November 16, 2014
Dear Students:
As you will be able to tell by scanning the list of events scheduled for this coming week, we have a lot of events (25 plus 3 study abroad info session meetings!) and we are celebrating two “themed weeks.” This week is both International Education Week and Redefining Sex Week. There is even one event on the list that is about sex from an international perspective.
The commonality of the events in both these series has to do with listening to and respecting others.
With regard to International Education Week, as I’m fond of saying, if you want to know about water, don’t ask a fish. We all swim in the same American waters here. In order to understand ourselves and our own culture better, we have to understand the perspectives of people from other cultures.
I encourage you to participate in the events of International Education Week (cge.tcnj.edu/iew) on our campus, to meet and enjoy the company of some of the foreign students on study abroad here at TCNJ, and, especially for our first-year students and sophomores, to think and plan for your own study abroad experience. Where will you go? On a faculty-led study tour to Armenia and Central Europe to explore the history of 20th century genocides? To a semester-long program in Alcala, Spain? Or do you dream of Thailand, Australia, China, South Africa, or Russia? (You know I had to mention Russia, right?) I urge you to follow your dreams abroad to better understand our waters right here. By the way, you can find information about scholarships for study abroad here: cge.tcnj.edu/scholarships
With regard to Redefining Sex Week, we all can learn from considering new perspectives about this fundamentally important aspect of human behavior. Challenge yourself and expand your horizons by learning.
This is the week to enjoy our events: soon it will be Thanksgiving and HSS-sponsored events on campus will significantly decrease in number as we all turn our attention to papers and exams.
Sincerely,
BR
Congratulations
Congratulations to Alina Asahn and Steven Rodriguez, who have won Roebling Grants to help support special projects they’re undertaking while on study abroad next semester. Alina will be in Alcala, Spain where she will have an internship at University Hospital Principe de Asturia. Steven will be doing archival research at Biblioteca Nacional in Madrid during his study abroad program. The Roebling Award is for HSS students only and you can apply for it the semester before you go on study abroad. See hss.tcnj.edu/roebling
Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Goldman (Visiting Assistant Professor in History) who was cited as an expert in the NY Times in a fascinating story about family memorabilia of Mary Berg, a Holocaust Survivor. You can read it here:
Opportunities
There are three info-sessions this week about faculty-led study programs abroad:
Sustainable Europe: Maymester in Ireland and Portugal. Info session at 1:30 pm on Wed., Nov. 19 in Armstrong Hall. Room tbd – look for signs.
An Odyssey in Greece and Turkey with Drs. Steinberg and RIccardi. Info session at 11:30 in Science Complex Chemistry 113.
Coming to America: Summer in Ireland with WGS: Info session at 5:30 pm on Wed., Nov. 19 at Business 205 and at 12:30 pm on Tues., Nov. 25 at Bliss 147.
Events
Mon., Nov. 17 The first event of International Education Week (IEW) is the Study Abroad Information Table at BSC from 11:30 to 1:30.
Mon., Nov. 17 The first event of Redefining Sex Week (RSW) is “Condoms, Contraceptives and Plan B: The Need to Know Information” at 12:30 pm in BSC 210 for an open Q&A with representatives of Planned Parenthood.
Mon., Nov. 17 1989 Series: Screening of Czech film Kawasaki’s Rose (with subtitles) at 5:30 pm with post-film discussion led by Dr. Cynthia Paces (History)
Mon., Nov. 17 Engineering the Border: Imagining America, a multi-media presentation and discussion with filmmaker, Alex Rivera, director of Sleep Dealer, at 7 pm in Education 212
Mon., Nov. 17 Networking Event akin to “Speed Dating” with international students at 8 pm in the Lions Den
Mon., Nov. 17 RSW: At 8:30 pm, “Don’t be a Drag, Just be a Queen … or a King!” at 8:30 pm in the T/W lounge with a mini-drag show with a panel discussion with the performers, talking about sex and gender performance.
Tues., Nov. 18 RSW: Inter”sex”tionality: At 12:30 pm in BSC 210 there will be a discussion panel on cultural influences on sexuality. Learn more about the term “intersectionality” and hear about it from your peers.
Tues., Nov. 18 “Welcoming Wellness: A Night of Connection and Support” will be held at 6:30 pm in Roscoe West 201, to give students an opportunity to express themselves in a safe environment, build peer connections, and raise awareness about the importance of emotional wellness and mental health, with presentations about mental health and emotional wellness and information about resources.
Tues., Nov. 18 RSW: Dr. Stephanie Gilmore, a scholar and editor of the Committee on LGBT History, Feminist Studies, and the Feminist Wire, will discuss the important issue of sexual violence on college campuses, including yes-means-yes affirmative consent legislation and Title IX policies. It all begins at 8:30 in the Library Auditorium.
Tues., Nov. 18 IEW: Education Around the World (Student Panel) in Cromwell Lounge at 8:30
Wed., Nov. 18 IEW: Study Abroad Information Table in BSC at 11:30 to 1:30
Wed., Nov. 18 IEW: Keys to Success: Opening the Doors to Innovation – a global business themed lunch 11:30 to 2 pm at Eickhoff
Wed., Nov. 18 Study Abroad Student Panel, Social Science 130 from 2 to 3 pm
Wed., Nov. 19 RSW: Twerking, Texting, and Tindering: At 3 pm in the Library Auditorium WILL Senior Megan Loo will be holding a discussion panel on the influences of social media on relationships and sexuality.
Wed., Nov. 19 IEW: Go Global Alumni Business Panel at 6 to 7:30 pm in the Business Lounge
Wed., Nov. 19 RSW: Virginity Diaries at 8:30 pm in Social Science 105. Your peers will discuss these important questions and others: “Is the first time always awkward? What is virginity? Is everyone in college not a virgin? What value does it hold?”
Thurs., Nov. 20 RSW: #HeForSheTCNJ: Calling all men! Come show your support for gender equality by participating in TCNJ’s own HeForShe campaign. Take a photo and take a stand. Learn more about this initiative at 12:30 pm in Bliss Lounge.
Thurs., Nov. 20 Exploring Economic Justice: Dr. Michael Rubenstein, SUNY-Stony Brook, will give a talk entitled “Resource Wars: The Character of Development” from 6-8 pm in Science P101.
Thurs., Nov. 20 IEW: A Trip around the World in BSC Atrium at 8 pm with international desserts, activities, and entertainment
Thurs., Nov. 20 Trip Around the World: learn about TCNJ student organizations, International House, and study abroad opportunities, in the BSC atrium at 8 pm.
Thurs., Nov. 20 RSW: David Jay Lecture on Asexuality. 8:30 at Library Auditorium
Fri., Nov. 21 IEW: Study Abroad Information Table BSC 11:30 to 1:30
Fri., Nov. 21 RSW: MissRepresentation: Come watch the eye-opening movie on gender representation in all forms: Education 206 at 12:30.
Fri., Nov. 21 RSW: Sex Toy Party to explore sex-positive attitudes at 7 pm in the Women’s Center (BSC Basement)
Fri., Nov. 21 IEW: International House International Film Fest, Townhouses South Lounge at 7 pm