Life at the I-House

International Expressions - "Africa"

Come and experience the continent with us at the I-House. Enjoy a wonderful presentation of music, dance, storytelling, and exciting presentations about the life and community of some African countries. This is sure to be a great experience, so don't miss it!

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: I-House Great Room
Cost: FREE

Labels: Africa, Culture Night

The International House would like to invite you to join us
for lessons in African cuisine on Tuesday night. Learn how to
cook up a storm from the continent. Get introduced to
Nigerian, Ghanaian, Somali, and Ethiopian food, authentically
prepared and instructed by our international students.

Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Place: I-House Great Room
Cost: FREE

Labels: Africa, Coffee House, life at the I-house

The International House is glad to invite you to our next film viewing.

As a part of African Week program we show South African movie TSOTSI.

TSOTSI is a gritty and moving portrait of an angry young man living in a state of extreme urban deprivation. His world pumps with the raw energy of "Kwaito music" - the modern beat of the ghetto that reflects his troubled state of mind.

"Tsotsi" literally means "thug" or "gangster" in the street language of South Africa's townships and ghettos. "Kwaito" is South Africa's answer to American Hip Hop.


When: Monday, August 31, 6:30 p.m.
Where: International House, Great Room
Cost: Free

Labels: Africa, Film

This week in Global Hour we will take a look at our thoughts on democracy in Africa. News about the recent elections in Nigeria and Zimbabwe has captured headlines regarding questionable elections.

Some Points and Questions to Ponder:

1. In 1975 Freedom House listed 25 African nations as "not free." In 2006 they listed only 14.

2. The Afrobarometer survey lists 6 in 10 Africans as preferring democracy but in 2006 satisfaction with democracy dipped to 45% from 58% in 2001.

3. More and more African nations are experiencing peaceful transitions after elections.

4. What institutions (free press, free speech, independent judiciary, etc.) do you believe are necessary for democracy to flourish?

5. Can we learn something about the establishment of democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan from what we witness in Africa?

Labels: Africa, Global Hour

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