Ramapo International

International Programs Open Advisement Session (IEW18)
2018-10-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ASB 123

Make Your Own Hummus
2018-10-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Laurel Hall Kitchen
Laurel Hall Kitchen] Join the Roukema Center in a participatory demonstration in the construction of hummus. Hummus is a spread made from mashed chickpeas that is popular in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions. Join us in learning how to construct this dish, while you sample some along the way!

Cooking Demo: Empanadas
2018-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB – 123
In celebration of International Education Week, join the Roukema Center for International Education in a cooking demonstration! The Roukema Center will be doing the participatory demonstration in the construction of empanadas. Empanadas are stuffed pastries from Latin America. Join us in learning how to construct this dish, while you sample some along the way!

Italian Night (IEW18)
2018-10-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Birch Tree Cafe
Every Friday night, beginning September 7 at 5 p.m., join other students for all of the Italian classic dishes at Italian Night at the Birch Tree Inn.

International Programs Open Advisement Session
2018-10-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-11-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2018-11-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2018-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB 123

Gender and the Daily Lives of Jews Hiding in Nazi Occupied Eastern Europe during the Holocaust
2018-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | SC-158
[SC-158]
Professor Natalia Aleksiun of the Graduate School of Touro College, will speak about “Gender and the Daily Lives of Jews Hiding in Nazi Occupied Eastern Europe during the Holocaust”, under the auspices of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Event is free and open to the public.
Dr. Aleksiun examines how the hidden Jews of Eastern Galicia passed the time together, cared for one another, worked out survival strategies, and divided resources and labor during their concealment. This research contributes to the understanding of the social and emotional dynamics of the Holocaust experience.

German Language Happy Hour
2018-10-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-11-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB-123, Roukema Ctr Conference Room
[ASB-123]
Would you like to practice your German language skill? The Roukema Center for International Education offers German Language Happy Hour every Wednesday from 1-2pm in ASB-123. All levels are welcome. Come join us!
For more information, please email goabroad@ramapo.edu or call ext. 7533.

Japanese Language Happy Hour
2018-10-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2018-11-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2018-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | ASB-123, Roukema Ctr Conference Room
[ASB-123]
Would you like to practice your Japanese language skill? The Roukema Center for International Education offers Japanese Language Happy Hour every Wednesday from 2-3pm in ASB-123. All levels are welcome. Come join us!
For more information, please email goabroad@ramapo.edu or call ext. 7533.

Chinese Language Hour
2018-10-31 15:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-14 15:00 - 17:00 | B-127: Topken Language Lab, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 07430, United States
[B-127/Topken World Language Lab]
Would you like to practice your Chinese language skill? Chinese Language Hours are offered every Wednesday from 3-5 pm in B-127, World Language Lab. All levels are welcome. Come join us!
For more information, please email goabroad@ramapo.edu or call ext. 7533.

Hindi Language Happy Hour
2018-11-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB-123, Roukema Ctr Conference Room
[ASB-123]
Would you like to practice your Hindi language skill? The Roukema Center for International Education offers Hindi Language Happy Hour every Thursday from 1-2pm in ASB-123. All levels are welcome. Come join us!
For more information, please email goabroad@ramapo.edu or call ext. 7533.

Info Session: Ghana - Service, Culture & Society Program
2018-11-01 13:30 - 14:15

Italian Night
2018-11-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2018-11-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Birch Tree Cafe

Culture Day (Japan)
2018-11-03
Culture Day (文化の日 Bunka no Hi) is a national holiday held annually in Japan on November 3 for the purpose of promoting culture, the arts, and academic endeavor. Festivities typically include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars.

China: Cultures, Languages and Systems of Education
2018-11-05 13:00 - 14:00
[SC-219/Friend’s Hall] Dr. Jun Zhang, Fulbright Scholar at Ramapo College and full-time professor at Anhui University in China, will discuss the diversity of cultures and languages in China, and how the system of education is structured in China. Refreshments will be served. For more details, please contact William Hooper, Culture Club, at whooper@ramapo.edu.
Sponsored by Culture Club, HGS and Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity.

Diwali
2018-11-07
What is Diwali?Diwali, or Deepavali, a Sanskrit word meaning “rows of lighted lamps,” is a Hindu-originated festival celebrated in India and by the Indian diaspora. During the five-day celebration — also known as the “festival of lights” — clay lamps known as diyas are lit to signify the victory of good over evil, according to the Hindu American Foundation.
Over time, Diwali has become a national festival marked by most Indians regardless of faith, with Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs also celebrating. Diwali also celebrates the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi. Some believe it falls on her birthday and the day she married Lord Vishnu, another Hindu god.
Hindus interpret the Diwali story based on where they live, according to National Geographic. In northern India, they mark the story of King Rama’s return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps. In southern India, people celebrate it as the day Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. In western India, the festival marks the day Lord Vishnu, one of the main gods of the Hindu trinity, sent the demon King Bali to rule the nether world.
Meanwhile, in Jainism it marks the nirvana or spiritual awakening of Lord Mahavira, National Geographic reported. And for Sikhs, it celebrates the day a major guru was freed from imprisonment.
What happens during Diwali?In India and other places where the holiday is celebrated, residents leave their windows and doors open to allow Lakshmi to find her way into their homes, the Independent reported. Every home is lit with diyas, leaving no room for darkness to enter, and doorsteps are decorated to welcome guests, according to the Hindu American Foundation. In addition, many people wear new clothing to thank Lakshmi for providing prosperity and good fortune. And, as evening comes, firecrackers are set off.
Isn’t there some eating involved?Of course. Throughout the festival, traditional sweets and savory items are eaten as well as full meals, particularly on the third and fifth days, according to the American Hindu Foundation. Among the sweets are diya-shaped sugar cookies decorated with icing and savories include mini-samosas and puris.

Discussion on a New Book on the Armenian Genocide
2018-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Trustee’s Pavilion
Dr. Hans-Lukas Kieser of the University of Newcastle in Australia will discuss his recently published book, “Talaat Pasha, Father of Modern Turkey, Architect of Genocide”. The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Armenian National Committee of New Jersey are sponsoring the event. It is free and open to the public. Talaat Pasha led the triumvirate that ruled the Ottoman Empire during World War I and is arguably the father of modern Turkey. He was also the architect of the Armenian Genocide.

Light the Night - Diwali Themed After Dark Event
2018-11-13 22:00 - 2018-11-14 00:00 | Friends Hall
[Friends Hall] Join us to celebrate the auspicious Diwali festival of lights and colors with music, dance, foods and lights/colors-themed activities. Enjoy our Nepali, Bollywood and Hip-Hop dance performances along with Henna, Glow in The Dark Face Painting, Rangoli Crafts, Mandela Coloring and Flag Games. Raffling prizes include Nintendo Switch, Air Pods, JBL, Speaker, Polaroid, Roku, Streaming Stick, and many more. Samosas, Mozzarella Sticks, Chicken Wings, and Pizza will be served! For more information, please contact the International Student Organization at iso@ramapo.edu.
