Global Horizons week

Global Horizons Week

Join Area & Global Studies for a week of events highlighting our global connections.

 

All events are free and open to all Lakers!

Events the week of November 18-22

International Movie Night - Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey

East Asian Studies Game Night

A Thinking Globally Conversation: Cultural Meaning of Food

Wing Wednesday

International Movie Night - Casablanca Beats

Global Community Night


Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey poster

Monday, Nov 18: International Movie Night

Monday, November 18

6:00 - 9:00 pm

HNR 220 - Honors Hall 

 

Learn about classical Arabic music through the journey of Simon Shaheen & sample international cuisine!

 

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Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey poster

Monday, Nov 18: East Asian Studies Game Night

 Monday, November 18, 2024

 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Library Multipurpose Room

 

Join East Asian Studies as they host a game night with Maijang, tea, and snacks!

 

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Tuesday, Nov 19: Cultural Meanings of Food

Tuesday, November 19

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Niemeyer Multipurpose Room

 

Join us for a cultural conversation exploring food, language, and cultural identity. We'll dive into the cultural history behind various international dishes, discovering how culture, language, and history shape the foods we eat. Participants are invited to share their own food stories, reflecting on how family traditions and cultural backgrounds influence their culinary experiences. This interactive session will also include the chance to taste some delicious international foods, so come ready to learn, share, and savor!

 

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Cultural Meanings of Food poster

Wednesday, Nov 20: Wing Wednesday

Wednesday, November 20

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Frederik Meijer Honors College 

Chamberlain Multipurpose Room

 

Join the Africana Studies (AAAS) and Latin American Studies (LAS) programs for fellowship and food! Meet faculty and students in the program, along with a side of free wings and tacos. Learn about opportunities within the AAAS and LAS minors, student life resources, classes and research opportunities, or just hang out for a while. All Lakers welcome! Drop in, bring a friend, and grab a plate.

 

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Wing Wednesday/Taco Tuesday poster
Casablanca Beats movie poster

Wednesday, Nov 20: International Movie Night

Wednesday, November 20

6:00 - 8:30 pm

Honors 220

 

Watch Casablanca Beats, a coming-of-age story about hip pop in Morocco, & sample international cuisine!

 

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Thursday, Nov 21: Global Community Night

Thursday, November 21

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Niemeyer Multipurpose Room

 

All of our programs are coming together for Global Community Night: a place for international cuisine and community. We welcome current students along with students, faculty, and staff who want to learn more and engage with global issues and cultures. Mingle, have a meal, and learn more about each of our programs:

  • Africana Studies
  • East Asian Studies
  • Global Studies & Social Impact
  • Human Rights
  • Latin American & Latino/a Studies
  • Middle East Studies
  • Religious Studies

 

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Global Community Night poster


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