this event's promotional poster here.
Meeting ID: 955 7487 2835
Passcode: GloDecF21
| Location | Zoom |
|---|
11 AM to 4 PM | Radical Return Exhibit: Showcasing Chinese Graphic Design
Radical Characters invited those who identify as Chinese or Chinese American graphic designers to submit original work for Radical Return. This exhibition showcases Chinese graphic design and will be on view simultaneously at Boston University Art Galleries and IS A GALLERY in Shanghai, China.
| Building | Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery, 855 Comm. Ave. Boston |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Lissa Cramer |
| Phone | (617) 353-6000 |
| Contact Email | lcramer@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Arts Initiative |
11 AM to 5 PM | Josef Albers Exhibition
The work by famed artist Josef Albers is on view starting October 1 in the Stone Gallery. This exhibition is free and open to everyone!
| Location | The Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue |
|---|
11 AM to 6 PM | BU Venice students at the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?"
BU Venice Fall student will visit the 17th Biennale International Architecture Exhibition "How will we live together?" and will record videos and images to comunicate the Exhibition contents and their personal selection of works in relation to this year Biennale theme.
| Contact Name | Maura Orlandini |
|---|---|
| Contact Phone | (346) 588-6581 |
| Contact Email | maurao@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Boston University Study Abroad Venice |
| Speakers | BU Venice students |
7 PM to 9 PM | LiNK Minari Movie Night
Join BU's Liberty in North Korea for a screening of the film "Minari" starring Steven Yeun. Stick around to learn more about LiNK and discuss the importance of Korean diaspora representation.
| Building | 590 Commonwealth Avenue |
|---|---|
| Room | 117 |
| Contact Name | Emma Cowan |
| Phone | (631) 413-8215 |
| Contact Email | egcowan@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Liberty in North Korea |
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM | International Student Night at BU Men's Hockey
International students: Cheer on the BU Men's Hockey team vs. Northeastern! Tickets for this game are free for the first 75 international students.All 75 Free tickets Claimed
| Building | Agganis Arena |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Pamela DeCoste |
| Contact Email | pmdecost@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | BU Athletics and Global Programs |
Before & After
November 13 | African Studies Association Teachers' Workshop
The annual African Studies Association Teachers' Workshop, co-hosted by BU African Studies Center invites BU pre-service teachers to join this day-long online professional development conference, focused on bringing key African Studies content in K-12 curriculum and practice. This event is also open to practicing educators in schools nation-wide. This year's theme is "Designing the Future: African Visions for a Just World" and offers sessions in history & social science, literature & language arts, visual & performing arts, and science, health and technology.
Register by: 11/1/2021
| When | 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday, November 13, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Elsa Wiehe |
| Phone | (617) 353-7303 |
| Contact Email | africa@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | African Studies Center |
| Departments | BU Wheelock Students |
| Open To | Students |
November 20 | The Lines We Draw: Virtual Symposium on US and EU Border Regimes
"What is a national border? An imagined, shifting line, a militarized zone, an invitation to pass, or a demand to stay put? Across the Mexico-US border, asylum seekers wait in informal refugee camps that fall outside the jurisdiction of either states or the UNHCR.
In parallel, people crossing the EU’s external borders in Western Balkan countries are moving across different spaces while also being confined, detained, pushed-back, and irregularized through various legal or semi-legal practices - thus challenging existing borders and violent practices by their movement.
To address some of the questions and concerns related to the EU and US border regimes and their effects, the Initiative on Forced Displacement (IFD) at BU, launched a collaborative, interdisciplinary research project. Working closely with colleagues from the Western Balkans and Mexico, we hope to demystify US-Mexico and EU-Western Balkans border regimes and their impact on individuals and communities.
Join us on Thursday, November 18th as three authors from our collective volume, The Lines we Draw, delve into their unique chapters. Each author's presentation will consist of a short overview of their work, an interview highlighting some of the chapter's key points, and a period for Q&A.
IFD will also be hosting a second session with three additional authors on Friday the 19th, as well as an open conversation for potential contributors on Saturday the 20th."
Register by: 11/15/2021
| When | 11 AM to 12:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Carrie Preston |
| Phone | (413) 404-1081 |
| Contact Email | cjpresto@bu.edu |
| Contact Organization | Initiative on Forced Displacement at BU |
November 20 | BU Sydney Rocks the World
For almost a decade there has been a BU Sydney Rock Band - made up of staff, faculty, alumni and current students. This event will be available to guest as a Livestream as the BU Sydney Band, also known as The Dirty Mack Band, bring you some of the highlights and all the hits and misses from when you last saw us live.
| When | 10 PM to 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| When | Livestream* *Event is at 10:00 despite the Vimeo link stating the event is at 11:00 |
| Contact Name | Mark Connellan |
| Phone | (040) 015-3411 |
| Contact Email | mconnellan@iinet.net.au |
| Contact Organization | BU Sydney Program |
| Departments | BU Sydney Program Alumni |
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