Spanish Conversation Hour
2017-10-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2017-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | G-221
[G-221]
Join the Spanish Club in G-221 from 1:00pm-2:00pm on every other Thursday to learn Spanish language and culture. For more information, email: spanishclub@ramapo.edu

Campus Sustainability Day
2017-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Friends Hall (SC-219)
[Friends Hall (SC-219)] The President’s Committee on Campus Sustainability invites you to celebrate Campus Sustainability Day on October 26, 2017 from 1:00-3:00PM.
An unabashed idea-fest, the event will include updates from the recent Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and brainstorming on ongoing and future sustainability efforts at the College.

A Conversation: On the Run from Hitler in the Soviet Union
2017-10-27 13:45 - 15:00 | SC-156
[SC156] The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies invite you to a conversation between Dr. Ellen Friedman, Professor of English Literature at the College of New Jersey, and Dr. Atina Grossmann, Professor of History at the Cooper Union, New York, who will discuss their recent work on the fate of the Polish Jews who during the Holocaust found refuge in the Soviet Union and beyond. While both Friedman and Grossmann are daughters of survivors, Friedman is a literary scholar and Grossmann is an historian. For more information, please contact Michael Riff, mriff@ramapo.edu

International Education Week
2017-10-30 - 2017-11-03
For more details, please visit our website at: https://www.ramapo.edu/international/iew17

Treat, Don’t Punish: The Social Justice Approach Of Portugal’s Drug Policy
2017-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Pav3
[Pavilion #3] Presentation by Marta Ceai, Professor at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa and Academic Director for the CIEE Program in Portugal. The presentation will be followed by a faculty panel discussion. A full description of the presentation is as follows:
Portugal is often pointed out as an example of good practices when it comes to dealing with drug abuse. The well-known expression “war on drugs” is not a reality in that country. In Portugal, there is no war on drugs when it comes to use and possession for personal use (with no intention to supply). The Portuguese approach is neither punitive nor coercive,
but a comprehensive one that tackles drug abuse for what it really is: a health and social policy issue that should have the well being of the individual and the community as its main
priorities. In 2001, this new radical approach to drug policy was introduced in Portugal. Until that year, the country had a drug epidemic with more than 200 thousand people being active users, most of them heroin addicts. Faced with this problem, and the ineffectiveness of the traditional punitive approach to drugs, the government sponsored a radical and somewhat counter-intuitive approach to drug use: decriminalization. This desperate attempt to stop a public health epidemic was a fully top-down process supported by the majority of Parliament – even though some members of the more conservative parties were publicly vocal about their disagreement – and gathered a surprising acceptance by the public in the a known traditionally catholic country. Why? Because every family in Portugal had some connection with drug abuse, so it became more than a policy issue: it was foremost a personal experience.
Coffee and cookies will be served.
For more details, please contact Professor Stephanie Sarabia (ssarabia@ramapo.edu).

A Week in Ghana: Ramapo Chorale and SGA Panel
2017-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Pavilion #1
[Pavilion #1] At the event, the SGA will have a panel discussion sharing their experiences in Ghana and at KNUST. The panel includes members of the Ramapo College Chorale and the SGA. Also, there will be a small musical performance by the Chorale.

Curry Chicken with the Int'l Student Org
2017-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB-123
[ASB-123] Join the International Student Organization to enjoy some delicious Chicken Curry and play some South Asian games!

Día de los Muertos
2017-10-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Pavilion 1 & 2
[Pav 1 & 2] Join the Association of Latinos Moving Ahead, the Visual Artists Society, Brothers Making A Difference, and Equity and Diversity Programs for Dia De Los Muertos. Come share in the tradition of celebrating lost loved ones and enjoy delicious food, activities, and a special mariachi performance. You will also be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a Polaroid camera, a Bluetooth speaker, and a Fitbit. For more information, email alma08@ramapo.edu

Cooking Demo: Argentine Empanadas
2017-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB-123
[ASB-123] Empanadas are stuffed pastries from Latin America. Argentina is famous for its regional varieties, especially their empanadas criollas (beef empanadas). Join us for a participatory demonstration in the construction of this delicious food, while you sample some along the way. Sponsored by the Roukema Center for International Education.

International Tea Party
2017-10-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Roukema Center – ASB123
[ASB123] Food and drink often provide a window into the cultures of different countries and regions of the world. Tea in particular has played various roles in multiple cultural traditions. If you enjoy tea, or are just interested in learning more about the cultural traditions behind tea, come to the International Tea Party on October 31st, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in the Roukema Center! There will be a focus on English, Chinese, and Japanese tea traditions, and of course, tea and snacks! Hosted by Phi Beta Delta and the Global Roadrunners.

Study Abroad: Through the Lens
2017-10-31 18:00 - 19:30 | SC-158
[SC-158] Experience Europe through photographs captured by our very own Global Roadrunners and members of Phi Beta Delta. Countries showcased include England, Greece, Ireland and Spain.

International Flag Guessing
2017-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | ASB-123
[ASb-123] Join the International Student Organization for a fun flag guessing game and have a chance to win some international prizes! Prizes range from “Citizens of the World” t-shirts, and other study abroad materials.

Day of the Dead Celebration
2017-11-01 12:30 - 13:30 | G-221
[G-221] Come celebrate Día De Los Muertos by decorating skull masks with the Spanish club. Food, music, and beverages will be provided!

Diwali Crafts & Food (Hindi Language Happy Hour)
2017-11-01 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB-123
[ASB-123] Join us for some delicious Indian food that will cater to both your savory and sweet taste buds, enjoy Bollywood music and create a simple Diwali to craft to light up the week.
The Roukema Center for International Education offers Hindi 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.

Cooking Demo: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Language Happy Hour)
2017-11-01 14:00 - 15:00 | ASB-123
[ASB-123] Japanese Happy Hour will be hosting an Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) Cooking Demo in the Roukema Center lounge. Come learn how to make this popular treats and learn about local variations in different regions while you taste them. Green tea & Oolong tea will be served as well.
The Roukema Center for International Education offers Japanese Language Happy Hour every Wednesday from 2-3pm. All levels are welcome. Come join us! For more information, please email goabroad@ramapo.edu or call ext. 7533.

'Fire at Sea' Viewing
2017-11-01 20:00 - 21:00 | H-Wing Auditorium
[H-wing Auditorium] Enjoy the viewing of 2016 Italian Documentary ‘Fire at Sea’ (Italian: Fuocoammare) that follows the life on the island of Lampedusa during the refugee crisis directed by Gianfranco Rosi. It won the Golden Bear at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 89th Academy Awards. It was also selected as the Italian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the awards but it was not nominated in that category.

Ti Lascio una Canzone
2017-11-02 13:00 - 14:00 | A-102
[A-102] At this event, we will create a playlist of Italian music and interpret the songs. We will listen to modern day Italian music as well as old songs. There will be food as well!

Lamba Pi Eta Panel: Studying Abroad 101
2017-11-02 13:05 - 14:05 | Pavilion #3
[Pavilion #3] Lambda Pi Eta presents Studying Abroad 101, specially tailored to communication majors. Learn about various programs, internships and research opportunities abroad. Q&A with returning study abroad students to follow. For more information, contact mladha@ramapo.edu.

Italian Conversation Hour
2017-11-02 13:25 - 14:25 | A-102
[A-102] Join the Italian Club in A-102 from 1:25p.m.-2:25 p.m. on every other Thursday to learn the Italian language and culture. Pizza will be served. For information, please email rmontem1@ramapo.edu

Nature, Ecological Culture and Livelihoods in the Peruvian Amazon
2017-11-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Pavilion #3
[Pavilion #3]. Learn about Nature, Ecological Culture and Livelihoods in the Peruvian Amazon from Professors Eric Weiner and Ashwani Vasishth, as well as a new study abroad program on this theme. More details about the study abroad program can be found here: https://ramapo.studioabroad.com/?go=Amazon . For more details, please contact the Roukema Center at x7533 or visit ASB123.

How well do you know International Students?
2017-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | ASB-123
[ASB-123] Join the International Student Organization to take a fun quiz about International Students at Ramapo. Winners will get various prizes and cookies will be served!

Cuba: Through the Five Senses
2017-11-03 13:00 - 15:00 | SC-158
[SC-158] Come learn about the Cuban culture in a fun and relaxed way! There will be traditional Cuban food, great music, a video containing pictures students took over the summer study abroad, an ability to use your language skills and dancing. We hope to stimulate your five senses, so come on by! We look forward to seeing you there, bring your friends!

Sample Argentine Empanadas
2017-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 | ASB-123
[ASB-123] Empanadas are stuffed pastries from Latin America. Argentina is famous for its regional varieties, especially their empanadas criollas (beef empanadas). Join us to sample this delicious food. Sponsored by the Roukema Center for International Education.

Crepes and Crafts
2017-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Pavilion #1
[Pavilion #1] Join the French Club in making delicious French Crepes, a sweet pastry from Europe, while also making French-Themed crafts!

Becoming Aram: The Life of a Revolutionary Statesman
2017-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Trustees Pavilion
[Trustees Pavilion] The Armenian National Committee and The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies invite you to attend a lecture by Dr. Khatchig Mouradian, the Nikit and Eleanora Ordjanian Visiting Professor at Columbia University
Mouradian will examine the tumultuous journey of the revolutionary turned statesman Aram Manougian, whose struggle against the oppressors of his own people spanned two declining empires, and who is also remembered as the founder the First Republic of Armenia (1918-1920). Contact Michael Riff at mriff@ramapo.edu or 201-684-7409 for details.

Hindi Language Happy Hour
2017-11-08 13:00 - 14:00
[ASB-123]
Would you like to practice your Hindi language skill? The Roukema Center for International Education offers Hindi 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.

German Language Happy Hour
2017-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | ASB-123
[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
2017-11-08 14:00 - 15:00 | ASB-522
[ASB-522] 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. All levels are welcome. Come join us! For more information, please email goabroad@ramapo.edu or call ext. 7533.

The British History Behind Game of Thrones
2017-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | SC-156
[SC-156] The Salameno Center for British Studies is sponsoring a talk by Professor Yvette Kisor on “The British History behind Game of Thrones.” Pizza will be served. Any questions, contact ykisor@ramapo.edu
