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Events - Intercultural Corner

Fall 2024 Events

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Self-Determination Theory Workshop, Dr. Darner

Tuesday August 13

9am to noon

The Yoga Lab

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The Chilean Arpilleras Colloquia - September Art exhibit, Talks, and Workshops

 

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A Musical Journey Through Latin America, Pablo La Rosa & Adriana La Rosa Ransom

Wednesday October 9

5:00 to 6:00pm

Hansen Student Center

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Yoga in Spanish

Every day November 18 - 22

4:30 to 5:30pm

Shirk Center - Niepagen South

 

Spring 2024 Events

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Zumba in Spanish

Every Wednesay in February

4:30 to 5:30pm 

Shirk center - Niepagen South

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Tourtured Cities: State-Corporate Mining and Slow-Motion Urbicide in Perú and Beyond

February 8  at 4pm

Beckham Auditorium

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Yoga in Spanish

Everyday April 15-19

4:30 to 5:25pm 

Shirk center - Niepagen South

 

Fall 2023 Events

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Rationale and Strategies for Incorporating Intercultural Competence into Language Courses

Thurs. Nov. 16

5:00pm in Hansen Student Center

MaryBeth Thommes and Valeria Suarez

Latine Heritage Month, Meet Marybeth & Vale – LRC Spanish Tutors

Fri. Sep. 22 at 4:00pm

LRC (CLA 303) and lobby area

Carrie Spachman

Yoga en Español - The week challenge (1 week, every day)

Every day Dec. 4 to 8

3:00 to 3:50pm

Shirk center room Niepagen South 

Capoeira Angola Center

Portuguese Language & Capoeira Angola

Wed., Oct. 11 at 4:30pm

Hansen Student Center

Rebekka Darner

Motivation and Self Determination Theory Workshop

Wed. Aug. 16 

 

 


 

SPRING 2023

Yoga en Español - The week challenge (1 week, every day)

With Certified Instructor Carrie Spachman

Every day April 3rd to April 7th, 5:30 - 6:30pm

Shirk center room Niepagen South 

Give yourself time to breathe, move, and leave empowered and energized for a successful end of the semester! Dedicate time to your body and mind while practicing Spanish. All levels of language and physical abilities welcome. Special prizes for those completing the challenge. Mats available.

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Spring Festival: Japanese Language & Gastronomy, Eating Sustainably

Friday March 3rd at 5:30pm

Art Lecture Hall 218 

An opportunity to learn about Japanese language and Gastronomy, and engage in conversation with Henry and Hiroko Brockman. Henry and Hiroko own an organic farm in our area, supporting more sustainable eating, while preserving our natural ecosystems and waterways.

There will be some Japanese inspired dishes!

*Event will have a Sign Language Interpreter

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Meet your French Tutors: Studying Abroad in Nantes and Illinois

Wednesday February 22, 5:00pm at CLA305

Chat with LRC French tutors Lilly Denney and May Hemon about their experiences studying abroad in Nantes and at Illinois Wesleyan. Taste delicious crêpes nantaises and join a fun activity to break clichés and stereotypes.

Event will be in French and English. 

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Lesser Taught Languages: Egyptian Arabic and Poetry

Friday, January 27th at 4:30pm

Language Resource Center, CLA 303

With our presenter Farah Bassyouni we will explore the Arabic Language, specifically Egyptian Arabic. The event will highlight the characteristics of the language, it’s relationship to other languages, and the connection of the language to people’s life. Farah, an award winner of the Academy of American Poets University & College prize will also talk about her trajectory writing poetry in both Arabic and English. The experience will include a traditional tea in Egypt.

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FALL 2022

Yoga en Español - The challenge (1 week, every day)

With Certified Instructor Carrie Spachman

Every day from November 28th to December 2nd at 4:30pm

Shirk center room Niepagen South 

Give yourself time to breathe, move, and leave empowered and energized for a successful end of the semester! Dedicate time to your body and mind while practicing Spanish. All levels of language and physical abilities welcome. Special prizes for those completing the challenge.

View short video practice of Yoga in Spanish & invitation poster

 

Kichwa: Language, Gastronomy & Culture of the Ecuadorian Amazon

Wednesday, November 16th at 4:30pm

Art Lecture Hall 218 

Our presenters Doris Castillo and Giacomo Rubini will give a live presentation from Ecuador. They will immerse us in the Language, Gastronomy and Culture of Kichwa communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Learn about the characteristics of the Kichwa language, its relationship to Quechua, and about the connection of the language to people’s life. Doris will give us a tour to “Maytu” restaurant in Quito, a cultural project to promote appreciation of the gastronomy of Kichwas. The experience will include a traditional Kichwa drink and small bites.

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Spoken word poet Melissa Lozada-Oliva

Tuesday, October 11th at 4pm, location TBA 

Melissa's reading is part of the 2022-23 University Theme The Power of Place. Organized by English Department, IGS, WLLC, (for more information contact Carmela Feradáns  cferrada@iwu.edu ).

 

Live Tango Concert – Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Friday, October 7th at 7pm

Hansen Student Center

Join us for a special evening of Live Tango music with "Bandoneon Orchestra", top musicians from Urbana-Champaign. There will be performances, a lesson, social dance and tastes from Argentina. Learn about the cultural heritage of Tango in the USA and locally, and hear the beauty of Argentine tango music as played on the instrument that creates its signature sound: the bandoneon! 

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Brain-based Retreat 

August 19th - 9am to noon

At The Yoga Lab (207 S. Prospect Road, Suite 2 Bloomington, IL) Join us for an experiential workshop about the Neurosequencial Model for Education and core concepts of NME which include: patterns of stress, self-regulation, state dependence, sequence of engagement, and adult self-care and well-being. Knowledge of these can enhance teaching and learning practices to plan, communicate and implement systems of support to meet the variety of needs of individuals to provide a culture of equity and excellence and overall a positive learning culture. Will include a gentle yoga session, açai bowl and coffee, and talk.

25 spots available. Sign up and more details here.

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SPRING 2022

Yoga en español con Carrie en IWU

Yoga en Español - Cuerpo y mente

With Certified Instructor Carrie Spachman

Every second Wednesday of the month: February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, 2022 at 5pm

Shirk center room Niepagen South / On April 13th, weather permitting we could be outside on the Quad!

Dedicate time to your body and mind while practicing Spanish. All levels of language and physical abilities welcome. Give yourself time to breathe, flow, and leave empowered and energized! 

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Yoruba and the World: Language, Culture & Music

Friday, March 25th at 4 pm

Art Lecture Hall 218 

Our special guests, Yoruba speakers from local and national communities will walk us through the history, language, culture, and music of the Yoruba people and its influence around the world. You will experience music and dance performances and flavors of Yoruba cuisine.

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Meet Ryan Woodall, multilingual member at IWU

Friday, February 18th at 4pm

CLA 305

Join us in conversation with Ryan Woodall, multilingual speaker of the IWU community. Learn about his language learning trajectory, travels, and career path. Event will be in Spanish. 

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Film “La Salsa Cubana” and Dancing

Thursday, January 27th 2022

Hansen Center Court

Film 3-5 / Dance lesson & Open dance floor 5:30-7:30

𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗨𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗔 🇨🇺 Documentary Film about a Dance Group in Cuba. 

This week's IFS showing will be followed by a live dance lesson by guest instructor and Rueda de Casino expert, Alicia Morris. Come join us!

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American Sign Language (ASL) Workshop

Friday, January 21st 2022, 4 – 5pm

CLA 305 Classroom and LRC lobby

Learn about the characteristics and culture of the American Sign Language Community. Be more aware and get a better understanding of ASL and its importance. Create a multilingual Valentine's card and taste a special cookie!

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FALL 2021

Kichwa: Language, Gastronomy & Culture of the Ecuadorian Amazon

Friday, October 29th at 4 PM

Art Lecture Hall 218 

Our presenters Doris Castillo and Giacomo Rubini will give a live presentation from Ecuador. They will immerse us in the Language, Gastronomy and Culture of Kichwa communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Learn about the characteristics of the Kichwa language, its relationship to Quechua, and about the connection of the language to people’s life. Doris will give us a tour to “Maytu” restaurant in Quito, a cultural project to promote appreciation of the gastronomy of Kichwas. The experience will include a traditional Kichwa drink and small bites.

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Lorenzo Parola - Multilinguals at IWU

Meet Lorenzo Parola from Italy, multilingual member at IWU

Wednesday, October 6th at 4 PM

CLA 303 (new LRC)

Join us to learn about Italian language and culture, and about the language learning trajectory of our speaker. Event will be in English with the opportunity to practice Italian, French, Japanese, and Spanish!

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Meet Your French Tutor: Pierre Le Pautremat

Friday, September 17th at 4 PM

CLA 303 (new LRC)

Join us to practice some French and learn about Nantes! All levels welcome. Pierre will give a short presentation in French with visual aids. Event will last approximately 45mins. Bring your laptop for a fun game at the end!

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LTL series (Lesser Taught Languages)

Illinois Wesleyan students are sharing an introduction to their heritage language and culture with the IWU community and beyond in the LRC's Lesser Taught Languages (LTL) series. 

See the most recent session on Urdu presented by Sarah Sundrani (’23) and links for other LTL sessions.
See the session on Gujarati presented by Ria Patel (’22)
the LTL session on Polish presented by Matt Milan (’23).