Life at the I-House
Monday, October 5, 2009
Chinese Art Exhibition
Lets kick off the Chinese Week at the I-House together.
Come on Monday, October 5 at 6 p.m. to the International House and take a look at the Art of Chinese Painting.
Talk to the artist (who is a visiting scholar at UT) and enjoy some snacks.
Where: International House Living Room
When: Monday, October 5, 6:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Labels: China, Guest Speaker
• • •
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Japanese Cultural Training: "Doing Business with Japanese"
The International House presents Japanese Cultural Training: "Doing Business with Japanese" as the theme of Coffee House Program in the Japan Week, the 5th thematic week going on within the International House. Participants will be using a tool named "Diversophy" in small groups. Questions about doing business with Japanese will be asked. Participants answer questions by sharing their thoughts, perspectives, and real life experiences that relate to the question. Everyone has the chance to speak up. More interestingly, some Japanese businessmen from local community will be present at the event to answer questions, and provide suggestions on the Do's and Don'ts of doing business with Japanese, from their cultural backgrounds and gained experiences here at the U.S.
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Where: International House, Great Room
Cost: FREE
Labels: Coffee House, Guest Speaker, life at the I-house
• • •
Monday, September 14, 2009
Greek Orthodox Iconography
International House is glad to open our Greek Week with presentation and discussion on Greek Orthodox Iconography. Come and join us for this enlighteningexperience with Father John Kostas, St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
Labels: Greece, Guest Speaker
• • •
Monday, April 7, 2008
The Human Race Machine
Have you ever wondered what you would look like if you born of another ethnicity? What about if you were your parents age? What would you look like if you had a Tom Cruise face from Vanilla Sky? Lastly, ever wondered what your children will look like with that special loved one?
If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, the Human Race Machine is waiting for you.
Please Join us Monday, April 7- Thursday April 10, 2008 at University Center in room 226.
If you should have any questions and/or concerns please contact us at 947-4453 or at ihouse@utk.edu.
See you there!!!
Labels: Guest Speaker
• • •
Friday, September 28, 2007
Atomic Bomb Survivor
Please join us Tuesday, October 2nd at either 2pm or 6pm in the International House Great Room to hear Mr.Yoshida's amazing story! If you are having trouble seeing the text on the poster above, just click on it, and it will enlarge on your screen! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the International House at 974-4453. Thank you!Labels: Guest Speaker
• • •
Monday, April 9, 2007
Freedom of the Press in Russia
Who: Dr. Ivan Zassoursky, speaking on "Freedom of the Press in Russia." Dr.Zassoursky, is currently the head of Convergence Lab, as well as Faculty of Journalism at Moscow State University.
What: Conversations about World Affairs, a visiting lecture series co-sponsored by Ready for the World and the International House
Where: International House Great Room
When: Monday, April 9, 7pm
Why: This will be a great opportunity to learn about journalism and freedom of the press in Russia, as well as to learn more about Russian culture and geography.
Labels: CAWA, Guest Speaker, Russia
• • •
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Samuel Zbogar, Ambassador of Slovenia
Have you ever wondered how countries are able to join the European Union? What is that admissions process like? Or, have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be the Ambassador of a country to the United States? Below you will find an opportunity to have all those questions and more answered!
Who: The Honorable Mr. Samuel Zbogar, Ambassador of the country of Slovenia to the United States, speaking on the admission of Slovenia into the European Union.
What: Conversations about World Affairs, a visiting lecture series co-sponsored by Ready for the World and the International House
Where: International House Great Room
When: Tuesday, April 3, 7pm
Why: This will be a great opportunity to learn about the European Union and how countries are admitted.
Labels: CAWA, Guest Speaker, Slovenia
• • •
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Pendular Movements - Economic Policies in South America since WWII
The International House would like to invite you to join us for our Conversations about World Affairs program with Cecilia Zanetta, a World Bank and international financial consultant to financial institutions in Latin and Central America. This program will take place, Tuesday, February 20th at 7pm in the International House Great Room.
Dr.Cecilia Zanetta is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Geography at the University of Tennessee. Her main areas of interest include public policy in developing countries with a focus on urban and housing policies, public sector modernization, and sub-national governments.
Over the last fifteen years, Dr. Zanetta has worked as a consultant to the World Bank and other international financial institutions in several countries in Latin and Central America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Paraguay, and Peru. Dr. Zanetta's academic research is aimed at building a bridge between practice and the world of ideas to ultimately improve living conditions in developing countries.
A reception will be held at the I-House following the talk.
Labels: CAWA, Guest Speaker, South America
• • •
What's Going On?
Archives
Connect |
 |
