Monday, Feb. 15, 5-6:30 p.m., Fisher Student Center Wrightsville Beach Room
Children in the Fields
This multimedia project aims to eliminate discriminatory child labor laws and increase educational programming for child fram workers in N.C. There will be a short documentary, a photo exhibition and a short informational PowerPoint presentation.

Monday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Kenan Auditorium
Jonathan Kozol, Joy & Justice: An Invitation to the Young to Serve the Children of the Poor
Teacher and author Jonathan Kozol will speak about his experiences as a teacher beginning with his time in Boston during the civil rights movement in the 1960s and his books, Death at an Early Age and Letters to a Young Teacher. Tickets are $9 for the public and free to UNCW students, faculty and staff. For tickets and information, call Kenan Box Office 910.962.3500 or visit www.uncw.edu/presents. Sponsored by UNCW Presents, UNCW Student Media and International Programs.

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 3-5 p.m., Fisher Student Center Wrightsville Beach Room
The Invocation of Axé in Afro-Brazilian Discourse
Orignally from Nigeria, Niyi Afolabi, professor at the University of Texas, will discuss his teachings of Afro-Brazilian Studies. He is the author and editor of several books on the topic.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, noon-1 p.m., Fisher Student Center Wrightsville Beach Room
Cultural Diversity in Harmony - Shanghai and the World Expo 2010
Visiting from China, professor Dongyun Sun seeks to offer a panoramic view of social and cultural changes in China by talking about Shanghai's past and present. Sponsored by the department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and International Programs.

Thursday, Feb. 17, 3-5 p.m., Lumina Theater
Music from Around the World
UNCW professor of philosophy and religion, Don Habibi, will play a variety of recorded music from many cultures including Peru, Pakistan, Lebanon, Tibet, Hungary, Austria, Jamaica, Britain and more using the Lumina Theater's state-of-the-art sound system. Sponsored by the department of Philosophy and Religion and International Programs.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 7-9 p.m., Computer and Information Systems Building Room 1008
Afro-Latinos - The Untaught Story
Filmmaker Renzo Devia and writer Alicia Santos will give a presentation on the history, religions, social problems and more of Afro-Latinos using video, music and photography related to the documentary television series, Afro-Latinos - "The Untaught Story." Sponsored by the departments of Foreign Languages and Literatures & Film Studies, Upperman Center, UNCW Presents, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion and International Programs.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m., Kenan Auditorium
Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile
Composed of five musicians playing the mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo and bass – the group will perform its own compositions as well as interpretations of bluegrass classics and pop and rock songs by such artists as The Beatles, The White Stripes and Radiohead. Tickets: $6 UNCW students, $16 faculty/staff, $20 public. Call Kenan Box Office 910.962.3500 or visit www.uncw.edu/presents. Sponsored by the UNCW Arts in Action Performance Series.

Friday, Feb. 19, 2-4 p.m., Fisher Student Center Wrightsville Beach Room
Ralph Bunche Awareness Presentation
Panelists will be discussing and examining the legacy of Dr. Ralph Bunche, Nobel peace prize winner in 1950, and his theories on social justice and the basic rights of all humans. Sponsored by Upperman Center and International Programs.

Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Burney Center
17th Annual Intercultural Festival
More than 500 community members will celebrate the beauty of dozens of cultures and countries represented in Wilmington. Festivities will include food, music, performances, and the opportunity for the community to enjoy and learn belly, Native American, folk and other dance traditions. For a complete list of performances: http://www.uncw.edu/intprogs/documents/MainStagePerformances.doc. Sponsored by UNCW Presents and International Programs.

The events of Intercultural Week are hosted by the Office of International Programs. For more information on these events and for additional listings: http://www.uncw.edu/intprogs/IWeek.htm.

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