International Education Week 2020
International Education Week November 2020 Events
Event Schedule:
| Event # | Event Title | Date | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Global Analysis of America’s President Elect: A Post-Election Panel Discussion | Monday, Nov. 16 | 8:00am - 9:30am | REGISTER HERE |
| 2 | "Take Flight with NJCU Study Abroad" w/ Professor Tim White | Monday, Nov. 16 | 11:15am - 12:45pm | REGISTER VIA EMAIL HERE |
| 3 | International Netflix Party: Sprinter | Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | REGISTER HERE |
| 4 | Student Discussion Panel: Elections from a Global Perspective | Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 9:30am - 10:30am | REGISTER HERE |
| 5 | International Education Week: Tik-Tok Challenge | Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 1:00pm | SUBMIT VIDEO HERE |
| 6 | International Education Week: Kahoot | Thursday, Nov. 19 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | REGISTER HERE |
| 7 |
POSTPONED |
Thursday, Nov. 19 | 11:00am - 2:00pm | POSTPONED |
| 8 | Student Leadership in the International Perspective | Thursday, Nov. 19 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | REGISTER HERE |
| 9 | Discussion Panel: Social Injustice from a Global Perspective | Friday, Nov. 20 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | REGISTER HERE |
| 10 | International Education Week Recap: Photo/Video Montage | Friday, Nov. 20 | 6:00pm | VIEW HERE |
*Reserve your food pickup time to ensure a safe, socially-distanced experience at the Global Initiatives Department, Professional Studies Building Suite 414, NJCU Main Campus. If you did NOT register, we will NOT have your order.
1) A Global Analysis of America’s President Elect: A Post-Election Panel Discussion
Panelists:
- Ms. Chandni Kapadia, Gujarat Law Society (GLS), India
- Dr. Kakha Shengelia, Caucasus University (CU), Georgia
- Dr. Wang Wen, Renmin University of China (RU), China
- Dr. Dietrich-Jones, University of the West Indies Mona (UWIM), Jamaica
- Dr. León García, Centro de Enseñanza Técnica Y Superior University (CETYS), Mexico
- Dr. Jon Larson, Ocean County College (OCC), USA
Moderators:
- Dr. Sue Henderson, President of NJCU, and
- Jen Clarke, Executive Director of One to World
2) Take Flight with NJCU: feat. Professor Tim White
Monday November 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about how you can study abroad with NJCU.
3) Kahoot * CHANGED TO:
Thursday November 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Play international-themed trivia games! How much do you know?
On Tuesday, Nov. 17th please join the zoom meeting on time at 12:00pm. Once you join the meeting, a code will be shared for everyone to play Kahoot together. Winners of each round will earn a special prize!
If you experience any issues with downloading or accessing the Kahoot app OR Zoom, please contact me at amoreno1@njcu.edu.
Prizes and giveaway to Kahoot winners!
4) International Netflix Party: "Sprinter"
Tuesday November 17, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Use your Netflix account to join us!
With reflections and discussion by Roddy Bogawa:
Roddy Bogawa’s work is known for its investigation of history and culture via lyrical low-fi means and innovative narrative structures. He has made four feature films, I WAS BORN, BUT… (2004), JUNK (1999), and SOME DIVINE WIND (1991) and his most recent film, TAKEN BY STORM – THE ART OF STORM THORGERSON AND HIPGNOSIS (2015) about the work of prolific record cover designer Storm Thorgerson, noted for the iconic DARK SIDE OF THE MOON (Pink Floyd) and HOUSES OF THE HOLY (Led Zeppelin) among hundreds more. Roddy studied art and played in punk bands before turning to filmmaking receiving his MFA degree from the University of California at San Diego where he made his first two short films which have screened extensively in festivals, museums, and national and international art galleries.
5) Int'l Education Week: TIKTOK Challenge
Submit your TikTok video that:
- showcases your culture
- has NJCU flare (wearing a hat/t-shirt, or have the logo in the video)
- SUBMIT ON TUESDAY NOV. 16 BY 4:00PM
Wednesday November 18, at 1:00pm: WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
6) *POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO NEW COVID RESTRICTIONS *
Foods of the Antebellum South as Prepared by Enslaved Africans
*Reserve your food pickup time to ensure a safe, socially-distanced experience at the Global Initiatives Department, Professional Studies Building Suite 414, NJCU Main Campus. If you did NOT register, we will NOT have your order.
7) Student Discussion Panel: Elections from a Global Perspective
We want to hear from our international students talk about elections in their own home countries: hear your peers talk about what elections mean to them.
REGISTER HERE
8) Student Leadership Workshop: Leadership & Education
Learn why leadership is so important while you study, and how to be a better leader as you study.
9) Discussion Panel: Social Injustice from a Global Perspective
Exploring the intersections between and among social injustice, equity, diversity, and internationalization with Dr. Sonya Donaldson of the Lee Hagan Africana Center.
REGISTER HERE
Dr. Sonya Donaldson earned her Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from the University of Virginia, where her research focused on Black German autobiographical narratives. In addition to her digital humanities project, “Singing the Nation into Being: Anthems and the Politics of Black Performance,” Professor Donaldson is also completing a book manuscript, "Memory, History, and the Echoes of Diaspora," which examines autobiographical narratives, music, and performances by Black writers and artists.
10) International Education Week Recap:
