Upcoming Events

• Study Abroad
• On-Campus International Events
• Global Gallery

Study Abroad

January

• Jan 30-4:30 p.m. NAB 104--Study Abroad 101: A Guide, learn about the application process and more.
  

February

• Feb 1-Mar 14
  2 p.m. NAB 104--Free Forum Fridays, an on-going group session for study abroad questions.  Held every Friday through March 14.
  
  
• Feb 6
  12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Rec Center--Info Table for Central, 
  Locations: Spain & the Netherlands
  
  5 p.m. NAB 105-Study Abroad Info Session: Central.
  
  
• Feb 7
  5 p.m. CAS 157-Study Abroad Info Session: Florence, Location: Palazzo Ruccellai.
  
  
• Feb 11
  4 p.m. NAB 105-Study Abroad Info Session: Summer Session, Germany with Professor Amiee Shelton.  PR: Special Topics: Propaganda of the Third Reich.
  
  5 p.m. CAS 152-Study Abroad Info Session: Arcadia, Locations: Australia, Greece, Ireland, New Zealand, and Scotland.
  
  
• Feb 12
  5 p.m. NAB 105-Study Abroad Info Session: Lexia, Locations: Argentina, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Spain, South Africa, Thailand, and Turkey.
  
  
• Feb 13
  4:30 p.m. NAB 105-Study Abroad 101: A Guide, learn more about the application process and more.
  
  
• Feb 19
  5 p.m. NAB 105-Study Abroad Info Session: Hong Kong & Wroxton, England.  Locations: Lingnan University in Hong Kong and the new program for Justice Studies in Wroxton.
  
  
• Feb 20
  4:30 p.m. NAB 104-Study Abroad Info Session: Short Term.  Locations: Bermuda, London, and summer study abroad programs.
  
  
• Feb 27
  3 p.m. NAB 104-Student Panel Discussion: Study Abroad Experience.  Learn about program experiences from former study abroad participants.  Discussion is encouraged!
  
  6 p.m. SCGIP-Study Abroad Re-entry Experience.  An opportunity to catch up with other study abroad students, share your experiences and discuss any issues you might have had in "coming home".

March

• Mar 1
  STUDY ABROAD APPLICATIONS DUE!
  
  
• Mar 14
  2 p.m. NAB 104-Free Forum Fridays: Last Session

AprilL

• Apr 9
  5 p.m. SE 124-Pre-Departure Orientation for ALL Students Studying Abroad in Fall 2008.  Attendance is mandatory!
  
  
• Apr 16
  6 p.m. SE 124-Pre-Departure Orientation for Fall 2008 for Florence Students.  Attendance is mandatory!

On-Campus International Events

• Feb 11
  8 p.m.-Alive! Arts Presents: Gamalan Galak Tika.  A 30-member Balinese gamalan orchestra with Balinese dancers playing traditional and comtemporary music.
  
  
• Apr 16-17
  University Library-Middle East Colloquium Exhibit: This exhibit will showcase the initiatives and scholarship of RWU's faculty, staff and students, related to Middle East culture and intellectual freedom; displaying scholarly publications, curricular projects, promotional materials from campus events, travel and study abroad experiences, photographs and objects from Middle East countries.
  
  
• August
  The University of the Middle East Project (UMEP) Collaborative Arts Initiative
  

Past Events

• Jan 27
  2:30 p.m.--Alive! Arts Presents: Brazilian Jazz Duo.  Jovino Santos Neto-piano, & Richard Boukas-guitar & vocals.  Free Admissions, Roger Williams University Performing Arts Center.
  
  
• December 3, 2007
  Consulate Luncheon in Recognition of our Global Mission; Harvard Club, Boston. 
  Hosted by: President Roy J. Nirschel.
  
  
• November 12-16, 2007
  World Views-An RWU Global Photography Exhibition:  a display of RWU community members' internationally themed photos.
  
  
• August 1-4, 2007
  International Visitor Leadership Program World Affairs Council of Rhode Island:  U.S. Judicial System, A Multi-Regional Project.
  
  
• July 28, 2007
  The University of the Middle East Project (UME);
  co-hosted 24 representatives from the Middle East visiting Rhode Island.  Included a waterfront BBQ with President Roy J. Nirschel. 
  
  
• April 12, 2007
  James Arena-Derosa, New England Regional Peace Corps Director: "Peace Corps: A World of Opportunity."
  
  
• March 28, 2007
  Johanne Djurhuus, Country Director of the Danish Refugee Council, and Advisor to the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees. "The Military and NGO's in a Modern War Zone: Trying not to Destroy the Village in Order to Save It."
  
  
• October 23, 2006
  Consulate Luncheon Celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of Roger Williams University and in Recognition of our Global Mission; Harvard Club, Boston. Hosted by: President Roy J. Nirschel.

Global Gallery

• August 2007-Present
  Roger Williams Staff Photo Exhibit
  
  
• April 21-August 2007
  "Images Abroad: A Student's Perspective" Photo Exhibits by various RWU Students.
  
  
• April-August 2007
  "Rabat, Morocco" Photo Exhibit by Fatma Ghailan PLUS student, class of '07.
  
  
• March 6-April 2, 2007
  "Visual Arts Senior Studio" Photo Exhibits by Brian Fenley, Anna Goldmuntz, Christina Guarino, Abby Lazerick, John McCarthy, Chelsea Peck, Elizabeth Scoll, Molly Shaughnessy, & Gillian White.
  
  
• January 22-March 4, 2007
  "View from Vietnam" Photo Exhibit by Gary Autiello.
  
  
• November 16, 2006
  Artist Betty La Duke presents her work and experience in Rwanda.
  
  
• September 22, 2006-January 21, 2007
  "Footprints: Portraits of Modern Bangladeshis" Photo Exhibit by Farnaz Mahbub, CAS '09.