Third Culture Kids/Global Nomads
Calendar of Events 2011-2012

Questions and comments regarding this schedule and anything connected with the TCKs, including proposals for events, can all be submitted to the TCK Intern Osaebea Amoako at tck@lclark.edu

August

24: New Student Orientation for International Students and TCKs

26: New Student Orientation for all students

28: Opening Convocation

September

2: Pio Fair: Make sure you attend Lewis & Clark’s 6th Annual Pio Fair and learn about all of the fantastic clubs and organizations on campus! This year’s entertainment shall feature MarchFourth Marching Band. Also, are you interested in joining the ISLC and/or TCK boards? Visit their tables and pick up applications!

8. TCK Thursday, 7:30pm Akin Lounge: This year, our very first TCK Thursday shall be dedicated to THE FRESHMEN! Come and meet fellow TCKs and get to know one another over a game of Taboo. Don’t know what Taboo is? That’s okay! Its loads of fun and very easy to learn! RSVP on our Facebook Event Page.

10. Deadline to sign up for Conversation Groups: The conversation group is collaboration between the TCK group and the Academic English Studies (AES) Department. International students studying in the AES program meet with U.S. student volunteers to talk about topics of mutual interest. The groups help international students make U.S. friends and practice their English while the U.S. students learn cross-cultural skills. We are looking for U.S. students to be group leaders and for International Students that want to meet new people and practice their conversation skills. Email Osaebea Amoako (TCK Intern) at  tck@lclark.edu to get involved.

11. Race Monologues meeting, 6:30pm, Stamm West: The Race Monologues is one of the keynote events for the Ray Warren Multicultural Symposium. In poetry and prose, Lewis & Clark students express their understandings of race, ethnicity, and identity. Each year a new group of students writes an original series of monologues to share powerful feelings and experiences. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, make sure you attend the planning meeting at 6:30pm in Stamm West. Email Kemiyondo Coutinho with any questions at kkc@lclark.edu

17. Lunch Trip to Salvador Molly’s: Do something different this Saturday and Join the TCK group for Lunch at Salvador Molly’s- a family restaurant with food from all over the world. We shall meet at the Templeton bus stop at 10:40am and take the RAZ downtown.

21.Overseas or Off-Campus Program Information Session, 3:00pm, Council Chamber: Thinking about going abroad next fall or full year? Come to the info-session to learn more about the programs offered and have questions answered. Deadline for fall and full year applications is October 24th.

October

2: AIDS Walk Portland 2011

15. Akin Multicultural Fair: The Multicultural Fair is an annual event put on by the students of Akin Hall, Campus Living, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs that celebrates the rich heritage brought to the college by the diverse experiences of students. Time and Place TBD.

15. TCK Movie Night (Discussion afterward): Come and watch and discuss The Namesake with us. The Namesake is the story of American-born Gogol, the son of Indian immigrants, who wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family’s unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways. This compelling tale of a search for identity is completely applicable to the experiences most TCKs go through. Snacks Provided.

20: TCK Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm, ISS/OMA/STE Suite: Come and hang out with us as we chat with Valerie White, the L&C Ombudsperson, who is herself a TCK. If you don’t know what an Ombudsperson is… well neither do we but you can come and ask her if you’d like. Valerie is an amazing person with a fascinating life story who in just one casual meeting will make you learn more and feel better about yourself than you might think possible. So come meet her, eat a delicious treat.

25: Career Workshop with 3CE, 4:00pm, Albany 218: Upperclassmen, have you started looking for jobs or exploring graduate school or other alternatives? Underclassmen, are you looking for an internship or winter/summer job? Come and get some advice on writing resumes, interviews, graduate school and more.

27: Pumpkin Carving for Halloween, 7:00-8:30pm, Stamm: Halloween is coming up, so come and join the TCK group and ISLC in the fun, American tradition of pumpkin carving. Everything you need will be provided for you, so all you have to do is show up! Halloween Candy Provided!

November

3: TCK Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm, Akin Hall: Cookies & Conversation! Come together with other TCKs and friends to bake cookies and drink hot chocolate while having some good conversation based around a short TCK related article and our experiences. Greg Caldwell, our fabulous, recently retired International student director, will join us for the fun!

09-11: Ray Warren Multicultural Symposium, Various times and locations: Make sure to check out all the multicultural events happening this week during our annual Ray Warren’s Multicultural Symposium! Follow this link to a full schedule of events.

15: Japan Night, 5:00-7:00pm, Fields Dining Hall: Join members of Japan club, scholars of Japanese language and culture, faculty, staff and Japanese exchange students in celebration of all things Japan via food and dance.

17: TCK Thursday, 8:00-9:00pm: 

24: Thanksgiving Dinner: If you are going to be around Portland during Thanksgiving, make sure you RSVP for the Thanksgiving dinner for International students/TCKs! We’ll be providing homemade turkey with gravy, along with mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce etc. to make sure your stomach is happy this Thanksgiving!

 

December

1. TCK Thursday:

 

January

 

February

 

April

TBA

May

TBA

June

TBA

July

TBA