Weekly French Conversation Hour
2021-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
French Conversation HourHosted by Professor Fabien Riviere
https://ramapo.webex.com/ramapo/j.php?MTID=m8fd57fcbce1534d9487fccafa8d4f98bWednesday, Mar 24, 2021 5:00 pm | 1 hour | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)Occurs every Wednesday effective 3/24/2021 until 5/5/2021 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)Meeting number: 185 598 8737Password: [REDACTED]
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Storytelling & Social Change: An Interview with Maria Agui Carter, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Writer & Activist
2021-05-06 13:00 - 14:00
Storytelling & Social Change: An Interviewwith Maria Agui Carter, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Writer & Activist
Thursday, 5/6 | 1-2pm EDT | Click Here to Register
Join us for an interview with International Honors programalumna (1985-86) Maria Agui Carter, who is the founder of Iguana Films anda professor of Media Arts at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Theconversation will reflect on Carter’s journey growing up as an undocumentedimmigrant who became an influential filmmaker, writer, and professor, and willdelve into her creative work and goals for storytelling that impacts socialchange. Carter’s recent work includes REBEL, winner of a 2014 Erik Barnouwaward for best historical films in America, and the PBS series SCIGIRLS, whichwas nominated for a 2019 daytime Emmy. She is now shooting ALLEGED, adocumentary project about Patricia Esparza, a woman who was imprisoned for themurder of her rapist by her boyfriend. In development, is her magical realistfeature script SECRET LIFE OF LA MARIPOSA, a fable on immigration and climatechange based on her experiences growing up.
Presenters: Maria Agui Carter | Moderator: Katy de la Garza

Virtual Fiji Internships - Discovery Session
2021-05-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 and 8 more dates
Virtual Fiji Internships – Discovery Session
Think Pacific have taken their award-winning programs online, so that you can contribute to government development aims in Fiji despite the current challenges.
These in-demand internships provide a unique experience within the NGO sector. To learn all you need to know about the program, join this 45 minute Zoom.
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Scholarships and Budgeting Study Abroad
2021-05-10 14:00 - 14:45
Scholarships and Budgeting Study Abroad
Monday, 5/10 | 2-2:45pm EDT | Click Here to Register
Learn about applying for an SIT scholarship and budgeting forstudy abroad. The session will also include general information about the SITapplication process and time for questions.
Presenters: Vanessa Doyle, Diane Robinson

Weekly Hindi Language Happy Hour
2021-05-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Webex
Spring 2021 Hindi Language Happy Hour is offered virtually every Wednesday at 1pm.While at home, you can still practice and develop your language skills, meet new friends and reconnect with your peers. All levels are welcome. Alumni and former students that went to India on a study abroad program are also invited. Bring your own Chai & snacks and join us from the comfort of your own space. Email Purvi Parekh at purvi@ramapo.edu and you will receive a meeting invitation.
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“Nepal – architecture, culture and impacts of COVID-19 in the Kathmandu valley"
2021-05-14 13:00 - 15:00
Sponsored by the Fulbright Alumni Association, DAAD, and more.
The speaker will be DAAD alumnus Rupesh Shrestha. He holds a Master of Science degree in Natural Resources Management and Development from the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne/Germany, has worked as an architect in post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal and served as the secretary of the Nepal German Academic Association (NEGAAS). He is also a DAAD Young Ambassador and currently an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern (TUK), Department of Civil Engineering.
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Endogenous Models of Democracy: The Experience of Indigenous Peoples in Peru and Chile
2021-05-17 11:00 - 12:00
Endogenous Models of Democracy: The Experience ofIndigenous Peoples in Peru and Chile
Monday, 5/17 | 11am-12pm EDT | Click Here to Register
This panel explores how modern-day indigenous communities inLatin America have mobilized, asserted their presence, and influenced theircountries’ political discourse and agendas in ways that were unimaginable justa few decades ago. Using Peru and Chile as case studies, the panelists willreflect on the current socio-political conditions of disenfranchised indigenouspopulations and assess their roles as political actors in the region.
Presenters: VictorTricot, AlexAlvarez | Moderator: Ary Wayan

SIT Virtual Open House – Ghana: Globalization, Cultural Legacies & the Afro-Chic
2021-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
SIT Virtual Open House – Ghana: Globalization,Cultural Legacies & the Afro-Chic
Tuesday, 5/18 | 12-1pm EDT | Click Here to Register
Please join Academic Director Kwabena Opoku-Agyemang, PhD ashe provides an overview of the Ghana: Globalization, Cultural Legacies & the Afro-Chic immersivesemester program and the learning center in Accra, Ghana. The session willconclude with an open Q&A session—bring your questions!
Presenters: Kwabena Opoku-Agyemang | Moderator: JulieFalk

Sasha Velour: On Fulbright
2021-06-03 18:00 - 19:00
In celebration of Pride Month, join the Fulbright Program for a conversation with Sasha Velour, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season 9) and 2009 Fulbright U.S. Student to Russia. Sasha will discuss her Fulbright experience, share the behind-the-scenes influences that have shaped her celebrated career, and address the important contributions the LGBTQIA+ community has made on art, culture, and history in the United States and abroad. Sasha’s work has been featured on NPR, in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Billboard, and Variety, and her most recent critically acclaimed show, Smoke and Mirrors, has been hailed by Forbes as a “a spellbinding tour de force.” Christian Flores will join Sasha in conversation and ask her your questions! Christian is a 2019 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Brazil, where he worked on Projeta Memoria LGBT — Bagé to tell the stories of Bagé’s LGBTQIA+ community. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. Please register now to reserve your seat.

Global Opportunities Fair
2021-09-01 13:00 - 15:00 | The Grove (near the Arch)
Join us to learn more about your options to study, intern, research, or volunteer abroad.

Virtual Study Abroad Info Session: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2021-09-02 13:00 - 14:00
The Rothberg International School of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is an ideal place for students to study abroad for a semester or year. Virtual Study Abroad Info Session Find out what it’s like studying in the cultural, spiritual and political capital of Israel!
Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities, Hebrew University offers students first-class education in the dynamic and fascinating city of Jerusalem. Students are invited to join us for a virtual info session where they will learn more about studying at HebrewU, scholarship opportunities and admissions process.
Register: https://huji.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcu-urDItEtf7kBJfzyG_WpuY5UxR7FIN
Email: goabroad@ramapo.edu for more information.

Spain Fieldwork Program - Info Session
2021-09-10 13:25 - 14:15 | TBD, 2560 King Arthur Boulevard, Lewisville, TX, 75056, United States
Come learn about this incredible opportunity to complete coursework and fieldwork in Bilbao, Spain during Summer 2022. Earn 7-10 credits over 4-5 weeks. Scholarships are available. For more details, please visit: https://www.ramapo.edu/spain

Gilman Scholarship Workshop
2021-09-16 13:25 - 14:15 | A220
Learn about the Gilman International Scholarship to support your study or internship abroad experience. We will review the scholarship program, the application process and facilitate a workshop to help you design a competitive application.

Chinese Language & Culture Hour
2021-10-04 16:00 - 17:00
Chinese Language & Culture Hour is offered virtually every Monday at 4pm via WebEx. Join us and practice your language skills while learning about culture, customs, food, and music. Sessions are hosted by Professor Qianhe Zhao and all levels are welcome. Current students, alumni and friends are all invited.
For more information and the WebEx link, please email: international@ramapo.edu
