November 11, 2013
 

Keynote Events

Monday Events

Tuesday Events

Wednesday Events

Thursday Events

Friday Events




Dear Members of the UB Community,

A joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, International Education Week will be celebrated worldwide on November 11-15, 2013.  In recognition of this special occasion, a series of events of both a celebratory and educational nature will take place at UB.

IEW events have been organized by UB offices, UB academic departments and UB student clubs.  The UB offices and departments include Campus Living, Career Resource Center, Honors College, Intercultural & Diversity Center, International Student & Scholar Services, School of Architecture & Planning, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, School of Management, School of Nursing, School of Public Health & Health Professions, School of Social Work, Study Abroad Programs, SUNY Buffalo Law School and Undergraduate Academies.

For more information, please see our IEW 2013 poster and IEW 2013 keynote events flyer. Information about past International Education Weeks can be found here.

IEW 2013 is sponsored by AT&T; Key Bank; M&T Bank; Grand Tours & Ridge Road Express; Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.; UB Alumni Relations; UB Asian Studies Program; UB Undergraduate Academies; UB Office of International Education; and UB School of Public Health & Health Professions Office of Global Health Initiatives.

We are truly grateful to our presenters, our sponsors and everyone who has organized an event for International Education Week 2013.

We look forward to seeing you at International Education Week 2013!

Ellen Dussourd

Keynote Events

Keynote Film
“Salma” (India/UK, 2013)
Commentary by
Prof. Christopher Lee, Canisius College
Tuesday, November 12
7:00 p.m.
Student Union Theater

Like many other women in rural South Asia, Salma, a young Muslim girl in India, was forced into seclusion once she reached puberty, forbidden by her family to study and pushed into marriage. Words became her salvation as she began covertly composing poems on scraps of paper, which were smuggled out of the house and into the hands of a publisher. Against all odds, Salma received numerous accolades and became a famous poet, which was the first step to discovering her own freedom, and challenging the traditions and code of conduct in her village. Salma’s extraordinary story is one of courage and resilience. She has hopes for a different life for the next generation of girls, but recognizes that familial ties run deep and change is slow.

Keynote Speech
“Women’s Human Rights: The Unfinished Revolution”
Liesl Gerntholtz
Executive Director, Women’s Rights Division, Human Rights Watch
Thursday, November 14
4:00 p.m.
Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall

The women’s rights movement is one that has experienced success over the long-term, but not without the tireless dedication of activists and hard-fought battles sometimes stretching on for years. The women’s rights division of Human Rights Watch documents abuses all over the world against women, specifically violence against women, women in conflict, maternal health and reproductive rights, economic rights and early marriage. Long-time women’s rights activist Liesl Gerntholtz will speak to the work of the division as it relates to the broader women’s rights movement - the long hauls, the heated advocacy battles won and lost, and the ground left to gain.

Monday Events

Poongmul Percussion Performance
UB Korean Folk Art Club
Monday, November 11
12:00-12:15
Student Union Entrance (UB Commons)

Korean Poongmul drumming, also called Nong Ak, means farmer's music. About two thousand years old, it is played during festivals to celebrate planting and harvesting, and is accompanied by an energetic dance. The Korean Folk Art Club (KFAC) will perform at IEW for the 13th consecutive year. They are the only club which has participated in every celebration of IEW at UB.

Dance Performance:  “A Tribute to Bollywood”
UB Zeal - Indian Student Association
Monday, November 11
12:15-12:30
Student Union Lobby

UB Zeal is an Indian Fusion dance team which is part of UB’s Indian Student Association.  In this performance, the dancers will focus on the old and new Bollywood dance styles, and illustrate through dance how this style has progressively changed throughout the years.

Middle Eastern Dance Performance
Nadia Ibrahim Dance Troupe
Monday, November 11
12:30-12:45
Student Union Lobby

The Nadia Ibrahim Middle Eastern Dance Troupe is the only professional dance group in Western New York which performs authentic dances of the Middle East. It will perform Egyptian Pop during International Education Week 2013.

Russian Folk Dance
UB Russian & Ukrainian Students
Monday, November 11
12:45-1:00
Student Union Lobby

The performance will emulate the style of Verka Serduchka, a Ukrainian comedian, and pop and dance singer. Traditional clothing from the culture will be worn by the performers.

Dance Performance: “Tinikling”
UB Filipino American Student Association
Monday, November 11
1:00-1:15
Student Union Lobby

A rural dance called the Tinikling (Bamboo dance) will be performed. The Tinikling is the national dance of the Philippines, and refers to the tikling bird. Informal instruction will also be provided after the conclusion of the performance.

Traditional & Hip-Hop Dance Exhibition
UB Bangladeshi Student Association
Monday, November 11
1:30-1:45
Student Union Lobby

BSA will perform a dance that fuses the simple elements of traditional Bengali folk dance with American hip-hop stylings. This performance is meant to express the duality of the students living in the U.S.--the potentially clashing aspects of their culture and the influence of their surroundings.

"Women Activists Against a Genocide”
Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Committee
Monday, November 11
2:00-3:00
Capen Hall 12

Dr. Alison Des Forges was a leading expert on Rwanda, a recipient in 1999 of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Award, and an inspirational and tireless advocate for human rights. When the Rwandan genocide began in 1994, Dr. Des Forges, working in Rwanda as the Senior Advisor for Africa Watch, traveled across the world exhorting world leaders, including the United States, to stop the genocide. Instead it was left to rage on for 100 days until more than 500,000 people perished. In 1999, Dr. Des Forges wrote an award-winning book, Leave None to Tell the Story: Genocide in Rwanda, which served as a guide to help convict the most active perpetrators of the genocide. Through a short video titled "Confronting Evil" and brief commentaries by members of the Alison L. Des Forges Memorial Committee, this event will demonstrate the power of one extraordinary woman in the fight for human rights. Her sudden and untimely death occurred on February 12, 2009 in the crash of Continental Flight 3407 near her home in Buffalo, NY.

Global Game Night
Campus Living and International Student & Scholar Services, UB
Monday, November 11
8:00-9:30 p.m.
Greiner Hall B Wing

Join us as we celebrate International Education Week and UB's cultural diversity through various art forms. Watch student clubs perform regional dances, listen to students read poetry from their home country and sample Ethiopian cuisine. Take a break from studying and make new connections with fellow students.

Tuesday Events

Public Health Without Borders
“Himalayan Health Care: 20 Years Sustainably Improving the Lives of Rural Populations in Nepal”
Dr. David Johnson, Himalayan Health Care
Tuesday, November 12
11:00-12:00
Farber Hall 180, South Campus

Hearts in the Himalayas, winner of a prestigious Award of Merit in the Women Filmmaker category from the Best Shorts Competition, is a short documentary directed by Debi Lang profiling the extraordinary work of non-profit organization Himalayan HealthCare. Following the film screening, Dr. David Johnson, past president of Himalayan HealthCare, will share his experiences helping to provide a full array of medical services previously unavailable to remote mountain village communities in Nepal. Dr. Johnson received his MD at New York Medical College and served as president for medical staff at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. He is currently Chairman of Family Medicine at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, partner of Kenmore Family Medicine and Clinical Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at UB.

Management Without Borders
"An Investigation of Privacy & Severity Issues Regarding Personal Health Information Disclosure in South Korea"
Chul Woo Yoo, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Management, UB
Tuesday, November 12
2:00-3:00
Capen Hall 12

The benefits of digitization of personal health information have been identified in many studies. The studies suggest that such digitization can reduce medical errors and costs, improve patient safety and public health monitoring efficiency, etc. However, the impact of healthcare privacy breaches on behavioral reactions is not well known although this phenomenon is an important source of healthcare privacy concern. This study attempts to examine the influence of healthcare privacy breaches on health information disclosure, and the moderating role of trust in privacy assurance and perceived disease severity in healthcare privacy invasion context in South Korea. To achieve these goals, we adopt communication privacy management theory, and privacy calculus. A scenario-based survey method is employed to explore the influence of privacy breaches. Theoretical framework and empirical findings of the study contribute to resolving patients' privacy concern issues in South Korea.

Engineering Without Borders
“Social Impacts of Engineering”
Prof. Rajan Batta, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, UB
Tuesday, November 12
4:00-5:00
Capen Hall 12

Learn how the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is involved in creating social impact. Three examples will be presented. The first example will feature a student club, Engineering for a Sustainable World, which completed a project on a solar powered car that can be used in underdeveloped countries for cell phone charging or for a water purification system. The second example will feature efforts by students in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Structural Engineering regarding building pedestrian footbridges in sub-Saharan Africa. The third example will feature efforts in the area of humanitarian logistics by faculty and students in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Wednesday Events

ISSS Cultural Workshop
“Holidays Around the World: Singapore”
UB Singaporean Students
Wednesday, November 13
12:00-1:00
Clemens Hall 120

Over 100 countries are represented at UB. Have you ever wondered about the cultural, historical, political and religious holidays celebrated in other countries? Come listen to Singaporean students present the origin, significance and customs surrounding major holidays celebrated in their country.

Nursing Without Borders
"Different Cultures, Same Problem: Care of the Person with Dementia"
Dr. Davina Porock, School of Nursing, UB
Wednesday, November 13
1:00-2:00
Wende Hall 114, South Campus

The aging population is growing due to the longevity as well as size of the baby boomer cohort. Unfortunately, with extended life comes chronic disease affecting any bodily organ or system, including the brain. Dementia is currently incurable and will probably remain so until well past the boomers' lifespan. As a result dementia is the dread disease of modern times, more feared than death itself because of the perceived loss of selfhood and inevitable decline until we become just an empty shell waiting for the end. Across the world a movement is challenging the stigma of dementia, contesting the view that personhood is lost and misery inevitable. Person-centered care is a revolutionary philosophy of care that can transform both the care giver as well as the care receiver.  Treating older adults with respect, promoting dignity and well-being is a universal goal no matter the race, ethnicity, culture, country or immigration status. The UB Institute for Person-Centered Care is a partner in this international effort to improve the care and quality of life of people with dementia.

“Fellowships & Scholarships for Study Abroad”
Elizabeth Colucci, University Honors College, UB
Wednesday, November 13
3:00-4:00
Capen Hall 107 (Silverman Library)

This workshop will introduce study abroad scholarships and fellowships available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Social Work Without Borders
“Children’s Rights in India: A View from the Field”
Dr. Filomena Critelli, Dr. Laura Lewis & Shraddha Prabhu, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Social Work, UB
Wednesday, November 13
4:00-5:00
Capen Hall 12

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), an agreement between countries which India also signed in 1992, declares that all children have the right to survival, to development including education and play, to protection from violence and abuse, and to have a voice and participate in society. However, far too many children are not able to exercise these rights. In India high numbers of children perish before their 1st birthday, at least 40 million children work as child laborers without access to schooling, and thousands of children are bought kidnapped or trafficked and face exploitation in many other ways. In response, many committed NGOs and Schools of Social Work have mobilized to address these pressing issues. This presentation will share findings from a recent trip to India that involved exchanges with organizations that are advancing child rights through the development of innovative programs and legal advocacy. The presentation will highlight promising approaches and the role of the UNCRC in achieving greater protections for children.

Thursday Events

World View: Study Abroad Photo Contest & Exhibition
Study Abroad Programs, UB
Thursday, November 14
11:00-3:00
Social Hall, 2nd Floor, Student Union

UB returning study abroad participants have been invited to submit photos taken in a variety of locations all around the world to be judged and displayed in our World View: UB Study Abroad Photo Contest & Exhibition. This event has become increasingly popular each year and offers the perfect opportunity to showcase the artwork and experiences of our study abroad alumni. The event is open to the entire UB campus community!

Global Coffeehouse
Intercultural & Diversity Center and International Student & Scholar Services, UB
Thursday, November 14
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Student Union 240

Join us for a free night of entertainment, snacks, and coffee/tea. Students will show off their talents as poets, musicians, singers, dancers, etc. Everyone is welcome to watch and/or perform.
Friday Events

International Fashion Show
UB International Student Associations
Friday, November 15
12:00-12:45
Student Union Lobby

Watch a variety of international student clubs model typical clothing and styles from their country/culture. This will be the 5th annual offering of this event.

Architecture/Planning Without Borders
“Exploring Cities in the World via Lenses of Design & Research”
Profs. Kenneth S. MacKay, Sam Cole & Henry Louis Taylor, Jr., School of Architecture & Planning, UB
Friday, November 15
12:00-1:00
Diefendorf Hall 147, South Campus

Cities in the world are experiencing unique urban issues that need to be addressed through design and policy actions. UB faculty in Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning have investigated the impacts of tremendous cultural and economic change and gained valuable cultural experiences in Dublin, Ireland, the Caribbean and Cuba. Learn how you can also contribute to the world through design and research.

Dental Medicine Without Borders
“School of Dental Medicine’s International Activities: From Humanitarianism to Scientific Collaboration”
Prof. Sebastiano Andreana, School of Dental Medicine, UB
Friday, November 15
12:00-1:00
Squire Hall 362, South Campus

UB's School of Dental Medicine is actively engaged in international activities. Its faculty members have research collaborations with universities on different continents and in different disciplines of dentistry. The faculty and students are also extremely involved in humanitarian activities. Our representatives have traveled to Central America, Caribbean, Africa and Oceania to provide oral care, and to Turkey to provide humanitarian care to Syrians who have fled the war.

ISSS Cultural Workshop
“Understanding International Cultures: Pakistan”
UB Pakistani Students
Friday, November 15
12:00-1:30
Clemens Hall 120

International students bring to UB expectations of academic culture that differ greatly from that in the U.S.  Come hear students from Pakistan discuss the nuances of academic culture in their home country.  Gain an in-depth understanding of these students’ expectations and behaviors.  Learn practical information and useful techniques to bridge the cultural gap between the students’ expectations, and your advising, teaching, socializing and customer service styles. 

Henna Hand Painting
UB Bangladeshi Student Association
Friday, November 15
12:00-2:00
Student Union Lobby

Explore the world of body art through henna.

Combined Martial Arts Exhibition
UB Combined Martial Arts Club
Friday, November 15
12:45-1:00
Student Union Lobby

We will demonstrate different styles of martial arts, and show the discipline and hard work involved with several martial arts. Different techniques will be shown through sparring matches. Posters will explain the origin and culture behind the martial arts demonstrated.

Dance Performance: “Dikir Barat”
UB Malaysian Student Association
Friday, November 15
1:00-1:15
Student Union Lobby

Native to the Malay Peninsula, dikir barat may be performed either with percussion instrumental accompaniment or with no instruments at all. The dance is similar to Endang Dance except with more clapping. The performers usually sit cross-legged on a platform.

Tae Kwon Do Demonstration
UB Tae Kwon Do Student Association
Friday, November 15
1:15-1:30
Student Union Lobby

Traditional Taekwondo was established during the 1950's, and has since grown to what we now know as Sport Taekwondo. This demonstration will include traditional forms of Taekwondo or "Poomse", which are self-defense techniques and board breaking.

Lion Dance
Red Dragon School of Martial Arts
Friday, November 15
1:30-1:45
Student Union Lobby

According to folklore, the art of lion dancing started thousands of years ago in China. The Lion Dance is performed accompanied by the beating of drums, cymbals and gongs to synchronize the lion dance movements and actions.

Kendo Demonstration
UB Kendo Club
Friday, November 15
1:45-2:00
Student Union Lobby

Kendo is the art of Japanese fencing. "Ken" or tsurugi is from the character meaning sword. The character for "Do" or michi includes the meaning way or path and translates as "The way of the sword". Learn about a path in life which is followed through the training of kendo.

“Your Passport to Employment: Tips & Strategies from UB Management Alumni”
Career Resource Center, School of Management, UB
Friday, November 15
3:00-4:30
Clemens Hall 120

Are you embarking on your job search? Come hear UB Management alumni discuss their experiences searching for a suitable position and, after they were hired, adapting to the U.S. work place and their employer's work environment.

Law Without Borders
"Comparative Conversations: Seeing One Legal System through the Lens of Others"
Prof. Tara Melish & Master of Law Students, SUNY Buffalo Law School
Friday, November 15
4:00-6:00
Francis M. Letro Courtroom, O'Brian Hall 110

Students in the Master of Laws programs will give brief introductions to Women’s Human Rights issues in their home countries. Tara Melish, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Human Rights Center, will then speak about a case she is working on in the Inter-American Human Rights system involving gross human rights abuses of detainees in a pyschiatric institution in Guatemala, abuses which have a disproportionate impact on women, and which are replicated in many countries of the world.