Italian Night
2019-01-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2019-01-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2019-01-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-01 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Lenape Language Class
2019-01-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Sustainable Center [SEC-104]
[Sustainability Center/SEC-104]Lenape Language Class held on the third Saturday of each month from 11am-2pm.

Chinese Language Hour
2019-01-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | B-127 [Topken World Language Lab]
[B-127/Topken World Language Lab]
Would you like to practice your Chinese language skill? Chinese Language Hours are offered every Thursday from 2-4 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.

Global Street Food Fair
2019-01-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Birch Tree Inn
[Birch Tree Inn] Check off your foodie bucket list and try the best street food from all over the globe. Call 201-684-7105 for information.

Australia Day
2019-01-26
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Phillip. In present-day Australia, celebrations reflect the diverse society and landscape of the nation and are marked by community and family events, reflections on Australian history, official community awards and citizenship ceremonies welcoming new members of the Australian community.
The meaning and significance of Australia Day has evolved over time. Unofficially, or historically, the date has also been variously named “Anniversary Day”, “Foundation Day”, and “ANA Day”. 26 January 1788 marked the proclamation of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia (then known as New Holland). Although it was not known as Australia Day until over a century later, records of celebrations on 26 January date back to 1808, with the first official celebration of the formation of New South Wales held in 1818. On New Year’s Day 1901, the British colonies of Australia formed a federation, marking the birth of modern Australia. A national day of unity and celebration was looked for. It was not until 1935 that all Australian states and territories adopted use of the term “Australia Day” to mark the date, and not until 1994 that the date was consistently marked by a public holiday on that day by all states and territories.
In contemporary Australia, the holiday is marked by the presentation of the Australian of the Year Awards on Australia Day Eve, announcement of the Australia Day Honours list and addresses from the Governor-General and the Prime Minister. It is an official public holiday in every state and territory. With community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies, the day is celebrated in large and small communities and cities around the nation. Australia Day has become the biggest annual civic event in Australia.
Some Indigenous Australian events are now included. However, since at least 1938, the date of Australia Day has also been marked by Indigenous Australians, and those sympathetic to their cause, mourning what they see as the invasion of their land by Europeans and protesting its celebration as a national holiday. These groups sometimes refer to 26 January as “Invasion Day” or “Survival Day” and advocate that the date should be changed. However, support for changing the date amongst the Australian population is low, with a 2017 poll conducted for The Guardian finding only 15% of the total population supports changing the date.

Hindi Language Happy Hour
2019-01-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-02-05 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 Tuesday 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.

Hindi Language Happy Hour
2019-01-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB-123, Roukema Ctr Conference Room
[ASB-123] Would you like to practice your Hindi language skills? The Roukema Center for International Education offers Hindi Language Happy Hour every Tuesday 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
2019-01-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 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
2019-01-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB-123, Roukema Ctr Conference Room
[ASB-123]
Would you like to practice your Japanese language skills? The Roukema Center for International Education offers Japanese 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.

Open Advisement
2019-01-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-02-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-02-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Roukema Center Conference Room (ASB – 123)

Italian Film Series: The Bicycle Thief (Ladri Di Biciclette)
2019-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | ASB-135
[ASB-135] Please join us for the film screening of “THE BICYCLE THIEF (LADRI DI BICICLETTE),” directed by Vittoria DeSica in 1948. The Italian Cinema (INTL 318) film series, presented with subtitles, fulfills the minor requirement for International Studies and Italian Studies. A discussion by Professor D’Angelo follows the screening. Admission is free and open to the general public. This film series is sponsored by the School of Humanities and Global Studies. Email rdangelo@ramapo.edu for information.

Nauru Independence Day
2019-01-31
Celebrates the Independence of Nauru, 31 January 1968. This national day is celebrated by the government, organizing games and choral competitions for the various government departments and instrumentalities. Also, there is a banquet held for the young at hearts.

Chinese Language Hour
2019-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | B-127 [Topken World Language Lab]
[B-127/Topken World Language Lab]
Would you like to practice your Chinese language skills? Chinese Language Hours are offered every Thursday from 2-4 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.

African Ancestry Month Opening Proclamation
2019-02-04 13:15 - 14:15 | SC156-158
[SC156-158] Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance for the Opening Proclamation of African Ancestry Month. We will announce the theme of the month and watch a performance. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance. Email gbok@ramapo.edu for information.

Chinese New Year
2019-02-05
Year of the Pig

Taco Tuesdays
2019-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 | A-220
[A-220] Come join the Spanish Club for the first general meeting and enjoy some make-them-yourself tacos. We will meet to introduce one another and go over this semesters events. For any questions, contact spanishclub@ramapo.edu

Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
2019-02-06
Waitangi Day is the national day of New Zealand, and commemorates the signing, on 6 February 1840, of the Treaty of Waitangi. Ceremonies take place at Waitangi, Northland to commemorate the signing of the treaty, which is regarded as New Zealand’s founding document. The day is observed annually and is designated a public holiday, unless 6 February falls on a Saturday or Sunday, when the Monday that immediately follows becomes the public holiday.

FREE Passport Photo Shoot
2019-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Roukema Ctr Conference Room
[ASB-123] In preparation for Ramapo’s Passport day on Feb. 13 (10am-2pm in ASB-12), the College’s photographer will offer FREE passport-photos. For non-Ramapo faculty, staff or students, there will be a fee of $10. For questions please contact international@ramapo.edu or visit: https://www.ramapo.edu/international/passport-days/.

German Language Happy Hour
2019-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | ASB-123, Roukema Ctr Conference Room
[ASB-123]
Would you like to practice your German language skills? The Roukema Center for International Education offers German Language Happy Hour every Wednesday from 12-1pm in ASB-123. All levels are welcome. Come join us!
For more information, please email goabroad@ramapo.edu or call ext. 7533.
