This program is one of several events planned as part of The Big Read, a grant program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information on The Big Read programs being held throughout East Central Illinois, visit https://library.eiu.edu/bigread.

Presented by Kim McIver Sigafus
Nov. 9, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., virtual event
Free and open to the public

This presentation will invite people into the world of the American Indian to discover what it once was to be Native, and what it means to be Native now. An Ojibwa, Kim will be dressed in her traditional Native regalia, and will present on Native culture through oral traditions, language, and history. She will discuss Native encampment life and will drum and sing an Ojibwa lullaby. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation.

Livestreamed from the Doudna Fine Arts Center at https://youtu.be/n_PFiLZ212o.

About the Presenter:

 This program was funded by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Speakers Bureau, a program that provides organizations statewide with affordable, entertaining, and thought-provoking humanities events for their communities.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Join us from 10:00 - 11:30 on November 10th for a Zoom session to learn about returning to college as an adult. See the Zoom link below

https://eiu.zoom.us/j/96975757923?pwd=d2E1UTVkcGhFbmJiNGlQZHNwdmZXQT09

During International Education Week, November 12-18, flags from the 55 countries of current EIU students are displayed in the MLK, Jr. Union Bridge Lounge!

Join us at https://eiu.zoom.us/s/7585515719

We are beyond excited to be planning for the Global Culture Night; an awesome celebration of international education at EIU!

Here are some ways you can participate:

• Fashion Show/Parade of Cultural Dress – back by popular demand! If you’re interested in showcasing your national/cultural wear, please let Cesar Pina know (OISS G.A.), or complete the following machform: https://www.eiu.edu/international/machform/view.php?id=57404
• Poetry Reading
• Singing (individual/group)
• Dance (individual/group)
• Musical Performances
• Short plays/skits
• Art

We are looking forward to showcasing all our international students!

Booth Library Dean Zachary Newell will lead a lively discussion with two current Fulbrighters about the eligibility requirements and expectations of the Foreign Fulbright Program. 

Graduate students Temavulane Motsa and Arwa Ibraham are the featured guests!

Come for the Fulbright talk, stay for the Glimpses of...Sudan and Glimpses of...Eswatini sessions immediately following at 4:00.

Psychology Graduate student Temavulane Motsa is the featured guest!

Temavulane Motsa is a newly-arrived Fulbright student who plans to use her Psychology degree to help the mental health issues of those who live in Eswatini. Join us to learn about Swazi culture, geography, cuisine, and politics.

Trivia Night on Kahoot Sponsored by Charleston Rotary

https://charlestonrotary.wordpress.com

Grab your friends and see who the best is at international trivia! Charleston's own Rotarians are sponsoring the prizes for the event, which is sure to be a fast-paced, enjoyable time!

Email international@eiu.edu for the login information to join the fun!