Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs

Diversity Awareness Month Calendar

Division of Student Affairs
Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs

Diversity Awareness Month November 2011

The Pride Network Film Series: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
7:00PM – 9:30PM
Student Center Theater
Join The Pride Network and Haha Hofstra for the 3rd Annual Interactive Rocky Horror Picture Show.  Props will be handed out during the movie.
Free Admission
Contact: Amanda.Kronemeyer@ThePrideNetwork.org or 516-463-6047
Sponsored by The Pride Network: Hofstra University Chapter and HAHA Hofstra

Diversity Awareness Month Reception
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
11:30PM-1:00PM
Student Center Plaza Rooms 
Join the Hofstra community as we celebrate the Opening of Diversity Awareness Month. The reception will feature keynote speaker Alana M. Smith, MPA from Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs Affirmative Action/Diversity Management Division.  Come out and show support as we close a month of fantastic Diversity Awareness Month Program.  Refreshments served.
Free Admission. No Reservations: first come, first seated.
Contact: Carla Proietti at Carla.G.Proietti@hofstra.edu
Sponsored by: The Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs

The Multicultural Mixer
Thursday, November 3, 2011
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Student Center Multipurpose Room.
The Multicultural Mixer is held in celebration of the wide and exciting variety of cultural backgrounds represented on Hofstra’s campus. During this free event, we invite all members of the Hofstra community to join us as we indulge in great and exotic food, watch exciting  and highly talented performers, as well as share valuable and different experiences based on our multitude of backgrounds.
Free Admission
Sponsored by The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE).
Contact: aprest4@pride.hofstra.edu or lyoung13@pride.hofstra.edu

Issues in Judaism Lecture -  "From the Jungles of Burma to the Cities of Southeast Asia"
Thursday, November 03, 2011
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Joan and Donald E. Axinn LIbrary, First Floor, South Campus
Lecture by Rabbi Marvin Tokayer as part of the Issues in Judaism Lecture Series.
Tickets $20 general, $18 senior citizen (over 65), $15 PEIR member with current HofstraCard, $15 matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID. One free ticket (for each lecture) with current faculty/staff/matriculated student HofstraCard.
Contact: Hofstra Cultural Center at (516) 463-5669.
Sponsored by Hofstra Cultural Center and Hofstra Hillel.

Cougat’s Nugats
Saturday, November 05, 2011
8:00PM - 10:00PM
John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus.
Featuring the New York area premiere of “The New Xavier Cugat Orchestra,” with special guest vocalists and dancers.
Tickets: $30, $25 senior citizen (over 65) with ID.
Contact: Hofstra Box Office (516) 463-6644

The Pride Network Open Mic Night
Saturday, November 5, 2011
8:00PM – 10:00PM
Student Center Plaza Room Middle
Open Mic for everyone.  Anyone can come and perform song, poetry, dance...etc.  No sign ups required.  Coffee and Cookies will be served.
Free Admission
Contact: Amanda.Kronemeyer@ThePrideNetwork.org or 516-463-6047
Sponsored by The Pride Network: Hofstra University Chapter

Let's Talk! Culture Shock!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
8:00PM- 10:00PM
TBA
A panel discussion of the transition and adjustments as an International Student. The panel will include two professors, two graduate students and two present undergraduate students.  
Free Admission
Sponsored by HINT
Contact: Tami Longjohn hofstra.intl@hotmail.com

Unity Showcase
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Student Center Theater
A showcase of diverse talents and performances from groups throughout campus. Hosted by comedian Alex Thomas, this event promises to be a fun, exciting, and educational diversity builder for the Hofstra community.
Tickets are $1 and all proceeds will be donated to the “Operation Smile” charity.
Sponsored by the Black Student Union
Contact: Omar Peele at bsu.hofstra@gmail.com

Irish Studies Performance - "Hunger"
Thursday, November 10, 2011
4:30PM - 6:00PM
This is a dramatic performance based on the Great Irish Famine, featuring Sean Tegtale and Ros Tegtale.
Free Admission
Contact: (516) 463-6182

Issues in Judaism Lecture – “The Jewish Attraction to Eastern Religions and Cultures and the Dalai Lama”  
Thursday, November 10, 2011
7:00PM- 9:00PM
Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Joan and Donald E. Axinn LIbrary, First Floor, South Campus
Lecture by Rabbi Marvin Tokayer as part of the Issues in Judaism Lecture Series.
Tickets $20 general, $18 senior citizen (over 65), $15 PEIR member with current HofstraCard, $15 matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID. One free ticket (for each lecture) with current faculty/staff/matriculated student HofstraCard.
Contact: Hofstra Cultural Center at (516) 463-5669.
Sponsored by the Hofstra Cultural Center and Hofstra Hillel.

NAACH DANCE COMPETITION
Friday, November 11th, 2011
7:00 PM
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Hall
Naach is the Indian word for Dance.  Join SASA for our 2nd annual celebration of dance, Naach. Naach features teams from all over the East Coast, with dances ranging from Classical Indian dance to Bhangra to hip-hop and step. Cash prize goes to the winners, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Sankara Eye Foundation, restoring the gift of sight to blind children in South Asia.
Free Admission
Sponsored by South Asian Students Association (SASA)
Contact Information: Anjali Narayan  a.narayan@rocketmail.com

"Celebrate Ukraine"
Sunday, November 13, 2011
2:00PM – 4:00PM
Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Avenue, South Campus
Featuring Inessa Tymochko-Dekaijlo, violin, an EMI recording artist and internationally acclaimed Ukrainian violin virtuoso. She will be accompanied by several guest musicians and dancers to create a unique Ukrainian celebration.
Part of the Joseph G. Astman International Concert Series.
Call the Hofstra Box Office at (516) 463-6644 for ticket prices and more information.
Contact: Hofstra Box Office (516) 463-6644

Living In America Series - Doing Business Globally: What are Practices in your Country?  
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
4:00PM-5:30PM
Student Center Plaza Room Middle
Free Admission.
Contact: Carla Proietti at Carla.G.Proietti@hofstra.edu
Sponsored by: The Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs and ZARB School of Business

Diversity 101: Let's Get Real 
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
7:00PM – 9:00PM  
TBA
A video presentation of exploring the knowledge, definition and view of cultural diversity at Hofstra.
Free Admission.
Sponsored by HINT
Contact: Tami Longjohn hofstra.intl@hotmail.com

Diversity, Dialogue and Dessert: “That’s so Retarded!”
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
2:00PM – 3:00PM
Student Center, Room 141
Join IMPACT as they discuss how we can help eliminate the derogatory use of the “R-word” from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
Free Admission.
Contact: Carla Proietti at Carla.G.Proietti@hofstra.edu
Sponsored by: The Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs and IMPACT

Christmas in Naples
Thursday, November 17, 2011
8:00PM-10:00PM
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, California Avenue, South Campus
Hofstra Entertainment presents "Christmas in Naples" - A play by Eduardo de Filippo
A staged reading directed by Bob Spiotto
Eduardo De Filippo, possibly the finest and certainly the funniest and most beloved playwright in Italy, was a great Neapolitan actor who wrote dozens of plays for his own theater company. His plays are all superb comedies, yet always based on strong human emotions.
Tickets are $12, and $10 senior citizen (over 65). Tickets on sale October 18
Contact:
For tickets and information please contact the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m

Fall Dance Concert
Thursday, November 17, 2011 through Sunday, November 20, 2011
8:00PM-10:00PM
John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
Guest artist Cathy Young, a choreographer and jazz dance scholar, will restage her 2010 piece, Flash/Back. The musical score references 1960s cool jazz and 1940s swing, and the movement is inspired by high-energy vernacular dances of the past, including the Charleston and Lindy Hop. Also on the program is choreography by Hofstra faculty members Giada Ferrone, Niles Ford, Amy Marshall, Maxine Steinman, and Karla Wolfangle.
NOTE SHOW TIMES: Thursday, November 17, 8 p.m.; Friday, November 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 19, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, November 20, 2 p.m
$12; $10 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non- Hofstra student with ID. Tickets on sale now.
Contact: Hofstra Box Office (516) 463-6644

Hofstra AIDS Awareness Week Begins
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sponsored by The Pride Network: Hofstra University Chapter

Fashion! It's a Global thing!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
9:00PM- 11:00 PM
TBA
Fashion show showcasing different traditional attire of other countries and performances.
Free Admission.
Sponsored by HINT
Contact: Tami Longjohn hofstra.intl@hotmail.com

The Art of Tango
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
8:00PM-10:00PM
Student Center Theatre
Join HOLA for their last event celebrating Diversity Awareness Month. Come out and learn about the sensual art of Tango performance and short lesson will follow. Refreshments will be served.
Free Admission.
Sponsored by HOLA
Contact: Jasmin Fortunato HolaHofstra77@gmail.com