International Week 2006
Saturday, 12th August 2006Sustainability with Ryan Hreljak and Arron WoodPresented by Community Sector Banking Ryan has raised over $1 million in 9 years, helping 3500,000 people have clean water. He’s 15. He's been on "Oprah" twice, and spoken to 100 million people about how to make a difference. Arron was one of the world's 25 most inspirational 25 year olds. Together they'll inspire you to change the world. Read more about Ryan Hreljak and Arron Wood online. Tickets: 5$ for adults, under 18s FREE Tickets available from UniCentre shop on campus, phone 4221 8173 or online. Place: University Hall "Uncompromising Courage" Art ExhibitionFalun Dafa club is having an "Uncompromising Courage" art exhibition in the McKinnon Building foyer. The exhibition is a touring collection of about 80 fine artworks created by Falun Dafa practitioners from around the world. Place: McKinnon Bldg Foyer Interface Photographic ExhibitionWinning photos and selected entries will be on display in Bldg 67 during International Week 7 – 11 August 2006. The Interface project aims to exhibit photographs by UOW students and staff that celebrate the diversity and vitality of our campus community – a vibrant mix that brings the world to Wollongong! Read more about InterFace here. Place: McKinnon Bldg Foyer Story Telling CompetitionSubmit a story about your home country. Contact: Student Central Showcase of International Students and International LinksA giant map of the world will be located on level 1 of the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences Building (41) and international students have been asked to place a pin to their country of origin. Staff of the Faculty will also showcase links they have with overseas countries. A photographic display has also been arranged. To make your mark on the map students just need to advise the staff of the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences Student Service Centre who are only too willing to assist students. The culmination of the week will be an Aussie BBQ for students from the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences and students will be asked to wear traditional dress. Contact: H&BS Faculty, Janette Curtis or Kay Kent International Food Week@Campus EastFor their evening meals Monday through Friday of International Week, Campus East residents will be treated to international taste sensations from all over the world, principally from those areas of the world our residents call home. Place: Campus East Images of Our World@Campus EastCampus East residents will be sharing a photographic exhibition of their world - whether it be their own photographs, the main street of their home town, places they have travelled to, a family dinner, a party with friends on campus. Together the photographic exhibition will tell the story of their world. Place: Campus East |
