There is always more than one way of looking at things. At Clark, interculturalism encompasses the many layers of experience each person brings to the campus community. These layers of experience‹whether related to age, ability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, the place you call home, or many other factors‹shape a person's values and beliefs. And while each person may identify with certain groups, Clark students, faculty and staff look outside of themselves and beyond those groups to learn from each other. Together with Clark's student organizations, the Office of Intercultural Affairs (OIA) sponsors programs throughout the year that allow students to explore and celebrate the wide diversity that is Clark University.
Below is a sampling of some of the programs offered by the OIA.
OIA Calendar of Events—FALL 2008
September 2008
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 12:30-2PM Dana Commons—Fishbowl
Telling HERstory—The first installment of a monthly luncheon series co-sponsored
by the OIA and RLH offices will host Professor Cynthia Enloe of the Government
Department. Professor Enloe will discuss camouflage as a fashion statement and
militarization. Reserve your lunch by emailing intercultural@clarku.edu
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 12:30-2 PMDana Commons—Fishbowl
Global Gourmet #1—Global Gourmet is a new monthly luncheon series hosted by the
OIA. Topics will vary each month, as will the cuisine. Reserve your lunch by
emailing intercultural@clarku.edu October 2008
Friday, October 3rd, 2008 TIME TBA Tilton Hall, UC
Noche Latina! - An annual dinner event in celebration of Latino History Month
will bring students together to enjoy Latino foods and entertainment.
Reservations must be made at tabling during the Week of 9/29.
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 12:30-2PM Dana Commons—Fishbowl
Global Gourmet #2—We will be screening the film, Saint of 9/11 about the life of
Father Mychael Judge, the chaplain of the FDNY and Victim 0001 of the attacks on
the World Trade Center. This film will be shown as part of GLBT History Month.
Reserve your lunch by emailing intercultural@clarku.edu
Screening of The Unlikely Travelers DATE TBA
As part of Disability Awareness Month, we will show this documentary from the
Australian non-profit, Spectrum Organisation, which follows six mentally and/or
physically disabled travelers on their trip to Egypt.
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 6 PM Dana Commons
Dia de Los Muertos Pumpkin Party—Each year the OIA hosts a pumpkin carving party
before Halloween. This year we will learn about the Mexican tradition of the Day
of the Dead as we carve. Food will be provided. November 2008
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 12:30-2 Dana Commons—Fish Bowl
Global Gourmet #3—Just in time for Thanksgiving break, we will be exploring the
idea of thanks-giving and gratitude on a global scale. Reserve your lunch by
emailing intercultural@clarku.edu
Additional events will be added throughout the semester.
Contact the OIA for more details on these events or if you need any special accommodations 508-793-7362 or email intercultural@clarku.edu.
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