Calendar of Events

10-11 a.m.: CHINA - Cesar Chavez Student Center, Terrace Level T-153
11 a.m.-noon: HONG KONG - Cesar Chavez Student Center, Terrace Level T-153
noon-1 p.m.: TAIWAN - Cesar Chavez Student Center, Terrace Level T-153

Join SF State study abroad alumni and international exchange students for a lively discussion on culture and lifestyle at our certified study abroad locations, followed by a social hour. Get all your questions about life abroad answered, from the real experts: students who have studied at the universities as exchange students, and those who consider the campus home.

Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Rosa Parks ABC, Cesar Chavez Student Center (Lower Level)
Presenters: Confucius Institute at SF State and guests

The Confucius Institute presents this series of Chinese cultural activities as part of their resolution to make Chinese language instruction readily available to anyone who needs or wishes in Northern California. Enjoy chinese oil paintings, opera portraits, photos, music, dance, kung fu, and a book exhibit at this event.

Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Office of International Programs, Administration building, room 458A
Presenters: Study Abroad Programs Staff

Find out about SF State's Certified Study Abroad programs at this hour-long information session.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Walkway, (outside Student Services building)
Presenters: Staff in Student Affairs

Join the staff of Student Affairs to decompress in a relaxing Peace Tent.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Location: Hensill Hall, room 201
Presenters: Peter Biella, Associate Professor, Anthropology and Shamia Sandles, Graduate Student, Anthropology

Working in collaboration with Tanzania Maasai NGO's, Biella and his graduate student produced two Maasai language films in 2008. The films concern urban civil rights and HIV among Maasai.

Time: 11:10 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
Location: Humanities building, room 582
Presenters: Prithvi Shobhi, Assistant Professor, Humanities Department

Lecture and discussion on African writer Ngugi Wa Thiongo's book "Decolonizing the Mind".

Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Walkway, (outside Student Services building)
Presenters: Staff in Student Affairs

Escape the stress of the end of the semester and join the staff of Student Affairs in a group meditation session.

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: T-153, Cesar Chavez Student Center (Terrace Level)
Presenters: Weimin Zhang, Cinema Department

Shao Fang and her late husband, Sheng Pao, were invited to apprentice with Frank Lloyd Wright in the late 1940's. Later, they built a house entirely by themselves. As a woman, as a Chinese, and as an artist, Shao Fang, now in her eighties, has led a highly unusual life. This film is a personal documentary of this indomitable soul and her spiritual house.

Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: Business building, room 104
Presenters: André Burgière, EHESS, Paris

Renowned French historian André Burgière will speak on the events of May 1968 in Paris. Forty years later, the student-led protests of this revolutionary year - from Paris to San Francisco - still resonate around the world. Come find out what Parisian students were doing the year of the SFSU Strike.

Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: The Vista Room, Burk Hall, fourth floor

A reception for SF State International students and scholars.

Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center , T-153 (Terrace Level)
Presenters: Dr. Arek Goetz, Associate Professor, Mathematics

There is no better way to elucidate calculus ideas than by hangglides from Pedra Bonita Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. Dr. Goetz will describe how he combines professional travel with developing multimedia teaching aids.

Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: HSS building, room 154
Presenters: Dr. Jae H. Paik, Psychology Department, Michael Hayes, Graduate Student, Psychology Department & Manuel Gonzalez, Graduate Student, Psychology Department

This study examined Early Childhood Mathematics Education and young children's mathematics knowledge across three cultures: Peru, Taiwan, and the U.S. Results show that the international mathematics achievement gap seemst os tart as early as preschool and suggests that variations in preschool mathematics education may be one contributing factor.

Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Lounge, Mary Park Hall, first floor
Presenters: International Education Exchange Council

Come learn about study abroad opportunities in China while enjoying Chinese cuisine and a presentation on the Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremonies from a Chinese international exchange student at SF State.

Time: 7-10 p.m.
Location: Burk Hall, room 252
Presenters: Jocelyn Clare R. Hermoso, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work . Dr. Hermoso had conducted policy research on international social development issues such as women's role in peacemaking, community-driven development, social capital, civil society and community organization.

This lecture will highlight competing perspectives on globalization and current debates on its economic, political, and socio-cultural implications. International dimensions of domestic social policies will be analyzed. The lecture will likewise explore ways to reconceptualize current models of policy analysis to make them more responsive to current global social policy mechanisms.

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Knuth Hall, Creative Arts building
Presenters: School of Music and Dance
Cost: $10 general and $5 students/seniors

Enjoy this first performance, led by Professor Hafez Modirzadeh, of the annual festival showcasing the best of the San Francisco State Jazz and World Music Program.

Time: 5-7:30pm
Location: East end of campus, across from Mary Ward Hall
Cost: $8.50 (without meal ticket)

10-11 a.m. : DENMARK - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - E
10-11 a.m.: SWEDEN - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - F
11 a.m.-noon: NETHERLANDS - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - E
noon-1 p.m.: GERMANY - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - F

Join SF State study abroad alumni and international exchange students for a lively discussion on culture and lifestyle at our certified study abroad locations, followed by a social hour. Get all your questions about life abroad answered, from the real experts: students who have studied at the universities as exchange students, and those who consider the campus home.

Time: 9:35 – 10:50 a.m.
Location: Humanities building, room 111
Presenters: Dr. Delphine Perret, Professor, French

Join Professor Perret's FR400 class for student presentations on feminism in French Romanticism. Lecture in French.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Walkway, (outside Student Services building)
Presenters: Staff in Student Affairs

Join the staff of Student Affairs to decompress in a relaxing Peace Tent.

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: T-153, Cesar Chavez Student Center (Terrace Level)
Presenters: Japanese Student Association (JSA)

The Japanese Student Association (JSA) hosts an event celebrating Japanese culture. Drop in anytime during the afternoon and try on a Yukata - a traditional Japanese summer garment.

Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Rosa Parks ABC, Cesar Chavez Student Center (Lower Level)
Presenters: Nick Bosustow, Peace Corps San Francisco Regional Recruiter

Meet returned Peace Corps volunteers and hear about their experience volunteering overseas in fields such as education, youth outreach, and community development; business development; agriculture and environment; health and HIV/AIDS; and information technology.

Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Location: Office of International Programs, Administration Building Room 458A
Presenters: Study Abroad Programs Staff

Find out about SF State's Certified Study Abroad programs at this hour-long information session.

Time: 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Location: Business building, room 104
Presenters: Dr. Mehmet Ergul and students, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Dr. Mehmet Ergul and students, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Location: Office of International Programs, Administration Building Room 458A
Presenters: Study Abroad Programs Staff

Find out about SF State's Certified Study Abroad programs at this hour-long information session.

Time: noon-1pm
Location: Business building, room 202
Presenters: CoB Staff, CoB study abroad alumni, OIP staff & J-1 exchange students

Interested in traveling to Germany, France, Italy or the United Kingdom and meeting new and interesting people? Come and learn about CSU and SF State bilateral study abroad programs for students majoring in Business. Guest speakers from the Office of International Programs will be providing an information session on how students can participate in this exciting program. Pay the same SFSU fees and earn resident credit while studying abroad!

Time: noon-1 p.m.
Location: Coppola Theatre, Fine Arts building, room 101
Presenters: International Film Club and Office of International Programs

This is a SF State produced "study abroad" film which provides a "before" and "after" perspective of the overseas study experience. A group of six SF State students share their hopes and expectations prior to the experience, and, a year later, how it turned out for them. Almost as good as being there!

Time: noon-1 p.m.
Location: OIP Conference Room, Administration Building 458A
Presenters: Donna Farran, International Student Outreach Advisor

An admissions information session for prospective graduate and undergraduate international students.

Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Walkway, (outside Student Services building)
Presenters: Staff in Student Affairs

Escape the stress of the end of the semester and join the staff of Student Affairs in a group meditation session.

Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Rosa Parks ABC, Cesar Chavez Student Center (Lower Level)
Presenters: David Fischer, S.F. State Diplomat in Residence

Meet representatives of the San Francisco Consular Corps and learn more about the realities of working as a diplomat in today's world at this panel discussion.

Time: 2:10-3:25 p.m.
Location: Humanities building, room 111
Presenters: Jillian Sandell, Assistant Professor, Department of Women Studies

In 2007, the Elizabeth Sackler Center for Feminist Art at Brooklyn museum held a feminist art exhibition entitled "Global Feminisms", which was organized conceptually and thematically rather than historically or geographically. The exhibition has already generated debate about the importance of art and visual culture to feminism, as well as about the politics and practice of feminist curatorial work in the context of globalization. The students will be reading the curatorial statement from the exhibition and during the class we will examine and discuss the work of some of the artists exhibited in the show.

Time: 2:10-3:25 p.m.
Location: Humanities building, room 115
Presenters: Professor H. Lin Domizio and her invited guests

Using Chinese immigration history as a backdrop in her research, this lecture highlights tears, laughter, irony and new ambitions in the lives of second generation Chinese-Americans in the Bay Area throughout the past three decades. Lecture and guest speaker's presentation will be in Mandarin Chinese.

Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: OIP Conference Room, Administration building, room 458A
Presenters: OIP Staff

In this 30 minute presentation, F-1 students will be able to submit their PCPT application, learn about travel rules, and get any further questions answered. Advanced registration is required. For more information and instructions, visit our website: http://67.199.53.175/workshops/index.cfm

Time: 3:30-5 p.m.
Location: Rosa Parks D, Cesar Chavez Student Center (Lower Level)
Presenters: Nick Bosustow, Peace Corps San Francisco Regional Recruiter

Peace Corps volunteers travel all over the world to make real differences in the lives of real people. At this information session, find out: What is the Peace Corps? What do Peace Corps volunteers do? Where do they go? Get all your questions answered and find out how you can apply and embark on one of the most challenging and rewarding endeavors of your life.

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Business Building Room 202
Presenters: Mark Landis, Accounting Professor & John Van Savage, CoB Student Services Center

An Accounting professional will lead a discussion on the change over to International Accounting Standards and the implications for accounting majors and professionals. Also, an advisor from the College of Business student services center will be present to discuss specific study abroad opportunities for Accounting Majors and how this experience will enhance their career options.

Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, Rosa Parks E (Lower Conference Level)
Presenters: Jillian Sandell, Women Studies Department & Marilyn Jackson, Assistant Director, Office of International Programs

Workshop for faculty interested in applying for an OIP grant to internationalize the curriculum. The session will discuss the pedagogical, philosophical, and practical issues faculty might consider when "internationalizing" a syllabus. Analysis of how the research and thinking one does to internationalize one syllabus often has useful and relevant resonances in other classes.

Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Location: HSS building, room 317
Presenters: Johanna Westeson, Former Program Officer, Swedish Development Agency, Benjamin Martin, Assistant Professor, History Department, & Diego Escobari, Assistant Professor, Economics Department

What is the connection between nation building and ethnic diversity in twenty first-century Bolivia? What divides Bolivian society today? What are the prospects for national development? The Latin American Studies minor and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences invite the campus community to this colloquium.

Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Career Center, Student Services building 206
Presenters: Jack Brewer, Director, Career Center

An opportunity for international students to learn strategies fro conducting a U.S. style job search and a review of the various work authorizations (practical training; H1B visa, etc.).

Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Gymnasium, room 146
Presenters: Eyla Moore, Instructor

Come enjoy an Afro-haitian dance class where you will undulate your spine and feel the complex rhythms of Haitian music - with live drumming!

Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Lounge, Mary Park Hall, first floor
Presenters: SF State study abroad Germany alumni, German international exchange students, and Rita Wilke, German Academic Exchange Service Student Ambassador

Mingle and make friends with German exchange students, study abroad alumni, and study abroad applicants and discuss international education and issues pertaining to study in Germany, all while enjoying German cuisine!

Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: Business building, room 202
Presenters: CoB staff, faculty, students, and J-1/F-1 international students

Come and join the College of Business (CoB) International Mixer! F-1 international students & J-1 international exchange students, prospective College of Business study abroad participants and alumni are all invited! listen to students' and faculty experiences abroad while learning more about the various international resources and events in the CoB. Also, meet the deans, faculty and staff and learn more about the international programs and events happening in the CoB.

Time: 7-8 p.m.
Location: Humanities building, room 131
Presenters: Sarah Manyika

This event is a highlight of an English Department course on Caribbean Poetry. Sarah Manyika will lecture on how literature is affected by contemporary global migration and exile, a frequent experience for writers from the Caribbean basin.

Time: 7:30-10 p.m.
Location: Coppola Theater
Cost: $3 Donation

This is considered the classic "study abroad" film, conveying the excitement and the adventure of the overseas study experience. A group of young international students from all over the globe share the experience through their year in Barcelona, Spain.

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Knuth Hall, Creative Arts building
Presenters: School of Music and Dance
Cost: $10 general and $5 students/seniors

Enjoy this performance, led by Lecturer John Calloway, as part of the annual festival showcasing the best of the San Francisco State Jazz and World Music Program.

Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: East end of campus, across from Mary Ward Hall
Cost: $8.50 (without meal ticket)

10-11 a.m.: JAPAN - Cesar Chavez Student Center, Rosa Parks - E
10-11 a.m.: MEXICO - Cesar Chavez Student Center, Rosa Parks - D
11 a.m.-noon: KOREA - Cesar Chavez Student Center, Rosa Parks - E
11 a.m.-noon: CHILE - Cesar Chavez Student Center, Rosa Parks – D

Join SF State study abroad alumni and international exchange students for a lively discussion on culture and lifestyle at our certified study abroad locations, followed by a social hour. Get all your questions about life abroad answered, from the real experts: students who have studied at the universities as exchange students, and those who consider the campus home.

Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: Malcolm X Plaza and lawn area
Presenters: International Education Exchange Council

A celebration of diversity on campus showcasing the talents of SF State's international student groups through fashion shows, musical and dance performances. DJ Mama Bear will emcee the event.

Tablers include: Iranian Culture Club, Japanese Student Association, International Education Exchange Council, Classics Student Association, Le Club Francophone, Amnesty International, International Relations Student Association, Indian Graduate Student Association, Black Student Union, Korean Student Association, Asian Student Association, League of Filipino Students, PACE, Nigerian Student Association, and the Pacific Islanders Club.

The following groups and individuals will be performing: the Japanese Student Association, Iranian Culture Club, Indian Student Association, Rebecca Verhook, Helen Ruiz, Genevieve Little, Graziella Callado, Julian Rombach, and Obiamaka Eke representing the International Education Exchange Council, and Eyla Moore & Andrea Lee of the Dance Department.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Walkway, (outside Student Services building)
Presenters: Staff in Student Affairs

Join the staff of Student Affairs to decompress in a relaxing Peace Tent.

5 Sessions: 12:10-1 p.m., 1:10-2 p.m., 2:10-3 p.m., 3:10-4 p.m., 4;10-5 p.m.
Location: Humanities building, room 117 (The Japanese Tea Room)
Presenters: Professor Midori McKeon, Foreign Languages and Literatures Department, and Mrs. Michiko Nakagawa (with the help of students in the Japanese Program)

Japanese tea ceremony (Cha-no-yu) in the Omotesenke tradition. Sweets and maccha green tea will be served in an authentic Japanese tea room. Professor McKeon and Mrs. Michiko Nakagawa are Cha-no-yu practitioners certified and licensed by Omotesenke of Kyoto, Japan. They each have tea names, an honor bestowed only on certified tea practitioners by Grand Tea Master Sen Sosa. Professor McKeon is Sôzui and Mrs. Nakagawa is Sôyô.

Time: noon-1 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center , T-153 (Terrace Level)
Presenters: Anne Wenzel, Lecturer, Management

The international economic outlook including the current economic crisis will be discussed.

Time: noon-1 p.m.
Location: HSS building, room 224
Moderator: Dr. Rashmi Gupta, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work

This study had a sample of 263 primary caregivers of the elderly in Allahabad City in northern India. The findings are analyzed using a feminist perspective and underscores that female caregivers' perceived burden depends on the interrelationship between the size of the role overload and adherence to Asian cultural norms.

Dr. Gupta's practice and research work has been on South Asian immigrants and Asian Indian caregivers of the elderly in India.

Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Walkway, (outside Student Services building)
Presenter: Staff in Student Affairs

Escape the stress of the end of the semester and join the staff of Student Affairs in a group meditation session

Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Business building, room 216
Moderator: Nick Bosustow, Peace Corps San Francisco Regional Recruiter & Professor Jason Harris-Boundy (Faculty, Management Department and Peace Corps Alum)

College of Business students will have an opportunity to meet with a recruiter from Peace Corps and a CoB faculty Peace Corps alumni. At this information session, learn more about what the Peace Corps is, what the professional and career benefits are for business majors, and much more.

Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: Office of International Programs, Administration building, room 458A
Presenter: Study Abroad Programs Staff

Find out about SF State's Certified Study Abroad programs at this hour-long information session.

Time: 1:10-2 p.m.
Location: HSS building, room 278
Presenter: Laura Lisy-Wagner, Professor of History

From the 1480's to the 1660's, between 40,000 and 100,000 people were executed for witchcraft in Europe, and the motif of the "witch trial" remains for us an important cultural referent. This class will look both at the trials themselves and at reasons why they may have occurred.

Time: 2:10pm - 3:25pm
Location: Humanities building, room 108
Presenter: Mary Scott, Professor in Humanities

As part of the Women Studies Lecture Series for fall 2008, Professor Mary Scott will be lecturing on "A comparative study of communist women in China in the 1940's and zapatista women in the 1990's."

Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, Rosa Parks DEF (Lower Conference Level)

See the world through the eyes and lenses of San Francisco State's study abroad students at this photo gallery exhibition, at the site of the CultureFest After Party.

Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, T-153 (Terrace Level)
Presenter: Dr. Joy Viveros, Academic Honors and Fellowships Office

Learn about fellowships and grants for graduate study abroad. Presentation will include information on the Fulbright, National Security Education Program-Boren Fellowship (NSEP-Boren), Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes (CLS), the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Gates Cambridge (UK Fellowships), Humanity in Action, and the Huntington Public Service Award.

Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, Rosa Parks D (Lower Conference Level)
Presenter: Ned Fielden, SF State Library

Universities have an eight century tradition in Europe, with libraries at the heart of their educational mission. Photos of libraries from Cambridge and Oxford, Munich, Gottingen and Davos Switzerland, will help illuminate the nature of library evolution from medieval times to the present.

Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: OIP Conference Room, Administration building, room 458A
Presenter: OIP Staff

In this 30 minute presentation, F-1 students will be able to submit their PCPT application, learn about travel rules, and get any further questions answered. Advanced registration is required. For more information and instructions, visit our website: http://67.199.53.175/workshops/index.cfm

Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, T-153 (Terrace Level)
Presenter: David Wick, Coordinator of Study Abroad Services, and students who have received Gilman, Freeman, and other scholarships.

There are many national, state, local, and institutional scholarships available for study abroad. This session will feature study abroad students who applied for and received scholarship support for study abroad. David Wick from the Office of International Programs will also present advice and suggestions on how to search for study abroad scholarships and prepare competitive applications.

Time: 4-7 p.m.
Location: Science building, room 201
Presenter: Betsy Blosser and students of BECA 580 - Summer 2008

Nine BECA students traveled to Guatemala in June of 2008 to produce a service video for Trama Textiles, a women's weaving cooperative based in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The video promotes the sale of the cooperative's weaving to fair trade organizations in Europe and the United States. These sales support the weavers and their children, who live in 17 locations in the Western Highlands of Guatemala.

Time: 4:10-6:55 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, T-153 (Terrace Level)
Presenter: Andrew P. Tsygankov, Professor, Political Science Department

PLSI 250: Comparative Politics examines the major analytical concepts used in comparative politics, such as governmental institutions, political processes, socio-economic development and globalization in countries around the world. This lecture will focus on economic reform in Russia and China.

Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Rosa Parks Room E, Cesar Chavez Student Center (Lower Conference Level)
Presenter: Dr. Mehmet Ergul, Assistant Professor, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Time: noon-1 p.m.
Location: T-160, Cesar Chavez Student Center (Terrace Level)
Moderator: Anthony Oh, School of Social Work

Anthony Oh, a second year MSW student, will talk about his experience working with Community and Family Services International (CFSI), an international non-government organization based in Manila with operations throughout Southeast Asia, for ten weeks during the summer. The presentation will underscore the gains as well as challenges of having a global practice experience as an integral component of graduate social work education.

Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Village - C Residence Hall (2nd floor student lounge)
Presenter: CoB staff, CoB study abroad alumni, & J-1 international exchange students

Residents living in the Business Living Learning Community (Village - C) are invited to learn more about study abroad opportunities for business majors. Residents will have an opportunity to interact and mingle with CoB study abroad alumni and current J-1 international exchange students in their lounge.

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Knuth Hall, Creative Arts building
Presenter: School of Music and Dance
Cost: $10 general and $5 students/seniors

Residents living in the Business Living Learning Community (Village - C) are invited to learn more about study abroad opportunities for business majors. Residents will have an opportunity to interact and mingle with CoB study abroad alumni and current J-1 international exchange students in their lounge.

Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
Location: East end of campus, across from Mary Ward Hall
Cost: $8.50 (without meal ticket)

2-3 p.m.: CANADA - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - E
2-3 p.m.: SPAIN - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - F
3-4 p.m.: FRANCE - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - E
3-4 p.m.: ITALY - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - F

Join SF State study abroad alumni and international exchange students for a lively discussion on culture and lifestyle at our certified study abroad locations, followed by a social hour. Get all your questions about life abroad answered, from the real experts: students who have studied at the universities as exchange students, and those who consider the campus home.

Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Rosa Parks Room ABCDEF, Cesar Chavez Student Center
Presenter: Attiyya Shaqran (Egyptian Consulate: Press and Information Bureau), Hassan Fedawy, Rahab Said, Tamer Youssef (Lectures and Art Shows) Mohammad Salama (Lecture on “Arabs and the Arab World”)

An Arab Culture Event on Egypt , its language, music, art, food, and tourism, organized by the Arabic Program in the Dept of Foreign Lang and Lit. The event will include music, short Egyptian films, an art exhibit by Egyptian artists living in the Bay Area, lectures by Consul General Hesham El-Nahid & Professor Mohammed Salama.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Centennial Walkway, (outside Student Services building)
Presenter: Staff in Student Affairs

Join the staff of Student Affairs to decompress in a relaxing Peace Tent.

Time: 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Location: Business building, room 104
Moderator: Dr. Mehmet Ergul and students, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Student group presentations; topics include Hawaii, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Eastern Africa.

Time: noon-1 p.m.
Location: Coppola Theatre, Fine Arts building, room 101
Presenter: International Film Club and Office of International Programs

This is a SF State produced "study abroad" film which provides a "before" and "after" perspective of the overseas study experience. A group of six SF State students share their hopes and expectations prior to the experience, and, a year later, how it turned out for them. Almost as good as being there!

Time: noon-1 p.m.
Location: Centennial Walkway, outside Student Services building
Presenter: Dr. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, a dharma practitioner for 20 years, initially as a student of Nichiren Buddhism and currently in the Soto Zen tradition at San Francisco Zen center and Berkeley Zen center. She is also the leader of the Kasai River Healing Sangha in Oakland. She has served in non-profit organizations and has been an acclaimed writer with many publications.

Time: 12:30-2 p.m.
Location: HSS building, room 224
Presenter: Liz Dunbar Knox, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work

This presentation will include the presenter's travels to different countries in the African Diaspora: Zimbabwe, Gambia, Senegal, Belize, Brazil and Ghana where she met and engaged social workers in discussions and exchange of ideas related to social work practice in service delivery.

Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Business building, room 202
Presenter: College of Business study abroad alumni & J-1 international exchange students

J-1 international exchange students and study abroad alumni from College of Business bilateral sites will showcase their countries and universities. Everyone is invited to view this display and meet program participants. Learn more about the university you will be studying or visiting in a future semester, and make connections with students who have studied abroad. Watch slide shows, view pictures and mingle with people from all over the world!

Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Humanities building, room 587
Presenter: Students of SPAN 405 - Culture and Civilization of Spanish America

This parade honors all the Latin American nations and the presence of Spain in our multi-cultural region. Students will model national outfits and artistic artifacts representative of the various cultures and countries. A very beautiful University tradition.

Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: Office of International Programs, Administration building, room 458A
Presenter: Study Abroad Programs Staff

Find out about SF State's Certified Study Abroad programs at this hour-long information session.

Time: 2:10-3:25 p.m.
Location: Humanities building, room 115
Presenter: Professor H. Lin Domizio and her invited guests

Using Chinese immigration history as a backdrop, this lecture highlights tears, laughter, irony and ambition in the life of a second generation Chinese-American in the Bay Area and as a film-maker. Lecture in English.

Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, Rosa Parks F (Lower Conference Level)
Presenter: Robin Bates, SF State Staff, Author, Entrepreneur

Robin Bates, author of "Soul on the Seine - Your HIP Guide to Black Paris", founder of Cafe de la Soul: Your Black Paris Portal, and founding partner of Black Paris Divas Tour shares with the audience how she was able to spin her student experience in Paris, France into a lifetime passion!.

Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Student Center, T-153 (Terrace Level)
Presenter: Rita Wilke, German Academic Exchange Service Ambassador, SF State German international exchange students, and alumni of SF State study abroad programs in Germany

Come make international friends and taste some traditional German food! Students will learn about the benefits of studying abroad in Germany while sampling German cuisine. This presentation will highlight Study Abroad programs, available scholarships and travel opportunities.

Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Humanities building, room 471
Presenter: Indian Graduates Association

The Indian Graduate Association invites you to the screening of a Bollywood movie, with English subtitles.

Time: 6:10-9:50 p.m.
Location: HSS building, room 278
Presenter: Kathleen McAfee (SF State), Dr. Helda Morales & Dr. Bruce Ferguson (El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Mexico); Students in IR/GEOG 428. International Relations Department.

The UN reports that more than 973 million people are going hungry. Dr Helda Morales and Dr. Bruce Ferguson, guests coming from Mexico, will give illustrated guest presentations on positive, sustainable solutions being pioneered by farmers, scientists & communities there, specifically Agroecology and Community Food Action. Three student groups will give short, illustrated presentations on global food commodities, and Kathleen McAfee will give an introduction about contrasting policy responses to the global food crisis.

Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Mary Park Hall, Lounge, first floor
Presenter: SF State study abroad alumni of Chile, Mexico, and Spain programs

Join SF State study abroad alumni to find out about study abroad programs in Spain and Latin America at this festive event, including food, music, and salsa dancing!

Time: 8-10 p.m.
Location: Little Theatre, Creative Arts building
Performers: Theatre Arts Department
Cost: $20 general admission and $15 students/seniors

Presented by the San Francisco State Theatre Arts Department, this musical squares off in a Cold War tinged love triangle between two players in a world chess championship, and the woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. Inspired by the classic 1972 match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, "Chess" plays its characters like pawns.

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Knuth Hall, Creative Arts building
Presenter: School of Music and Dance
Cost: $10 general and $5 students/seniors

Enjoy this performance, led by Professor Dee Spencer, as part of the annual festival showcasing the best of the San Francisco State Jazz and World Music Program.

Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
Location: East end of campus, across from Mary Ward Hall
Cost: $8.50 (without meal ticket)

11 a.m.-noon: AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - D
11 a.m.-noon: SOUTH AFRICA & GHANA - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - F
noon-1pm: UNITED KINGDOM - Cesar Chavez Student Center , Rosa Parks - E

Join SF State study abroad alumni and international exchange students for a lively discussion on culture and lifestyle at our certified study abroad locations, followed by a social hour. Get all your questions about life abroad answered, from the real experts: students who have studied at the universities as exchange students, and those who consider the campus home.

Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Location: Humanities building, room 473
Presenter: Michael Hammer, Assistant Professor of Spanish and Coordinator of the Spanish Program. Professor Hammer is a medievalist who is currently writing a paper about the Libro de Cetreria.

This presentation examines the Libro de cetreria, a 15th-century Spanish parodic satire of medieval hunting manuals. yet the critique goes beyond ridicule of the hunt; rather, it uses the language of the hunt to critique a broad range of social mores with broad, often bawdy, humor

Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: HSS building, room 306
Presenter: Jun Wang

Chinese body mind energetics are traditional Chinese exercises including Qi Gong, Tai Ji Quan, meditation techniques which focus on increasing the vitality and energy in both physical and mental levels.

Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: OIP Conference Room, Administration building, room 458A
Presenter: OIP Staff

In this 30 minute presentation, F-1 students will be able to submit their PCPT application, learn about travel rules, and get any further questions answered. Advanced registration is required. For more information and instructions, visit our website: http://67.199.53.175/workshops/index.cfm

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Knuth Hall, Creative Arts building
Presenter: School of Music and Dance
Cost: $10 general and $5 students/seniors

Enjoy this performance, led by Professor Dee Spencer, as part of the annual festival showcasing the best of the San Francisco State Jazz and World Music Program.

Time: 8-10 p.m.
Location: Little Theatre, Creative Arts building
Performers: Theatre Arts Department
Cost: $20 general admission and $15 students/seniors

Enjoy this performance, led by Professor Dee Spencer, as part of the annual festival showcasing the best of the San Francisco State Jazz and World Music Program.

Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: East end of campus, across from Mary Ward Hall
Cost: $8.50 (without meal ticket)

Time: 5-7:30 p.m. daily.
Sunday 11/16: Middle Eastern cuisine
Monday 11/17: Indian cuisine
Tuesday 11/18: Chinese & Asian cuisine
Wednesday 11/19: Thanksgiving dinner
Thursday 11/20: Greek & Mediterranean cuisine
Friday 11/21: Latin American cuisine
Location: South side of campus, across from Mary Ward Hall
Cost: $8.50 (without meal ticket)

Location: Office of International Programs, Administration building, room 458A
Monday, 11/17, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, 11/18, 11 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/19, 2 p.m.
Thursday, 11/20, 2 p.m.

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 17: Creative World Ensemble, led by Professor Hafez Modirzadeh
Tuesday, Nov. 18: Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble, led by Lecturer John Calloway
Wednesday, Nov. 19: Big Band, led by Lecturer Andrew Speight, and Jazz Combos
Thursday, Nov. 20: Vocal Jazz performs Music of Stevie Wonder, led by Professor Dee Spencer
Friday, Nov. 21: Gospel Choir, led by Professor Dee Spencer
Location: Knuth Hall, Creative Arts building
Performers: School of Music and Dance
Cost: $10 general and $5 students/seniors

Enjoy this annual festival showcasing the best of the Jazz and World Music Program.

Peace Tent: Monday, Nov. 17 - Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Meditation Sessions: Monday Nov. 17 - Thursday, Nov. 20 @ 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Peace Talk and Peace Walk: Thursday, Nov. 20 @ noon-1 p.m.
Location: Centennial Walkway (outside Student Services building)
Presenters: Staff in Student Affairs

To celebrate International Education Week, Student Affairs is excited to provide an opportunity for students, faculty & staff to practice creating inner peace. Week long activities include a Peace Tent, meditation classes, and a Peace Walk. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate