Community Event

Japan’s Storied Hero: From a Warrior Tale to a Kurosawa Film

November
Fri 21

The Center for International Understanding presents Japan’s Storied Hero: From a Warrior Tale to a Kurosawa Film

Film: 1971

November
Tue 25

Part of the Americans in Struggle Film Series. The story of Philadelphia activists, who in 1971 broke into FBI offices in Media, PA and uncovered the FBI’s vast and illegal regime of spying and intimidation of Americans exercising their First Amendment rights. In our current age of Wikileaks & Edward Snowden, this documentary couldn’t be timelier. This event is free and open to the public.

Film: Paycheck to Paycheck

November
Tue 11

Part of the Americans in Struggle Film Series. As the fight for higher wages and a fair minimum wage heats up, this film illuminates the challenges faced by more than 42 million low wage American women and the 28 million children who depend on them. This event is free and open to the public.

The Federation is co-sponsoring the Americans in Struggle film series in collaboration with the Philadelphia Unemployment Project and other local organizations. These films will celebrate the struggles of the American people that have made us the nation we are today.

 

World Cultures and Languages Days

November
Thu 13

Schedule of Events
Learn about different cultures and languages through a series of discussions and activities.

Thursday, Nov. 13

9:40–11:20  a.m.
The Language of Leadership Competencies
Keynote Speaker Kenric Tsethlikai, managing director, Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies, University of Pennsylvania

11:30 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Swahili and the Art of East African Storytelling
—Beatrice Bolger, adjunct professor, Foreign Languages

Cyberbullying Conference

November
Tue 25

Cyberbullying Conference
Room C2-28

Past & Future: Frank Gaydos and Roberta Massuch

October
Thu 23

Please stop by the Madeline Cohen Gallery to see the current exhibit: Past & Future - Frank Gaydos and Roberta Massuch. The Cohen Gallery is located in the Mint Building, 2nd floor, outside Room M2-19. There will be a reception on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibit will be up through Nov. 19.

Public Art Display

November
Thu 13

One night only, join us for a public art display in the Bonnell building lobby hosted by Student Life. This event is free and open to the public.

Veterans Day: Honoring Veteran Students

November
Tue 11

Join Us on Veterans Day to Honor Our College’s and Nation’s Veterans

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Veterans Resource Center
Ground Floor of the Bonnell Building

Women in the Struggle—A 1965 Recap of Women in Africa

November
Mon 10

An English Department stage production, take a look back at the struggles women in Africa faced in 1965. This event is free and open to the public.

Chat & Chew: The Culture of Native Americans

November
Thu 06

Hosted by Student Life, take part in a discussion exploring the past and current Native American culture. This event is free and open to the public.

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