Spring 2011 Events

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1. International Dance Night
What :: Learn dances from around the world!
When :: Friday, February 4, 2011 from 7-9pm
Location :: UNC’s Fed Ex Global Education Center, Rm 4003
Click here to see the GEC located on a map.

***Wear comfortable clothing you can dance in!

2. Invited Speaker Event
Speaker :: Joy Huang
Topic :: “Can I think about it?” :: Understanding Chinese communication and learning styles
Date :: Thursday, March 17 from 7-8pm
Location :: Fed Ex Global Education Center, Room 4003
Click here for more information about this event.

3. East-West Communication Styles
When: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6-8pm
Location: TBA

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:: Previous Events ::

Fall 2010

1. Speaker :: Dr. Roger Baumgarte
Topic :: The Cultures of Close Friendships
When :: Tuesday, September 21 from 6-8pm
Location :: Smith Warehouse at Duke University (click here for the details)

2. Speaker :: Gina Difino
Topic :: Assessing Intercultural Competence in Children
When :: Wednesday, October 20 from 7-8pm-ish
Where :: This will be our first virtual event! We’ll post more details closer to the event date.

3. Meet-up at the Unabbi Grill (an Afghan restaurant)
When :: Tuesday, November 16 from 6-8pm
Where :: 914 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary (get directions here)
**SIETAR-NC will provide free appetizers!

Winter/Spring 2010:

1. Speaker: Dr. Michael Hoppe
When :: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 from 6-8pm
Where :: The Visiting International Faculty Program (VIF) in Chapel Hill, NC
Thanks to VIF International Education for co-sponsoring this event!

2. Cross-Cultural Games
When :: Feb/March (tbd)
Where :: The Visiting International Faculty Program (VIF) in Chapel Hill, NC
Thanks to VIF International Education for co-sponsoring this event!

3. Marti Gras: Made in China (DVD)
A Documentary by David Redmon
When :: Friday, April 23, 7-9pm
Where :: The Visiting International Faculty Program (VIF) in Chapel Hill, NC
Thanks to VIF International Education for co-sponsoring this event!

Fall 2009:

1. 2 Million Minutes (movie)
When :: Friday, September 11, 7-9pm
Where :: The Visiting International Faculty Program (VIF) in Chapel Hill, NC
Thanks to VIF International Education for co-sponsoring this event!
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2.  CultureActive
Speaker :: Dr. Tim Flood, Assistant Professor of Management and Corporate Communication
When :: Tuesday, October 20, 6-8pm
Where :: The Board Room on the 3rd floor of the Kenan Institute at the Kenan Flagler Business School at UNC-CH
>> More information
Thanks to UNC-CIBER (Center for International Business, Education and Research) for co-sponsoring this event!

3. Turkish Cooking Class
When :: Saturday, November 14
Where :: Divan Cultural Center, Cary, NC
Note: The Divan Center charges a $10 fee for this class.
>> Watch a 1-minute video and see photos of our cooking class!