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STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD TO ADMINISTRATION 2010-2011From the desk of Vice Chancellor for Administration Mary Miller:I am pleased to announce the members of the 2010-2011 Student Advisory Board to Administration.Fahad AliDanielle ArmedillaFidel CervantesKrystal CunninghamKayvon DarcyWilliam DunbarKeith EllisKatherine HarrisFizza HasaniJustin HicksIvan JaramilloOmran KazemiAlisa KeyserJoshua LeeDaniel LobatoAlexander LuongYonatan MulugetaElizabeth PerkinsAlexandra RosenKevin SongMaikao VangLamar WilliamsKevin WolfThe board was created to enhance communication with students and the administration about pertinent university issues.  The board gives students and the Vice Chancellor an avenue to exchange ideas, communicate current issues and projects, and to convey these exchanges with the student community.If you have any questions  about the board please feel free to contact Vice Chancellor Miller at vcadmin@ucmerced.edu.

 International Education Week 2010Thurs, Nov 18: Focus on East Asia & OceaniaSchedule of Events:Graduate Student Tea Party11:30am-1:00pm, Bobcat LairGraduate Students are invited to a mid-day tea party. Take a moment out of your day to relax by enjoying a variety of teas from around the world. If you have a favorite tea, please bring it to share. Assorted scones and a variety of teacakes and tea sandwiches will be provided. How Riding a Bus Can Change the World12:00 noon-1:00pm, KL 397Mike Truong will share a personal narrative on how his decision to take public transportation has had profound implications on his life here in Merced as well as his impact in Indonesia and China.  Hmong Courtship Dance1:00-2:00pm, In front of the LanternMembers of the Hmong Student Association will per- form a traditional courtship dance in which the guys will try to woo the girls in beautiful Hmong style. Don’t miss it!  Global Energy Conservation2:00-3:00pm, OSL Conference RoomThis event will include a discussion of the wasting and conservation of energy, with particular attention to today's region. The event will focus on sustainability and ways to increase energy efficiency. Refreshments will be provided. Taiko Performance & Mini Workshop3:00-4:00pm, Dining Center QuadYou’ll feel the rhythm as UCM students perform on traditional Japanese drums in this energetic ensemble. After a short performance, Yamabuki Taiko will teach drumming basics to anyone interested. Come join the fun! Abroad in East Asia: A Returnee's Story5:00-6:00pm, Summits Meeting RoomThe purpose of this program is to see what its like to study abroad in the Far East. The primary focus of the program will be on China, Japan and Korea. Alumni will share their experiences and what they have seen abroad. One of the hardest things when studying abroad is the language barrier and the culture shock both going and returning from abroad. Encouraging students to study abroad and helping them become better prepared and equipped for the experience of a lifetime is the main focus of this program. "Real Women Have Curves" Movie Screening8:00-10:00pm, California RoomThis is the story of Ana (America Ferrera), a first generation Mexican-American teenager on the verge of becoming a woman. As an accomplished high school graduate, Ana struggles with the next steps in life. Should Ana leave home, go to college, and experience life? Or stay home, get married, and keep working in her sister’s struggling garment factory? It may seem like an easy decision, but for 18 year-old Ana, every choice she makes this summer will change her life. WebsiteFacebookTwitter

 International Education Week 2010Weds, Nov 17: Focus on the AmericasSchedule of Events:Employment Authorization for F-1 Students11:00am-12:00 noon, KL 362Immigration attorney Cliff Rosenthal will present the different employment authorization options available to International Students in F-1 status. Topics covered will include CPT, OPT, STEM Extensions and the H-1B Cap Gap.Pathway to Permanent Residency1:30-2:30pm, KL 362Immigration attorney Cliff Rosenthal will focus on the process of applying for family and lottery based Permanent Residency. There will be a 30-minute question-and-answer session at the end. Open to all students, staff and faculty. Global Energy Conservation2:00-3:00pm, OSL Conference RoomThis event will include a discussion of the wasting and conservation of energy, with particular attention to today's region. The event will focus on sustainability and ways to increase energy efficiency. Refreshments will be provided.International Center Open House3:00-5:00pm, KL 101Come and see the International Center. Come learn about study abroad, services for international students and faculty, and other international opportunities. Light refreshments will be available.WebsiteFacebookTwitter

 International Education Week 2010Mon, Nov 15: Focus on Europe & RussiaSchedule of Events:IEW Opening Reception9:30-11:00am, Dining CenterCome and join students, staff, and faculty as we kick off International Education Week.Crepe Breakfast and Sweets Tour of Europe10:00am-2:00pm, In front of OSLFor the duration of the event, we will have freshly-pre- pared crepes, and a trivia map of Europe. Students can stop by and play a game whereby they match up works of European cultures and their national origin, and win a packet of European sweets for participating while learning about the ESA and Slavic Circle. Aperitivo Italiano11:00am-2:00pm, In front of the LanternAperitivo Italiano. Food. Beverage. Music. Video about an Italy without stereotypes.Fiesta Española11:00am-2:00pm, In front of the LanternFood (Spanish olives, cheese, bread and tomate). Non-alcoholic sangria. Music. A different way to approach Spanish Culture.The Girl Effect12:00 noon-1:00pm, OSL Conference RoomThe most powerful person in the world is an adolescent girl in poverty. When she gets support, she can improve the world’s health, wealth and future. She can break cycles of poverty. This session will show you how with the introduction of The Girl Effect, the powerful social and economic change brought about when girls have the opportunity to participate in education.European Folkdance Workshop1:00-2:00pm, In front of the LanternCome learn a few easy circle folk dances from various parts of Europe. No partner or experience is needed for this free class!Global Energy Conservation2:00-3:00pm, OSL Conference RoomThis event will include a discussion of the wasting and conservation of energy, with particular attention to today's region. The event will focus on sustainability and ways to increase energy efficiency. Refreshments will be provided. Keynote Lectures on the Archaeological Site of Çatalhöyük3:00-4:30pm, COB 113Professor Ian Hodder will introduce the 9000 year old ‘town’ in central Turkey well known for its elaborate art and symbolism. Professor Lynn Meskell will present how new finds at the site of Çatalhöyük have challenged the old narratives of Neolithic goddess worship and matriarchy. Reception following the lecture and the opening. WebsiteFacebookTwitter