Cultural Events (Spring 2013)
February
- Thursday, Feb. 7: History Lecture by Dr. Erika Edwards
7:00 p.m., UNCW Randall Libarry Auditorium. Free and open to Public
In honor of Black History Month, and as a part of the UNCW Upperman/Africana Studies Lecture and Film Series, please be aware of the upcoming lecture by Dr. Erika Edwards of the UNC Charlotte Department of History. Co-Sponsored by the Upperman African American Cultural Center, UNCW Department of History, UNCW Women’s Studies and Resource Center, UNCW Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, and UNCW Department of Sociology
- Tuesday, Feb. 12: US Foreign Aid: Focus on Central America and the Caribbean
3:30-5 p.m., Cameron Hall, 105
Nancy L. Hoffman (USAID) and Jerry P. Bauer (USDA-Forest Service) will offer insights on how the United States plays a role in promoting human rights, economic growth, and sustainable environmental development abroad. Panelists will cite specific examples from the Caribbean and Central America. Q&A follows panel discussion. Moderator: Dr. Alina Szmant, Department of Biology and Marine Biology. http://www.uncw.edu/international/iweek2013.html
- Tuesday, Feb. 12: Access to Higher Education for Undocumented Youth
5:30-7 p.m., CI, 1008
Join the discussion as we explore the opportunities for higher education that undocumented youth have in the United States. Topics will include the Dream Act, in-state tuition, and laws that prohibit admission to universities and community colleges. http://www.uncw.edu/international/iweek2013.html
- Wednesday, Feb. 13: Through the Eyes of Refugees: Personal Stories from Refugees in Wilmington
6:30-8 p.m., CI, 1008
Refugees from Burma and Colombia now living in Wilmington will share their experiences with us. We will also learn about the work done with refugees by the Interfaith Refugee Ministry and the United Nations. Sponsored by the Coastal Carolina United Nations Association. http://www.uncw.edu/international/iweek2013.html
- Friday, Feb. 15: Contra-Tiempo Salsa Workshop
7-9 p.m., Warwick Center
UNCW Artists in Residence CONTRA-TIEMPO will conduct an interactive Salsa workshop for all ages and levels of experience. Sponsored by UNCW's Office of Cultural Arts, in collaboration with Centro Hispano and RITMO Latin Dance Club. http://www.uncw.edu/international/iweek2013.html
March
- Thursday, March 14th: Voces inocentes
6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Leutze Hall 141
Voces inocentes is a 2004 Mexican film directed by Luis Mandoki. The plot is set during the Salvadoran Civil War in pito, and is based on writer Óscar Torres's childhood. The film serves as a general commentary on the military use of children.
- Sunday, March 24th: 27th Annual Pilgrimage for Peace and Justice / Peregrinacion po la paz y la justicia
1:45 p.m. (In front of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wilmington, NC)
- Monday, March 25th: "Harvest of Dignity" film screening and panel discussion
6:00 p.m., CIS 1008
http://pic.tv/harvest/video/harvest-of-dignity/
April
- Puro Teatro, UNCW’s Spanish Theater Club presents "El epejo"
by Emilio Carballido
Directed by Dr. Amrita Das
Cameron Auditorium (CH 105) 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:15 p.m.)
- Tuesday, April 16th
9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27th at Hugh MacRae Park
This event will benefit "Amigos Internacional" which is a local non-profit organization that helps Hispanics in the Wilmington community. There will be a raffle and DJ at the event. Every walker that raises at least $30 by April 10th will receive a T-shirt. For every $10 raised, a walker will be entered into a raffle. The walker who raises the most money will win a PRIZE! Registration forms are available at: http://people.uncw.edu/jaram/SPNCLUB.htm
Contacts: Stephanie Forgash: snf3926@uncw.edu and Carynne Spalding: ces6962@uncw.edu
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