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Volunteer as a Conversation Partner

Volunteer as a Conversation Partner at the University of Florida English Language Institute helping an international student learn English.Conversation Partners meet with an international student one hour each week, any time and any place to help them practice their English. You may also suggest a partner who speaks a particular language, so you can practice […]

Filed under Global on June 27, 2008.

Volunteer as a Conversation Partner for an International Student

Meet for one hour each week with an international student studying English at the University of Florida English Language Institute. Help them practice their English and learn or practice a new language.
Contact Kristen at eliconversation@gmail.com or call (352) 392-3354.

Filed under Global on May 11, 2008.

Brown Bag Series: The Evolution of European Information Resources

Brown Bag Series talk by French Literature PhD student Matthew Loving on “The Evolution of European Information Resources: a theoretical analysis and practical approach to online resources in Europe”. On Tuesday April 15 at 11:45 in Dauer 215. Chips and soda provided; just bring a lunch.

Filed under Global on April 13, 2008.

“Afghanistan: Policy for European Union Engagement”

On Tuesday, April 15 at 1:00 in Dauer 215 Patrick Turner, UK Government National Expert to the European Commission on Afghanistan presents “Afghanistan: Policy for European Union Engagement”. Part of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence speaker series.

Filed under Global on April 13, 2008.

Former Member of European Parliament discusses “External Policies of the European Union”

Former member of European Parliament, Gordon Adam discusses “External Policies of the European Union” on Tuesday April 8 at 12:50 in Anderson 216. Part of the Jean Monnet Centre for Excellence speaker series.

Filed under Global on April 4, 2008.

Muslim-Jewish Interfaith Dialogue

Internationally renowned religious leaders and scholars will speak at an event entitled “Interfaith Dialogue: Jews and Muslims Envisioning the Future Together” will be held on Monday, April 7, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Reitz Union Auditorium. Featured speakers are: Imam Senad Agic, Director of the Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago; Rabbi Daniel Sherbill of […]

Filed under Global on April 4, 2008.

Lecture “La perplejidad de la escritora ante su obra” (The Perplexity of the Writer Looking at Her Work)

Come listen to Carme Riera’s talk in Spanish on Monday, April 7 at 10:40am in Dauer 219. Riera is an author, script-writer and essayist in Catalonia and Spain.

Filed under Global on April 4, 2008.

Former UN Envoy Speaks at UF on Access to Medicines

Stephen Lewis, co-director of AIDS-Free World and a former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, will speak at the from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Ocora Room in Pugh Hall for the Bob Graham Center for Public Service on Thursday, April 3. Mr. Lewis will discuss the role of universities in the global […]

Filed under Global on March 30, 2008.

Russia-Poland: New Gaze Short films

Experience a selection of documentary films that are part of an innovative experiment in international understanding. Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 in Keene Faculty Center, Dauer Hall. Free admission. Refreshments served. Event sponsored by the Center for European Studies, Polish Student Association, and others.
 

Filed under Global on March 30, 2008.

African Student Union Showcase

Come join the ASU as they host their annual showcase on April 5th at 7 pm in the Indian Cultural and Educational Center on 13th street. This will be an exciting display of African culture. You do not want to miss out on an opportunity to be entertained with dancing, poetry, fashion, singing, drumming, and […]

Filed under Global on March 30, 2008.