CGE Newsletter March 17, 2016 | Center for Global Engagement

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March 17, 2016

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FSU Beyond Borders Students Spend Spring Break Immersed in Jamaican Culture

Beyond Borders Jamaica

Last fall, students from the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica came to Tallahassee to learn about life as an FSU student as part of the CGE's cultural exchange program Beyond Borders. Last week 12 FSU students and two team leaders spent Spring Break in Jamaica with those same students.

FSU student Isiah Parfait said the experience was a life changer. "Participating in Beyond Borders allowed me to discover pieces of myself I had not known and learn about a culture in an immersive first-hand way," he said. "I could not have had a more genuine experience."

Beyond Borders offers an alternative to traditional academic study abroad programs and provides students with short-term cultural learning experiences in either Jamaica or Germany. If you are interested in the opportunity to be immersed in another culture and build meaningful, cross-cultural friendships, visit the Beyond Borders page on the CGE website for more details.

Next Global Cafe Features Guatemalan Cuisine

Global Cafe: Guatemala

Fri, March 25 | 11:30 am-2 pm | The Globe Dining Room
The FSU student group PeaceJam Southeast is co-hosting Global Cafe. The meal features Guatemala and will include kak'ik (Mayan turkey stew with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers, garnished with mint). A vegetarian option will also be available. Platanos fritos (fried plantains), picado de rabano (radish salad with mint, orange juice, and lemon juice), and limonada con soda (lime juice with sugar and soda-water) will also be served, with a Guatemalan sweet cheese muffin for dessert.

This program is designed to increase awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity on campus. The meal is prepared from authentic recipes by students and served to guests as a fundraiser for their student organization.

Lunch closes at 2 pm (or when food runs out). Open to the public. $7 cash or check only. Qualifies for the Global Citizenship Certificate

Engage Your World - Rwanda '94: Suffering to Tell a Story

Engage Your World

Tue, Mar 22 | 5:30 pm | The Globe Auditorium - Next in our Engage Your World series is a screening of the film Grey Matter and a discussion with filmmaker Kivu Ruhorahoza. Grey Matter won the Jury Special Mention for Best Emerging Filmmaker at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, among other awards.

The event is co-sponsored by CGE and the FSU Winthrop-King Institute. Free and open to the public. Qualifies for the Global Citizenship Certificate

Image Source: Luis Rivera, Flickr, cropped from original

Intercultural Program Series: China

International Program Series: China

Wed, Mar 23 | 7:00 pm | The Globe Auditorium
Come experience the diversity of Chinese history and culture through dance, food, and art at this Intercultural Program Series event.

The Intercultural Program Series offers a way to experience global cultures without having to leave campus, and it's designed to engage individuals through hands-on participation. Free and open to the public. Qualifies for the Global Citizenship Certificate

More Upcoming Events

	International Coffee Hour - Every Friday \| 5-6:30 pm \| The Globe Lounge & Dining Room U.S. students, scholars, and faculty gather for coffee and snacks every Friday. It's a great place to meet new people from various parts of the world, see old friends, and make plans for the weekend.
	English Conversation Club - Every Monday-Friday \| 4-5 pm \| The Globe Lounge International students, scholars, and their families at all levels of speaking English as a second/other language are invited to meet in a relaxed atmosphere to practice conversational English. Groups are led by experienced English tutors.
	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop (for F-1 international students) - Fri, Mar 18 \| 2-4 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 Note: Only for those registered. All F-1 international students nearing graduation are required to attend an OPT workshop (in person or online) if they are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation to gain experience in their field of study. Registration for this workshop is full.
	International Student Employment Workshop: Preparing to Gain Employment in the U.S. - Sat, Mar 19 \| 9:30 am-3 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Note: Only for those registered. This workshop for international students features immigration attorney Aaron Blumberg and presenters from the FSU Career Center. Hear more about transitioning from student to work visa status and options for obtaining permanent residence. Learn how to market your skills and identify potential job or internship opportunities. Postdoctoral researchers and other FSU international employees are welcome to attend. Light breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration for this workshop is full.
	Tax Workshop for International Students - Fri, Mar 25 \| 1-3 pm for those filing as a Resident for tax purposes \| 3-5 pm for those filing as a Non-Resident for tax purposes \| The Globe Auditorium This workshop is facilitated by a certified tax specialist and covers options for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars who earned income in 2015. Registration is required. Visit the CGE website for more information.
	Intercultural Program Series: Native Tribes of the Southeastern U.S. - Tue, Mar 29 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Dining Room Come celebrate the cultures of the Creek and Seminole native tribes through dance, art, and food! Free and open to the public.
	Intercultural Program Series: The Islands of Indonesia - Thu, Apr 14 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Learn more about Indonesia and the Indonesian culture--more details soon! Free and open to the public.
	CGE International Student Graduation Reception - Fri, Apr 15 \| 3:30-5 pm \| The Globe Auditorium All international students who completed their programs in Fall 2015 or will finish in Spring 2016 are invited to attend the CGE Graduation Reception. Guests (faculty, staff, family, and friends) are welcome. RSVP to cge@admin.fsu.edu by April 8, 2016 confirming how many guests you plan to bring.
	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop (for F-1 international students) - Fri, Apr 22 \| 2-4 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 Note: Only for those registered. All F-1 international students nearing graduation are required to attend an OPT workshop (in person or online) if they are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation to gain experience in their field of study. Registration for this workshop is full.
Denotes a Global Citizenship Certificate event The Global Citizenship Certificate is designed to help undergraduate students maximize the rich cultural learning experiences available to them on campus, in the community, and abroad.

	International Coffee Hour - Every Friday \| 5-6:30 pm \| The Globe Lounge & Dining Room U.S. students, scholars, and faculty gather for coffee and snacks every Friday. It's a great place to meet new people from various parts of the world, see old friends, and make plans for the weekend.
	English Conversation Club - Every Monday-Friday \| 4-5 pm \| The Globe Lounge International students, scholars, and their families at all levels of speaking English as a second/other language are invited to meet in a relaxed atmosphere to practice conversational English. Groups are led by experienced English tutors.
	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop (for F-1 international students) - Fri, Mar 18 \| 2-4 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 Note: Only for those registered. All F-1 international students nearing graduation are required to attend an OPT workshop (in person or online) if they are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation to gain experience in their field of study. Registration for this workshop is full.
	International Student Employment Workshop: Preparing to Gain Employment in the U.S. - Sat, Mar 19 \| 9:30 am-3 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Note: Only for those registered. This workshop for international students features immigration attorney Aaron Blumberg and presenters from the FSU Career Center. Hear more about transitioning from student to work visa status and options for obtaining permanent residence. Learn how to market your skills and identify potential job or internship opportunities. Postdoctoral researchers and other FSU international employees are welcome to attend. Light breakfast and lunch are provided. Registration for this workshop is full.
	Tax Workshop for International Students - Fri, Mar 25 \| 1-3 pm for those filing as a Resident for tax purposes \| 3-5 pm for those filing as a Non-Resident for tax purposes \| The Globe Auditorium This workshop is facilitated by a certified tax specialist and covers options for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars who earned income in 2015. Registration is required. Visit the CGE website for more information.
	Intercultural Program Series: Native Tribes of the Southeastern U.S. - Tue, Mar 29 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Dining Room Come celebrate the cultures of the Creek and Seminole native tribes through dance, art, and food! Free and open to the public.
	Intercultural Program Series: The Islands of Indonesia - Thu, Apr 14 \| 7 pm \| The Globe Auditorium Learn more about Indonesia and the Indonesian culture--more details soon! Free and open to the public.
	CGE International Student Graduation Reception - Fri, Apr 15 \| 3:30-5 pm \| The Globe Auditorium All international students who completed their programs in Fall 2015 or will finish in Spring 2016 are invited to attend the CGE Graduation Reception. Guests (faculty, staff, family, and friends) are welcome. RSVP to cge@admin.fsu.edu by April 8, 2016 confirming how many guests you plan to bring.
	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop (for F-1 international students) - Fri, Apr 22 \| 2-4 pm \| The Globe Room 2300 Note: Only for those registered. All F-1 international students nearing graduation are required to attend an OPT workshop (in person or online) if they are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation to gain experience in their field of study. Registration for this workshop is full.
Denotes a Global Citizenship Certificate event The Global Citizenship Certificate is designed to help undergraduate students maximize the rich cultural learning experiences available to them on campus, in the community, and abroad.