Program Guide
International Week 2006
One community…Many Footprints
International Week will be held at the University from Friday 4th to Saturday 12th August. The program of events is celebrating and showcasing the cultural diversity of the University, its staff and students.
| Preceding the Week |
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EXTENDED!
4th August |
Interface Photography Competition & Exhibiting - photographs by UOW students & staff |
EXTENDED!
4th August |
Poster Showcase of Cross Cultural Engagement Submission |
EXTENDED!
7th August |
Indoor Soccer World Cup |
| 8th August |
Basti Life |
| 11th August |
Story Telling Competition - you are invited to write an interesting story about your home country or about the experience of living in a foreign country. |
| All Week |
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Interface Photographic Exhibition |
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| Story Telling Competition |
| Showcase of International Students and International Links |
| "Uncompromising Courage" Art Exhibition |
| International Food Week@Campus East |
| Images of Our World@Campus East |
| Friday, 4th August 2006 |
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Wollongong University College is organizing an afternoon tea for the host families. |
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| Snowy Mountains Trip |
| Saturday, 5th August 2006 |
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The 5th Israeli Film Festival in Wollongong |
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| Monday, 7th August 2006 |
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Women of the World: Lecture / Career Snap Shot / Working Abroad |
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| Persian Society Arts and Crafts Exhibition |
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I Week Official Launch (evening)
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"Acknowledgement to Traditional Owners" by Woolyungah Indigenous Centre |
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Official I Week Opening
Mr James Langridge
Vice Principal International
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Uni Staff Photo Wall Poster |
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Showcase of Cross Cultural Engagement |
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International Wine, Cheese and Coffee Expo |
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Kendo Club Demonstration |
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Chilean and Peruvian Cultural Performances |
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Prepurchase tickets via UniCentre
$10 or $5 for students - also provides entry for Tuesday evening movies!
Plus go into the draw for a dozen bottles of wine! |
| Tuesday, 8th August 2006 |
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Writer Randa Abdel-Fattah lunchtime speech and presentation - Author of the "Does my head look big in this?" |
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| Indoor Soccer World Cup |
| Census Day - "Everybody Counts" |
| Persian Society Arts and Crafts Exhibition |
| Evening |
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International Evening of Music and Film - Music by Trio Zafires |
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International Films
Roberto Benigni's "The Tiger and the Snow" |
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"The Crescent and the Cross" - a dialogue between Muslim and Christian speakers |
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Uni Staff Photo Wall / Poster Showcase
Exhibition of Cross Cultural Engagement |
| Wednesday, 9th August 2006 |
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Biannual Study Exchange Fair |
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| Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs - Student visa requirements and permanent residency |
| Global Marketplace |
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Bahai Club’s Tea for Unity |
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Woolyungah Indigenous Centre’s BBQ |
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Rotaract Club’s International BBQ |
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Greek Society |
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M-Society’s Information Stall |
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Study Abroad |
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Kendo Club Demonstration |
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... and more |
| Cake Stall |
| Thursday, 10th August 2006 |
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UIC International Links Scheme |
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| Simulation Game "Basti Life" |
| All Canada Day |
| Buddhism Presentation - Nian Tien Temple |
| Lunchtime Salsa at UniBar |
| Uni Tea for Unity |
| International Food Stall and BBQ |
| Friday, 11th August 2006 |
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International Week Lunch (Science) |
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| Surf Expo - The beach comes to campus |
| International Films |
| Interface Photographic Exhibition - Prizes/Awards |
| Saturday, 12th August 2006 |
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International speakers:
Sustainability with Ryan Hreljak and Arron Wood |
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Last reviewed: 12 November, 2007
